Aloha Stadium UH vs Boise State Traffic & Activities Press Release

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An Agency of the State of Hawaii



FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact: Samantha Spain, Sales & Marketing Specialist Aloha Stadium, 808-226-4322


UH RAINBOW WARRIORS FACE OFF BOISE STATE BRONCOS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 AT ALOHA STADIUM

Aiea, HAWAII (November 7, 2016) – The University of Hawai‘i (UH) Rainbow Warriors come home to face Boise State Broncos on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 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/NEW map: Public parking for Upper and Lower Halawa Parking Lots will have access through Parking Gates 3 (Halawa) & 4 (Lower Salt Lake), opening at 9 a.m. Parking Gate 3 (Halawa) is recommended for fan entrance. All other lots (UH Reserved, Business Access Gate, Parking Gate 1/Main Salt Lake, Parking Gate 2/North Kamehameha), will open at 10 a.m. Turnstile Gates 1 – 8 will open to the public starting at 12:30 p.m. with the exception of Turnstile Gate 7 opening at 11:30 a.m. for the NEW North Plaza Fan Zone and Xtreme Fun Keiki Zone. There will be NO Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace this Saturday due to the early kick off. Parking rates are $7.00 per car, $30 per bus/limousine.

INCOMING TRAFFIC & PARKING – PLEASE NOTE NEW PARKING MAP DUE TO UPDATED KICK OFF TIME

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.

Traffic updates will be available on ESPN 1420 AM, Facebook at AlohaStadiumHawaii and on Twitter @AlohaStadiumHI



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 (11:30 a.m. – 1 hour after game) Parking is $5 per vehicle with FREE shuttle service

11:30 a.m. – 1 hour after the game).

Leeward Community College (11:30 a.m. – 1 hour after game) Parking is FREE. Cost is $2 per person (roundtrip) for shuttle service (11:30 a.m. – 1 hour after the game).

Radford High School (11:00 a.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.


PRE-GAME FUN FOR EVERYONE!


XTREME FUN KEIKI ZONE has relocated inside the North Plaza - 11:30 a.m. – kick-off

Look for newly added rides and activities for the Keiki.



NEWLY ADDED North Plaza Activities – Turnstile Gate 7 open to the public at 11:30 a.m.

· ESPN 1420am has relocated and is now LIVE on the North Plaza Rooftop featuring the Sports Animals, activities and more!
· Mini Golf

· DIY Keiki Art Walls

· 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 1
● Hawaii National Guard – Turnstile Gate 7
● New York Life – Turnstile Gate 2
● UFC Gym – Turnstile Gate 4
● Milestone Coach – Turnstile Gate 1
● HCAMP – Turnstile Gate 4
● GEICO – 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
Come on in early and enjoy the musical talents of Island Daze

*for complete listing of groups performing this season visit alohastadium.hawaii.gov



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

PO Box 30666
Honolulu, Hawaii 96820-0666

Ph: 808.483.7133