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New England College

Tailgating Policy

The following document outlines New England College’s tailgating policy. We would like to provide you the opportunity to socialize before and after athletic events if you chose to. We ask that you follow this policy as you support our athletes. This will help us maintain an atmosphere of appropriate NCAA Division III Athletics which is “Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive”.
 
Time Frame
All tailgating will begin no earlier than one hour prior to the game time and end two hours after the conclusion of the game.
 
Location
For all games on the Don Melander Turf Field tailgates will be held in the West Parking Lot. This lot is just past the field at the end of the road.
 
For games at our other outdoor facilities please set up far enough away from the playing area that you are not obstructing the play of the game or the enjoyment of the game by other guests.
 
Alcohol
Alcohol is not allowed at any tailgate. Please help us to keep our athletic events safe and family-friendly.
 
Cooking
We do not have power available so cooking will not be available for tailgates. Please do not bring grills of any kind to campus.
 
Cleanup
Please leave the area you tailgate clean and ready for the next group to use. We have a carry-in carry-out policy so please take out anything you bring in (trash, food, etc.).
 
Football Field
No pets are allowed at the field or in the tailgating area. Service animals are permitted.

Lee Clement Ice Arena
No coolers are allowed into the arena.
 
Bridges Gym
No food or drink is allowed in the gym during games. The exception is water or events catered by Chartwells.
 
Field House
No food or drink is allowed in the field house at any time. The exception is water.
 
Don Melander Turf Field
No food or drink is allowed on the turf field at any time. The exception is water.
 
We hope this will provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone to support our teams. New England College reserves the right to remove any individual who is not in compliance with the Tailgating Policy and or is disturbing the overall environment of the event.
 
If you have questions about the policy, please contact the Events office at events@nec.edu.