Franklin & Marshall College

Parking and Tailgating Policy for Athletic Events

Franklin & Marshall College welcomes fans, families, alumni, and visitors to athletic competitions at Shadek Stadium, Tylus Field, Sponaugle-Williamson Field, Baker Campus Field, and other campus athletic venues where tailgating may be permitted.

To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for everyone, the College has established the following parking and tailgating guidelines. We ask all guests to be considerate of others by keeping sidewalks, roadways, and accessible pathways free of obstructions for individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Please help preserve the beauty of our campus by disposing of trash properly and respecting College property. 

Guests are also expected to follow the directions of parking attendants, public safety officers, and event staff at all times.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping create a positive game day experience for all.

All Parent/Team Liaisons must complete this form to request space usage for team events (ex: post-game meal).

Parking Regulations:

• Parking is permitted only in designated spaces.  Parking on islands, medians or berms is NOT permitted. Parking remains subject to all College parking rules and regulations.
• Parking on grass is not permitted except in designated areas and as directed by parking attendants and special-events staff.
• Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be saved.
• Parking areas must be cleared two (2) hours after the conclusion of an event.
• Parking areas can be found on the attached map. Campus Map
• The Department of Public Safety and Lancaster Bureau of Police will monitor parking areas for compliance with this policy and City ordinances.

Motor Homes/Campers (RVs):

• All recreational vehicles (RVs) must preregister with the Office of Public Safety at (717) 358-3939 prior to arrival and may park only in assigned locations.
• RVs may enter campus five hours prior to a scheduled event.
• RV spaces must be vacated two (2) hours after the conclusion of the event.
• The Department of Public Safety will monitor compliance.

Tailgating Regulations:
*The College allows tailgating without alcohol in College-owned parking areas.  Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be saved.

• Tailgating activity cannot obstruct the flow of traffic and must comply with all College regulations. Tailgating that uses or infringes on an additional adjacent parking space is not permitted.
• Only small, weighted tents may be erected in tailgating/parking lot areas. Larger tents that require staking must be rented and erected under the supervision of F&M facilities staff. Those using larger tents must notify the associate athletic director at least 3 weeks prior to the event.  
• Waste food items and trash, must be disposed of in appropriate containers, which are provided throughout the grounds.
• Any tailgating involving alcohol:
• Requires advance written permission from the Athletic Director at least ten (10) days in advance of the event.  The request must state how many people will be attending and if minors will be present. 
• Is limited to Fridays and Saturdays only.
• Is limited to Tylus Field and Shadek Stadium. No alcohol is permitted at the fields at Baker Campus.
• Is restricted to a designated area by the College as shown on the attached map.
• Requires all consumption of alcohol to be limited to the designated area.
• Requires responsible consumption of alcohol.  Kegs, party balls and large quantities of alcohol are not allowed.
• Only beer and/or wine may be served.
• Requires that alcohol consumption begin no earlier than three (3) hours prior to the start of the event and end no later than one (1) hour after the start of the event. 
• Requires that approved alcohol consumption shall only be permitted in accordance with College policy and all State laws.

College-Approved, Closed Invitation Tailgates:  
These are events that are restricted to “invited guests only,” such as Alumni-Office-sponsored tailgates, F&M Football alumni tailgates, and corporate sponsor tailgates.  Major requirements include but are not limited to:  the event must be approved by and registered with the Office of the Dean of the College; signs about the legal age for consumption must be posted; alcohol must be dispensed by a trained, professional bartender—not an undergraduate; and alcoholic beverages must not be served to anyone intoxicated or under 21.

• College Open-Invitation Scheduled Events:  These are College-sponsored events that are open to the entire College community and, frequently, to non-college personnel as well. Such College-sponsored events must be alcohol-free, without exception.
• Any violation of tailgating regulations may result in immediate termination of tailgating privileges and criminal prosecution or disciplinary action through the Office of Public Safety, the Office of the Dean of the College or local law enforcement agencies. 
• The College, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel or end a tailgating event without notice should circumstances warrant.

For information or questions, call (717) 358-3819 (Monday-Friday, (9:00am -4:30 pm)