MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans for tailgating during the 2024 football season. With the season returning in less than two weeks, UAM Athletics is excited for fans to return to tailgate row supporting the Boll Weevils!

Tailgating has been a massive part of Weevil Football history and is a tradition we hope to continue on game days. From the Walk-of-Champions to the Homecoming parade, UAM is overjoyed for the new year.

Please see below for information on tailgating guidelines.

Hours of Operation
    - All tailgaters are allowed to set up 24 hours before kick-off.
    - The Stadium Lot opens four hours prior to kickoff. After the game, tailgaters have one hour to depart the lot.
    - Tailgating spaces must be cleaned and fully vacated following the end of the game.

Tailgate Expectations
    - Tailgating is not permitted outside of the designated tailgating area as indicated and directed by Campus Police. For reference, Tailgate Row is located across from Weevil Pond on the east side of campus.
    - The preparation and consumption of food is limited to personal use.
    - All guests are responsible for properly disposing of trash into the proper receptacles.
    - The consumption and possession of alcohol or tobacco is NOT permitted on campus.
    - Guests are allowed to play music at a reasonable volume - no bands/live music are permitted.
    - Unruly or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and is subject to UAM policies and local/state/federal law. Visitors are expected to be respectful of all those associated with the event, including participants, coaches, officials, administrators, and other fans. Racial, sexist, homophobic, or other derogatory comments, including profanity, or other intimidating actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from campus.

Prohibited Items
    - Bonfires, campfires, open flames, oil-based cooking or frying, and other heating devices
    - Firearms are fully prohibited at all UAM sporting events. (Regardless of license held)
    - Alcohol and tobacco
    - Glass bottles or kegs
    - Drones, kites, or other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects
    - As a reminder, no outside food and/or beverages are allowed inside the stadium once tailgating has concluded

Walk of Champions
    - Weevil Football's traditional 'Walk of Champions' will be held two and a half hours before kick-off. The Boll Weevils will travel down tailgate row, along with the UAM cheer team and band, approaching to Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium.
    - Fans are encouraged to cheer on the team, but not to interrupt the event.

Game Recaps
After the conclusion of each game, Weevil Football will have a release posted to uamsports.com, which will give a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.

Follow Weevil Football on Social Media
Keep up with the Boll Weevils on Social Media! See more content of the UAM football team across the program's different platforms; including X, Instagram, and Facebook. There will also be more media posted to the Athletics Department's pages.

All UAM Athletic social media pages are at uamsports.com on the Social Media Directory.

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