Know Before You Go: Elon

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 Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
With the overwhelming excitement for Demon Deacons football in the Winston-Salem and Triad communities, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce that Opening Night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium is sold out! This marks Wake Forest's sixth sellout crowd since the 2021 season and the Deacs' home opener is sold out for the first time since 2011.

The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ACC Network. Additionally, tune in pregame on ACCN as ACCPM and The Huddle will be broadcasting live from inside Allegacy Stadium beginning at 4 p.m.

If you are interested in standing room only tickets for Thursday's opener against Elon, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 for more information.
Wake The Demons

Opening Night festivities actually begin 22 hours before kickoff on Wednesday, August. 30 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, head baseball coach Tom Walter and head women's golf coach Kim Lewellen.

Open the Gate - Cathy Pace

Cathy J. Pace is President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegacy Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, with over 1,800 member companies including the two largest medical organizations in the Southeast and three nationally prominent law firms.
In her 40 plus year tenure at Allegacy, Cathy has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility and has led some of the Credit Union's most successful initiatives including the company's name change in 2001, a brand audit study, and a nationally renowned and recognized holistic wellness program. Over the past four decades, she has played a critical role in Allegacy's growth from 17,000 members and nearly $50 million in assets in 1978 to more than 166,000 members and more than $2 billion in assets today. In addition, during her tenure at Allegacy the Wealth Management program has grown to include over $1.6 billion in assets under management.
Cathy is the recipient of numerous awards including the Triad's Most Admired CEOs, Triad's Top 40 Most Influential People, Triad Power Player, Women in Business, and Business Leader's Women Extraordinaire. She was named "Marketer of the Year" by the Credit Union Executives Society, "Woman of the Year" by YMCA of Forsyth County, and a 2016 recipient of the YWCA Women of Vision Community Catalyst award. She was recently announced as one of five Outstanding Women Leaders of Winston-Salem for 2020, as a result of her leadership, business achievements and mentoring to future women leaders in our community.
Cathy serves on numerous boards including the regional advisory group for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wake Forest School of Business Board of Visitors, and Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. where she is Board Chair-Elect. She also serves as a board member for PSCU, a national credit union service organization that supports over 1,500 credit unions, and was recently elected to the Executive Committee of PSCU's Board of Directors for 2021. She also previously chaired the Advisory Committee for the CUNA CEO Roundtable and formerly served as a board member for Cancer Services Inc. and WFBMC's Board of Visitors.
Cathy attended Salem College and is a graduate of Leadership Winston Salem Flagship and INSIGHT programs. She is also a graduate of the Credit Union Executive Marketing Institute and Dale Carnegie Institute.

Freshman Tailgate & Deacon Dash to Open 2023 Season

Along with the unique DEACTOWN Student Tailgate previously mentioned, Wake Forest Athletics will be hosting a tailgate for the Class of 2027 prior to Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium. Freshmen are invited to enter via Gate Four at Allegacy Stadium and proceed to the East Concourse to enjoy free food, live music, and more. Free t-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Additionally prior to the football team taking the field on Friday night, members of the Class of 2027 will be invited onto Allegacy Stadium for the traditional "Deacon Dash." This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows each member of the freshman class to sprint across the field at Allegacy Stadium prior to kickoff. Details about how to take advantage of this experience will be provided to each student during Wake the Demons on August 30, on Hearn Plaza.

Parking

Coliseum Lots Open
- Parking will be available to purchase on gameday at the LJVM Coliseum lots on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking will be $10 per space for Wake Forest's matchup against Elon.
Satellite Lot Changes
- Additional parking options include free parking at 2400 Reynolda Road with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds.
First Assembly Church Lot
- First Assembly Church lot is another option for fans with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds. Daily parking rates for 2023 season:

$5: Elon
$10: Vanderbilt & Pittsburgh
$15: Georgia Tech, Florida State, and NC State

Etiquette
- As you are arriving at Allegacy Stadium on Thursday and setting up your tailgate, we remind you that you must have a Wake Forest-issued parking pass for each space you occupy. That means if you only have one parking pass, please only use one parking space for your tailgate. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Gameday Grub: Innovative & Delicious Food Options Await Fans at Allegacy Stadium
With the help of new concessions & catering partner Proof of the Pudding, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to offer a new selection of food and beverage options at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Around the stadium, there will be a variety of options for fans to try.
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The Deacon Walk is Back in 2023!

In 2022, Athletics announced the return of the Deacon Walk before every home football game.
The Deacon Walk will begin approximately two and a half hours before kickoff at the corner of Deacon Blvd and Piccolo Lane.
Led by the Demon Deacon and Motorcycle, Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Drumline and your 2023 Demon Deacon football team, the Deacon Walk gives Deacon Nation the opportunity to welcome the squad before cheering on the Deacs inside Allegacy Stadium!

Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Here are the previously announced fan initiatives and information for the 2023 football season.

