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Bearcat Zone

Tailgate Zone - College Park Pavillion Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)Tailgating Policy | Visiting Tailgate Policy

The Bearcat Zone, Northwest's tailgate area prior to all home football games, gets under way at 2.5 hours prior to every kickoff at College Park.

Admission is free; a tailgate meal is available for purchase ($12 per person, $6 for children 7 and under). The tailgate features special performances by the Bearcat Marching Band, Northwest Cheerleaders and Bearcat Steppers about one hour before kickoff.

Fans also may step inside the Pavilion for an added game day experience that includes high-top seating, multiple televisions and a fully stocked bar with beer, wine and mixed drinks available for purchase.

For information about the Bearcat Zone, contact the Athletic Marketing Office at 660-562-1581.

View the Northwest Football Tailgating Policy







 

Tailgate Zone - College Park Pavillion Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)Rules and Regulations

  • All product and food sales within the Bearcat Zone will be conducted in accordance with applicable University policies and/or contracts. Food products distributed within the Zone will include appropriate health and food product certificates.
  • Solicitation and fundraising activities within the Zone are normally limited to recognized campus groups and organizations.
  • Groups soliciting in the Bearcat Zone will obtain permission to do so by Wednesday prior to each Home game.
  • The promotion or advertising from other institutions of higher learning, professional or semi-professional sports teams and political campaigns is not permitted within the Bearcat Zone.
  • The distribution of non-University publications is permitted within the Bearcat Zone providing the publications are distributed in person, carry the names and addresses of the publisher, the editors and officers of the publication and they are intended primarily for the dissemination of news, opinions and information that are viewpoint neutral. Publications may not contain anything that is defamatory or obscene, likely to inflict injury or tends to incite immediate violence (fighting words) or directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action.
  • The Athletic Marketing department will administer all activities associated with the Bearcat Zone. Approval for products sold and distributed will be obtained from the Athletics Marketing office. Questions regarding permissible activities or product distribution should be directed to that office.
  • Verification of a "recognized campus group or organization" will be made with the Vice-President of Student Affairs office before final permission is granted.
  • Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in the Bearcat Zone.

Questions and Answers Examples

  • The Northwest Hip Hop Sorority wishes to sell pens as a fund raiser in the Bearcat Zone. Is this permitted?
    Response: It appears this campus group's fund raising activity meets the guidelines of the policy. Permission would be granted.
  • The Food Store wishes to have a bake sale as a fund raiser in the Bearcat Zone. Is this permitted
    Response: Because Campus Dining (Sodexo) is the exclusive food service provider, they will be consulted first before a response is given. Sodexo has the right to direct us to decline the request. Appropriate health certificates will be required.
  • The Ladies Relief Society of the Baptist Church wishes to sell balloons as a fund raiser in the Bearcat Zone. Is this permitted?
    Response: Because this is not a campus group and they are involved in a fund raising activity, they would not be permitted to conduct this activity.
  • The Missouri National Bank wishes to set up a table to solicit sign-ups for their new "promote Maryville" credit card. After you sign up you receive a free t-shirt. Is this permitted?
    Response: Normally, a this bank would not be allowed to conduct this activity. However, should the Bank be a "game sponsor" the inclusion of this sign up may be included in their sponsorship agreement.
  • A lady from Kansas indicates that she has crafts that she would like to sell that highlight Northwest memories. Will she be permitted to sell at the Bearcat Zone?
    Response: Because of the contract with the Bearcat Spirit Shop, they will be given right of first refusal on this request. Following their response, permission would be determined.
  • The Chess Club wishes to have a "Toys for Tots" drive and encourage people to bring their toys its Bearcat Zone location. Is this permitted?
    Response: This activity would be permitted and encouraged by campus groups.
  • The Bearcat Football Ambassadors wish to sell pom-poms at the Bearcat Zone. Is this permitted?
    Response: This meets the criteria and would be permitted.
  • Bill's Sport Shop is selling a collectable Bearcat flag. They have asked permission to display it and take orders at the Bearcat Zone. Is this permitted?
    Response: Same as "lady from Kansas" - the Bearcat Spirit Shop has the right of first refusal. Normally, if the Bearcat Spirit Shop is not selling this product (a collectable flag) permission would be granted.