ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL | 2008/09
EVENT INFORMATION
TRAVEL GUIDE
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FOLD-OUT MAP OF EVENT LOCATIONS
BUILDING ON A LONG DRIVE
18 National Champions
15 Heisman Trophy Winners
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World Class Halftime Show
Dear College Football Fan:
Welcome to South Florida!
On behalf of the Orange Bowl Committee members, staff and volunteers,
it is our pleasure to welcome you to South Florida for the 2009 Orange
Bowl Festival.
The FedEx Orange Bowl has been a South Florida New Year’s tradition for
75 years. It has a storied history that includes hosting more national
champions (18) and Heisman Trophy winners (15) than any other bowl.
You are part of another historic first for the Orange Bowl Committee. Not
only are we hosting the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 1 for the 75th
time, but one week later we will host our 19th national championship in
college football’s ultimate game, the FedEx BCS National Championship.
We are dedicated to ensuring you experience all that South Florida has to
offer, for our 75th celebration is more than a football game – it’s a festival
of events sure to please everyone in the family. While you’re here in
South Florida, we invite you to sample our pristine beaches and
outstanding shopping venues, as well as some of the region’s most
diverse cuisine. We hope you have the opportunity to explore our
amazing area during your stay.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the week and thank you for
helping make our 75th Anniversary a memorable one. Enjoy your visit!
Sincerely,
S. Daniel Ponce
President and Chairman
Orange
Bowl
Festival
Event
METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC
BANKATLANTIC CENTER
DEC. 28, 2008 | TIP-OFF 4:00 PM
1
AVMED ORANGE BOWL COACHES LUNCHEON
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL
DEC. 30, 2008 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
2
BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY
DOLPHIN STADIUM
JAN. 1, 2009 | 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
3
75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL
DOLPHIN STADIUM
JAN. 1, 2009 | PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES 8:00 PM
4
15TH METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC
Orange
Bowl
Festival
Event
1
Dec. 28, 2008 | Tip-Off Time 4:00 PM
BANKATLANTIC CENTER
One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, Florida 33323
BANKATLANTIC CENTER VENUE INFORMATION
ARENA POLICIES
Designated Smoking Balconies**
TO AVOID DELAYS AT THE GATE, AND
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED:
Smoking Balconies are available on each
floor of the arena.
**BankAtlantic Center is a smoke free facility
• Bottles or cans
• Food or beverages
(prescribed
medication/baby formula permitted)
• Alcohol of any sort
• Bags larger than 12” x 12” (backpacks,
briefcases, duffel bags, etc.)
• Weapons/Firearms/Sharp implements
(scissors)
• Spike wristbands, neckbands or jewelry
• Air horns/whistles or other noisemakers
• Coolers or containers
• Fireworks
• Illegal substances
• Strollers/Infant carriers
• Frisbees, Beach Balls, etc.
• Laser pens
• Pets (with the exception of service
animals for guests with disabilities)
Tip-Off Time 4:00 PM
• Skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates,
heelies or other wheeled devices
KEY LOCATIONS
FLORIDA STATE
vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Followed at
6:30 PM by
FLORIDA
vs. WINTHROP
ATM Locations
Plaza Level – Section 130 and next to the
south inside box office
TICKET PRICES
Sidecourt . . . . . . . . . $40
Corner/CLUB . . . . . . $25
Endcourt Middle . . . $25
Endcourt High . . . . . $15
SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Gate Entry and Elevators: Power
assisted entrances are located on the
Plaza Level. Accessible entrances are
located at the main entrance. Elevators
outside of section 131 and 105 are
available for access onto each level.
