Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics is happy to welcome another season at Moretz Stadium. We have made a lot of enhancements to gameday and strive to make this the best gameday environment in Division II. 

New this year and in an effort to stay consistent with many in our conference and region, we will be charging for public parking in the Moretz stadium lot. Parking will be $10 in that lot. However, visitors are able to continue to park for free at our softball parking lot, baseball parking lot, commuter parking lot and any other free parking facility on campus. Cash or card will be accepted as payment for parking in the stadium lot. 

The rest of what you need to know for home games at Moretz Stadium is included below. We are excited to welcome you to Moretz Stadium for Lenoir-Rhyne Football in 2023. With that in mind, here are the policies and procedures to help make the enjoying LR Football as smooth as possible. 

Football Fan Guide
Regulations regarding ticketing, parking, tailgating, alcohol, merchandising, and promotions at Moretz Stadium for Lenoir-Rhyne University home football games are designed to be the most practical and functional for the capacity crowds that have become the trademark of Bear Football to ensure a safe and enjoyable gameday experience for all.

TICKETS
*No refunds or exchanges.

SEATING CHART

DIGITAL TICKETS – Digital Tickets are now available for LRU ticketed events.

BEFORE GAME DAY - Fans can purchase tickets at  lrbears.com/tickets - tickets will be $15 for general admission, $10 for children 12 and under.

GAME DAY PURCHASES - Box offices are located at both entrances. Any available tickets can be purchased beginning 2.5 hours prior to kickoff.

• East Side Entrance will accept cash and credit card payments
• West Side Entrance will accept credit card payments only

WILL CALL AND PLAYER GUEST TICKETS - May be picked up beginning three hours prior to kickoff at the east ticket booth. ID is required.

LRU STUDENTS - Your ID is your ticket. Valid for general student section seating.

INFANT IN ARMS - Children aged two years and under do not require a ticket and must sit on the accompanying adult's lap. 

GATES - Open two hours prior to kickoff. Moretz Stadium has a re-entry policy, if a fan chooses to leave the stadium after scanning, they will need to receive a stamp before leaving.

PERMITTED/PROHIBITED ITEMS
Fans are encouraged to only bring necessary items into Moretz Stadium on game day.

PERMITTED ITEMS

• Single seat chair backs
• Binoculars
• Small cameras and radios
• Blankets and rain apparel
• Strollers (must not take up an additional seat)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Bags larger than a handbag / bookbags
• Any kind of container including coolers, flasks, kegs
• Outside food or beverages
• Pets (excludes ADA service animals)
• Artificial noisemakers
• Promotional items unless distributed by LRU Athletics or approved partners
• Weapons
• Illegal drugs including medical marijuana / Alcohol

FAN/PATRON CONDUCT
The NCAA, the SAC and LR support good sportsmanship and will not tolerate abusive actions, language, or gestures from fans, players, coaches or officials. Extreme or continued acts of unsportsmanlike behavior is grounds for dismissal from the contest. Inappropriate language or actions directed towards LR Athletics personnel, ushers, or public safety officers will not be tolerated and may be grounds for immediate removal from Moretz Stadium and/or LRU Property.
 
The following behavior is prohibited:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature.
• Abusive, foul or disruptive language and obscene gestures
• Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans including the use of names, numbers or personal information
• Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption or other substance use
• Fighting, taunting or threatening remarks or gestures
• Throwing objects of any kind
• Sitting in a location other than the fans ticketed seat
• Displays of affection not appropriate in a public setting
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Any disruption to the progress of the event by fans actions
• Failing to follow instruction of stadium personnel
• Offensive language or obscene gestures, to include the use of such language or gestures concerning a person's race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or national origin; or to instigate, incite or encourage a confrontation or physical assault.
• Any behavior which otherwise interferes with other fans' enjoyment of the game

PARKING
GENERAL PARKING –  Softball Lot, Commuter Lot (Near UCHS), Baseball Lot will be free parking spaces on camps

PAID PARKING – Moretz Stadium gym lot will be $10 to park
 
RESERVED PARKING – McCrorie Practice Field, Opens 5 hours prior to Kickoff.

