Tail Gate Spot Parking Policy (merged)

[Germdawg2004]

Where can Tech person park/tailgate for the upcoming game?

Are the green spaces on the RCAF page general parking?

Could I setup a tent on the grass between the green parking and Cajundome Blvd?

http://rcaf.louisiana.edu/sites/defa...king-sized.jpg

Here's the map I was referring to on RCAF page with the large unlabeled green areas

[Clutch0364]

http://rcaf.louisiana.edu/sites/defa...king-sized.jpg

Here's the map I was referring to on RCAF page with the large unlabeled green areas

There is no general parking within the fence around Cajun field. I believe visitor tailgating will be in the Cajun Dome parking lot.

[CajunNation]

I've been to several "BCS" conference away games and every one, I had to sit in line for an extended period of time just to leave the stadium area. You drive by hundreds of people sitting at their tailgating spots just waiting it out. That is part of big time football. Do we want to be big time and have a little inconvenience (at least in some eyes) or just stay small time so it's easy on everyone?

Making these tailgaters wait will not lead to the big time.

The absence of injuries and ease of exit in the past in this area does not mean we are small time.

One does not have association with the other.

[CajunNation]

By take away, do you mean not offer the spot next year?

Yes.

And, changing the requirements after the season and informing people that they no longer qualify under the new regs without giving them a chance to meet the reg would be a huge problem as well.

[SlickRick]

Ive been told a strong push back on new TG rules could gain traction. Here's a short, well stated letter from a very good friend. Feel free to cut and paste.

"Many fans of UL Football have been renting space to “Tailgate” in a PARKING LOT for many years. We have paid good money through the increases and the mandated RCAF membership. I can understand the concern for vehicle movement in a tailgating area especially as it gets closer to game time and the crowd increases. That’s why the entrances to the property have been closed the last few years at 1 PM. It seems we are making new rules to take care of a problem that the first rule would have taken care of if properly enforced. Also, the rules state that you can tailgate in “General Parking Areas” if you don’t interfere with the next person’s parking. What’s the difference between those tailgaters with vehicles and the PAID For tailgating spots with vehicles. Please reconsider your decision to ban parking in tailgating spots and consider what it might take to make the original plan work. Thanks."

[Cajun_RH]

Where can Tech person park/tailgate for the upcoming game?

Are the green spaces on the RCAF page general parking?

Could I setup a tent on the grass between the green parking and Cajundome Blvd?

The Parking maps on the RCAF site don't seem to have been updated to the current parking arrangement. Then new map is here

http://ragincajuns.com/sports/2012/8...&path=football

The general parking area will be behind the Hilton Gardens hotel on the North East Corner of Cajundome Blvd and Congress Street.

As far as I know you cannot set up tents to tailgate in general parking areas.

[RedCajun]

Where can Tech person park/tailgate for the upcoming game?

Are the green spaces on the RCAF page general parking?

Could I setup a tent on the grass between the green parking and Cajundome Blvd?

Great questions. Not sure if anyone here can answer.

For game 1, Southern is supposedly leasing the entire Cajun Dome parking lot area fotheir fan's tailgating. This most probably would be the area for visitors in other games as well.

[Scuttlebutt6]

ALL OF YOU seriously need to step away from the keyboard...you are all working up your blood pressure for nothing....
-The rule is not going change...just do your best to follow it....if it fails...it fails...and they may change it back
-Y'all are not going to change each others stance on the issue...

GUYS...FOOTBALL season is quickly approaching...just sit back...make some new plans for your tailgate...and relax bro's!

Donate an extra $250...get a D-Lot Pass and buy a ____ing wagon....

This place (usually my favorite to read) has been downright depressing the last few days....

[Germdawg2004]

The Parking maps on the RCAF site don't seem to have been updated to the current parking arrangement. Then new map is here

http://ragincajuns.com/sports/2012/8...&path=football

The general parking area will be behind the Hilton Gardens hotel on the North East Corner of Cajundome Blvd and Congress Street.

As far as I know you cannot set up tents to tailgate in general parking areas.

Thanks for the info. What does the TM mean on that map? Sounds like Cajun Dome is the way to go though.

[GreatestStory]

If anyone even reads the message, they will probably not care for this simple reason: For every angry person that doesn't like the new rules, there is a person on the waiting list that would gladly pay (and probably a lot more) for the same exact spot, not complain about anything, and be totally overjoyed that they were even awarded a spot.

SUMMARY: The university is going to make the same amount of money either way. Guess which group of people they would rather deal with?