Know Before You Go: Fan Information & Initiatives for Opening Night at Truist Field Presented by Pepsi
8/29/2022 12:00:00 PM | Football
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 Opening Night four-packs remain at the current $69 price. Season tickets remain available and start at just $125. Those purchasing season tickets may select their seats at the time of purchase. Click here for all the innovative and fan-friendly ticketing options.
Wake The Demons
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Opening Night festivities actually begin 22 hours before kickoff on Wednesday, August. 31 at 9 p.m. on campus with Wake the Demons on Hearn Plaza. This unique pep rally is open to all students and includes free t-shirts, fireworks, free food as well as members of the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community and will feature the opportunity to hear from President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D., director of athletics John Currie, head football coach Dave Clawson and head women's basketball coach Megan Gebbia.
Open the Gate - Dr. Caryl Guth
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Dr. Caryl Guth helped establish the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2003. Before that, the dedicated anesthesiologist worked in the Mills-Peninsula Hospital System in California for over 30 years. She will be leading the Demon Deacons out onto the field for the opening game of the season against VMI. Dr. Guth earned her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest in 1957 and her M.D. in 1962 before getting an internship with the University of Kansas Medical Center. She went on to earn a certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology. The Peoria, Ill. native was also an instructor at Radboud University in 1966 and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 1965. The Wake Forest graduate has been a major part of the University and its athletics programs over the years. She is a current member of the Wake Forest Medical Alumni Association, serving as president from 2005 to 2006. She was a recipient of the Loyal Deacon Award in 2018 and Deacon Club Member of the Year Award in 2010. Dr. Guth also provides scholarships to the women's golf and basketball programs. Earlier in the day on Thursday, Sept. 1., the new on-campus Dr. Caryl Guth Women's Basketball Clubhouse will be dedicated in her honor. Today, she serves on the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame selection committee.
Freshman Tailgate & Field Run to Open 2022 Season
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Along with the unique DEACTOWN Student Tailgate previously mentioned, Wake Forest Athletics will be hosting a tailgate for the Class of 2026 prior to Opening Night at Truist Field. Freshmen are invited to enter via Gate Four at Truist Field and proceed to the East Concourse to enjoy free food, live music, and more. Free t-shirts will be available while supplies last.
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Additionally prior to the football team taking the field on Friday night, members of the Class of 2026 will be invited onto Truist Field for the traditional "Freshman Field Run." This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows each member of the freshman class to sprint across Truist Field, and stay to have the best view in the stadium as the Deacs take the field prior to kickoff. Details about how to take advantage of this experience will be provided to each student during Wake the Demons on August 31, on Hearn Plaza.
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 two and a half hours before kickoff 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!
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.
