Jay C. Upchurch
4/8/2009, 04:50 PM
NORMAN -- Oklahomas annual Red/White football game kicks off at 1:15 p.m., Saturday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. At 12:15 p.pm., former Sooners will be back on Owen Field as part of the Varity O Legends Flag Football Game.
Tickets are $10. OU students with a valid OU ID and children age 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. The ticket office will open Saturday at 10 a.m., at gates 5 and 7. Most of those windows will be cash-only to expedite the process. Will Call tickets will be available for pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.
Gates will open at 11:45 p.m. Entrance to the stadium will be available through gates 5, 7 and 12.
Open seating will be available throughout the lower bowl with full service concessions available on the east and west sides. Restrooms will be available throughout the stadium concourse.
Prior to the game, fans are encouraged to attend the Mini Fan Fest in Heisman Park, located just east of the stadium. A photo booth will be available there featuring the actual Heisman Trophy won by Sam Bradford and fans may have their picture taken with the award. Jenkins Avenue, which run north and south along the east side of the stadium will close three hours before the game begins.
Here is some other information pertaining to the game
Animals No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the facilities with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests.
ATM Machine There is a machine located on the east side between gates 9 and 10 and on the west side near Gate 2.
Cameras Only point and click cameras are permitted in the stadium. Professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras are prohibited.
Chair Back Rental Sooner seat backs are available for $5 each.
Concessions Stands will be open on the east and west side. No food or drink is allowed through the gates. Empty, personal size water bottles are permitted.
Disability Seating For information on disability seating contact the ticket office at 800-456-4668 or visit the office located on the plaza lewvel of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.
Post-Game Fans are not permitted on the field and should exit through the main gates.
First Aid The Gomer Jones Medical Facility is located at the North end of the stadium near section 19.
Giveaways A limited number of schedule posters and magnets will be available upon stadium entry for game patrons at gates 5, 7 and 12.
Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Emergency instructions will be delivered via public address and on message boards when possible.
Lost Children Parents/guardians with a lost child should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. If a child is separated from his/her party, they should notify the nearest police officer or staff member. If the child is aware of their seat location, attempts will be made to return them to that location.
Lost and Found During the game, fans may check at the Gomer Jones Medical Facility near gate 19. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to the OU Physical Plans, which can be reached at 405/325-6953.
Merchandise and Game Programs The University Bookstore located on the ground floor of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Additionally, merchandise stands will be located inside the stadium on the east and west concourses. Official game programs are on sale outside the stadium and at select locations inside the stadium.
Parking Most lots surrounding the stadium will be open and free of charge. For more information about disability parking services, please call the Parking and transportation Office at 405/325-3311.
Prohibited Items This policy is not altered from the regular season. Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all backpacks, all professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10 x 10) are prohibited. Only those items required for medical or family needs will be permitted. All carried items and entrants are subject to search. Other prohibited items include coolers, ice chests, cans, bottles, banners, umbrellas, stadium seats with arm rests and/or those seats that are more than 16 inches wide, baby seats/strollers and noisemakers. Prohibited items that are banned at the gate must be returns to the owners vehicle or discarded.
Re-entry policy Fans will not be permitted to exit the stadium and re-enter except for medical or other emergency situations. Extraordinary circumstances may permit emergency exit at any gate opened for public entry. Fans departing for media/emergency situations will be allowed to exit and re-enter throughout the game with pass out check and ticket stub.
Restrooms Restrooms are open throughout the stadium concourse.
Seating Seating is general admission and limited to the lower bowl of the stadium. Disability seating will be available in the south end zone.
Sooner Club Cookout All Sooner Club members are invited to participate in the pre-game cookout in the Howard McCasland Field House. The cookout begins at 11 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be served while supplies last. For more information, contact the Sooner Club at 405/325-8000.
Stadium Access The stadium will open at 11:45 a.m. Gates 5, 7 and 12 will be available for entrance.
The Switzer Center Due to construction, the Switzer Center is closed through August.
