· Parking/Tailgating:
o Parking map and parking pass are attached
o Please make sure all cars that will be parking in the lot have the parking pass printed and prominently displayed on your dashboard. If you do not have a pass you will not be allowed into Lot 6.
o Lots 6A and 6B are reserved for NHSA and will open at 9AM. THERE WILL BE NO TAILGATING UNTIL 1:30PM. (Tailgating includes: open fires and grills, consumption of alcohol, tables, chairs and tents, and activities such as ring/bag toss games, soccer playing, etc.)
o *****You may park in Lot 6 for the games on the field as well as the tailgate (tailgating does not officially start until 1:30PM) and the Revolution game, so you will not need to move your car at all during the day.
o Feel free to bring grills, food and games to the tailgate
· Seating for the Revolution game: ALL NHSA NIGHT SEATS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION WITHIN SECTIONS 123- 129. Every other seat in the stadium is assigned seating so please stay in these sections.
· When to Arrive: Make sure to leave plenty of time to arrive at the stadium on time, walk over to the field and sign in. If you are late or miss your game, there is no rescheduling.
o It is about a 10 minute walk from Lot 6 to the check in area.
· Where to check in/get information: When you arrive in Lot 6, there will be an NHSA tent set up in the corner of Lot 6A closest to the stadium. They will be able to guide you to the check-in for the games and answer any questions.
o Check in for the games will be at the NRG Plaza entrance (marked on map, under the walking bridge on the concourse you will see when you get there). There will be 2 check-in tables set up where teams/spectators will show their tickets, hand in their waiver, and players/coaches will get a wristband to gain access to the field. ***ONLY PLAYERS AND COACHES WILL BE ALLOWED OUT ONTO THE FIELD****
o Players and coaches on the field must fill out the waiver (attached here) to gain access to the field.
o From the check in table parents and spectators will be directed into the stands via stairs along the side of the field. Seating will be available on both the East and West side of the field depending on where your game is. East side= Sections 108-111 West side= Sections 130-133.
o EVERYONE will need a ticket to enter the stadium (you will be able to leave and re-enter for the Revolution game)
o SPECTATORS= Please keep walkways clear, and proceed directly into the stands to alleviate congestion and allow teams the space they need.
o Bathrooms will be available on the concourse at midfield for players and spectators
· Games on the field:
o Once your game is over, please make an effort to leave the stadium field quickly so the next games may begin on time.
o Team Pictures: Due to strict timelines, there won't be enough time after your game to take a picture on the field. After checking in your team can take a photo in the waiting area if time permits.
o Players and coaches can meet up with their families back at the check-in table area. Feel free to go back up to the seats to cheer on some of the other NH teams, go check out Patriot Place ( http://www.patriot-place.com/ ), or head back to Lot 6 to get ready for the tailgate depending on when your game ends (tailgating will not begin until 1:30pm, but you are allowed in the parking lot).
o Water bottles will be permitted on the field and there will be water coolers on the field to refill. There is NO food or drinks allowed into the stands.
o Players can wear cleats or indoor soccer shoes (the surface is field turf).
o Wear your team uniforms
o Please remember these are friendly games and should be about the experience of playing on the Gillette Stadium field. Games will be approx. 25-30 minutes each
· Additional Notes:
o During the 40th minute, every organization that has at least one team participating will have their organization's name on the Video Boards.
o The best place to get autographs after the game will be Autograph Alley. This is located right where you will be checking in for your games on the field (Patriot Place Plaza, under the bridge). 5 or so players will sign autographs immediately following the game for 20 minutes (weather permitting)
o If it is not necessary for spectators to bring bags in for the games on the field, please leave them in the car
o There will be a Flag of New England giveaway for the first 5,000 people to enter the Revolution game
· General Timeline: Below is a general timeline for the day:
-9:00 am – Parking Lots 6A and 6B open (NO TAILGATING allowed until 1:30pm)
-10:00 am – Check in opens for games on field at the Patriot Place gate
-10:25 am – First series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-11:00 am – Second series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-11:35 am – Third series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-12:10 pm – Fourth series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-12:45 pm – Fifth series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-1:20 pm – Sixth series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-1:55 pm - Seventh series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-2:30 pm – Eighth series of games begin (5 fields = 10 teams)
-3:00 pm – Last series of games end
-3:05 pm - Stadium must be cleared of all participants/spectators
-1:30 pm - Tailgating can begin in the parking lot
-3:30 pm - Stadium gates open for the game
-4:30 pm - Kick-off (New England Revolution vs. LA Galaxy)
-Autograph Alley will be open after the game (weather permitting)
