2:00 PM - GRIFFON VOLLEYBALL VS. NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE - MWSU FIELDHOUSE
6:00PM - GRIFFON FOOTBALL VS. EMPORIA STATE - SPRATT STADIUM

Griffon Nation,
WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND!!!!  Spratt Stadium was full of energy during the home opener in which we hope Saturday night under the lights will be equally as exciting!  Additionally, we hope you have plans to support the 7-2 Griffon Volleyball team as they host rival Northwest Missouri State in their home opener in the MWSU Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon!
Below is everything you need to know for your trip to campus in this edition of the Game Day Primer.
As a reminder, no outside food or drink may be carried into Spratt Memorial Stadium or the MWSU Fieldhouse.  Backpacks are also not allowed.  MWSU currently has an indoor mask policy.

GAME DAY FORECAST:

Absolutely perfect once again for mid-September!  Come early, enjoy the pageantry and stay for the duration!

Tailgate/Volleyball start 2:00 PM: Sunny, 82 degrees, 3% chance of precipitation, 4 mph winds 
Kickoff 6:00 PM: Sunny, 83 degrees, 0% chance of precipitation, 6 mph winds
Halftime 7:30 PM:  Clear, 79 degrees, 1% chance of precipitation, 4 mph winds
Postgame 9:00 PM: Clear, 73 degrees, 2% chance of precipitation, 4 mph winds

TICKETS:
Fans are encouraged to get their tickets early.  Presale tickets are available on-line at gogriffons.com and will go on sale at the stadium box office at 4:00 PM.  MWSU Gold Coat Members and MWSU faculty/staff members may purchase tickets for a discount in presale.  Gold Coat Members use your presale code sent with your season ticket package, faculty/staff members may purchase tickets for $5 apiece in the lobby of the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex between 8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Griffon students may claim a free ticket from gogriffons.com.  Simply click on the ticket link, select box office, navigate to the game you want to attend and use your G# as your passcode.
Three windows will be open for walk-up sales, two at the main booth and one at the east lower entrance next to Baker Fitness Center.  All will call, player pass list, credentials and Max Experience tickets will be available at the main ticket booth.
Active military personnel may show their ID at either Spratt Stadium ticket booth for two free GA tickets via our Stars & Stripes program.  As part of Salute To Heroes Night, all healthcare workers and school teachers may share their ID for one free ticket for admission.

PARKING & STADIUM ENTRANCES:
PARKING:
Parking lots will be open for tailgating at 2 PM.
Below is a description of the various lots available for parking:

NORTH END OF LOT H (IN FRONT OF BAKER FITNESS CENTER), east side: Gold Coat Reserved Parking

REMAINDER OF LOT H: General parking
LOT I: Stadium Club Parking

LOT J: Overflow general parking
 

ENTRANCES (open one hour prior to kickoff):
Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium has three general entrances for tomorrow's game.
 

MAIN CONCOURSE (Gate 1 & 2) - Four lines for spectators to access.

EAST LOWER ENTRANCE (Gate 3) - Two lines for spectators and Griffon students to access.

TAILGATING:
Tailgating is welcome and encouraged on Griffon Football home game days.  Tailgating is permitted in Lots I, H and J beginning four hours prior to kickoff ending at game time.  Parking spaces may not be reserved or saved for others.  Tailgating must be either in front of or behind vehicles and not in adjacent parking spaces.  No glass containers are allowed.  A complete list of the MWSU Tailgating Policy is on-line at gogriffons.com.

THE PAVILION PARTY DECK IS OPEN TO ALL TICKETED FANS!
Join us on the Pavilion Party Deck for each home game from the time the gates open through the end of the game.  The deck, which is open to the public and available to any ticketed fan, will feature a full menu of options from popular local vendor VanZinos BBQ.    Additionally, Budweiser products will be available for purchase provided by the Hi-Ho Bar Bar & Grill. Beverage sales will cease at the end of the third quarter. 
The pavilion may be accessed by foot traffic via the sidewalk and around by the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex, down the staircase beside the home west side of the grandstand or via shuttle cart which picks up at the northeast corner of the GISC.

CONCESSIONS & RESTROOM FACILITIES:
CONCESSIONS:
Three concession stands are available for all patrons.  The main concourse features two stands on each side of the seating areas with an ample number of lines.  A concession stand is also available on the northeast side of the stadium.
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms are located in two areas of Spratt Memorial Stadium.  Fans may use the facilities in the main concourse and also in the concession building in the northeast corner.  PLEASE NOTE: For tailgating, the main concourse restrooms do open from outside the stadium and will be available before the opening of the gates.  Portable restrooms will also be stationed throughout Lot H & I.
 

GRIFFON MERCHANDISE:
Get outfitted with all of the latest Griffon Gear by visiting the team store which is located in the main concourse of the stadium and opens at 4 PM.  Several styles are available including a new line of Nike Sideline gear.  The store will remain open throughout the game.

2:00 PM - Gold Coat/Stadium Club parking lots open, all lots open for tailgating
4:00 PM - Ticket booths & Griffon Team Store open
5:00 PM - Stadium gates open
5:35 PM - Head for your seats!!!!!

5:42 PM - Golden Griffon Marching Band pre game show
 

5:51 PM - Griffon Walk/video board presentation begins/ Griffon entrance into the stadium 

5:55 PM - Coin Toss

6:00 PM - Kickoff

TODAY'S PROMOTIONS & RECOGNITIONS:
TAILGATE ZONE
Stop by Lot H for games for kids of all ages including Axe Throwing compliments of the Axe Factor. 

UNITED WAY NIGHT/"OUR CITY" CAR FLAGS/50/50 RAFFLE
Griffon Athletics is proud once again to partner with the United Way of Greater St. Joseph in helping raise awareness for their annual campaign.  Make sure to purchase your limited edition, Griffon Branded "Our City" car flag available in the concourse tomorrow evening.  Flags are $10 apiece with all proceeds going to benefit the United Way.  Fans not able to make the game may purchase at gogriffons.com.  Additionally, members of the Griffon Men's Basketball Team will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets with proceeds also benefiting the United Way.

PREGAME FESTIVITIES

We encourage fans to be in their seats at least 20 minutes prior to kickoff as you won't want to miss the pregame intro video and Griffon entrance into the stadium.  Our team would love to see a great crowd as they come down the hill!

- Home Town Heroes presented by Jimmy John's - 1st quarter - We are proud to welcome MWSU Director of Applied Learning Dr. Michael Ducey!

HALFTIME:

- Healthcare Worker Recognition

- The Golden Griffon Marching Band
- Hy-Vee Halftime Extravaganza

LOOKING AHEAD: