United States Merchant Marine Academy

Superintendent's Instructions Regarding Tailgating (PDF) - Published Sept. 14, 2021

USMMA TAILGATE INFORMATION (Note: in addition to this information below, please see the Superintendent's Instructions PDF above)
 
Indemnification: Tailgaters shall indemnify and hold harmless Athletics, the Academy, and the United States of American, their consultants (if any), employees, agents and other persons from and against all claims, costs, judgements, liens, encumbrances, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of their use of the Academy's facilities or out of the acts or omissions or negligence of the user, its agents, employees, or subconsultants in connection with the use of Academy facilities.
 
Tailgate Guidelines

1. Tailgating may commence up to two hours prior to game time and must end no later than ninety minutes after the conclusion of the game.
2. Game attendees must secure their tailgate area when empty to protect personal belongings.
3. USMMA is not responsible, nor liable, for damage, loss or theft to any items brought on campus.
4. All tailgate areas must be reasonably contained and not spill into other parking spots or block the parking aisles.
5. RVs (and other similar large vehicles) are not allowed in the tailgating areas.
6. In the event of inclement weather, alternative indoor sites are not available.
7. Glass containers are prohibited
8. No open flames, i.e. bonfires or campfires, are permitted at any time.
9. Individuals are responsible to ensure tailgate sites are cleaned and returned to original condition prior to departure.

Food/Grilling:
1. Propane grills only, no charcoal
2. Fire extinguishers are required to be readily available.
 
Conduct:
1.  Active sports (i.e. Frisbee or football throwing) are allowed as long as the activity does not endanger anyone within the surrounding area.
2.  All groups and individuals participating in tailgating are responsible for the proper collection and disposal of their trash. Trash containers,   
     bins and dumpsters are available.
3.  Outdoor amplified sound must be kept low. Music with inappropriate language is not permitted.
4.  Pets are not permitted.
5.  Sales activities or solicitations are not permitted on Academy grounds.
6.  Persons violating any law or policy, or acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner, will be removed from the premises. 
 
Restrooms:  General public restrooms are located in Brooks Stadium (underneath the home side bleachers) and O'Hara Hall (lobby).