Alcohol
Beer & Spiked Seltzers will be sold by Sodexo in the concession stand areas on the east and west sides of Turpin Stadium. Must be at least age 21 and will be limited to two alcoholic beverages per transaction. Alcohol sales will end at the start of the 4th quarter. CLICK HERE to read the full NSU Alcohol Policy. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed inside stadium. Violators will be escorted out of stadium by the proper authorities.

Alumni Association Tailgating  
NSU Alumni Tailgateing at will be prior to home games at Collins Family Pavilion. Pricing includes 1 pass through buffet plus 2 beverages.  $15 Non-Alumni Association Members, $10 Alumni Association members, $7 Children 12 and under. Visit northwesternstatealumni.com for more information.

Athletic Ticket Office Business Hours
NSU Ticket Office located int eh Donald G. Kelly Athletic Fieldhouse and Office is open M-F, 8 a.m-5 p.m.  On gameday, the office will open at 8 a.m. until 2-hours before kickoff when Turpin Stadium ticket booths well open.  Credit cards are accespted a thte ticket office as well as the southwest and east ticket booths.  All other ticket booths are cash only. You may purchase tickets in advance at NSUTickets.com.  To contact the ticket office call 318-357-4268 or email sarpyr@nsula.edu.

Athletic Fieldhouse
Access to the Athletic Fieldhouse is limited to credentialed individuals and players only. NO EXCEPTIONS. All persons entering the fieldhouse will be subject to bag checks. 

Bag Check Policy
Small bags and purses are not allowed in Turpin Stadium. Clear bags are required, and all bags are subject to search by gameday event staff. Items not allowed inside Turpin Stadium include the following: bags larger than 12'x12' (backpacks, totes, large purses, etc.), purses, diaper bags, any item that could be used as a weapon (guns, knives, corkscrews, bombs, other sharp objects, or any item deemed inappropriate by gameday staff and/or NSU police), alcohol, drugs, umbrellas, artificial noisemakers, etc. If a person(s) is caught bringing in oversized bags and/or any item(s) not allowed, they will be asked to return the item(s) to their vehicle or throw it in the nearest trash bin. For more information, visit NSUDemons.com/bagpolicy.
*Working Media will be granted an exception for laptop bags, backpacks, etc. but must enter through Gate 3 on the west side and show your MEDIA Gameday or Season pass. All media bags are still subject to search by gameday staff.

Band Information
The Spirit of Northwestern (SON) Band is the best sounding band in the land! Our 300 member band will dazzle you with pre-game and half-time performances at all home football games. For more information on the SON visit capa.nsula.edu

Banners/ Flags
Banners hung in Turpin Stadium must be approved by the NSU Athletic Marketing Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before gameday.  For the safety of all fans, flags on poles are not permitted in the stadium. Contact zeringe@nsula.edu for more information

Camera Policy
Hand-held cameras (without the flash on) are permitted for personal use. Any cameras outside of this category must obtain a media credential from the NSU Sports Information department by 12 p.m. on Friday, prior to a scheduled home contest. Call 318-357-6467 for more information.

Children
Children ages three (3) and under are admitted free with a paid adult into Turpin Stadium. Children aged 4 to 12 are invited to join Vic's Kids Club. Kids Club members receive free entry to all NSU athletic contests throughout the year and are eligible for special gameday promotions. Membership starts at just $35 per year.

Concessions
Concessions at Turpin Stadium are operated separately and independently of Northwestern State University Athletics by Sodexo. Mustache Mike's Italian Ice is also available in addition to regular concession stand items. Concessions stands are located in the east and west concourses.

Conduct
NSU Athletics expects fans to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and expects everyone to treat all fans, players, coaches and officials with courtesy. Failure to do so may result in ejection from a game or revocation of season ticket privileges. Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, throwing objects, demonstrating unruly behavior, attempting to enter the field of play and/or engaging in any behavior that endangers the safety of any other people.
***The unlawful possession, distribution or use of any drug or controlled substance is prohibited on the NSU campus. Violators of this policy shall be subject to the full measure of state and federal laws, city and parish ordinances and university disciplinary actions.

