Tide Tips

GROUNDS USE PERMITS

Any UA organization planning a tailgate and wishing to use a secured space on campus must complete a UA Grounds Use Permit.

ELECTRICITY ON THE QUAD

There is an enhanced power supply provided on the East side of the Quad to support electricity needs of fans. We also added additional power on the Northwest side of the Quad. As such, it should relieve some of the strain put on the electrical power supplied through the light poles on the northern half of the Quad near Gorgas Library. However, the rules still remain for proper usage of the power on the light poles.

During inclement weather, it may become necessary to disrupt electrical service to the Quad and other tailgating areas. UA officials will disseminate this announcement via all communication channels available at the time of disruption. UA will restore power as soon as it can be determined that potential electrical hazards caused by the weather have been minimized.

Quad Power information:

• No extension cords may be plugged into any electrical outlets on any of the on-campus buildings.
• You may hook up a power strip to prevent dam­age from possible surges, but only one item may be plugged into it.
• The use of multiple power strips or multiple plugs on a single outlet is prohibited
• Only two hook-ups per outlet is allowed.
• Secure electrical cords crossing sidewalks to avoid a tripping hazard.
• Please remove all tape used to secure the electrical cords to the sidewalk when you leave the Quad.
• All auxiliary power will be cut off 1.5 hours after the conclusion of each game. All light poles and light towers will remain lit for fan safety.

GENERATORS ON THE QUAD

No portable generators are allowed on the Quad. Those found in violation will be asked to leave the Quad.

OPEN FLAMES/FIRE POLICY

See below for the University of Alabama’s Open Flame/Fire Policy on Gameday.

Cooking is limited to grills only:

• Grills should be set up away from, or protected from, pedestrian traffic and flammable materials
• Grills must be monitored at all times
• Extinguish all flames before leaving your area
• Do not dump charcoal on the Quad. Red Charcoal Dump Stations are available on the west side of the Quad
• Do not dump cooking oil on the Quad
• Fire pits are not permitted

Grills are not allowed within 50 feet of campus buildings or under tents. All fires must be contained within grills or other containers designed specifically for that purpose. Extinguish fires thoroughly with water before leaving them unattended. Place extinguished charcoal in designated containers or remove it from campus for disposal. Do not dump charcoal on the ground or in dumpsters. Grills are not allowed in the parking decks.

Tailgate locations with grills must have a 2.5-pound all-purpose fire extinguisher within 15 feet of the fire. At least one person in attendance must be trained in use of the fire extinguisher.

SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS

The University of Alabama is a Smoke-Free Campus, effective January 1, 2015.  Please refer to www.ua.edu/smokefree/ for more information.

TRAILER POLICY

No vehicles or trailers will be allowed on the grass at the Quad or any building that faces the Quad: Gorgas House, Wade Hall, Little, Foster, Russell, Gallalee, Wilson, Clark, Woods, Garland or Farrah Halls. This is to protect the turf and irrigation.

Vehicles are not allowed on the Quad. Trailers with tailgating supplies can be pulled by hand onto the Quad for temporary unloading purposes. Trailers must be removed in a timely manner, not to exceed 30 minutes. Also, trailers must fit and remain on a sidewalk while unloading and cleaning up at your tailgating spot.

These specifications have been made in an effort to protect the turf and irrigation systems and remain consistent regarding the size of trailers. We also are making every effort to conserve limited space so that we can offer tailgate space to all fans.

HAY/STRAW POLICY

Hay and straw are not authorized on campus at any time. This material can contain destructive insects and bacteria that are harmful to the soil and grass.

The above guidelines apply on Gameday weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in areas including, but not limited to: the entirety of the Quad, all surrounding roadways and parking lots (including 6th Avenue, Capstone Drive and Colonial Drive), the general vicinity (front, left, right and rear sides) of Gallalee Hall, Honors Hall (including parking lot), Lloyd Hall, Smith Hall, Tuomey Academic House, Gorgas Library, Oliver Barnard Hall, English Building, Bidgood Hall, Carmichael Hall and Autherine Lucy Hall.

WOODS QUAD

No tailgating is allowed in this area. This area is reserved for Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences events only.

SOUND POLICY

No sound systems utilizing loud amplification or sound boards will be allowed on the Quad. Also, no excessive loud music will be allowed on any parts of campus. The Gameday Operations Staff will have sole discretion in determining if the overall volume level of other sound systems are appropriate.

DRONE POLICY

The use of drones on the UA campus, including but not limited to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Quad, is strictly prohibited during home football weekends (Fri-Sun). Drone use on campus any other time is strictly regulated.