August 19, 2008
WARRIOR FIELD TAKING SHAPE
WATERLOO, Ont. - For the first time in Waterloo history, Warrior Football will play their home games on the existing UW campus. Since 1957, football at UW has been played at Seagram (now University) Stadium in Waterloo, about a 15 walk off campus. Seagram Stadium was originally the property of UW when construction began in the spring of 1957.
The temporary stadium and field will parallel Columbia Street on the north campus. Warrior Field is another turning point for the program, under the direction of second year head coach Dennis McPhee, who has spearheaded the campaign. “The Warrior Field will be a boost to Warrior Football, but its scope is far greater,” commented McPhee. “This is a chance to marry a traditional varsity program to an outstanding student body here a UW. This is an opportunity to engage all our students through an athletic contest which is a bi-product to social interaction and student life.
Our alumni are very encouraged that Waterloo Football will be played on UW soil. It is our hope that we are more accessible to both the current students and to our alumni. We want to make them proud.” Home field advantage for the Warriors will begin on September 6, 2008 when Waterloo will play host to the McMaster Marauders in UW’s annual Gold and Black day during orientation week.
Warrior Field Information
Seating capacity: 5100 (1100 grandstand, 3000 sloped grass lawn, 1000 end zone standing room)
Surface: Natural Grass
Admission
Admission is free of charge to the grounds. General admission seating on the lawns surrounding Warrior Field will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets for the Main Grandstand
In addition to free admission to Warrior Field, tickets can be purchased for seating in the main grandstand, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ticket cost: $10.00
UW Students with valid WATCARD: FREE
A limited number of tickets will be available for each home game.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
How to purchase tickets:
1. Grandstand tickets will be available to purchase and pick-up at the University of Waterloo Athletics office Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
- The Athletics office is located in the Physical Activities Complex on campus– Red North corner
2. Tickets can be purchased on credit card by calling the Athletics office at 519-888-4567 ext. 35869 Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
- Mastercard and VISA accepted. Tickets can be picked up day of game at the customer service tent at Warrior Field.
3. Remaining tickets will be available for sale day of game at the customer service tent at Warrior Field.
The customer service tent at Warrior Field will open one hour prior to gametime (12 noon).
Note: Season passes will be accepted as grandstand tickets. To purchase season passes email Jim Hagen at jhagen@uwaterloo.ca.
Disability Seating: Upon entry into Warrior Field, please ask for assistance at the customer service tent. Our event staff will be pleased to direct you.
Lost and Found: During the game, please notify our event staff at the customer service tent. All other inquiries please contact the CIF equipment desk at 519-888-4567 ext. 35522.
Concessions: available on site
Washrooms: available on site
Alcohol and Smoking Policy: The consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking are strictly prohibited at Warrior Field and the surrounding Columbia Fields.
Behaviour policy: The University of Waterloo wants its fans to be known for their support, enthusiasm and Warrior Pride. We want to create a home-field advantage for our Warriors, but we want to do so in a respectful manner.
Spectator conduct
Conduct that is detrimental to maintaining the core values of interuniversity sport will not be tolerated. Spectators are expected to behave in an appropriate manner.
Fans and spectators are prohibited from:
1. Using foul language or making obscene gestures of any kind.
2. Abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person, verbally or physically.
3. Disrupting the progress of the game by their actions or unauthorized persons on the playing field.
4. Intentionally sitting or standing in areas which obstruct the passage and/or view for other spectators.
5. Engaging in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game.
Persons engaging in these actions will be given one warning and removed from the venue the second time.
Directions
Warrior Field, located on UW’s north campus, is located in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo in southwestern Ontario, about 90 minutes' drive west of Toronto or three hours east of Windsor-Detroit. The cities of Waterloo and Kitchener are part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. Regional map, Map of Kitchener-Waterloo.
· From east or west, follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West.
· From Buffalo and Niagara Falls, follow Queen Elizabeth Way in the "Toronto" direction to highway 403 West (one hour); follow 403 West to 6 North to 401 West to exit 278 (45 minutes); proceed as below.
· Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
· Keep left; do not exit on 7 East (Victoria Street and Guelph). Expressway becomes 85 North (formerly 86).
· Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 2.5km.
· Turn right at Phillip St. and drive about 1km.
· Left at Columbia St. and drive about 0.5 km.
· Warrior Field is on the right.
· Turn left or right on Hagey Blvd. for parking (see map)
Parking
Parking is available heading north or south on Hagey Blvd. off Columbia St. (see map)
North on Hagey Blvd.
‘X’ lot (behind optometry) – free on game day
‘W’ lot - $4.00
South on Hagey Blvd. into main campus
‘M’ lot - $4.00
‘R’ lot - $3.00
‘N’ lot - $3.00
Security Guidelines
Fans at Warrior Field are asked to cooperate with event staff to ensure the safety of all guests. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed for those sitting on the south side grass lawn.
