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Missouri S&T Policy Memorandum No. I-45
Tailgating Policy
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Office of the Chancellor
Policy Memorandum No. I-45
Title: Tailgating Policy
Date of Current Revision: August 7, 2026
Date of Original Issue: June 1, 2014
Originally Issued By: Cheryl B. Schrader, Ph.D.
Tailgating Policy
Tailgating is a growing tradition prior to and following Missouri S&T Miner athletic events. The tradition of tailgating is built around Miner spirit and responsible, respectful fellowship of Miner fans including parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends as well as the opponent’s parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends who are attending the contests.
The Missouri S&T campus has designated areas in the general proximity of NCAA intercollegiate athletic events as those where alcoholic beverages can be possessed and used on the day of the event according to the terms and conditions and document.
The use of alcoholic beverages by members of the Missouri S&T community is always subject to the alcoholic beverage laws of the State of Missouri, the County of Phelps, and the City of Rolla. Sponsors or organizers of tailgating activities are responsible for assuring that individuals under 21 years of age do not possess or consume alcoholic beverages at any tailgating event. All participants, upon the request of a University official or law enforcement officer, must be able to provide a picture identification card to show proof of age.
Individuals, groups, and organizations holding or participating in tailgate parties are responsible for their own conduct and are expected to respect the rights of others and the entire University community.
General Rules for Responsible Tailgating
1. Tailgating activities can begin up to four hours before game time.
2. The tailgate area must be cleaned and vacated no later than two hours after the game has ended.
3. Missouri S&T fans can purchase and reserve a tailgate space in the upper lot at the south end of Allgood Bailey Stadium. Spaces may be reserved by contacting Missouri S&T Athletics at 573/341-4175 or through the Miner athletic website.
4. A designated area for students to tailgate is available on a first come-first serve basis and is in the parking spaces directly behind the visiting stands at Allgood Bailey Stadium. Students should utilize the grass area located in this area to reduce the number of pedestrians extending into the parking lot drive.
5. Visiting teams should contact the Missouri S&T Athletic Department at 573/341-4175 to reserve tailgate spaces in the lower parking lot. For football games, the visiting team tailgate area is generally located on the east side of the lower parking lot, next to the intramural fields. In addition, visiting team busses will be parked near this location.
6. A limited number of RV spaces are available in the upper lot at the south end of Allgood Bailey Stadium and in the lower lot next to the Student Rec Center. RV spaces may be purchased and reserved by contacting the Missouri S&T Athletic Department or on the Miner athletic website. All other RVs must park at Innovation Park located west of Allgood Bailey Stadium. Guests that need to park overnight must contact University Police 573/341-4300 for preapproval. The availability of RV space is subject to change based on campus events. Guests staying overnight should download the mass notification messaging tool by texting MinerEvent to 78015. RVs traveling for the visiting team will be parked at Innovation Park located west of Allgood Bailey Stadium.
7. Grills (propane or otherwise) must never be left unattended. Grills on trailers may not be driven onto green spaces or block the drive lanes in the parking lots. Hot coals must be doused with water prior to the start of the event and properly disposed of to prevent fires. Fire pits and open fires are not allowed.
8. No parking on sidewalks or on green spaces. An appropriate permit must be displayed for any vehicle parking in a Disabled Permit space. Failure to provide an appropriate permit may result in a parking citation or towing at the owner’s expense.
9. No glass containers are allowed.
10. All trash must be disposed in appropriate trash receptacles. Failure to clean up may result in a revocation of tailgating privileges.
11. Due to limited parking space, individuals tailgating may only use one parking space per vehicle.
12. Groups or entities should contact Missouri S&T Athletics at 573/341-4175 to reserve larger areas for tailgate activities. Athletics will work with University Police to ensure space is available and if so, will block off the area accordingly. If space is not available, alternative locations may be identified.
13. Kegs, beer balls, or any other container intended for the bulk distribution of alcoholic beverages, as well as funnels, bongs or any other device intended to increase alcohol consumption, or any activity that requires participants to drink alcohol, is prohibited.
14. Household furniture intended for interior use such as couches, chairs, and coffee tables are prohibited in parking lots and tailgate areas.
15. Missouri S&T, Miner Athletics, and the Missouri S&T Police Department reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Abusive or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and inappropriate behavior will result in the permanent loss of all parking and tailgating privileges. Disciplinary action may also be taken against Missouri S&T students, faculty, or staff members participating in behaviors that violate the UM collected rules.
16. Any person damaging University property will be responsible for the cost of repairs; including damages to grass from cooking materials or sprinkler head damage.
17. The sale of food and/or beverages, or any other product is prohibited without written approval from the Miner Athletics Department. Any approved commercial activity must also be in compliance with Policy I-92.
18. Do not remove or move any barricades, barrels, parking cones, police tape, or other traffic/parking control devices. All signs and instructions for parking lots must be obeyed and followed. Failure to follow may result in revocation of parking and tailgating privileges.
19. Missouri S&T is not responsible or liable for accidents, damage, loss or theft of materials, items or personal property brought onto our parking areas.
20. Missouri S&T applicable policies as well as athletic guidelines pertaining to signs, displays, the set-up of temporary shelters, canopies, or other similar items must be always adhered to.
21. In case of emergency, please dial 911. To contact the non-emergency number of the police please call 573/341-4300 (24/7).
Administrative Information
Effective Date: Immediately
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Director of Athletics, Chief of University Police
Basis: University of Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations, 110.050 Alcoholic Beverages
Chancellor: Mohammad Dehghani, Ph.D.
Revision Dates: 06/01/2014; 04/01/2022; 08/07/2026
