FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact: Samantha Spain, Sales & Marketing Specialist, Aloha Stadium, 808-226-4322
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HOSTS UNLV AT ALOHA STADIUM WITH HOMECOMING CELEBRATIONS
● Saturday, October 15, 2016 ● 6:00 p.m.
Aiea, HAWAII (October 11, 2016) – The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are back on the Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union Field at Aloha Stadium looking for another home game win against the UNLV Rebels, Saturday, October 15, 2016. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Fans can avoid long lines at the Box Office by purchasing tickets online (
www.HawaiiAthletics.com) or by phone (808-944-2697) before arriving at the game. Please note new changes made to the openings: Public parking for Upper and Lower Halawa Parking Lots will have access through Parking Gates 3 (Halawa) & 4 (Lower Salt Lake), opening at 1 p.m. Parking Gate 3 (Halawa) is recommended for fans. All other lots (UH Reserved, Business Access Gate, Parking Gate 1/Main Salt Lake, Parking Gate 2/North Kamehameha), will open at 2 p.m. Turnstile Gates 1 – 8 will open to the public starting at 4:30 p.m. with the exception of Turnstile Gate 7 opening at 3:30 p.m. for the NEW North Plaza Fan Zone and Xtreme Fun Keiki Zone (opening at 2:00 p.m.). In addition, there will be a modified Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Parking Lot Sections 8-14. Swap Meet entrance will be at Parking Gate 2 (North Kamehameha) only, closing at 12:00 p.m. Parking Gate 2 will reopen to the public at 2:00 p.m. for the game. Parking rates are $7.00 per car, $30 per bus/limousine.
INCOMING TRAFFIC & PARKING
Entrance through Parking Gate 1 (Main Salt Lake) – ADA, Bus Lot and Sections 1-7 only (PASSES ONLY); Use Kamehameha Highway or Salt Lake Blvd.
Entrance through Parking Gate 2 (North Kamehameha) – Parking Sections 8-14 only (PASSES ONLY); Use Kamehameha Highway
PUBLIC PARKING Entrance through Parking Gate 3 (Halawa) – Upper and Lower Halawa parking lots only (PUBLIC PARKING); Use Kahuapaani St. only
*public is encouraged to use Parking Gate 3. Additional parking cashiers will be added to all lanes
PUBLIC PARKING Entrance through Parking Gate 4 (Lower Salt Lake) – Upper and Lower Halawa parking lots only (PUBLIC PARKING); Use Kahuapaani St. only
Entrance through Business Access Gate – Upper Halawa Reserved (PASSES ONLY); Use Salt Lake Blvd. or Kahuapaani St.
There will be no public parking available on the inner circle, except for the limited amount of ADA stalls. The ADA stalls will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking attendants will be asking for ADA placards and ADA issued identification cards. Guests who are unable to produce the placard and the ID card to match a person inside the vehicle will not be allowed to park in the ADA areas.
Alternate parking is at available Radford High School, Kam Drive In, and Leeward Community College (LCC). Please note opening and closing times:
Kam Drive-In (3:30 p.m. – 1 hour after game) Parking is $5 per vehicle with FREE shuttle service
3:30 p.m. – 1 hour after the game).
Leeward Community College (3:30 p.m. – 1 hour after game) Parking is FREE. Cost is $2 per person (roundtrip) for shuttle service (3:30 p.m. – 1 hour after the game).
Radford High School (2:30 p.m. – 1 hour after game) Parking is $5. NO shuttle service available.
Note: Security is present at all alternate parking sites. No tailgating allowed at all alternate parking sites.
Due to a high turnout expectancy, fans coming from the West side are encouraged to park at Leeward Community College or Kam Drive-In. Traffic updates will be available on ESPN 1420 AM, Facebook at AlohaStadiumHawaii and on Twitter @AlohaStadiumHI.
PRE-GAME AND POST-GAME FUN FOR EVERYONE!
XTREME FUN KEIKI ZONE has relocated to North Plaza parking section 8A.
Look for newly added rides and activities for the Keiki starting at 2:00 p.m. through kick-off
NEWLY ADDED North Plaza Activities – Turnstile Gate 7 open to the public at 3:30 p.m.
· ESPN 1420am has relocated and is now LIVE on the North Plaza Rooftop featuring the Sports Animals, activities and more!
· Keiki Football Toss – available through half time.
· DIY Keiki Art Walls – available through half time.
· C-Stand Beer Garden featuring 16 varieties of beers & flat screen TV’s to stay in tune with all the games you watch!
· C-Gear Shop - Find the latest Official UH styles and designs only at the Aloha Stadium CGear Shop located in the North Plaza. NEWLY ADDED: Exclusive UH Lifestyle designs only found at the stadium.
CORPORATE ACTIVITIES ~ stop by our sponsor tents for additional activities and information.
● Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union – Turnstile Gate 2
● Hawaii National Guard – Gate 1
● UH Kinesology/HCAMP – Turnstile Gate 1
● New York Life – Turnstile Gate 7
● UFC Gym – Turnstile Gate 7
● GEICO –Turnstile Gate 4 and look for the GEICO Gecko throughout the Stadium.
● Hawaii Self Storage – look for the Mr. Safety throughout the Stadium.
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE PLAZA
Turnstile Gate 2
Enjoy one of Hawaii’s up and coming fastest ukulele players, Maia Mayeshiro
*for complete listing of groups performing this season visit alohastadium.hawaii.gov
POST GAME GRINDS
South East Plaza (near Turnstile Gate 4)
Avoid the traffic and enjoy made-to-order Saimin while listening to the ESPN 1420am post game broadcast.
SHOUT IT OUT!
Got an upcoming Birthday, Anniversaries, Marriage Proposals, or other special event you want to share at the game? The Bank of Hawaii “Shout Out” board is the perfect way to send your message of Aloha during the UH Football games. Email your family-friendly message to
samantha.l.spain@hawaii.gov. One message per person per game may be submitted. Messages are selected on first-come first-serve basis, and must be submitted at least two days before each game. Messages will rotate during the University of Hawaii Football game half-time announcements. If your message is selected, a confirmation email will be sent to you one day prior to game day.
Please be advised Aloha Stadium does not allow guests to bring outside food and beverages into the stadium. This policy will be strictly enforced at the turnstile gates. No tailgating will be permitted after kickoff. Guests will be required to go into the stadium or leave the premises. Law Enforcement Officers along with Stadium Personnel will also be performing sobriety checks around the stadium. Fans are asked to drink responsibly and use a designated driver.
For more information on all upcoming games, you can now download the Aloha Stadium iphone/Android app, call the Aloha Stadium at (808) 483-2500 or email Samantha Spain at
Samantha.L.Spain@hawaii.gov.
Located in Central Oahu, the Aloha Stadium is Hawaii’s largest outdoor arena, home to the University of Hawaii Warriors football team and the annual NFL Pro Bowl game. In addition, the Aloha Stadium hosts a multitude of events attracting visitors from around the State including soccer matches, concerts, car shows, fairs and the ever popular Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace. Visit
www.alohastadium.hawaii.gov for more information.
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Thank you~
Samantha Spain
Sales & Marketing Specialist, Aloha Stadium
If you are shy, no problem just drop by and join us!