Directions
CAMPUS MAP

Northbound/Southbound from I-49 (from Shreveport or Alexandria):
(1) Take exit 138 and turn east towards Natchitoches on La. 6. You'll pass Whataburger, Wendy's and Popeye's restaurants.
(2) Drive 3.5 miles on the four-lane La. 6, down a hill to a major four-way intersection. Across the intersection to your right is the NSU campus. To the left, north of the intersection, is Super 1 Foods and a convenience store.
(3) Continue straight through the intersection until you reach Tarlton Drive – the first street on the right. Turn right through the gate (note the purple welcome sign).
(4) Go 1 mile on the winding road on the west edge of campus, passing two academic buildings and the University Columns apartments, until you reach a stop sign at a T-intersection. Turn left.
(5) Drive 0.4 miles alongside Chaplin's Lake until you see the NSU Athletic Complex on your left.
Note: If you miss the Tarlton Drive turn, don't worry, the next four right turns will funnel you through campus to the NSU Athletic Complex with the last turn providing the most direct route to the main parking lot and all NSU home athletic venues.  

Westbound on U.S. 84 from Winnfield:
(1) Once you reach the traffic light in Clarence, go straight through the intersection. At that light, U.S. 84 turns north to Campti. You should continue going straight (west) and you will now be traveling on La. 6 toward Natchitoches. Go approximately 3 miles until you cross the Grand Ecore Bridge over the Red River.
(2) Go 2.4 miles until you reach your first traffic light.
(3) Continue straight for several miles through another traffic light. Once you drive onto the brick roadway (Front St.), continue through the downtown Natchitoches area. When the brick roadway ends, the road becomes Jefferson St. Continue on Jefferson St. through two traffic lights.
(4) Once you have reached the second traffic light, continue straight onto the Northwestern State University campus.
(5) Drive approximately 0.5 miles until you see the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex on your right. This is the beginning of the NSU Athletic Complex.

Eastbound on La. 6 from Many:
(1) As you approach the intersection with I-49, La. 6 becomes a four-lane highway. You'll pass several gas stations, hotels, and restaurants. Continue under I-49, passing more hotels and fast food stops.
(2) Drive 3.5 miles on the four-lane La. 6, down a hill to a major four-way intersection. Across the intersection to your right is the NSU campus. To the left, north of the intersection, is Super 1 Foods and a convenience store.
(3) Continue straight through the intersection until you reach Tarlton Drive – the first street on the right. Turn right through the gate (note the purple welcome sign).
(4) Go 1 mile on the winding road on the west edge of campus, passing two academic buildings and the University Columns apartments, until you reach a stop sign at a T-intersection. Turn left.
(5) Drive 0.4 miles alongside Chaplin's Lake until you see the NSU Athletic Complex on your left.
Note: If you miss the Tarlton Drive turn, don't worry, the next four right turns will funnel you through campus to the NSU Athletic Complex with the last turn providing the most direct route to the main parking lot and all NSU home athletic venues.  

Disability Lots (Handicap Parking)
Handicap parking is located in Lots A, B, and C, and is accessible to those with a state-issued handicap hang tag or license plate.

Disability Seating
Handicap seating is located on the West and East concourse levels and on Level 3 on the West Side. Every entrance into the stadium is handicap accessible. Wheelchair access seating is available on the East and West side concourse levels. For more information, contact the NSU Ticket Office at (318) 357-4268.

Elevators
There is only one elevator located on the west side of Turpin Stadium with limited access to the handicapped or elderly, as well as to VIP credentialed guests. ROTC cadets will operate the elevator and will stick to a strict gameday elevator protocol, except in the case of an emergency. 

Field of Play
For the safety of all participants and spectators, field access is strictly limited to properly credentialed individuals at all times before. during or after the game. Post game gatherings on the field WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Fight Song
"Go, Ye Demons, Take the field, Northwestern Demons never yield, So fight Demons, win tonight, Victory is on our side (Go Fight Win),
Purple & White shall ever reign, Filling the air with battle strain, So Demons forever stand, and fight for dear old Demonland!! HEY!

First Aid
In the event of an injury an individual may contact the nearest Police Officer or Event Staff person for emergency assistance or call 9-1-1. Police Officers or Event Staff persons will contact the paramedics on site if necessary.

Food and Beverages
Outside food and beverages are prohibited with the exception of one (1) factory-sealed water bottle per person. All othe food and beverages must be purchased at the concesstion stands.

Gates into the stadium
All gates entering into Turpin stadium will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

High School Coaches
Qualified members of the Louisiana High School Coaches Association are eligible for up to two (2) complimentary tickets to home football games, pending availability of seating.  If tickets are available, they may be picked up at the southwest and the east ticket booths by showing your digital membership card on a smart phone and signing for your ticket(s). Should you have any questions, please contact Rose Sarpy at (318) 357-4268 or by email at sarpyr@nsula.edu.

