Western Carolina University

Updated February 2023:


ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:

Outside alcohol and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Also, containers and/or coolers are also prohibited in the stadium. Alcoholic beverages will be sold within Whitmire Stadium with two points of sale on either side of the stadium and one point of sale on Paws Porch. Must be 21 years of age and present valid ID at the time of purchase and may purchase two (2) alcoholic beverage per valid ID with the ID holder present at the time of transaction. Sales will begin when gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and close at the end of the third quarter. NO GLASS containers are allowed in pregame tailgating or within the stadium on game days.

UMBRELLAS:

Umbrellas are not permitted in the seating area of Whitmire Stadium. No umbrella will be allowed through the stadium gates.

ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS:

Unapproved and unsanctioned artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, etc.) are not permitted in E.J. Whitmire Stadium as per Southern Conference rules. However, in accordance with SoCon regulations, sanctioned noisemakers such as "Thunder Sticks" or "Bam-Bams" are permissible. Fans are asked to be considerate and allow your neighbor to enjoy the game. Please keep portable radios at a low volume.
 

CONCESSION STANDS:

Concession stands by Catamount Dining are located on the main concourse on both the East and West sides of the stadium serving a variety of drink products from Pepsi and many other items. Concession stands do accept credit cards, and there are also cash-only drink and snack lines available. There are three hydration stations for fans, with two located on the East side concourse along with concession options in Tubby's Kettle corn and Kona Ice. One hydration station is located on the West side concourse, along with Farm house lemonade, Sunset Slush, Bettys funnel cakes. 
 

FIRST AID / EMERGENCY SERVICES:

First aid tents are located on the concourse level of both sides of Whitmire Stadium. Local physicians and emergency medical personnel are also in attendance at all WCU football games and can be paged through the public address system in the press box. An oxygen-equipped ambulance is in the stadium during the games. For games where forecasted temperatures are high, misting cooling stations for spectators will be made available on the concourse level.

FIELD REGULATIONS:

No one is allowed on the playing field before, during, or after the game without proper credentials (Zone 1 & 2; Pregame Recruit). Fans will be ejected for throwing any objects in the stadium.

GAME TIMES:

All game times are subject to change. WCU will publicize any game time changes through its social media channels and website, CatamountSports.com. Ticket refunds will not be made available because of a change in kickoff times.

GATE INSPECTION / CLEAR BAG POLICY:

Western Carolina University has implemented a "Clear Bag Policy". All parcels, bags and alike are subject to inspection upon entry into E.J. Whitmire Stadium. All alcoholic beverages, outside food and beverages, and other items not permitted in the stadium must be discarded prior to entering the stadium. For more information on WCU's Clear Bag Policy including a list of permissible items, CLICK HERE.

LOST AND FOUND:

If you find an item, please return it to an usher. To recover a lost item, please visit the check bag location near the main entrances of either side of the stadium to make a proper ID of the lost item.

MERCHANDISE:

Catamount apparel and gameday merchandise from the WCU Bookstore can be found at stands on both sides of the stadium. Merchandise is also available anytime at CatamountSports.com, or also at the WCU Bookstore located near the center of the WCU campus.

CHANCELLOR'S BOX, PRESS BOX & CAMERA DECKS:

No one is allowed in the Chancellor's box, press box, camera decks, Paws Porch, Catamount Corner, or field level without proper credentials (Zone 1 & 2). Those not adhering to this policy will be escorted out of the stadium.

REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE:

Requests for assistance should be directed to stadium ushers, located at every ramp throughout the stadium.

RESTROOMS:

Restrooms are located on the main concourse on both sides of the stadium.

STADIUM RE-ADMITTANCE:

There is no re-admittance policy at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Once you enter the stadium, you must purchase another ticket to re-enter.

TAILGATING:

Tailgating is only allowed in permissible lots. There are no grills or tents allowed in the North Baseball Parking Deck. NO GLASS is permitted in on-campus tailgating on football game days. Also, there is no postgame tailgating allowed.

TICKETS FOR CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL:

Tickets for WCU football games can be purchased at the Athletics Ticket Office Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on game day beginning at 10:00 am at the Northwest ticket booth near the main entrance – or anytime online at www.CatamountSports.com.

TICKET REFUNDS / RESALE: 

Tickets and game day parking cannot be resold at the stadium site. Lost or stolen tickets are not the responsibility of management and additional tickets can be purchased through the ticket office. There is a "no refund" policy in effect on all tickets. Management reserves the right to refuse admission.

WILL CALL:

Ticket orders that are placed 10 days or more in advance of the game are mailed. Orders placed within 10 days prior to the game will be placed at the Will Call to be picked up ... Will Call is located at the Northwest (NW) entrance of E.J. Whitmire stadium (near Gate 1) and opens at 10:00 am on home game days.

Photo identification is required to pick up tickets left at Will Call and only the ticket holder may pick up the tickets. Secondhand Will Call will be accepted on game day, but WCU is not responsible for lost or misplaced second-hand Will Call and any such orders will not be replaced or refunded.