PROHIBITED - Overnight parking is prohibited in any LRU parking lot or grounds. Cargo trucks, flat bed trailers, any type of trailer, fifth wheel campers, limousines, food vending trucks, boats, boat trailers and U-hauls are prohibited and will be asked to leave the parking areas. Off-road vehicles such as All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), Segways, and unauthorized golf carts are also prohibited. Vehicles must fit in a designated parking space. Motor homes are allowed in select lots with prior approval from LRU Security. LRU reserves the right to remove any unauthorized vehicle from the premises. Contact Norris Yoder – 828-328-7450 or Norris.yoder@lr.edu

TAILGATING
DESIGNATED AREAS - Tailgating is allowed in all lots around campus.

TIMES - Tailgating is permitted beginning five hours prior to kickoff (when the lots open) and for one hour after the game.

TRASH - Cans and dumpsters are provided, please clean up after yourself and help keep our campus beautiful.

TENTS - Fans may use tents 10' x 10' or smaller and should be placed behind your vehicle. You may not take up more than one parking space.

GRILLS - Grills should be always attended to. Fires on the ground and fire pits are prohibited.

SOUND SYSTEMS - No one may operate or permit someone to operate an electronically amplified sound system or musical instrument that produces a sound that is clearly audible at fifty feet within a designated tailgate parking lot during the period of time three hours before, during, or one hour after a LRU football game. LRU Athletics is permitted and may elect to offer or sponsor entertainment that uses electronically amplified sound during the tailgating period.

ALCOHOL - Is not allowed in any tailgate area between the opening kickoff and the end of the game. The following rules apply to alcohol consumption in the tailgate areas during acceptable pre- and post-game hours:

• Only Beer and Wine
• No kegs or mass purchase of alcohol.
• No glass containers. All beverages must be in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, paper or plastic cups.
• No alcohol outside the tailgate area. Carrying of alcoholic containers or packages on campus grounds, unless in a cooler or sealed packaging, will result in a citation for open alcohol, and consumption of alcohol on campus grounds.
• No underage drinking. LRU Dept. of Public Safety encourages tailgaters to bring identification as they will be conducting random checks of people who appear to be under the legal drinking age.

*   Fortified wine and spirituous liquor are prohibited while on public property, or private property that is open to the public per North Carolina General Statute 18b-301 (f) (4) If is unlawful to Possession and consumption of fortified wine and spirituous liquor unless the establishment has a permit authorizing consumption on the premises.
 
It is unlawful to possess, purchase, sell to, or give to anyone under the age of 21 per North Carolina General Statute 18B-302.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES INSIDE MORETZ STADIUM

SMOKING - Including the possession and use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited inside Moretz Stadium.

VIDEO BOARD AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS - Special videos or messages will not be made except for emergencies.

MARKETING / PROMOTIONS / SOLICITATION
LRU has a no solicitation policy and reserves all marketing and promotions rights at its' events, including:

• Promotional vehicles and signs.
• Media rights (video, streaming, social, and audio).
• Any signage or promotional activities placed or conducted within or around the stadium/arena/fields or parking areas used for athletic events on game day, without the express written consent of LRU Athletics is prohibited and is grounds for immediate removal at the owner's or group's expense.
• Promotion of any business, venue, enterprise, product, service, organization not authorized by LRU Athletics.
• In compliance with the LRU Grounds and Facility Use Policy, no solicitation is allowed during tailgating on game day (pre-game, during game, or post-game). The offering or handing out of any item or flyer is not permitted without written consent of LRU Athletics.
• Alcohol advertisements are not allowed any time on LRU property or at any athletic venue. This type of advertising includes banners, flyers, signs, and vehicles unless in conjunction with university alcohol education initiative (approved by LRU Athletics).
• Only LRU Athletics sponsors/partners may be granted the right to have a presence at its' venues.

UAS/DRONES
LRU Athletics and Public Safety prohibits Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/drones over all LRU property including Moretz Stadium and the tailgating areas around the stadium on football game days without prior approval. Those requesting permission to operate a UAS/drone must contact LRU Athletics at least three weeks in advance. Approval to operate a UAS/drone must follow the approved for additional information email Myles Kendrick (myles.kendrick@lr.edu).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONCESSIONS AND RESTROOMS - Are available in the stadium.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND LOST PATRONS - Please notify the nearest police officer or usher.

LOST AND FOUND - Is located at the security booth in the South Endzone.

MERCHANDISE - Official LRU Athletics merchandise can be found in the West Side Concourse of Moretz Stadium.

RADIO COVERAGE / Audio Stream - Every football game can watched on FloSports and the radio call is available via WHKY at WHKY.com or on 1290 AM and 102.3 FM.