Important Contact Information

Athletics Ticket Office - (318) 357-4268	Athletics Marketing - (318) 357-4272	Sports Information (Media Requests) - (318) 357-6467
Athletics Development - (318) 357-4560	Athletics Administration - (318) 357-5251	Northwestern State Police - (318) 357-5431

Improperly Parked Cars
Or those parked in a restricted area will be towed at the expense of the owner. Parking lot attendants will be on hand on gameday to assist you.

Kick-Off
Demon fans: Be sure to put your forks up at Kick-off; it's tradition!

Lost & Found
Lost & found is located on both the East and West sides of Turpin Stadium in the satellite police station (right outside of the main concession stand).

Merchandise
Gameday sales will be conducted by the NSU Campus Store on the West concourse of Turpin Stadium once gates are open. Prior to gameday visit our website at www.nsudemongear.com for all your Demon Gear needs. *Proceeds benefit NSU Athletics.

Mobile App
Download the Northwestern State Athletics official mobile app available in Google Play and/or the Apple App Store to stay up to date on gameday info, scores, weather alerts, etc.

Official Website
The Northwestern State University athletics official website is NSUDemons.com.

Parking Information [Click here for a Map]
Gameday Parking is $10 per vehicle or $20 per RV. Cash and credit card payments are accepted. Free Parking is available in campus lots that are outside of the athletic footprint. This includes most parking lots located on the North side of Sam Sibley Dr. (such as Watson Library, Iberville Hall, the WRAC, etc.).
*All season ticket holders receive a free parking pass to park in the Prather lot ($50 value). $500 Donors & Sponsors receive VIP Parking (click here for donation information). For more information on parking or to become a season ticket holder or donor, please contact the NSU ticket office at 318-357-4268 or visit nsutickets.com.

Pets
All pets are prohibited in Turpin Stadium. (Exceptions will be made for service animals assisting those with disabilities)

Press Box Access
Only credentialed personnel will be allowed into the press box. All media should contact the NSU Sports Information department by 12:00 p.m. on Friday prior to a home contest. For more information, call (318) 357-6467.

Prohibited Items inside Turpin Stadium

Aerosol Cans (hair spray, mace, pepper spray, etc.) Air horns and other noise makers Alcoholic beverages Baby Strollers Back packs Weapons. No weapons are allowed in the Stadium. Possession of a firearm or any other weapon is strictly forbidden. Possession of such a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection and possible arrest.	Bags larger than 12 X 12 Balloons (air or helium) Balls (Beach balls, baseballs, footballs, etc.) Confetti or glitter Coolers Any other items that are deemed by game management staff to be unfit for entry	Drugs Fireworks/flares Food and Drink Frisbees Illegal Substances	Laser Pointers Lighters Picnic Baskets Tripods Umbrellas
The following items will be permitted after inspection:
Signs (no poles, sticks or braces allowed) Binoculars and binocular cases Cameras and small camera cases	Small bags, purses and fanny packs (must comply with the clear bag policy) Small radios (must be used with an earpiece) Blankets

Questions?
If you can't find the answer here, call the NSU Athletics Department main phone number at (318) 357-5251 and we'll do our best to assist you.

Re-Entry into the Stadium
Guests are not permitted to leave Turpin Stadium and return on the same ticket. Readmittance to Turpin Stadium will be allowed only in the case of an emergency. Please see security personnel prior to exiting Turpin Stadium.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located throughout the East and West concourses in Turpin Stadium. Restrooms will be open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Stadium restrooms will not be open to individuals tailgating on stadium grounds. Port-a-potties are located throughout the tailgating area and restrooms are also open to tailgaters at the Collins Family Pavilion.

RV Parking
RV Parking is available during the week of home games. The fee for RV parking in the Prather Coliseum lot is $20 per vehicle. Contact the NSU Ticket Office for more information at (318) 357-4268.

Smoking
Northwestern State University is a Tobacco-Free Campus. Turpin Stadium and the NSU Fieldhouse are non-smoking facilities.

Solicitation/Flyers
Solicitation in or surrounding Turpin Stadium including parking areas is prohibited unless otherwise approved by NSU Marketing & Development Staff. Contact 318-357-4278 for more information.

Sports Information
Properly credential media, radio, photo and television personnel will have entry access through the concourse on the west side of Turpin stadium. Contact 318-357-6467 to request a credential by noon on Friday before the game.

