2010 LSU Baseball Fan Guide

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RAINCHECKSIf a regular season game is postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather, season ticket holders may use their original ticket for the rescheduled game if the game is rescheduled. A single game ticket holder may use their ticket for the rescheduled game, or may exchange their ticket for another regular season game based on availability.

TICKET MARKETPLACEFans can sell and buy tickets online at the Ticket Marketplace. Go to LSUsports.net, click on Tickets and click on Marketplace. This is the easiest and safest way to re-sell tickets to LSU sporting events.

TICKET RESALE POLICYLSU Athletics tickets are revocable licenses and LSU may revoke tickets for any reason, at the University’s discretion. These ticket licenses do not confer any property right to the ticket holder.

In accordance with Louisiana state law La. R.S. 4:1, LSU forbids the resale of tickets above the price printed on the ticket. Ticket holders are advised that LSU may cancel or revoke tickets for certain conduct including, but not limited to, the following:

•Theresaleof,orattemptedresaleof,ticketsabovetheprice printed on the ticket in violation of Louisiana law;

•Anyformoffraudulentactivity; •Thepurchaseofticketsforthepurposeandintentof

reselling the tickets on the secondary market above the price printed on the ticket; and

•Useofticketsforsweepstakes,contests,and/orpromotions without the prior written consent from LSU.

TICKET RESALE ON SITETickets may not be resold on the grounds of the stadium. The grounds of the stadium is defined as the area immediately surrounding the stadium to include all paved parking lots.

SEASON TICKET RENEwALS Season ticket renewals for baseball are mailed in September of each year. The deadline for renewal is usually October 31. Season ticket holders are notified of exact dates each year. If you have not received a renewal form by October 1, please call the ticket office. Full payment is due in the ticket office by the deadline date on the renewal form.

NEw SEASON TICKETSA waiting list for baseball season tickets is available from August 1 to October 31 each year. To register for the waiting list, log on to LSUsports.net, go to “Tickets” and then “Buy Tickets Online.” A $10 fee is required annually to register for the wait list, and tickets are issued based on LSU Priority Point order. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express are acceptable forms of payment for season tickets.

Ticket InformationThe Alex Box Stadium ticket office is located near Gate 2 of the stadium. The stadium ticket office will open two hours prior to each game and will remain open until the bottom of the fifth inning. The LSU Athletics Ticket Office is located on the first floor of the LSU Athletic Administration Building. The Athletic Administration Building is on the corner of Nicholson Drive and North Stadium Drive. The LSU Athletic Ticket Office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday, except on university-observed holidays.

Season Tickets

Individual game baseball tickets for select games go on sale each February. The cost of a home game baseball ticket is $15 for grandstand seats and $10 (adults) and $5 (youth ages 3-12) for bleacher seats. All phone and internet orders are subject to applicable service fees.

Individual Game Tickets

Important Numbers to KnowLSU Athletics (225) 578-8001LSU Ticket Office (225) 578-2184 Toll free: (800) 960-8587Tiger Athletic Foundation (225) 578-4823LSU Sports Properties (225) 578-7049LSU SportShop (225) 578-6975LSU Police (225) 578-3231LSU Office of Visitor Information (225) 578-5030Official Athletics Website LSUsports.netOfficial TAF Website lsutaf.orgOfficial LSU Website lsu.edu

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In both the right and left field corners of Alex Box Stadium are playground areas for kids.

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FIRST AIDFor the safety of fans in Alex Box Stadium, a first-aid station is staffed on the concourse level of the stadium behind home plate. In addition, Emergency Medical Technicians are stationed at the breaks in the grandstand between the left and right field seating areas. If you need assistance or are with someone who does, contact the nearest law enforcement officer or stadium marshal. Each station has trained first-aid staff, doctors to provide assistance, and advanced emergency assistance is immediately available.

GAMEDAY PROGRAMSPrograms are available for sale inside each gate and at the Bat Girl Headquarters on ground level behind home plate beginning two hours before game time. Game programs provide information on LSU and its opponent, as well as interesting feature stories on the LSU Athletics program. If you are interested in advertising in LSU’s Gameday programs in any sport, contact LSU Sports Properties at (225) 578-7049.

