This official Fan Guide provides the necessary information with the hope that all of our guests attending athletic events at Binghamton University have a fun and exciting experience. Binghamton University Bearcat fan groups provide a huge amount of support for all sports. These groups include:
Make A Gift To The Binghamton Fund For Athletics
For more information about how you can get involved in supporting all BU Bearcats teams by making a gift, please contact Mike Majewski at (607) 777-6211 or visit online at
www.bubearcats.com.
Jr. Bearcat Club
This Club is specifically for Bearcat fans ages 12 and younger. For more information, please call (607) 777-BTIX.
Fan Behavior
The America East Conference and Binghamton University encourage and promote good sporting conduct by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting all participants and officials in a positive, fan-friendly manner. America East asks that you refrain from foul language and other derogatory behavior. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in ejection and/or result in your team being penalized. Enjoy the game! The America East Conference has adopted the following Code of Ethics for competition:
- Show respect to teammates, opposing players, coaches, referees and spectators.
- Oppose cheating, intimidation, vulgar language.
- Defend the game against homophobic behaviors, sexism, racism and violence.
- Play by the rules of the NCAA and America East (fair play).
- Be gracious in victory; Demonstrate dignity in defeat.
- Accept responsibility for our actions.
- Be aware of consequences of foul language and poor behavior.
- Share knowledge for the good of the conference.
- Promote the game in a way that is passionate, competitive, safe and honest.
Binghamton University has the best fans! The various sporting venues on campus are home to many great Division I teams, who showcase elite athletes from across the country and around the world. As we celebrate those student-athletes and coaches, we encourage positive and enthusiastic cheering. We are a family-friendly environment so please be courteous and respectful when it comes to your choice of language and behavior in the presence of our young fans.
The America East Conference rules do not permit artificial noise makers to be brought into athletic facilities. Also, fans may not go onto the playing field at any time before, during or after games.
Tailgating
Tailgaters should do so in a responsible manner, respectful of the campus and other Bearcat and visiting fans. For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, please keep the following guidelines in mind when tailgating at Binghamton University athletic events. Please see the parking section below for specific areas in which tailgating is permitted.
Any questions on tailgating, please reach out to the coaching staff of your respective team you are coming to support.
Grills
The usage of charcoal, propane and Coleman grills are allowed in the designated areas on campus (see attached parking map). For the safety of fans, grills should be kept away from tents and must be at least 10 feet from all buildings.
Disposal of red hot charcoals is available in the red barrels provided in the designated tailgating lots. Camp fires and portable generators are prohibited. Please see the parking section below for specific areas in which tailgating is permitted.
Alcoholic Beverages Policy
Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing, possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages. Persons 21 and over are prohibited from
possessing open containers and consuming alcoholic beverages except in rooms, suites, apartments, licensed dining facilities, or at registered events (see information in Student Handbook). No outside food or beverage permitted in any of our athletic facilities.
Pet Policy
Sorry, no pets allowed! However, we do welcome service animals! Service animals are working animals trained to perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with physical or mental disabilities such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, alerting and protecting people prone to seizures, or other tasks directly related to a disability.
Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support DO NOT qualify as service animals under the American with Disabilities Act, therefore are not permitted in any athletic venues, including outdoor athletic venues.
Tents and Canopies
Portable tents and canopies are permitted at the discretion of BU game management staff as long as they do not exceed 200 square feet. Tents and canopies cannot impede on parking spots or traffic patterns. Also, tents and canopies cannot block spectator sightlines to competition field. Grilling or cooking underneath a tent or canopy is prohibited.
Inclement Weather
There are no rain stations. If an event gets delayed due to weather, fans and spectators will be directed back to their vehicles until the event resumes.
Recycling/Garbage
Help us keep our campus clean by bagging your trash and using recycling containers. Please be courteous to Binghamton University and place all recyclable glass, plastic or aluminum containers in provided barrels located throughout campus.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in each of our athletic facilities during an event. For outdoor intercollegiate athletic events, fans and spectators can find more restrooms in the West Gym Lobby.
Softball/Soccer/Lacrosse: Bearcats Sports Complex
Basketball/Wrestling (Events Center): Events Center Concourse
Wrestling/Swimming and Diving/Volleyball (West Gym): West Gym Lobby
Baseball: Baseball Stadium Concourse
Parking Guidelines
Parking is free for individuals attending NCAA intercollegiate athletic events in the designated parking lots (see below). Parking permits are required at all times for non-NCAA intercollegiate athletic events. For further information regarding parking, please call (607) 777-2279
or visit
https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/parking/index.html to purchase a parking permit or find the campus map for the designated parking lots.
Parking/Tailgating Lots For NCAA Intercollegiate Athletic Events
Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball (Parking Lots F and F3)
Baseball (Parking Lot H)
Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse (Parking Lot G)
Important Information
- Binghamton University Athletics - (607) 777-SLAM
- Game Management - (607) 777-3323
- Binghamton Bearcats Athletic Association - (607) 777-2093
- University Police- (607) 777-2393 (non-emergency)
- Harpur's Ferry (Campus Ambulance) - (607) 777-3333
- BU Operator - (607) 777-2000
- Emergency Phones - Dial 911
More than 40 highly visible outdoor phones encased in yellow boxes and illuminated by blue lights, as well as red phones inside buildings, are for emergency use and/or summoning assistance. These phones are connected directly to a University Police dispatcher.
Information and policies provided from the Binghamton University Student Handbook.
