You'll want to be part of Belhaven University history this Saturday (October 1) as Blazer Football kicks off their first home game of the 2016 season in a brand new home, the Belhaven Bowl Stadium.  The gridiron Blazers host East Texas Baptist University at 1:00 PM, part of a full day of events including Family Weekend 2016.
 
Located in the heart of the Belhaven University campus, this historic venue has undergone a $4 million transformation, including installation of a custom turf playing surface, comfortable chairback seating for 1200 and a state of-the-art Daktronics video board.  Blazers Football now joins Men's and Women's Soccer at home, in the center of it all.
 
 
Saturday schedule highlights include:
 
9:00 AM – Campus tailgating locations available for setup
 
10:00 AM – Campus Bookstore opens with all your latest Blazers gear
 
11:30 AM – Teams take the field for pre-game warm-ups
 
12:50 PM – Opening Prayer and National Anthem
 
12:55 PM – Introduction of the Blazers Football Team
 
1:00 PM – Football Kickoff – Blazers vs. East Texas Baptist University
 
5:00 PM – Blazers Volleyball vs. LeTourneau University (Rugg Arena)
 
 
Campus Game Day Information is listed below:
 

• Tailgating – There are two designated tailgating areas available on Game Day – the south hill overlooking the Bowl Stadium and the large lawn area between the Library and Helen White Hall.  Fans may bring their tents, grills and food beginning at 9:00 am.

 

• Parking – Parking will be available throughout campus, with directional parking signage visible from Peachtree Street.

 

• Tickets – In this first season in the Bowl Stadium, seating will be complimentary (free) for all fans – students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and neighbors.  No tickets needed!  Home seating is located on the west side of the stadium and visitor seating is located on the east side of the stadium.

 

• Concessions – Concessions will be available in the lobby of Rugg Arena, as well as adjacent to the Caldwell Hall parking lot.

 

• Restrooms – Restrooms will be available in the lobbies of Rugg Arena, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center and the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.

 

• Family Weekend – Details for Family Weekend 2016, including schedule and registration information, may be found online at: http://www.belhaven.edu/campus_life/parents/parent-weekend.htm

 

• Additional Notes:  Belhaven University is a tobacco and alcohol-free campus.  In addition, for the safety and comfort of all fans, no pets are allowed on campus at any time.