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Troy Football Need to Know, Gameday at The Vet - Homecoming
10/4/2023 10:28:00 AM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday when Troy hosts Arkansas State on Homecoming at The Vet; kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items that will take place surrounding gameday this season at The Vet and reminders of some returning items that will help make your gameday experience the best it can be.
Visit TroyTrojans.com/Gameday before each visit to campus to see the latest information on parking, traffic flow and tickets for each of Troy's home games.
Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets will be sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Gate One - 12 p.m. until halftime
Will call is located at Gate One of The Vet; will call will be open from 8 a.m. until halftime.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Troy Faculty/Staff Ticket Special
All Faculty and Staff members are eligible to request one (1) complimentary general admission ticket and may purchase additional tickets at a price of $10 each. To unlock this special offer, please use promo code FSAPP online at TroyTrojans.com/Tickets.
Faculty and Staff members may also take advantage of this special offer by calling the Troy Athletics Ticket Office at 334-670-3681 or by visiting the ticket office located in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse during business hours.
Mobile Ticketing
Mobile ticketing and parking remain an option for fans to use on gameday.
Ticket purchasers can manage their tickets on their smartphones by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets and logging into their account. It is strongly encouraged that all fans download their tickets before game day. Just prior to reaching the gates, fans will simply open their digital wallet on their smartphone, select their game tickets or parking passes, and hold their smartphone near the scanner.
Parking
All on-campus parking is reserved for members of the Trojan Warrior Club. Lots are assigned based on the level of annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To find out more about parking, please contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu) or Walker Sandlin (bsandlin@troy.edu).
Single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $30 per game by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Handicap parking is located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot; fans needing access to this lot must have a valid state-issued handicap tag and access the lot via John M. Long Drive.
Troy University Homecoming Parade
One of the staples of Homecoming at Troy each year is the annual parade around the Square in Downtown Troy. Beginning at 10 a.m., floats from various campus organizations and from the community in addition to the Sound of the South will hit the streets of Downtown Troy.
Troy Homecoming Court
The 2023 Troy Homecoming Court will be presented before the game beginning at 2:40 p.m. in The Vet, while the Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at halftime. Additionally, winners of Homecoming Week contests will be announced throughout the second half.
Traffic Information
George Wallace Drive will CLOSE two (2) hours prior to kickoff until one (1) hour after the completion of the game from International Blvd. (traffic light at Charles Henderson High School) to Johnny Long Drive.
Fans with access to the National Guard Armory Lot and North End Zone Lot will be granted access to those lots within the two-hour closure with the proper parking pass. ALL traffic to those lots MUST enter from the north end of George Wallace Drive – from Downtown/Elm Street, not Highway 231.
Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone
Located outside The Vet in the South end of the stadium and behind the outfield wall, the Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone (Tailgate Terrace) is the central hub for fans on gamedays.
Troy Athletics Kids Zone Presented by Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Health
The Troy Kids Zone opens at 11 a.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 2 p.m. A pair of Troy branded inflatables return to the Kids Zone for the kids to play on with a Troy bounce house and a Troy football/soccer interactive game.
Troy Athletics App Presented by Premier Dodge
Fans are encouraged to download the Troy Athletics App to stay up to date on the latest information on Troy Athletics and gameday happenings. Search Troy Athletics on the Apple and Google Play app stores.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet and will be located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The second Youth Cheer Clinic will occur before the game with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 5-12 and the cost is just $35.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the clinic begins at 11:30 a.m. In addition to instruction from the Troy Cheerleaders, participants will take part in an in-stadium performance during the game, join the Troy Cheerleaders at Trojan Walk and receive a t-shirt.
A game ticket is required for entry to the stadium; they are available at a discounted rate by visiting TroyTrojans.com/YouthCheerClinic.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2023 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concert will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff.
• Band: POPulus
• Performance Time: 12-2 p.m.
About: POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend together with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. With their dynamic vibe and distinctive name, their music appeals across genres, generations and geographic borders. POPulus not only plays covers from well-known artists, but they also play original songs written by students from Troy University's Music Industry Program.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Troy Athletics will have 5,000 pink ribbons for fans to wear to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, Troy Cheer will use pink pom poms during the game and the Troy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will collect donations in the stands during the second quarter of the game as part of their Bench Out Breast Cancer initiative.
