Know Before You Go: Fan Information & Initiatives for Wake Forest-Syracuse
11/17/2022 12:10:00 PM | Football
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina inside all of its venues while ensuring that all fans have a great time in a healthy and safe environment. Wake Forest University has several gameday strategies, and health and safety protocols in place to ensure all fans have a great experience at Truist Field.
A very limited number of tickets for the regular season home finale remain. Click here for all the innovative and fan-friendly ticketing options.
Thank You, Demon Deacons! Wake Forest Set to Honor 58 Students on Saturday at Truist Field
Wake Forest Athletics will honor 22 football players, 15 members of the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black, 15 Deacs from the Spirit Squads and six student staffers on Saturday before the football game.
"Our senior class, what can I say," head coach Dave Clawson said. "They have been a part of one of the most magical rides that I have ever experienced in my coaching career. The examples they have set for our players, our students and our entire Athletics department, I am beyond proud. It's been an unbelievable honor to be their coach over the past four, five, six, and in one case, seven years. We love these guys and we're proud that they are all Deacs. I want to thank them for representing Wake Forest University with such class."
"Senior day is a celebration of the accomplishments and incredible experiences in the careers of Wake Forest students as members of the football team, Spirit of the Old Gold and Black, spirit squads and support groups," said director of athletics John Currie. "With Coach Clawson's guidance, these 22 football student-athletes have achieved new heights, including a program record seventh-consecutive bowl trip and we are proud to recognize them before our passionate Truist Field crowd. We encourage all fans to arrive early for Saturday evening's special pregame ceremony! Additionally, stay on the lookout for our halftime ceremony with our members of the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black, Spirit Squads and our student football staff members."
Several football student-athletes being honored on Saturday have remaining eligibility and following this season will assess the potential of returning for the 2023 season.
ACC Network's "The Huddle" Live in DEACTOWN
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Get excited, Deacon Nation! ACC Network is set to come to Winston-Salem this weekend, hosting multiple shows including their flagship football show ACC Huddle on Saturday.
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The network will be live in front of the Deacon Statue at Truist Field for "In Play" and "ACC PM" on Friday afternoon (3-7 p.m.). This area outside Gate 1 will become a fan zone on Saturday and will be included in certain television elements on Nov. 19. "The Huddle" will air live from Deacon Hill inside Trusit Field featuring Jordan Cornette, Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel, Mark Richt and Eddie Royal.
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They will begin their broadcasts on Saturday at 11 a.m.
ACCN Football Programming Schedule – Nov. 18-19
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Friday, Nov. 18 |
4 – 7 p.m. |
ACC PM Mark Packer, Tre Boston, Taylor Tannebaum |
Deacon Statue at Truist Field |
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Saturday, Nov. 19 |
11 a.m. – noon |
ACC Huddle Jordan Cornette, Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel, Mark Richt, Eddie Royal |
Truist Field |
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6:30 – 8 p.m. |
ACC Huddle Jordan Cornette, Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel, Mark Richt, Eddie Royal |
Truist Field |
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8 p.m. |
Syracuse at Wake Forest Dave O'Brien Tim Hasselbeck, Kelsey Riggs |
Truist Field |
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Postgame |
ACC Huddle Jordan Cornette, Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel, Mark Richt, Eddie Royal |
Truist Field |
Parking
Parking lots will open at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 for Wake Forest's game against Syracuse. Click below to see where your lot is located.
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2400 Reynolda Road
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FREE Parking on Gameday
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FREE Shuttle to and from Coliseum Lots
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Parking at First Assembly Church will not be available
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Public Parking at the LJVM Lots & Carolina Classic Fairgrounds
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Parking will be available for purchase on gameday at the LJVM Coliseum and the Carolina Classic Fairgrounds for $20 per spot. However, please note there will be a Carolina Thunderbirds game at 6 p.m. on Saturday that may take up available parking.
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Gameday Grub: Innovative & Delicious Truist Food Options Await Fans at Truist Field
Fans inside Truist Field throughout the entire 2022 football season can enjoy eight new food options inside and around the concourse. These locations include a wide variety of options from barbecue and fried chicken, to Cuban and Jamaican.
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina inside all of its venues, this includes ensuring a good and affordable meal.
For more concessions information, please visit here.