Seating: Accessible seating is available
on all levels. Designated seating for
wheelchair users, guests who are
visually impaired or guests who are
hearing impaired will be available until
such seats are sold out. One companion
seat may be purchased for each seat
sold to a disabled guest. Limited
additional companion seating will be
held until the day of the event or until
seating is sold out, whichever is sooner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Any guest who fails to adhere to
BankAtlantic Center policies or local,
state and federal laws is subject to
being ejected from the facility
• Tailgating is not permitted on
BankAtlantic Center property
Upper Level – Section 405
• BankAtlantic Center has a no re-entry
policy
Club Level – Entrance to AvMed All-Star
Cafe
• Reselling of tickets on the premises is
strictly prohibited
Lost and Found / Concierge*
• Anyone attempting to enter with a
package or purse will be asked to
consent to a visual inspection of that
package
Plaza Level – Near the north box office
Upper Level – Section 433
*Concierge Desks are staffed when appropriate
concourse is open
First Aid
Plaza and Mezzanine levels outside of
section 119 and 422
• Noticeably intoxicated individuals
should not be allowed to enter the
building for any event
• Parking fee is $15 on event day
METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC
General Information (305) 341-4700
Ticket Office (305) 341-4702
BankAtlantic Center Box Office (954) 835-7000
AVMED ORANGE BOWL COACHES LUNCHEON
Orange
Bowl
Festival
Event
2
Dec. 30, 2008 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY
Jan. 1, 2009 | 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
DOLPHIN STADIUM
2269 NW 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
NW Bus Parking Lot
Before the teams take the field, come see what the coaches
and players are saying leading up to the 75th FedEx Orange
Bowl. The AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon puts you
right there with the men leading the teams at the Loews Hotel
in Miami Beach.
Take in the sights and sounds before kickoff and experience
the thrill and tradition of college football. The event features
live music, food, games, Orange Bowl Memory Lane, plus
the school bands and cheerleaders, all in a fan-friendly
environment outside Dolphin Stadium.
Tickets. . . . $$100
Tickets . . . . $20/$15 with the Patch
Don't miss this exclusive event.
Orange
Bowl
Festival
Event
3
75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL
Orange
Bowl
Festival
Event
4
Jan. 1, 2009 | 8:00 PM
DOLPHIN STADIUM
2269 NW 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
DON’T MISS THE PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES
STARTING AT 8:00 PM!
•• PARKING
PARKING LOT
LOT GATES
GATES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 & 10 OPEN AT 11:00 AM
• ALL REMAINING PARKING GATES OPEN AT
AT 2:00
2:00 PM
PM
•• STADIUM
STADIUM ENTRY
ENTRY GATES
GATES OPEN
OPEN AT
AT 6:00
6:00 PM
PM
1942 - Future Heisman
winner Frankie Sinkwich
chalked up a record 382
yards for Georgia
1965 - Joe Namath was
named MVP after a heroic
performance
1966 - Legendary
coaches Bob Devaney of
Nebraska and Alabama’s
Paul “Bear” Bryant
1973 - Heisman winner Johnny
Rogers was named MVP
1986 - Barry Switzer,
the all-time winningest
Orange Bowl coach, led
OU to the national title
1995 - Coach Tom Osborne
won his first national
championship
2000 - Alabama’s Shaun
Alexander scored three
times in the first
overtime OB game
2005 - Reggie Bush was
one of three Heisman
winners in the game
STADIUM ENTRY / POLICIES
TO AVOID DELAYS AT THE GATE, AND FOR
THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED:
• Alcohol
• Bags, backpacks, plastic grocery bags
• Purses that exceed 14” x 14” x 8”
• Bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, hard
containers, umbrellas, strollers, footballs,
poles, brooms, cameras with lenses
exceeding 8”, noise makers, and laser
pointers
• Any other item(s) deemed dangerous or
inappropriate
SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Seating: Seats in most disabled sections
are sold with the wheelchair in row 28
of each particular section and the
companion
side-by-side.
Additional
companion seats are available directly
behind the wheelchair space, and the
first companion seat, with a limit of two (2)
per wheelchair, thus allowing for a total of
three companions per wheelchair user. All
seats are sold on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Gate Entry and Elevators: Public elevators are
available in Dolphin Stadium. There are four
elevators located at Gate G and Gate C.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• All guests are subject to mandated
pat-down search
• The stadium will not be responsible for
items left at any of the entry gates
• All belongings are subject to search
• Inebriated and unmanageable guests will
not be admitted entry into the stadium
• Guests, including children, must have
valid tickets with them at all times and
show it upon request
• No scalping, illegal sales or solicitation
GUEST RELATIONS
Guest Relations booths on game days are
located in Sections 128,156, 428, and 456.