Media Photography and Accreditation – Please contact Chris Gilbert in the Athletics Department at 519-888-4567 ext. 35694 or cmgilber@uwaterloo.ca
Warrior Football Home Schedule
WEEK 2 Sept 6 – McMaster @ Waterloo 1pm
WEEK 5 - Sept 27 – Laurier @ Waterloo 1pm
WEEK 6 - Oct 4 – Guelph @ Waterloo – 1pm
WEEK 8 - Oct 18 – Queen’s @ Waterloo 1pm
Source: Chris Gilbert, Waterloo Athletics
The temporary stadium and field will parallel Columbia Street on the north campus. Warrior Field is another turning point for the program, under the direction of second year head coach Dennis McPhee, who has spearheaded the campaign. “The Warrior Field will be a boost to Warrior Football, but its scope is far greater,” commented McPhee. “This is a chance to marry a traditional varsity program to an outstanding student body here a UW. This is an opportunity to engage all our students through an athletic contest which is a bi-product to social interaction and student life.
Our alumni are very encouraged that Waterloo Football will be played on UW soil. It is our hope that we are more accessible to both the current students and to our alumni. We want to make them proud.” Home field advantage for the Warriors will begin on September 6, 2008 when Waterloo will play host to the McMaster Marauders in UW’s annual Gold and Black day during orientation week.
Warrior Field Information
Seating capacity: 5100 (1100 grandstand, 3000 sloped grass lawn, 1000 end zone standing room)
Surface: Natural Grass
Admission
Admission is free of charge to the grounds. General admission seating on the lawns surrounding Warrior Field will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets for the Main Grandstand
In addition to free admission to Warrior Field, tickets can be purchased for seating in the main grandstand, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ticket cost: $10.00
UW Students with valid WATCARD: FREE
A limited number of tickets will be available for each home game.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
How to purchase tickets:
1. Grandstand tickets will be available to purchase and pick-up at the University of Waterloo Athletics office Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
- The Athletics office is located in the Physical Activities Complex on campus– Red North corner
2. Tickets can be purchased on credit card by calling the Athletics office at 519-888-4567 ext. 35869 Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
- Mastercard and VISA accepted. Tickets can be picked up day of game at the customer service tent at Warrior Field.
3. Remaining tickets will be available for sale day of game at the customer service tent at Warrior Field.
The customer service tent at Warrior Field will open one hour prior to gametime (12 noon).
Note: Season passes will be accepted as grandstand tickets. To purchase season passes email Jim Hagen at jhagen@uwaterloo.ca.
Disability Seating: Upon entry into Warrior Field, please ask for assistance at the customer service tent. Our event staff will be pleased to direct you.
Lost and Found: During the game, please notify our event staff at the customer service tent. All other inquiries please contact the CIF equipment desk at 519-888-4567 ext. 35522.
Concessions: available on site
Washrooms: available on site
Alcohol and Smoking Policy: The consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking are strictly prohibited at Warrior Field and the surrounding Columbia Fields.
Behaviour policy: The University of Waterloo wants its fans to be known for their support, enthusiasm and Warrior Pride. We want to create a home-field advantage for our Warriors, but we want to do so in a respectful manner.
Spectator conduct
Conduct that is detrimental to maintaining the core values of interuniversity sport will not be tolerated. Spectators are expected to behave in an appropriate manner.
Fans and spectators are prohibited from:
1. Using foul language or making obscene gestures of any kind.
2. Abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person, verbally or physically.
3. Disrupting the progress of the game by their actions or unauthorized persons on the playing field.
4. Intentionally sitting or standing in areas which obstruct the passage and/or view for other spectators.
5. Engaging in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game.
Persons engaging in these actions will be given one warning and removed from the venue the second time.
Directions
Warrior Field, located on UW’s north campus, is located in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo in southwestern Ontario, about 90 minutes' drive west of Toronto or three hours east of Windsor-Detroit. The cities of Waterloo and Kitchener are part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. Regional map, Map of Kitchener-Waterloo.
· From east or west, follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West.
· From Buffalo and Niagara Falls, follow Queen Elizabeth Way in the "Toronto" direction to highway 403 West (one hour); follow 403 West to 6 North to 401 West to exit 278 (45 minutes); proceed as below.
· Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
· Keep left; do not exit on 7 East (Victoria Street and Guelph). Expressway becomes 85 North (formerly 86).
· Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 2.5km.
· Turn right at Phillip St. and drive about 1km.
· Left at Columbia St. and drive about 0.5 km.
· Warrior Field is on the right.
· Turn left or right on Hagey Blvd. for parking (see map)
Parking
Parking is available heading north or south on Hagey Blvd. off Columbia St. (see map)
North on Hagey Blvd.
‘X’ lot (behind optometry) – free on game day
‘W’ lot - $4.00
South on Hagey Blvd. into main campus
‘M’ lot - $4.00
‘R’ lot - $3.00
‘N’ lot - $3.00
Security Guidelines
Fans at Warrior Field are asked to cooperate with event staff to ensure the safety of all guests. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed for those sitting on the south side grass lawn.
Media Photography and Accreditation – Please contact Chris Gilbert in the Athletics Department at 519-888-4567 ext. 35694 or cmgilber@uwaterloo.ca
Warrior Football Home Schedule
WEEK 2 Sept 6 – McMaster @ Waterloo 1pm
WEEK 5 - Sept 27 – Laurier @ Waterloo 1pm
WEEK 6 - Oct 4 – Guelph @ Waterloo – 1pm
WEEK 8 - Oct 18 – Queen’s @ Waterloo 1pm
Source: Chris Gilbert, Waterloo Athletics