Health Care Appreciation
Local healthcare workers can take advantage of a $10 ticket special for this game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TroyTrojans.com/Healthcare.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy University students can purchase $7 guest tickets for Saturday's game which include a free student guest ticket to the Louisiana game. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Troy Pregame Runout
Troy's entrance to the field before the features flames, 30-foot silver gerb mines, red comets towering 140 feet and 75-foot silver glitter mines, as well as 150-foot red and silver mines shot from atop the scoreboard as the Trojans take the field, in addition to Troy branded CO2 smoke blasts.
Stadium Store
The Barnes & Noble Troy University Bookstore will have two Stadium Store locations around The Vet on gameday. Before the game, a store will be set up in Tailgate Terrace for fans to purchase the latest Troy gear and once the gates to the stadium open, fans will be able to purchase gear at the Stadium Store located on the West Concourse (Press Box side).
Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet – Funnel Cakes, Dippin' Dots, Chick-fil-A, Domino's Pizza, Snobiz Snow Cones, Melia's Cupcakes, Conecuh Dogs & Two Brothers Ice Cream.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol is sold within the venue. Only those who are of age and have proper identification are permitted to purchase alcohol. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beer will be available to purchase at four locations throughout Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Upon providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer's wrist, identifying that the individual is of legal drinking age. Customers are permitted to purchase no more than two beers at a time. Beer sales will be halted at the end of the third quarter.
Sodexo Food Services, law enforcement personnel and game management officials reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone.
Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pre-game march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk, sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan, will begin at the intersection of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive. The Trojans will walk through the brick portal into Tailgate Terrace before entering the stadium at Gate 1. Trojan Walk will begin at 12:45 p.m. The Troy buses will be led to Trojan Walk by a Troy branded Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, featuring 150-gallon tanks of cold filtered water, will be located on the South Concourse to assist fans in staying cool and hydrated. Fans are permitted to bring empty, non-glass, bottles/cups inside to fill up at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to be used at these locations.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Alabama Department of Public Health Stations
The Alabama Department of Public Health will have free sunscreen stations located throughout the concourse of The Vet in addition to a hand sanitizer in the Stadium Club.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. All drinks purchased in the beer garden must remain in the marked area and all guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Shuttles
Transportation Services sponsors game day shuttles from the local motels to Veterans Memorial Stadium for all home football games.
Shuttles are available three (3) hours before kickoff. The shuttle will run this route continuously, approximately every fifteen minutes until kickoff. Return service to the motels will begin immediately following the game and will run continuously for one (1) hour following the game.
Drop off and pick up for the shuttle service at the stadium will be directly in front of the Alumni House on Highland Avenue. Pickup downtown is located on the Troy Square.
There is no cost for the shuttle, provided you ride from the motel to the stadium. Drivers will issue a coupon to each rider for the return trip to the motel.
Printed Game Day Shuttle information is available at all motels in the Troy area and can be obtained by asking the hotel attendant for the brochure.
Troy Sports Media Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Media Crew, led by "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight, will be on location in Tailgate Terrace behind the Riddle-Pace Field batter's eye for the radio pregame show sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan beginning at 1 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Media Network.
Tailgating
Tailgating on Troy's campus is encouraged by all fans. The central hub for tailgating on gameday is Tailgate Terrace behind the outfield wall of Riddle-Pace Field and the South entrance to The Vet. Each game will feature a pregame concert, food trucks and a Kids Fun Zone, all within the vicinity of Tailgate Terrace.
RV parking will be allowed with the appropriate parking pass and will remain at the Trojan Arena parking lot. Fans can contact the Troy Ticket Office, 334-670-3481, to purchase a spot.
Tents on Tailgate Terrace are SOLD OUT out for the 2023 season. Please contact Stephen Brown, rsbrown@troy.edu, to be placed on a waiting list if additional inventory becomes available.
In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Health Kid's Club Correspondent
• Montgomery Regional Airport Gift Card
• Conecuh T-shirt Cannon
• Durden Famous Debates
• Guardian Credit Union Cash Grab
• ALFA Community Hero of the Game
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
• Premiere Dodge Jeep give-a-way if Troy returns the opening kickoff of the first or second half for a touchdown – 2023 Ram 1500 Crew
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Publix Gift Card to a Fan for the Tailgate of the Game
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
Game Recognitions
• Troy Bank & Trust Game Ball
• Homecoming Week Winners
• Youth Cheer Clinic
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
• Children's of Alabama Jr. Captain of the Game
• Guardian Student of the Game
• Troy Bank & Trust Small Business of the Game
• 3 Millionth Fan
• Troy Men's and Women's Basketball Teams
• Breast Cancer Awareness
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items that will take place surrounding gameday this season at The Vet and reminders of some returning items that will help make your gameday experience the best it can be.
