| Automated Teller Machines:
Automated Teller Machines will be available in the parking/tailgating areas outside of the stadium on the State Fair Grounds.
Banners and Signs:
Temporary banners and signs are not permitted in Independence Stadium for the PetroSun Independence Bowl.
Concessions
Concession stands are located throughout Independence
Stadium, both on the ground level and along the upper concourse.
In addition, vendors service all sections of the stadium,
prior to and during the game. They will feature an
assortment of items, including dishes with a southern flair.
First Aid:
Independence Stadium is equipped with one first aid station.
The station is located in the north endzone area. Ambulance
service is available during the game.
Game:
The PetroSun Independence Bowl is scheduled for Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 3:30 p.m., central standard time.
Governing Body:
The Independence Bowl Foundation is a nonprofit organization
incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana to promote, sponsor and stage an annual postseason intercollegiate football game in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Handicap Assistance:
Ticket holders needing handicap assistance to their seats can
use the elevators located on the west and south sides of
Independence Stadium, and carts will be available, at the
bottom of the ramps to assist east side ticket holders.
History:
The first Independence Bowl was conceived by a group of
local businessmen in the year that the United States of
America celebrated its 200th Birthday. The inaugural game
was played on December 13, 1976 with a matchup of
McNeese State and Tulsa at what was Shreveport's State
Fair Stadium. For the past 30 years, the Independence Bowl
has served as the post-season home for some of the top teams in college football.
Independence Stadium:
Independence Stadium seats 48,949 and is located on the
State Fair Grounds in Shreveport, Louisiana. The City of
Shreveport recently finished a $30 million renovation project
that increased capacity, created a true bowl shape, added
luxury suites and a club level, as well as a new south endzone
structure with new seating. Completely new concession
stands and restrooms were also added on ground level. Prior to the 2002 bowl game, the Independence Bowl
Foundation renovated the press box, increasing capacity to
more than double what it was in the writers' area, as well as
the radio and coaches booths. Also added were two athletic
director's suites on the upper level.
Lost and Found:
Lost and Found is located in the southwest corner of
Independence Stadium at the Security Office. For further
assistance, contact the nearest Shreveport Police Officer or
usher.
Lost Patrons:
Lost patrons should contact the nearest police officer who
will escort them to the Security Office, located in the southwest
corner of the stadium.
Matchup:
Each year, participants in the PetroSun Independence Bowl
will be chosen from the Big 12 Conference and the
Southeastern Conference, with the visiting and home conference
switching each year. Once the selection process has
been completed by the Bowl Championship Series, the
PetroSun Independence Bowl has the seventh choice from
the Southeastern Conference and the sixth choice from the
Big 12 Conference. Our conference agreements run through
the 2009 game.
Messages:
Only calls dealing with extreme emergencies will be paged
over the public address system. Any emergency announcement
broadcast over the public address system must first be
cleared through the press box manager or the Director of
Media Relations in the press box.
TV Broadcast:
ESPN will again serve as the television home of the
PetroSun Independence Bowl. The first Independence Bowl to be televised by ESPN was the 1992 matchup of Oregon and Wake Forest. That began a partnership that is now in its 14th year, and extends through the 2009 game.
On the Web:
For the most current information about the PetroSun
Independence Bowl, become a regular visitor to our homepage
at www.independencebowl.org. Capture the game's
history, obtain ticket information, purchase tickets and
research the many activities that revolve around the Ark-La-
Tex's biggest event.
Parking:
A limited number of reserved parking spaces adjacent to
Independence Stadium are available for $25 each through
the bowl office, by calling 888.414.BOWL, or through the
bowl website at www.independencebowl.org. Cash-only
parking lots are available around the State Fair Grounds and
will be open on game day. Parking in these lots is $5. There
will be a limited number of available spaces. Aparking layout
is inserted in this brochure as a guide to reserved and open parking lots.
Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking is located adjacent to the north side of
Independence Stadium in a designated lot, as well as on the
north side of Hirsch Coliseum.
Participating Teams' Revenue:
Universities will receive checks totalling at least $1.1 million
per team for their participation in the PetroSun
Independence Bowl. Since the game's inception in 1976, the
Independence Bowl has awarded nearly $37 million to higher
education through team payouts.
Photography:
You may take still photos of the game from your seat. Video
cameras are not permitted inside the stadium.
Prohibited Items:
No outside food or drinks, coolers, video cameras or
umbrellas are allowed inside Independence Stadium.
Restrooms:
Men's and women's restroom facilities are located throughout
the stadium, both on the ground level and along the
upper concourse. For your convenience, attendants will be
stationed in the restrooms.
