TUFTS HOMECOMING 2013
October 12, 2013
Tailgaters' Village Reservation Form
Please return this form to the Office of Alumni Relations via fax or mail.
You must be an alumnus/a of Tufts University to purchase a space.
Alumni are allowed one space only.
Alumni Relations will email or call you to confirm your reservation. Returning this
form does not guarantee a space. See below for rain/inclement weather*
Mail to: Homecoming 2013, 80 George Street, Suite 100-3, Medford, MA 02155
Or fax to: 617-627-3938
_____ I would like to reserve a space in Tailgaters' Village.
Tailgating will be allowed from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.
I have read and understand the Statement on Tailgating and will comply with
Massachusetts laws and Tufts University.
Signature: (Required)
Name:
School/Year:
Daytime Phone:
Email:
One (1) Car Pass @ $50, Total = $50
Make check payable to: Trustees of Tufts College.
or charge to (circle one): MasterCard ~ Visa ~ Discover
Account number:
__________________________________________________________________
Billing Address for Credit Card:
For Discover Card, three digit security code:
Exp. Date: _________________
Cardholder's Signature:
__________________________________________________________________
Statement on Tailgating
Tufts University is indeed fortunate that increasing numbers of alumni, students and fans are
attending the Homecoming games each year. Reunions and other activities, which take place at
Homecoming, including tailgating parties, are traditional and enjoyable events.
We must, however, be ever mindful of the dangers and ill effects of the improper use of alcoholic
beverages upon persons of all ages, particularly if, when and before driving to and from
Tailgaters’ Village. It is accordingly incumbent upon all tailgaters to assume and effect
community responsibility for self, family, and neighboring tailgaters. In turn, the University will
enforce all appropriate laws and policies, including Somerville and Medford’s open container
law, and has adopted additional guidelines for Homecoming weekend. There will be no alcohol
allowed in the Ellis Oval complex or under Jumbo’s Tent. In addition, we wish to draw
your attention to the following points.
1. Inclement Weather Plan. In the event of heavy rains the week before Homecoming or
day of, Tufts University will cancel Tailgating activities on J-Field. Cars/BBQs and other
items will not be allowed into Homecoming Village. You will be issued a refund for your
parking pass. This is necessitated due to tremendous damage to J Field during past
weather events and that J-Field is an active Athletics training field.
2. Tailgating will be restricted to Tailgaters’ Village. Entering vehicles will be checked to
ensure that alcohol possession is in compliance with Massachusetts legal age
requirements.
3. Positive identification must be displayed in order to gain entry into tailgating area.
4. No RV’s, campers, mobile homes, tents, trucks, trailers or buses will be allowed into
Tailgaters’ Village. Village regulations also prohibit powered generators, amplified
music, unlicensed vending, and uncivilized behavior. Portable Jiffy Johns will be
available on J-Field.
5. No excessive quantities of alcoholic beverages per vehicle (no more than two cases of
beer) nor kegs or similar containers are permitted in Tailgaters’ Village. It is University
policy that vehicles suspected of containing excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages
may be inspected, refused entry or rejected from the tailgating area. No Refunds will be
issued.
6. No alcoholic beverage containers may be allowed outside Tailgaters’ Village.
7. No sale of liquor, underage drinking, excessive drinking or drinking games will be
permitted.
8. All Tailgaters’ Village activities begin at 11:00 a.m. and will close at 3:30 p.m. All open
bbq fires must be extinguished at beginning of 3rd quarter, football game.
9. J Field is an active athletic field. Glass bottles and other glass containers are not
permitted on the field. Plastic and aluminum only. Strictly enforced.
10. As per Tufts policy, NO ALCOHOL can be brought onto J-Field during
Homecoming EXCEPT for alcohol brought in by registered alumni tailgaters.
The University greatly appreciates the support of its alumni and friends. We trust that the
observance of community responsibility and of the above rules will continue to make
Homecoming events a pleasant and rewarding experience for all.