Visit TroyTrojans.com/Gameday before each visit to campus to see the latest information on parking, traffic flow and tickets for each of Troy's home games.
Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets will be sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Gate One - 12 p.m. until halftime
Will call is located at Gate One of The Vet; will call will be open from 8 a.m. until halftime.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Troy Faculty/Staff Ticket Special
All Faculty and Staff members are eligible to request one (1) complimentary general admission ticket and may purchase additional tickets at a price of $10 each. To unlock this special offer, please use promo code FSAPP online at TroyTrojans.com/Tickets.
Faculty and Staff members may also take advantage of this special offer by calling the Troy Athletics Ticket Office at 334-670-3681 or by visiting the ticket office located in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse during business hours.
Mobile Ticketing
Mobile ticketing and parking remain an option for fans to use on gameday.
Ticket purchasers can manage their tickets on their smartphones by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets and logging into their account. It is strongly encouraged that all fans download their tickets before game day. Just prior to reaching the gates, fans will simply open their digital wallet on their smartphone, select their game tickets or parking passes, and hold their smartphone near the scanner.
Parking
All on-campus parking is reserved for members of the Trojan Warrior Club. Lots are assigned based on the level of annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To find out more about parking, please contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu) or Walker Sandlin (bsandlin@troy.edu).
Single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $30 per game by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Handicap parking is located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot; fans needing access to this lot must have a valid state-issued handicap tag and access the lot via John M. Long Drive.
Troy University Homecoming Parade
One of the staples of Homecoming at Troy each year is the annual parade around the Square in Downtown Troy. Beginning at 10 a.m., floats from various campus organizations and from the community in addition to the Sound of the South will hit the streets of Downtown Troy.
Troy Homecoming Court
The 2023 Troy Homecoming Court will be presented before the game beginning at 2:40 p.m. in The Vet, while the Homecoming Queen and King will be announced at halftime. Additionally, winners of Homecoming Week contests will be announced throughout the second half.
Traffic Information
George Wallace Drive will CLOSE two (2) hours prior to kickoff until one (1) hour after the completion of the game from International Blvd. (traffic light at Charles Henderson High School) to Johnny Long Drive.
Fans with access to the National Guard Armory Lot and North End Zone Lot will be granted access to those lots within the two-hour closure with the proper parking pass. ALL traffic to those lots MUST enter from the north end of George Wallace Drive – from Downtown/Elm Street, not Highway 231.
Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone
Located outside The Vet in the South end of the stadium and behind the outfield wall, the Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone (Tailgate Terrace) is the central hub for fans on gamedays.
Troy Athletics Kids Zone Presented by Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Health
The Troy Kids Zone opens at 11 a.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 2 p.m. A pair of Troy branded inflatables return to the Kids Zone for the kids to play on with a Troy bounce house and a Troy football/soccer interactive game.
Troy Athletics App Presented by Premier Dodge
Fans are encouraged to download the Troy Athletics App to stay up to date on the latest information on Troy Athletics and gameday happenings. Search Troy Athletics on the Apple and Google Play app stores.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet and will be located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.
Youth Cheer Clinic
The second Youth Cheer Clinic will occur before the game with participants receiving instruction from Troy's cheerleading squad. The clinic is open to all children ages 5-12 and the cost is just $35.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the clinic begins at 11:30 a.m. In addition to instruction from the Troy Cheerleaders, participants will take part in an in-stadium performance during the game, join the Troy Cheerleaders at Trojan Walk and receive a t-shirt.
A game ticket is required for entry to the stadium; they are available at a discounted rate by visiting TroyTrojans.com/YouthCheerClinic.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2023 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concert will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff.
• Band: POPulus
• Performance Time: 12-2 p.m.
About: POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend together with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. With their dynamic vibe and distinctive name, their music appeals across genres, generations and geographic borders. POPulus not only plays covers from well-known artists, but they also play original songs written by students from Troy University's Music Industry Program.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Troy Athletics will have 5,000 pink ribbons for fans to wear to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, Troy Cheer will use pink pom poms during the game and the Troy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will collect donations in the stands during the second quarter of the game as part of their Bench Out Breast Cancer initiative.
Health Care Appreciation
Local healthcare workers can take advantage of a $10 ticket special for this game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TroyTrojans.com/Healthcare.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy University students can purchase $7 guest tickets for Saturday's game which include a free student guest ticket to the Louisiana game. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Troy Pregame Runout
Troy's entrance to the field before the features flames, 30-foot silver gerb mines, red comets towering 140 feet and 75-foot silver glitter mines, as well as 150-foot red and silver mines shot from atop the scoreboard as the Trojans take the field, in addition to Troy branded CO2 smoke blasts.
Stadium Store
The Barnes & Noble Troy University Bookstore will have two Stadium Store locations around The Vet on gameday. Before the game, a store will be set up in Tailgate Terrace for fans to purchase the latest Troy gear and once the gates to the stadium open, fans will be able to purchase gear at the Stadium Store located on the West Concourse (Press Box side).
Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet – Funnel Cakes, Dippin' Dots, Chick-fil-A, Domino's Pizza, Snobiz Snow Cones, Melia's Cupcakes, Conecuh Dogs & Two Brothers Ice Cream.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol is sold within the venue. Only those who are of age and have proper identification are permitted to purchase alcohol. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beer will be available to purchase at four locations throughout Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Upon providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer's wrist, identifying that the individual is of legal drinking age. Customers are permitted to purchase no more than two beers at a time. Beer sales will be halted at the end of the third quarter.
Sodexo Food Services, law enforcement personnel and game management officials reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone.
Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pre-game march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk, sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan, will begin at the intersection of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive. The Trojans will walk through the brick portal into Tailgate Terrace before entering the stadium at Gate 1. Trojan Walk will begin at 12:45 p.m. The Troy buses will be led to Trojan Walk by a Troy branded Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, featuring 150-gallon tanks of cold filtered water, will be located on the South Concourse to assist fans in staying cool and hydrated. Fans are permitted to bring empty, non-glass, bottles/cups inside to fill up at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to be used at these locations.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Alabama Department of Public Health Stations
The Alabama Department of Public Health will have free sunscreen stations located throughout the concourse of The Vet in addition to a hand sanitizer in the Stadium Club.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. All drinks purchased in the beer garden must remain in the marked area and all guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Shuttles
Transportation Services sponsors game day shuttles from the local motels to Veterans Memorial Stadium for all home football games.
Shuttles are available three (3) hours before kickoff. The shuttle will run this route continuously, approximately every fifteen minutes until kickoff. Return service to the motels will begin immediately following the game and will run continuously for one (1) hour following the game.
Drop off and pick up for the shuttle service at the stadium will be directly in front of the Alumni House on Highland Avenue. Pickup downtown is located on the Troy Square.
There is no cost for the shuttle, provided you ride from the motel to the stadium. Drivers will issue a coupon to each rider for the return trip to the motel.
Printed Game Day Shuttle information is available at all motels in the Troy area and can be obtained by asking the hotel attendant for the brochure.
Troy Sports Media Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Media Crew, led by "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight, will be on location in Tailgate Terrace behind the Riddle-Pace Field batter's eye for the radio pregame show sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan beginning at 1 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Media Network.
Tailgating
Tailgating on Troy's campus is encouraged by all fans. The central hub for tailgating on gameday is Tailgate Terrace behind the outfield wall of Riddle-Pace Field and the South entrance to The Vet. Each game will feature a pregame concert, food trucks and a Kids Fun Zone, all within the vicinity of Tailgate Terrace.
RV parking will be allowed with the appropriate parking pass and will remain at the Trojan Arena parking lot. Fans can contact the Troy Ticket Office, 334-670-3481, to purchase a spot.
Tents on Tailgate Terrace are SOLD OUT out for the 2023 season. Please contact Stephen Brown, rsbrown@troy.edu, to be placed on a waiting list if additional inventory becomes available.
In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Health Kid's Club Correspondent
• Montgomery Regional Airport Gift Card
• Conecuh T-shirt Cannon
• Durden Famous Debates
• Guardian Credit Union Cash Grab
• ALFA Community Hero of the Game
• ALDOT Drive of the Game
• Premiere Dodge Jeep give-a-way if Troy returns the opening kickoff of the first or second half for a touchdown – 2023 Ram 1500 Crew
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Publix Gift Card to a Fan for the Tailgate of the Game
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
Game Recognitions
• Troy Bank & Trust Game Ball
• Homecoming Week Winners
• Youth Cheer Clinic
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
• Children's of Alabama Jr. Captain of the Game
• Guardian Student of the Game
• Troy Bank & Trust Small Business of the Game
• 3 Millionth Fan
• Troy Men's and Women's Basketball Teams
• Breast Cancer Awareness
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