Tailgating FAQs 

The following tailgating etiquette is in effect to ensure a safe and enjoyable tailgating experience for our fans. The Department of Athletics encourages fans to arrive early, tailgate, and enjoy Hornet Athletics. Parking lots will open 90 minutes prior to game time (2 hours prior to football games; 3.5 hours prior to the Homecoming football game on 10/2/2021).

For football, all fans wishing to tailgate must purchase a tailgate pass. Passes are available for the season at suhornets.com/tickets (beginning in July).  Visiting fans are permitted to tailgate in the designated area behind the visiting parking garage.

Soccer, field hockey and lacrosse fans are free to tailgate at their parking spot in the AEC lot. Please note that no tailgating is allowed in the Perry-Werner End Zone lot or inside the Wilkins Athletics & Events Center.

Our students, faculty, staff and fans are all valuable members of the Shenandoah University family and your attendance and participation at the games is a big part of our success. In order to make your attendance and that of those with and around you a positive one, our number one priority for tailgating is your safety. Enjoy the game and GO HORNETS!

1. ALCOHOL/TOBACCO & NICOTINE PRODUCTS

Please be respectful of other tailgaters around you and remember that all students are subject to university policy; alcohol is not permitted in open public areas.  All others are subject to rules and regulations of Winchester, Virginia and Shenandoah University. Smoking and vaping is prohibited in any University building or within 30 feet of any entrance or window.
 

2. NO GAS POWER GENERATORS ALLOWED

For safety reasons, gas power generators are not allowed.
 

3. GRILLS

Please be advised, personal propane/gas grills will be allowed. However, we ask that propane tanks be limited to the 5-10 gallon size.
 

4. NO GLASS CONTAINERS

For safety considerations, we ask that all tailgaters use cans and/or cups only- NO GLASS, PLEASE!!!
 

5. TENTS

All tents are restricted to the designated grass tailgate area. 
 

6. NO EXTERNAL STEREO SYSTEMS ALLOWED

Out of courtesy to others using the parking lots, only portable radio/stereo units will be permitted. For safety reasons, house stereo units requiring an external power source will not be allowed.
 

7. ATTEND THE GAME

We encourage all tailgate parties to attend the game. Tailgating will be limited to the day of the game and must end no later than 2 hours after the conclusion of the game. Thank you for your cooperation.
 

8. TRASH

Please pick up and bag your trash before entering the game and take the trash with you when leaving the parking lot.
 

9. EMERGENCIES

In case of emergency, please contact Shenandoah University Public Safety (540-678-4444) or dial 911.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of SU Athletics. #GoHornets