INTERNET: LSUsports.netThe radio broadcast of all LSU baseball games can be heard around the world at LSUsports.net in the Geaux Zone. Tiger fans can hear veteran play-by-play man Jim Hawthorne describe all the action on a subscription basis. Live streaming

video of most LSU baseball games is also available in the Geaux Zone on a subscription basis. Visit LSUsports.net for more information and pricing. Live stats is available free of charge for all gamesatLSUsports.net/livestats.

LOST AND FOUNDItems found during the game and during post-game clean-up will be turned over to LSU Police, located in the Public Safety Building on South Stadium Drive. Call (225) 578-3231 to ask if your item has been turned in.

LOST OR STOLEN TICKETSFor information on lost or stolen tickets, contact the LSU Athletic Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184.

MERCHANDISEA merchandise store is located in the new Alex Box Stadium on the concourse level behind home plate and on ground level across from the Hall of Fame Room. Fans can also order merchandise at LSUshop.net, the official online web store of LSU Athletics.

TICKET MARKETPLACEFans can sell and buy tickets online at the Ticket Marketplace. Go to LSUsports.net, click on Tickets and click on Marketplace. This is the easiest and safety way to re-sell tickets to LSU sporting events.

TICKET OFFICEThe box office in the new Alex Box Stadium will open two hours prior to each baseball game. Also, the LSU Athletic Ticket Office is located on the first floor of the Athletic Administration Building on the corner of Nicholson Drive and North Stadium Drive. The office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

wATER FOUNTAINSWater fountains are located at four locations throughout the stadium: one location down each of the right field and left field lines by the concession stands and two locations on the concourse by the restrooms on the first and third base sides. There are approximately six fountains in each of these locations.

wILL-CALL FOR TICKETSThe will-call window for tickets is located on the ground level on the third base side of Alex Box Stadium and will open two hours prior to every home game. Only the person whose name is on the ticket order may pick up the tickets. A photo ID is required for all will-call orders.

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Tigers celebrate another trip to Omaha with an NCAA Super Regional title at The Box. Grant Dozar and the Tigers celebrate with the fans by taking a victory lap around the stadium.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSPublic address announcements other than birthday announcements are restricted to emergency situations only and must be requested through LSU Police at (225) 578-3231.

ARTIFICIAL NOISE-MAKERSSoutheastern Conference rules do not permit artificial noise-makers to be brought into or used in the stadium. Anyone found violating this policy is subject to ejection.

BACKPACKS AND COOLERSBackpacks, coolers and other containers are not allowed in Alex Box Stadium.

BANNERS AND POLESBanners may not be hung and poles may not be brought into Alex Box Stadium except as approved by LSU. Approved banners must be removed after each game.

BEVERAGE POLICY (ALCOHOL)The possession or consumption of alcohol in the general seating areas of Alex Box Stadium is expressly prohibited by University policy. Stadium personnel and law enforcement officials will enforce this policy.

BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTSBirthdays to be announced by the public address announcer may be submitted to the Tiger Fan Zone on the concourse level of the stadium behind home plate.

CAMERASCameras are permitted in Alex Box Stadium for both fans and working news media. All photos taken in Alex Box Stadium must be for editorial or personal use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes.

FOOD AND DRINKSFood and drinks may not be brought into Alex Box Stadium. For locations of water fountains, please see “Fan Services.”

LUCKY PROGRAM NUMBER wINNERSLucky Program Number prizes may be claimed at the Tiger Fan Zone on the concourse level of the stadium behind home plate.

RE-ENTRY TO STADIUMAnyone leaving the stadium must have their ticket scanned upon exiting in order to return to the stadium. Tickets are scanned upon entry to all stadium gates and will also be scanned when exiting stadium gates if the ticket holder wishes to return to the stadium during the game.

SMOKINGSmoking is not permitted in any area of Alex Box Stadium. Fans must leave Alex Box Stadium and have their ticket scanned upon exiting in order to gain re-entry.

SPORTSMANSHIPThe throwing of objects from the stands is strictly prohibited and is cause for immediate ejection. Also, fans may not go onto the playing field at anytime before, during or after games except upon approval by LSU.