Traffic Flow Approximately three hours prior to kickoff Jenkins Ave., will be closed from Brooks to Lindsey. The street will remain closed until approximately one hour after the game.
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Tickets are $10. OU students with a valid OU ID and children age 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. The ticket office will open Saturday at 10 a.m., at gates 5 and 7. Most of those windows will be cash-only to expedite the process. Will Call tickets will be available for pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.
Gates will open at 11:45 p.m. Entrance to the stadium will be available through gates 5, 7 and 12.
Open seating will be available throughout the lower bowl with full service concessions available on the east and west sides. Restrooms will be available throughout the stadium concourse.
Prior to the game, fans are encouraged to attend the Mini Fan Fest in Heisman Park, located just east of the stadium. A photo booth will be available there featuring the actual Heisman Trophy won by Sam Bradford and fans may have their picture taken with the award. Jenkins Avenue, which run north and south along the east side of the stadium will close three hours before the game begins.
Here is some other information pertaining to the game
Animals No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the facilities with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests.
ATM Machine There is a machine located on the east side between gates 9 and 10 and on the west side near Gate 2.
Cameras Only point and click cameras are permitted in the stadium. Professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras are prohibited.
Chair Back Rental Sooner seat backs are available for $5 each.
Concessions Stands will be open on the east and west side. No food or drink is allowed through the gates. Empty, personal size water bottles are permitted.
Disability Seating For information on disability seating contact the ticket office at 800-456-4668 or visit the office located on the plaza lewvel of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility.
Post-Game Fans are not permitted on the field and should exit through the main gates.
First Aid The Gomer Jones Medical Facility is located at the North end of the stadium near section 19.
Giveaways A limited number of schedule posters and magnets will be available upon stadium entry for game patrons at gates 5, 7 and 12.
Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Emergency instructions will be delivered via public address and on message boards when possible.
Lost Children Parents/guardians with a lost child should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. If a child is separated from his/her party, they should notify the nearest police officer or staff member. If the child is aware of their seat location, attempts will be made to return them to that location.
Lost and Found During the game, fans may check at the Gomer Jones Medical Facility near gate 19. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to the OU Physical Plans, which can be reached at 405/325-6953.
Merchandise and Game Programs The University Bookstore located on the ground floor of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Additionally, merchandise stands will be located inside the stadium on the east and west concourses. Official game programs are on sale outside the stadium and at select locations inside the stadium.
Parking Most lots surrounding the stadium will be open and free of charge. For more information about disability parking services, please call the Parking and transportation Office at 405/325-3311.
Prohibited Items This policy is not altered from the regular season. Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all backpacks, all professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10 x 10) are prohibited. Only those items required for medical or family needs will be permitted. All carried items and entrants are subject to search. Other prohibited items include coolers, ice chests, cans, bottles, banners, umbrellas, stadium seats with arm rests and/or those seats that are more than 16 inches wide, baby seats/strollers and noisemakers. Prohibited items that are banned at the gate must be returns to the owners vehicle or discarded.
Re-entry policy Fans will not be permitted to exit the stadium and re-enter except for medical or other emergency situations. Extraordinary circumstances may permit emergency exit at any gate opened for public entry. Fans departing for media/emergency situations will be allowed to exit and re-enter throughout the game with pass out check and ticket stub.
Restrooms Restrooms are open throughout the stadium concourse.
Seating Seating is general admission and limited to the lower bowl of the stadium. Disability seating will be available in the south end zone.
Sooner Club Cookout All Sooner Club members are invited to participate in the pre-game cookout in the Howard McCasland Field House. The cookout begins at 11 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be served while supplies last. For more information, contact the Sooner Club at 405/325-8000.
Stadium Access The stadium will open at 11:45 a.m. Gates 5, 7 and 12 will be available for entrance.
The Switzer Center Due to construction, the Switzer Center is closed through August.
Traffic Flow Approximately three hours prior to kickoff Jenkins Ave., will be closed from Brooks to Lindsey. The street will remain closed until approximately one hour after the game.
OU SID Report