FHSU Athletics
HAYS, Kan. – The new parking lot adjacent to Lewis Field Stadium will officially open on Thursday (Sept. 1) at 3 pm. The lot will be available throughout the day on home football dates, with guidelines for tailgating taking effect four hours prior to kickoff.
Join us for the first Tiger Tailgate on Thursday, September 1, starting at 3 pm when the new parking lot opens. Eagle Communications and FHSU Athletics have teamed up to recognize a tailgate group of the game for all five home football games this season. We encourage fans to take advantage of the brand new concrete parking lot adjacent to Lewis Field with more than 300 parking stalls available and tailgate at every game! Parking is FREE and no reservations are required! The lot is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with a separate lot specified for oversized vehicles (RVs, campers, etc.) at the northwest corner of the stadium.
The Tiger Tailgate selection team will drive through the parking lot approximately one and a half hours before kickoff to select the winning group. If your group is selected, you win a prize pack courtesy of Eagle Communications and get recognized on the field during the game! Come on out to the Tiger Tailgate at Lewis Field for all FIVE home games this season!
Fort Hays State University has adopted Tailgating Policies for the new parking lot. The policies are as follows…
Tiger Tailgating Policies
It is the expectation of Fort Hays State University that respect and courtesy will be extended to all participants in tailgating activities.
Alcohol may be consumed in the approved parking areas immediately adjacent to Lewis Field Stadium under the following conditions:
• 4 hours prior to kickoff of FHSU home football games (Example: 10 am for 2 pm kickoff). The authorized consumption of alcohol will cease at the start of the game.
• Participants must be 21 and over. Valid photo ID is required for anyone possessing/consuming alcohol. ID’s must be produced as requested at any time by members of law enforcement, game security, or university administration.
• All alcohol must be poured into a plastic cup to be consumed. All empty containers must be promptly disposed of in a trash bag or other trash receptacle. Littering of any form is in violation of this policy and will not be tolerated.
• Oversize vehicles (RVs, campers, etc.) will have a designated parking area at the northwest corner of the stadium.
• In an effort to maintain a safe and responsible atmosphere, no one may possess or consume alcohol from any device or apparatus designed to consume alcohol at a greater-than-normal rate of speed (including but not limited to funnels or beer bongs).
• Kegs or other common bulk containers are not allowed at any time. Plastic containers are recommended for the safety of all fans. No glass containers are allowed.
• Music must be respectful of others relative to volume level and content (radio edited).
• University police and other law enforcement personnel will enforce this policy as well as other local and state ordinances, laws, and regulations governing the use, possession and consumption of alcohol.
Click Here for a printable version of the Tailgating Policies.