STADIUM SECURITYVisitors to Alex Box Stadium may be subject to search. With heightened security now a way of life, LSU will do everything possible to provide a secure environment for its fans. Please be cooperative with our security officials during your visit to Alex Box Stadium. They are there for your safety.

STADIUM SEATS (PORTABLE)Any portable seat that impedes on the comfort and enjoyment of a fan in an adjacent seat (in front, behind or to the side) is prohibited.

STARTING TIMESGenerally, LSU weekday home games are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Central time and Friday night games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday game times vary depending on television scheduling and required departure times for visiting teams. For further information, please visit the Official Web Site of LSU Athletics at LSUsports.net.

TICKETSAll persons above the age of 3 must present a ticket for admission to Alex Box Stadium. Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge.

TICKET RESALE ON SITETickets may not be resold on the grounds of the stadium. The grounds of the stadium is defined as the area immediately surrounding the stadium to include all paved parking lots.

UMBRELLASUmbrellas are only permitted on the top row of stadium sections and may not impede the sightlines of any fans.

VIDEO CAMERASVideo cameras are not permitted in Alex Box Stadium except for the working news media.

Stadium PoliciesProhibited ItemsFor the comfort, enjoyment and safety of all Tiger fans, please follow these guidelines for items brought into Alex Box Stadium:

•Backpacks,coolersandcontainersofanykindareprohibited.•FoodanddrinksmaynotbebroughtintoAlexBoxStadium.•Glassbottles,cansandicechestsareprohibited.•SECregulationsprohibitanytypeofartificialnoisemakers.•SmokingisnotpermittedinAlexBoxStadium.•BannersmaybehunguponapprovalinAlexBoxStadiumbutmustberemoved

after each game. Handheld signs that block the view of other fans are subject to removal.

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Seating Chart

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TENT SIZELSU discourages the use of tents larger than 10’ by 10’. Tents may not be staked into the ground.

TENTS IN PARKING LOTSFans using a tent or canopy over the tailgate of a vehicle must keep travel lanes open for vehicle traffic and may not take up space in other parking spaces. Tents may not be used to save parking spaces.

TENTS ON SIDEwALKSTents may not be set up on sidewalks or any area of regular flow of pedestrian traffic.

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DROP-OFF ZONEA drop-off zone will be located on Gourrier Avenue in front of the stadium near Gate 2. Fans may be dropped at this location starting three hours prior to first pitch, but the driver may not leave the vehicle. The vehicle must depart immediately after the drop off. Picking up fans after the games will be limited until traffic clears all parking lots. (NOTE: This drop-off zone is scheduled to be completed early in the 2010 season.)

NICHOLSON DRIVE / GOURRIER AVENUE PARKINGVehicles may not park on the shoulders of Nicholson Drive or Gourrier Avenue. Vehicles that park on Nicholson Drive or Gourrier Avenue will be towed.

PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREASAutomobiles and motor homes may park only in designated areas. No parking is permitted on roots of trees.

NEUTRAL GROUNDS (MEDIAN) PARKINGParking of vehicles on the neutral ground (median) on Nicholson Drive is not permitted.

SAVING SPACESSaving parking spaces for other motorists is not permitted in any lot.

SHUTTLE FOR GENERAL PARKING LOTSShuttles will run during all home games for the 2010 season. Shuttles begin running two hours prior to first pitch and end one hour after the end of each game. Pick-up locations: Parking Lot D on Skip Bertman Drive and Hayfield grass parking area on Gourrier Avenue.

TRAVEL LANESTailgating is not permitted in travel lanes on roads or parking lots. No tents or other items may be placed in travel lanes.

SPACES FOR VEHICLES ONLYPaid parking spaces are for vehicles only. The purchase and use of a parking pass for other reasons, such as port-o-lets, trailers, tents, chairs, etc., is not permitted.

OPENING & CLOSING TIME FOR LOTSParking for motor homes in Lot D is available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Fridays of home baseball games. Motor homes must vacate the LSU campus after weekday games and by 9 p.m. following Sunday games (time subject to change).

EXHAUST EXTENSIONSAll motor homes require exhaust extensions that reach the top of the motor home. For the safety of everyone, motor homes without an extension should not operate a generator.