Student Entrance & Tickets
Current NSU students are eligible to receive free admission to all regular season home athletic events with a valid NSU ID.  For home football games, all students are required to reserve their student ticket ahead of time by going to NSUTickets.com and logging on with their full NSULA email address as their username (first-time users will need to request a password). Once you reserve your tickets, the tickets will be emailed to the student and will be able to show on a smartphone to gain entry.  Student seating is located on the east side of Turpin Stadium.  Single game student guest tickets can be purchased for $10 each in advance at NSUTickets.com, the NSU Ticket office or on game day at the east side ticket booth and must have a current NSU ID to purchase.

Tailgating [Click here for a Map] 
Known as Donald's Demon Alley, tailgating is encouraged prior to each home football game at Turpin Stadium outside of the Athletic Fieldhouse. It is the plan of NSU Athletics to provide an outstanding game day atmosphere that encompasses more than the game itself. With that said, certain rules and restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of all our patrons.

• Live musical bands or amplified music will not be allowed in tailgating areas so as to protect the enjoyment of surrounding fans, with the exception of scheduled entertainment approved beforehand by NSU Athletics staff.
• Charcoal and propane grills are allowed at Turpin Stadium and must be placed at least 10ft from RVs and vehicles while in use. However, it is preferred that propane grills be utilized for increased safety. If using a charcoal grill please make sure to extinguish or cool hot coals appropriately. Containers will be provided throughout the tailgating areas for safe disposal of hot coals. Do not place charcoal or other flammables in trash cans.
• Tents are allowed provided they are no larger than 10 X 10, placed directly behind your vehicle and do not impede foot or vehicular traffic.
• Northwestern State University and the City of Natchitoches are not responsible for any tailgating items that are left behind prior to entering the stadium. It is the responsibility of all fans to securely lock their valuables in vehicles.
• ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ANYWHERE ON THE TAILGATING FIELD AT ANY TIME.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS, TABLES, CHAIRS or any kind of Tailgating setup is allowed in Donald's Demon Alley (the grassy area occupying the space between the Prather Parking lot and the Athletic Fieldhouse, where tailgating spaces have traditionally been reserved & sold). Violator's will be asked to leave the premises.

Television
All Northwestern State home football games are locally produced and air on ESPN+, a subscription streaming service. For more information, visit plus.espn.com. 

Ticket Info
Fans are encouraged to purchase season tickets. Season tickets and single-game tickets can be purchased at the NSU Athletics ticket office located inside the Athletic Fieldhouse or online at www.nsutickets.com. Single game tickets will be on sale the day of game in the Athletic Ticket Office from 9 a.m. until 2-hours before kickoff when Turpin Stadium ticket booths will open. Any patrons with ticketing problems on game day should go to the Athletic Ticket Office or the southwest Turpin Stadium ticket office (Booth A). Group tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate of $6 per person (minimum 20) by calling (318) 357-4268 at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled home contest. Season tickets can be purchased by calling (318) 357-4268 or visiting nsutickets.com.
*ATTENTION: Student Tickets MUST be claimed in advance! Login to nsutickets.com using your full NSULA email address to reserve your tickets, free of charge.

TURPIN STADIUM
Built in 1938 and renovated in 1979, the stadium is named for former head football coach Harry "Rags" Turpin. More recent renovations to Turpin Stadium include new purple chairback seats (2016) a new scoreboard with HD video (2017), and enhanced front entrance and parking lots (2018). Click here to learn more and take a virtual tour of Turpin Stadium.

Vic's Kids Club
Vic's Kids Club is the premier way for kids aged 4-12 to enjoy the gameday experience all year long. Membership is $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child per family.

Visitor's Tickets and Section
A number of Visitor's tickets will be available for player pass list purposes, provided to the team ahead of time.  In addition, a small number of visitor's tickets may be available for sale at the East ticket booth on gameday (Cash or Card).  To ensure your ability to attend the game, we recommend the purchase of a general admission ticket ahead of time at NSUtickets.com and entering through the East gates on gameday.  The Visitor's section will be on the Northeast side of the stadium, in sections O and N.

Water Fountains
Water Fountains are located on the West and East Side concourses in Turpin Stadium.

Will Call
All will call tickets may be picked up at the southwest side of Turpin Stadium (Ticket Booth A) beginning 90 minutes prior to game time. Fans can pick up Will Call tickets or purchase tickets at the NSU Ticket office from 9 a.m.- 2 hours prior to kickoff on gameday. *Picture ID is required to pick up any tickets left at will call.

Young Alumni
A Young Alumni discount is available on season tickets for those alumni under age 30. Contact Rose Sarpy at sarpyr@nsula.edu or call (318) 357-4268 for more information.

ZZZZZ
Enjoy a good night's sleep after a great Demon Gameday Experience!!!