Concierge also located at 215, 242, 315,
and 342. You may also reach the Guest
Relations department by calling (305) 6236100 on non-event days.
TICKET WILL CALL
STADIUM AND TICKET FACTS
GATE F Orange Bowl General Will Call
Ticketmaster Will Call
Home Team Will Call
and Home Team Player’s Will Call
Customer Service Will Call
LOST AND STOLEN TICKETS
GATE H . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Will Call
GATE B . . . . . . Visiting Team Will Call
and Visiting Team Player’s Will Call
STADIUM ENTRY GATES
Stadium entry gates will open at 6 PM.
The Orange Bowl Ticket Office requires
that ticket holders looking to replace
lost/stolen tickets prior to the day of the
event to fill out a Replacement Ticket
Form (available by fax or e-mail only).
There is a replacement fee of $25 per
account. Tickets that have been stolen
will be replaced if accompanied by a
official police report at no charge to the
customer. To request a replacement
ticket form call (305) 341-4702.
Lost and found: If you should misplace an
item at Dolphin Stadium, we are here to
assist you with our Lost and Found
department located at Guest Relations
booths on game-days in Sections 128,
156, 215, 242, 315, 342, 428 and 456. You
may also reach the Guest Relations
department by calling (305) 623-6100 on
non-event days.
KEY LOCATIONS
ATM Locations .............106, 121, 134, 149,
150, 213, 215, 227, 234 (inside store), 243,
244, 255, 409, 422, 434, 443, 456.
ATM Located at Tailgate Party NW Parking
Lot.
Concierge.......................215, 315, 242, 342
First Aid..........................................156, 442
Guest Services/Lost & Found.............128,
156, 215, 242, 315, 342, 428, 456
Smoking Sections....................Smoking is
only permitted by the designated areas on
the 100, 200 and 400 ramps and at the
Smirnoff Bars on the 100 level. No
smoking is permitted in seating areas or
concourses.
Merchandise &
Team Stores................100 Level - 106, 113,
122, 127, 134, 141, 150, 155
200 Level - Gates B and F Team Stores,
206, 234
400 Level - 413, 415, 441, 443
ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS
BeachCombers ......106, 118, 122, 134, 150
Sea Traders....................113, 128, 141, 155
BC Gear..........................407, 421, 435, 450
DOLPHIN STADIUM
FEDEX ORANGE BOWL
Parking ...................................(305) 623-6441
General Information ..............(305) 341-4700
Tickets......................................(305) 623-6441
Ticket Office ............................(305) 341-4702
Club Level Services ................(305) 623-6450
STADIUM INFO
75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL®
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 | DOLPHIN STADIUM
Orange parking is $20 in advance and $30 on game day and are for all general parking
lots immediately adjacent to the Stadium. To access any of the General Parking areas,
please refer to the stadium parking map below. Parking permits can be purchased in
advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office, (305) 623-6441.
Tailgating is permitted in all lots North of NW 199th Street. However, Parking gates 15,
16, 17 and 18 on the South side of NW 199th Street are parking areas where tailgating is
not permitted.
LIMOUSINE PARKING
Dolphin Stadium has developed an exclusive parking area for all limousines and
professionally driven vehicles. The Limousine Lot is located on the South side of the
Stadium within close proximity to Stadium Gate F. Limousine parking permits should
be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office (305) 623-6441.
Permits are $100.
To access the Limo Lot, please enter Parking Gate 4. (There will be no drop-offs at any
Stadium gate.) All guests will proceed on foot from their limousine parking space. With
a large number of limousines coming to the Stadium, all similar in appearance, it is
important that all limousines remain in the same parking space, making it easier to find
post-game. The roadway that circles the Stadium is a fire lane, and must be kept clear
at all times. Therefore, it is important that all limousines park in the Limousine Lot and
not in front of any Stadium gate.