ParkingLSU strongly encourages all fans to park in lots to the west of Nicholson Drive. LSU discourages parking to the east of Nicholson Drive which would require pedestrians to cross Nicholson Drive.

Parking lots west of Nicholson Drive:

Paid ParkingPaid parking is designated in the following lots surrounding Alex Box Stadium: Alex Box Lot, Champions Lot, Bullpen Lot, Home Run Village. Specific parking spaces are numbered and reserved for pass holders in Home Run Village.

Free ParkingParking on a first-come, first-served basis is available in Lot D on the corner of Nicholson Drive and Skip Bertman Drive. A handicap accessible shuttle is available to pick up and drop off all patrons who park in this lot.

Parking Policies

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Handicap Parking Handicap parking at Alex Box Stadium is sold on a season basis to season ticket holders. Handicap parking permits are sold out for the 2010 season. The 2011 baseball season parking waiting list will open in September of 2010. The deadline to sign up for the waiting list is October 31, 2010. Fans who do not have a handicap parking pass but are in need of assistance are encouraged to park in Lot D on the corner of Skip Bertman and Nicholson Drive or the Hayfield Lot on Gourrier Avenue. A handicap accessible shuttle serves both lots. See Parking Polices below for more information on the shuttle.

DROP-OFF ZONESee information under Parking Policies about the drop-off zone available to all ticket holders.

Motor Home ParkingNOTE: Motor Homes are encouraged to park in Lot D on the corner of Nicholson Drive and Skip Bertman Drive, across from the original Alex Box Stadium. Reserved motor home parking is not available for LSU baseball games. All motor home parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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FROM THE NORTHIf approaching the stadium from the north, use either River Road or Nicholson Drive. From these routes, parking will be available west of the stadium in lots on Gourrier Avenue.

FROM THE EASTIf approaching the stadium from east, use eitherCollegeDrive,Acadian/Stanfordexit, Highland Road or Burbank Drive and Nicholson Drive. Parking will be available west of the stadium in lots on Gourrier Avenue.

FROM SOUTHIf approaching the stadium from the south, use River Road, Nicholson Drive or Burbank to access the parking lots west of the stadium on Gourrier Avenue.

Pregame TrafficTraffic Routes to Alex Box StadiumFollowing are the best traffic routes for motorists driving to Alex Box Stadium for LSU baseball games. To report traffic problems, call LSU Police at (225) 578-3231.

LSU strongly encourages all fans to park in lots to the west of Nicholson Drive. LSU discourages parking to the east of Nicholson Drive which would require pedestrians to cross Nicholson Drive.

Approaching the Stadium

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Postgame Traffic H O M E O F T H E C H A M P I O N S O F C O L L E G E B A S E B A L L

Important note: LSU uses a contra-flow system for cars exiting the lots on Gourrier Avenue after games. It is important for fans to follow the direction of police officers. Fans should not start the contra-flow process without the instruction of police officers. LSU Police will solely determine when contra-flow begins and ends after games.

CARS IN PAID LOTS ON GOURRIER AVENUEPaid lots: Alex Box Lot, Champions Lot, Bullpen Lot, Home Run VillageAll automobiles in paid parking lots around Alex Box Stadium will be directed east to Nicholson Drive. For these lots, both lanes of traffic on Gourrier Avenue will be directed one-way to Nicholson Drive. Cars in the left lane on Gourrier may turn left (north) onto Nicholson Drive toward downtown or proceed straight onto Burbank. Cars in the right lane will be required to turn right (south) ontoNicholsonDrivetowardBrightsideLane/LeeDrive.

CARS IN FREE LOTS ON GOURRIER AVENUEAll automobiles in free lots on Gourrier Avenue will be directed west to River Road. For these lots, both lanes of traffic on Gourrier Avenue will be directed one-way to River Road. Cars in the left lane on Gourrier will be required to turn left (south) onto River Road toward Brightside Lane. Cars in the right lane will be required to turn right (north) onto River Road toward Skip Bertman Drive and downtown.

VEHICLES IN LOT DVehicles in Lot D on the corner of Nicholson Drive and Skip Bertman Drive may turn left or right onto Skip Bertman Drive or right onto Nicholson Drive.

< Refer to Post-Game Traffic Map for more details.

Exiting the Stadium