Friday Night Fireworks
Join Wake Forest Athletics for its traditional firework show before every Demon Deacon home football game. The five-minute show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday at the Athletics throws field behind McCreary Field House prior to the Demon Deacons home basketball game that evening against Georgia.
The Deacon Walk is Back in 2022!
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Athletics is excited to announce the return of the Deacon Walk before every home football game.
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The Deacon Walk will begin approximately at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Deacon Blvd and Piccolo Lane.
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Led by the Demon Deacon and Motorcycle, Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Drumline and your 2022 Demon Deacon football team, the Deacon Walk gives Deacon Nation the opportunity to welcome the squad before cheering on the Deacs inside Truist Field!
Open the Gate - Dr. Cecil Price
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Dr. Cecil Price, a Wake Forest graduate and Fellow of the American College Health Association (ACHA), will lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons onto the field this Saturday, Nov. 19, against the Syracuse Orange.
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Price has been a supporting and contributing member of ACHA since beginning his college health career as an assistant director with Duke University Student Health in 1988. In 1991, he returned to his alma mater to serve as the director of the student health service.
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For the past 27 years, Dr. Price has been the inspiration and the guiding force behind the design, direction, and culture at Wake Forest University student health service. He has built a solid foundation with a mission of promoting and advancing the health and well-being of Wake Forest University students. Wake Forest University student health is one of a handful of campus health centers that is open and accessible 24 hours during the academic year. He is also a member of the senior leadership team with the Division of Campus Life at WFU.
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For almost three decades, Dr. Price has exhibited leadership and dedication to the many lives he has touched. He has spearheaded numerous initiatives over the years. In 1992, he was at the forefront of developing peer-led sexual education programs inspired by the growing epidemic of HIV and new understandings of its epidemiology.
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In 2009, he created the university's first Substance Abuse and Prevention Office to support administrative efforts to reduce alcohol related events. In 2012, he helped establish and create the first sexual and relationship violence advocacy program on campus. In 2015, he was instrumental in developing the Office of Wellbeing at Wake Forest University, a proactive and holistic approach to promoting health that dovetails with his ongoing care for students in the clinic on a day-to-day basis.
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On May 29, 2019, he was named Fellow of the ACHA. The Fellow designation is awarded annually to a select few professionals demonstrating outstanding service to ACHA.
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Here are the previously announced fan initiatives and information for the 2022 football season.
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Operational Details
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Technology Upgrades at Truist Field
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Truist Field State-of-the-Art Cellular Technology is back
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Wake Forest Athletics has partnered with Verizon for a Distributed Antenna System to provide improved cellular connectivity inside Truist Field, including the seating bowl, concourses, and throughout McCreary Tower and Bridger Field House. Verizon has installed similar systems at various professional and college venues to create additional capacity when many fans are accessing the wireless network at peak times.
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New in 2021 and back in 2022, fans will see a dramatic upgrade on how they can share all their game day or event experiences socially in real time, and stay connected through all of their wireless devices, as Wake Forest Athletics has begun installing equipment to be ready for this fall.
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Wake Forest Athletics Partner Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services Seeks Gameday Staff Employees
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Interested workers can sign up through this link or contact Rhino Sports at 336-600-1291 to speak with its staff.
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Introducing the New DEACTOWN Ambassador Program
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Wake Forest Athletics is extremely excited to introduce a new DEACTOWN Ambassador Program for the upcoming 2022 football season. The new DEACTOWN Ambassador Program calls upon Demon Deacon supporters to welcome new fans to DEACTOWN. Whether you want to spend more time with family and friends, reward your employees, or donate your tickets to an organization that you support, the DEACTOWN Ambassador program is right for you.
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If you're interested in becoming a DEACTOWN Ambassador, please click here to be contacted about opportunities for the 2022 football season.
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Partnership with REVELxp Brings Back Exciting Tailgate Opportunities for 2022
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Athletics is thrilled to provide world-class tailgating opportunities in partnership with REVELxp prior to all home 2022 football games. Looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a Deacs home game? Don't feel like organizing and lugging all your tailgate accessories across the parking lot on gameday? Exclusive tailgate packages are available and can be reserved now.