RV PARKING
Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking is located on the Northwest side of the Stadium on
the North end of the Western auxiliary lot. The entrance to the RV Lot is Gate 8, and is
located on NW 26th Ave. To access Gate 8, please proceed to NW 203rd St. and NW
26th Ave. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside this brochure.
The RV Lot has its own entrance and exit providing easier access to and from the lot.
RV parking permits can be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket
Office, (305) 623-6441 for $100. Parking the day of the game will be $100 per vehicle.
*There will be no overnight RV Parking. Day of game only.
BUS PARKING
Charter buses will be parked on the East side of the Stadium as shown on the stadium
parking map inside this brochure. Charter buses will enter Parking Gate 2,
if arriving from the Florida Turnpike. Buses arriving to the Stadium from any other
direction will be directed to Gate 3. Please carefully note the carrier company, bus
number, and light pole number where the bus is parked prior to entering the Stadium.
Carriers should purchase bus parking permits prior to game day through Dolphin
Stadium Ticket Office (305) 623-6441. Bus permits are $100.
PREFERRED PARKING
Preferred Parking is located on both the North and South sides of the Stadium. Suiteholders located on the North sideline will be issued permits for the Maroon lot located
outside Stadium Gate C. Suite-holders on the South sideline will be issued permits for
the Purple lot located outside Stadium Gate G. Both lots are paved. Guests issued
Maroon and Purple permits have the option to self park, or valet park on a
complimentary basis.
Dolphin Stadium has designated various parking gates for Executive Suite-holders and
Club Level patrons. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside this brochure as
Parking Gates 1, 1A, 4, 5A and 7 provide preferred access to and from the Stadium.
PREFERRED CLUB PARKING
Blue preferred parking is located on the North, South, East and West sides of the
Stadium. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside as Parking Gates 1, 1A, 4, 5A
and 7 provide preferred access to and from the Stadium.
DISABLED PARKING
Dolphin Stadium has 262 disabled parking spaces in addition to drop-off/pick-up zones
located at Stadium Gates G and C. In order to access a disabled parking space, please
enter through Parking Gates 1, 4, or 7. Upon arriving the individual who has been
issued the disabled placard must be present in the vehicle and present proper
identification in order to access disabled parking. Once parked, the valid state-issued
placard must be displayed. Out of state placards and registration will be accepted.
STADIUM PARKING INFO
GENERAL PARKING
ORANGE BOWL TRAVEL NETWORK
ORANGE BOWL TRAVEL NETWORK
Traveling to South Florida for the game? Let the Orange Bowl Travel Network
assist you by making your travel arrangements seamless and hassle-free! Stay
at one of our Official hotels all through www.orangebowl.org
OFFICIAL TRAVEL NETWORK PARTNERS
HOTELS:
Sheraton Yankee Clipper
Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Ft.
Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport
Don Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club
Courtyard by Marriott / Miami
Downtown
Newport Beachside Hotel &
Resort
Sofitel Miami
Hilton Garden Inn Fort
Lauderdale SW/Miramar
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle
Resort & Club.
Courtyard by Marriott /
Plantation
Courtyard by Marriott / Weston
SpringHill Suites by Marriott /
Fort Lauderdale Airport
El Palacio Sports Hotel &
Conference Center
Ramada Hollywood Beach
Resort
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure
Conference Center & Spa
Miami Mart Airport Hotel
Sheraton Suites Plantation
Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale
at Sawgrass Mills
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino
Holiday Inn / Port of MiamiDowntown
Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel
& Executive Meeting Center
Airport Regency Hotel
Hilton Miami Downtown
Marriott Harbor Beach
Resort & Spa
OFFICIAL HOTELS
OFFICIAL TEAM HOTELS
Westin Diplomat Hotel
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
OFFICIAL
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Fontainebleau Hotel
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
ENTERTAINMENT
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino
Jungle Island
Biscayne Lady Yacht
Charters
Britto Central, Inc.