RV Parking:
RV spaces are also available on the Louisiana State Fair
Grounds. The price, including hook-up is $50.00 per day. To
make reservations for RV space contact the State Fair Office
at 318.635.1361.
Shuttle Information:
The PetroSun Independence Bowl will provide shuttle service
for fans attending the game. A $5 round-trip fee will
apply. Please go to www.independencebowl.org for details
and routes.
Smoking:
Smoking is NOT permitted in the stands of Independence
Stadium. Smoking is only allowed in the concourse areas of
Independence Stadium.
Shuttle Service:
Shuttles will run from Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport,
and Pierre Bossier Mall in Bossier City, to Independence
Stadium and back. Security will be provided. A $5,
round-trip charge will apply. Please consult www.indep
e n d e n c e b o w l . o rg for shuttle times, or call the
Independence Bowl office at 888.414.BOWL (2695).
Directions to Mall St. Vincent from the South:
1. Northbound on I-49
2. I-49 to Kings Hwy Exit
3. Right onto Kings Hwy.
4. Right onto Mall St. Vincent Ave.
5. Mall St. Vincent on the left
Directions to Mall St. Vincent from the West:
1. Eastbound on I-20
2. I-20 to I-49
3. I-49 South to Kings Hwy.
4. Left onto Kings Hwy.
5. Right onto Mall St. Vincent Ave.
6. Mall St. Vincent on the left.
Directions to Pierre Bossier Mall from the East:
1. Westbound on I-20
2. I-20 to Airline Drive Exit #22
3. Right onto Airline Drive
4. Pierre Bossier Mall on the Left
Directions to Pierre Bossier Mall from the West:
1. Eastbound on I-20
2. I-20 to Airline Drive Exit #22
3. Left onto Airline Drive
4. Pierre Bossier Mall on the left. Souvenirs:
Novelties and programs can be found at different locations
throughout Independence Stadium, as well as outside the
stadium prior to kickoff.
Stadium Office:
The stadium office is located in the northeast corner of
Independence Stadium.
Stay off the Field:
Please do not go onto the playing field at any time. Anyone
entering the field area without proper credentials is subject
to eviction and arrest under Louisiana state law.
Tailgating/Parking:
A special lot conveniently located northeast of
Independence Stadium has been reserved for tailgate parties.
The price is $25.00 per parking space. To make reservations
for tailgating space contact the State Fair Office at
318.635.1361.
Ticket Information:
Tickets to the 2006 Petro Sun Independence Bowl are available through the University of Alabama Ticket Office. Ticket Window Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Telephone Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday - Sunday
Online: Buy Tickets Online 24 hours a day/7 days a week Ushers:
Stadium ushers serve the needs of our spectators. Please
contact the nearest usher to request medical assistance or
register complaints about objectionable behavior by other
spectators.
2006 Team Selection Committee:
Jerry Anderson
Ken Antee
Keith Bergeron
Lindy Broderick
Joe Darwin
Shane Dulany
Toni Goodin
Valarie Gunn
Jim Hagan
Pesky Hill
Rick Holland
Mike McCarthy
Ross Montelbano
Bobby Nichols
David Nichols
Markey Pierre
Paul Pratt
Paul Ross
Don Scriber
Fred Sexton
Troy Slinkard
Public Events:
Date Event Site Time
Dec. 26 FCA Breakfast Riverview Hall 7:30 a.m.
Dec. 27 Minuteman Luncheon Convention Center 11:45 a.m.
Dec. 27 Pep Rally Louisiana Boardwalk 6 p.m.
Battle of the Bands Louisiana Boardwalk 7 p.m.
Dec. 28 PetroSun Independence Bowl 3:30 p.m. Gameday Ticket Problems:
If a gameday ticket problem occurs, contact the nearest
usher for assistance.
NCAA Player Guest Ticket Gate:
The NCAA Player Pass Gate is located on the West side of
Independence Stadium between gates #2 and #3, next to the
elevator shaft. These gates will open at 1 p.m.
Will Call:
Will call is located in the northeast ticket booth, near Gate
#4. Picture ID is required.
Gate Information:
For the most direct and efficient access to your seat, please
enter the stadium through the gate indicated on your ticket.
All gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.
If you hold a ticket for section
100-108 Use Gate #3 119-124 Use Gate #1
200-205 Use Gate #3 219-224 Use Gate #1
109-118 Use Gate #4 125-130 Use Gate #2
212-218 Use Gate #4 225-230 Use Gate #2 |