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The gameday REVELxp spots are located directly in front of McCreary Tower and provides easy access to Gate One. Tailgate packages start at $375 and can include a TV with Dish Satellite, tents, tables, chairs, coolers, ice, and everything you need to enjoy your gameday in DEACTOWN. Full service catering packages are also available and feature a variety of local food and beverage options.
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Please visit here to select your tailgating package today.
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Farm Bureau DEACTOWN FAN ZONE
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The Farm Bureau DEACTOWN FAN ZONE opens three hours before kickoff and has plenty of seating to sit back, enjoy some music, have a drink, watch a game and let the kids run around and have a good time. Additionally, Deacon Nation can enjoy:
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Live Band
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Video Wall
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Lowes Foods Beer Barrel
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Junior Deacs Kids Zone
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Deacon Shop
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Food Trucks
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After record-breaking student crowds and support in 2021, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce student enhancements for the upcoming 2022 football season.
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Student Section Seating
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Because of our students' outstanding dedication and commitment to our football program, Wake Forest University students will now be moved closer to the action. Student section seating has now moved from the upper section of 17 to the lower section of 17. Student Section seating now includes all of section 20, 19, 18 and the lower section of 17.
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Gameday Shuttle Pick Up and Drop Off
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Wake Forest Athletics is proud to provide complimentary transportation for every home game to ensure all students have a safe and easy option to get from campus to Truist Field.
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The pick up and drop location is located in lot P, directly behind Wait Chapel. Shuttles run continuously beginning three hours before kickoff and one hour after the game concludes. The pickup and drop off location at Truist Field is located behind the Wake Forest indoor tennis center on Shorefair Drive.
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Rideshare Program
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Students electing to ride share with Uber or Lyft will need to instruct their drivers to the appropriate pick up and drop off locations. The appropriate rideshare location at Truist Field is the Green Lot outside of the Indoor Tennis Center (ITC). When using a rideshare service on gameday please enter the following address: 100 W 32nd St Winston-Salem, NC 27105. This is the address of the Indoor Tennis Center and will get you where you need to be faster.
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Rideshare vehicles should enter the parking lot from 32nd street, drop off in front of the indoor tennis facility and exit the parking lot onto Shorefair Drive.
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Screamin' Demon Rewards
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Screamin' Demon Rewards is the FREE student program that rewards attendance at Wake Forest athletic and additional campus events. Download in the app store here.
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To claim tickets for an event, simply click on the event you wish to attend from the "Events" tab, and select "Claim Ticket". For Football, tickets will be available to claim at 12 pm, 5 days prior to kickoff. For all other sports, ticket claims will be available 48 hours before the event start time.
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DEACTOWN Student Tailgate
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The free DEACTOWN Student Tailgate is BACK. This revamped space behind the East stands of Truist Field was developed in partnership with student leaders, members of the Wake Forest faculty, the Wake Forest Office of Student Life, Wake Forest Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University Advancement, and the Office of Alumni Engagement. The space will open for students three hours prior to kickoff, where they will enjoy an elevated tailgate experience featuring a stage with live music and a large video screen to watch games from around the country. Additionally, free food opportunities will be available from local food trucks for students while supplies last, while additional food will be available for purchase.
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The new area provides a dynamic outdoor club atmosphere for Wake Forest students and their guests. A variety of new seating and eating areas, games surrounding the stage and video screen will provide opportunities for relaxation and engagement for all.
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Wake Forest Football 2022 Season T-Shirt Now on Sale!
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Purchase the official shirt of the 2022 Wake Forest football season! In collaboration with campus and our football program, Wake Forest Athletics has developed the first-ever season t-shirt for purchase.
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The 2022 season t-shirt can be purchased here, or by visiting any of our Deacon Shop locations on campus, at Hanes Mall or on game days. Be sure to get your black season t-shirt in preparation for the wear black games against Clemson (Sept. 24) and North Carolina (Nov. 12).
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Guest Services
Fans with questions before, during and after all Wake Forest home Football games are encouraged to contact the Wake Forest Athletics Gameday Hotline via phone at 336-758-GAME or email at gameday@wfu.edu. This service is also available during regular business hours Monday-Friday.
Fans needing assistance can also visit the Wake Forest Athletics gameday information website. The gameday page is the hub of all fan information pertaining to gameday policies and procedures for Truist Field.
Rhino event staff team members are available at numerous guest information booths inside and around Truist Field. Locations are identified on our interior map found here.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
