BOWL WEEK EVENTS!
With bowl week right around the corner… we want to make sure all of our fans are in the know about all the great bowl week activities we have coming up.
Akron Airport Arrival
Akron Team Welcome Party
Join in on welcoming the Akron Zips to sunny South Florida. This will be held at the newly renovated pool deck located just south of the main lobby. Snacks and beverages will be provided to the official travel party. There will be an adjacent lounge open for cash purchases as well.
Date: Friday, December 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: PGA National Resort and Spa
Admission Information: Admission and parking fees may apply.
FAU Team Welcome Party
Cheer on the Owls as they arrive at the Boca Raton Resort. This will be held at the Flow Rider and pool deck area which is located just south of the tower. Snacks and beverages will be provided to the official travel party. There will be adjacent lounge open for cash purchases as well.
Date: Friday, December 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club
Admission Information: Admission and parking fees may apply.
Akron Team Beach Party
Join in on a great day at the beach with the Akron Zips. Food and beverages will be served and ocean activities for everyone!
Date: Saturday, December 16
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa
3800 North Ocean Drive
Singer Island, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Admission: Open to the public
FAU Team Beach Party
The Owls will travel to Lake Worth Pier and Benny’s on the Beach for a beach party. Food and beverages will be served.
Date: Saturday, December 16
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Lake Worth Pier/Benny’s on the Beach
10 South Ocean Blvd.
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Admission: Open to the public
Akron Team Pep Rally
An evening full of fun and festivities complete with the Akron marching band and spirit groups.
Date: Monday, December 18
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: City Place
700 S. Rosemary Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Admission: Free and Open to the public
FAU Team Pep Rally
An evening full of fun and festivities complete with the FAU marching band and spirit groups.
Date: Monday, December 18
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Mizner Park
327 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL
Admission: Free and Open to the public
Built Ford Tough Fan Fest and Family Midway
Game day interactive area with live music, food, drinks and a kid zone. Live music beings at 3 p.m. Cheer on Akron and FAU as their team walks pass right through Fan Fest. Each school’s bands and spirit squad will perform at 5 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, December 19
Time: Parking lots open at 2 p.m., event opens at 3 p.m.
Important Game Day Information
Bag Policy
FAU Stadium will be utilizing the NFL’s Handbag Policy for the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” may be permitted into FAU Stadium. Small clutch bags (approximately the size of a hand) may accompany the clear bag not exceeding the size limit. A one -gallon clear plastic freezer bag may also be used. An exception, at the discretion of security personnel, will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
The following will be permitted following screening:
- Wristlets/clutches (with or without a strap) that fit in the palm of the hand (no larger 4.5” x 6.5”).
- Bags for medical and/or childcare needs.
- Bags for credentialed game day staff.
Ticketed guests with wristlets/clutches may use any lane in the screening area. Wristlets/clutches should be placed in the provided bin for inspection.
Ticketed guests entering with bags for medical and/or childcare needs may use any lane in the screening area. Bags will be searched and tagged for entry into the stadium.
Credentialed staff with bags should use the designated credential screening areas outside of Gate 6. Bags will be searched and tagged for entry into the stadium.
For the safety of all in attendance, bags/purses are not permitted to be left unattended outside of FAU Stadium. Unattended bags/purses found outside the stadium will be disposed of or dealt with in a manner deemed appropriate by stadium officials. Florida Atlantic University and FAU Athletics are not responsible for loss of any unattended items.
Prohibited Items & Re-Entry
Prohibited Items: Florida Atlantic University reserves the right to deny anyone or anything from entering the venue. The following items are prohibited from entering FAU Stadium:
- Aerosol Cans
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Any Noisemakers
- Bags (clutch bags, coolers, briefcases, backpack, fanny packs, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage, computer bags and camera bags)
- Coolers and Drink Containers (including empty bottles)
- Confetti/Glitter
- Fireworks/Flares
- Food
- Frisbees
- Laser Pointers
- Motorized Vehicles, Hoverboards, Skateboards, and Bikes
- Outside Food & Beverages (exception: medical and childcare reasons)
- Pets (exception: service animals)
- Poles/Sticks
- Professional Lenses over 5” in length
- Video Cameras
- Weapons of any kind
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