818 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA
Located btwn Jefferson and Meridian
on Lincoln Road
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm
Fri-Sat 10am-12am
Phone: 305.531.8821
Toll-Free: 888.R.BRITTO
MEDIA HOTEL
Marriott Harbor Beach
Resort & Spa
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DOLPHIN STADIUM
YELLOW CAB
Miami-Dade: (305)444-4444 | Broward: (954)565-5400
CORAL SPRINGS, BONAVENTURE, WESTON
Take Sawgrass Expressway South to I-75; South to Miramar
Parkway; East to Red Road; South to 202nd Street; East to the
Stadium.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD
AIRPORT, FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH, HOLLYWOOD
Take I-95 South to Ives Dairy Road (also known as 199th Street);
West to the Stadium.
WESTERN BROWARD COUNTY
Take University Drive South to the Stadium or take Nob Hill
Road (also know as 100th Avenue or Palm Avenue); South to
199th Street; East to the Stadium.
WESTERN DADE COUNTY, MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, CORAL GABLES, DORAL
Take the Palmetto Expressway North (also known as State Road
826); Exit at NW 27th Avenue; Turn left onto NW 27th Avenue
heading North to NW 199th street to the Stadium.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, COCONUT GROVE, MIAMI
BEACH, KEY BISCAYNE
Take I-95 North to Ives Dairy Road (also known as 199th Street);
West to the stadium.
THE FLORIDA KEYS
Take the Florida Turnpike Extension North to 27th Avenue;
Turn right heading South to the Stadium.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Take the Florida Turnpike South to Exit 2X (Dolphin Stadium
Toll Plaza) to the east side of Dolphin Stadium.
FAQ’S
How much does parking cost?
Parking permits can be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket
Office, (305) 623-6441. Parking is $20 in advance and $30 on game day; Limos, RV’s
and buses are $100. Dolphin Stadium recommends that anyone attending the 75th
FedEx Orange Bowl leave for the stadium with plenty of time to find a parking space
and get to their seats before the pregame activities at 8:00 pm.
I lost my ticket(s) for the game. How can I replace them?
Replacing tickets in advance or on event day requires a fee of $25. The Orange Bowl
Ticket Office requires that ticket holders looking to replace lost/stolen tickets prior to
the day of the event fill out a Replacement Ticket Form (available by fax or e-mail
only). Tickets that have been stolen will be replaced if accompanied by a police
report. To request a replacement ticket form call (305) 341-4702 at no charge to the
customer.
When do stadium admission gates open for the 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl game?
Two hours prior to kick off … 6:00 pm. But you can get your day started early at the
Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party, which opens at 11:30 am.
What is “THE PATCH”®?
“THE PATCH”® is the official souvenir for the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. The Teams
Wear “THE PATCH”®. Show “THE PATCH”® to receive $5 off admission to the
Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party.
Where can I get “THE PATCH”®?
The easiest way to get “THE PATCH”® is by attending a Patch Party, a series of
events held at South Florida sports bars. They are also distributed free of charge by
“THE PATCH”® Patrol at select college and professional sporting events, and other
promotional locations. You can purchase “THE PATCH”® for $10.00 via our website at
www.orangebowl.org.
BANKATLANTIC
CENTER
FT LAUD
HOLLYWOOD
AIRPORT
SEMINOLE
HARD ROCK
HOTEL & CASINO
WESTIN
DIPLOMAT
ORANGE BOWL®
FESTIVAL
EVENTS
2008/09
D
DOLPHIN
STADI
S
STADIUM
1 METROPCS ORANGE BOWL
BASKETBALL CLASSIC
12/28/08 TIP-OFF 4:00pm
BANKATLANTIC CENTER
One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, Florida 33323
2 AVMED ORANGE BOWL
COACHES LUNCHEON
12/30/08 11:00am - 1:30pm
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
FONTAINEBLEAU
MIAMI BEACH
LOEWS
MIAMI BEACH
HOTEL
3 BUDWEISER ORANGE
BOWL TAILGATE PARTY
01/01/09 11:30am – 7:30pm
DOLPHIN STADIUM
2269 NW 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
4 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL
01/01/09 Kick Off 8:00 pm
DOLPHIN STADIUM
2269 NW 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
OFFICIAL FAN HOTEL
One Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
WESTIN DIPLOMAT
OFFICIAL TEAM HOTEL
3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019
FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
OFFICIAL TEAM HOTEL
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT