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The Johnnie-Tommie football game has a long, storied, and successful tradition that draws enormous crowds. This year's game, scheduled Saturday, October 2, 2010, falls on Homecoming. This event has potential to attract 15,000 fans, which would shatter SJU's football home-game attendance record.

As SJU prepares for a record-breaking game day, we are making every effort to maintain a safe, fun, and family-friendly environment for our visitors. We ask that you take time to familiarize yourself with our campus policies:

TRAVEL:
-PLAN AHEAD!! ARRIVE EARLY!! BE PATIENT!!
-Carpooling is recommended as parking WILL BE limited.
-Law enforcement has been secured to direct traffic off Interstate 94. SJU Security will direct traffic on campus and into the parking lots.
-No unsanctioned buses will be allowed on campus.
-Follow traffic control officers' instructions and drive where you are directed to go. 

PARKING:
-To maintain safety, follow traffic control officers' instructions and park were you are directed.
-Street/roadway parking WILL NOT be allowed in order to keep roadways open for emergency situations. -ALL VIP parking has been assigned.
-Inner campus parking lots will be filled first.
-Once inner campus is full, access will be limited and vehicles will be directed to outer campus parking lots. 

CLEMENS STADIUM:
-Ticket Office opens at 10 a.m.
-Reserved seats are SOLD OUT. General admission tickets are still available.
-Additional seating is added to the visitor side of the field.
-Additional bathroom facilities have been placed about the venue for this event.
-Use provided trash receptacles and bathroom facilities in order to maintain the natural environment. 

TAILGATING:
-Tailgating must be confined to the small area around your vehicle. For safety purposes, traffic aisles and parking spaces cannot be blocked at any time.
-Open flame fires, including fire pits, are prohibited. Propane and small charcoal grills are permitted for cooking. Burned coals or cooking residue must not make contact with the pavement. All coals must be extinguished and the area must be clean prior to leaving.
-No glass containers or disruptive music or behavior are allowed.
-No promotional or marketing activities, or sale or solicitation of products, food or beverages are permitted without prior written permission of SJU. 

ALCOHOL/DRUGS:
-Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the campus grounds, parking lots or venue. No one is allowed to consume alcoholic beverages on University or Order of Saint Benedict property without prior approval.
-Alcoholic beverages and related items, including containers, kegs, taps and beer bongs, are prohibited. These items will be confiscated without return when a violation occurs.
-University regulations on drug and alcohol consumption will be strictly enforced. The illegal use or sale of drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated by SJU. 

ANIMALS:
The natural environment surrounding SJU is a state game refuge. Therefore, the Order of Saint Benedict does not allow leashed or unleashed family pets on campus. Exceptions to this include services animals to assist visually and/or hearing impaired persons and other exceptions granted in writing by the Order of St. Benedict. Service animals must be properly identified with a vest or other method to recognize the animal's purpose.

SPORTSMANSHIP:
Show your pride. Be loud, be proud and be positive. Be respectful of the surrounding communities on this day. We ask that you properly represent SJU and show the University of St. Thomas that we have the best fans in all of NCAA Division III.

POST-GAME:
-Homecoming festivities are open to everyone.
-Join the post-game celebration on the Tundra. Shuttles will pick-up on the north-side of Sexton Commons by the tennis courts and run to the outer lots until 9 p.m. Shuttle buses will run as normal during the morning and throughout the game.
-We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming. Have fun and be safe as you re-connect with your fellow Johnnies over the Homecoming weekend. For those of you who intend on visiting the local area in the evening, enjoy yourself, respect the area, and let us know if we can assist you in any way.
-Whether you are a first-time guest or a dedicated visitor, we hope you have an enjoyable day. Thank you for assisting SJU in providing a safe, family-friendly and fun event.