Operational Details
- Parking / Traffic / Tailgating
  - Additional parking options include free parking at 2400 Reynolda Road with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds.
- Clear Bag Policy
- Prohibited Items
- Stadium Entry, Mobile Ticketing & ALL-IN-1
Enhancements to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Await Fans for 2023 Football Season
- New LED Lighting
  - Allegacy Stadium will shine brighter this season with the addition of new LED stadium lights, to be installed by Musco, an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of sports lighting solutions. Replacement of the old light banks with energy efficient LED light reflects Wake Forest's sustainability efforts and also improves dependability for both the record setting crowds in attendance but also ABC, ESPN and ACC Network national television audiences. And, the new technology will enable exciting multi-color light shows to enhance the moment every time the Deacs "Open the Gates" prior to kick-off and in big moments throughout the game!
- Handrails Between Sections & Stairs on Deacon Hill
  - To make it easier for all fans to get to their seats handrails will be installed in all stadium aisles in both the west and east side stands.
  - Additionally, Wake Forest Athletics will be building permanent stairs on each side of Deacon Hill to help fans access their location and back to the concourse. These stairs are a key addition for not only Athletics events but future outside events (i.e. concerts, shows, etc.).
- Wake Forest App
- Mobile Ticketing
- ALL-IN-1
Introducing ALL-IN-1, a New Smart Ticket Experience
- Paciolan, Wake Forest's ticketing partner, has launched a new smart ticket experience called "ALL-IN-1" for the 2023-24 athletics year, starting this fall at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium as well as all other Wake Forest athletic venues.
- ALL-IN-1 is a smart ticket that will simplify your digital wallet by consolidating your entire sports season, series of performances, or set of shows into a single pass. Season ticket, mini plan, or series purchasers will now only have to download one mobile ticket per seat that will automatically update to the event in their plan. That means season ticket holders can download their mobile ticket once for the entire season and never worry about cellular connectivity at the gate again!
- ALL-IN-1 tickets are available to download to your mobile wallet at GoDeacs.com/myaccount as any other mobile ticket would be. You can determine if a ticket is an ALL-IN-1 pass by the logo in the upper right hand corner of the pass.
- You can learn more about the ALL-IN-1 pass here, or contact the Wake Forest ticket office at tix@wfu.edu for any questions you may have about your account.
Wake Forest Athletics Partner Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services Seeks Gameday Staff Employees
- Interested workers can sign up through this link or contact Rhino Sports at 336-600-1291 to speak with its staff.
Partnership with REVELxp Brings Back Exciting Tailgate Opportunities for 2023
- With exciting and fun opportunities to bring the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together outside Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium just around the corner, Athletics is thrilled to provide world-class tailgating opportunities in partnership with REVELxp prior to all home 2023 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.
- The gameday REVELxp spots are located directly in front of McCreary Tower and provides easy access to Gate One. Tailgate packages start at $525 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.
- Please visit here to select your tailgating package today.
DEACTOWN FAN ZONE
- 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:
  - Live Band
  - Video Wall
  - Lowes Foods Beer Barrel
  - Junior Deacs Kids Zone
  - Deacon Shop
  - Food Trucks
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina: Enhanced Opportunities Await Wake Forest Students on Football Gamedays
- After record-breaking student crowds and support in 2021 and 2022, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to bring back student enhancements for the upcoming 2023 football season.
- Student Section Seating
  - Starting in 2022, 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.
- Gameday Shuttle Pick Up and Drop Off
  - 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 Allegacy Stadium. Student shuttles will start running three and a half hours prior to the game with pickup locations on campus in Lot P behind Wait Chapel and Poteat Residence Hall. The pickup and drop off location at Allegacy Stadium is located behind the Wake Forest indoor tennis center on Shorefair Drive.
- Rideshare Program
  - 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 Allegacy Stadium 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.
  - Rideshare vehicles should enter the Green Lot from 32nd street, drop off in front of the indoor tennis facility and exit the Green Lot onto Shorefair Drive.
- Screamin' Demon Rewards
  - 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.
  - 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.
- DEACTOWN Student Tailgate
  - The free DEACTOWN Student Tailgate is BACK. This revamped space behind the East stands of Allegacy Stadium 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.
  - 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.
Wake Forest Football 2023 Season T-Shirt Now on Sale!
- Purchase the official shirt of the 2023 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.
- The 2022 season t-shirt can be purchased here, or by visiting any of our Deacon Shop locations on campus or on game days. Be sure to get your black season t-shirt in preparation for the wear black games against Elon (Aug. 31) and Florida State (Oct. 28).
Wake Forest Partners with SeatGeek as Official Resale Sponsor
- With multiple expected sellouts for the much anticipated 2023 Wake Forest football season, Wake Forest Athletics is proud to partner with SeatGeek as the official resale sponsor of the Demon Deacons.
- With SeatGeek, in the event you can not make certain home games, you can sell your tickets in a safe and secure manner and make sure that Allegacy Stadium is packed to cheer on Demon Deacons on game day. Check out the step-by-step guide on resale below and explore common FAQs from SeatGeek to make sure you're ready for the season.

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 Allegacy Stadium.
Rhino event staff team members are available at numerous guest information booths inside and around Allegacy Stadium. 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.

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