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| SALUKI STADIUM QUICK FACTS |
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The Southern Illinois football team moved into the brand-new $29.9 million Saluki Stadium for the 2010 season, after playing the previous 73 seasons at historic McAndrew Stadium. SIU, which was ranked No. 5 in the nation at the time, opened Saluki Stadium on Sept. 2, 2010 with a 70-7 win over Quincy in front of a sellout crowd of 15,276.
The horseshoe-shaped facility has a seating capacity of 15,000. Seating includes 1,080 prime chairback seats as well as spots on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone.
The two-story press box features 12 club suites, a 2,500-square foot VIP Club Room, along with traditional booths for radio, television, coaches and the print media. A 20x40 foot TS Sports scoreboard with video replay capabilities in the North end zone and expanded concessions and restrooms significantly enhance the fan experience.
FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, installed its Duraspine PRO turf system and its patented sand and rubber infill at Saluki Stadium. The top of the line artificial turf is the same that has been installed at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, and numerous other high-profile collegiate institutions and pro football organizations.
Saluki Stadium was a part of the $80 million Saluki Way Project, which included a renovation to the 46-year old SIU Arena and the construction of the Donald Boydston Center that features new football offices, an athletic training room and a 5,000-square foot locker room for the team.
360 Architecture designed Saluki Stadium and J.E. Dunn Construction was the general contractor.
A half-cent sales tax increase approval by the city of Carbondale along with an increase in student fees, private donations and the sale of 12 new club suites will pay for the balance of construction costs, private donations and the sale of 12 new club suites will pay for the balance of construction costs.
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| Parking Lots Open: |
5 hours prior to kickoff |
| Ticket Office Opens: |
5 hours prior to kickoff |
| Saluki Row Opens: |
3 hours prior to kickoff |
| Team Store Opens: |
3 hours prior to kickoff |
| Stadium Gates Open: |
90 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Band Pregame Show: |
20 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Marching Salukis Grand Staircase Performance: |
20 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Saluki Walk: |
7-10 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Team Entrance: |
5 minutes prior to kickoff |
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Dawg Pound
"Go Southern Go"
Go! Southern Go!Â
Fight on the victory!Â
Go! Southern Go!Â
March on triumphantly!Â
Come on and show,Â
Southern, Show,Â
For all the world to knowÂ
Nothing's gonna stop you nowÂ
Hit that line and show them how to go!Â
Go Southern Go!
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| SALUKI NATION CODE OF CONDUCT |
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Southern Illinois University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable gameday experience for all fans. Saluki Nation is widely known for its enthusiasm, sportsmanship and hospitality. As a ticket holder, you are responsible for how your actions and/or language may affect others. All Salukis are expected to create a first-class environment for fans, coaches, players and officials.
The following expectations have been established for all fans to follow. A fan's experience will not be disrupted by unruly fans' threatening or inconsiderate behavior. Profane or abusive language is not allowed. Fans who appear intoxicated will be denied access to Saluki events. For the safety of all coaches and players, access to the field or playing area is not permissible without proper credentials. Anyone caught throwing objects will be escorted from the facility. Southern Illinois University is proud to be smoke free. Smoking is prohibited inside or on University owned property. All fans must sit in the seat that they have purchased. Saluki Nation cheers for the home team, not against the visiting team. Salukis are expected to uphold these expectations when visiting any other venue.
During all Saluki events, the following items are prohibited: alcohol and tobacco, containers of any kind, radios, noisemakers, video and flash cameras, banners and flags, and weapons of any kind.
Should you witness any of this behavior or feel threatened in any way, please notify the nearest member of the SIU Event Services team or uniformed police officer. Fans that violate the guidelines set forth by the Department of Athletics are subject to being escorted from the facility without refund and possible ticket loss for future games.
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Southern Illinois University Athletics welcomes students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests to campus. We want our guests to enjoy the basketball game day experience in a safe, fun and family-friendly environment. We encourage everyone to please be respectful of fellow guests and to abide by our policies. These policies are designed to ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of everyone. If you need assistance in any way, please contact the nearest parking lot attendant, an Southern Illinois University Police Department officer or a member of any other law enforcement agency who is assisting in our parking lots.
Parking lot policies will be strictly enforced by parking lot attendants, Southern Illinois University Police Department personnel, and other law enforcement agencies. These policies are endorsed by: Southern Illinois University Athletics, Southern Illinois University Dean of Students Office, Southern Illinois University Police Department.
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All bags may be subject to inspection at all entries to Saluki Stadium.Â
No alcoholic beverages.
No outside food or drink.
No umbrellas.
No artificial noisemakers. No tobacco products.
No firearms.
No pets.
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For more information on club suite sales at Saluki Stadium, please contact Cristina Pisoni at 618-453-5481.
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| SIU Athletics Ticket Office: |
1-877-SALUKIS (725-8547) |
| Team Store: |
(618) 549-7304 |
| Athletic Department: |
(618) 453-5311 |
| Lost and Found: |
(618) 536-4636 |
| SIU Police: |
(618-) 453-3771 |
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