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CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University athletic department will once again host tailgating prior to all five home football games this season.

The first VCSU football game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25, when the Vikings host rival University of Jamestown at 7 p.m. The tailgating lot and Nodak Mutual Fan Zone will both open at 5 p.m.

The Nodak Mutual Fan Zone returns for its third straight year and will feature an inflatable game and other games for children of all ages. The VCSU Century Club also plans to host a free will donation meal in conjunction with tailgating and the Nodak Mutual Fan Zone.

VCSU has announced several changes to its tailgating policy this season.

The tailgating lot will now open two hours prior to game time and will close one hour after the game. Tailgating with alcohol will be allowed prior to kickoff and at halftime. No alcohol will be allowed during the game or after the game.

As part of the new tailgating rules, alcoholic beverages must be in an opaque plastic cup, which will be provided by the VCSU Century Club. No glass containers or cans are allowed. Those eligible to consume alcohol will be given wrist bands by the VCSU Century Club. The tailgating lot will be cleared of people before kickoff of each half.

A complete copy of the VCSU Tailgating policy can be found online at:

www.vcsuvikings.com/tailgating

VCSU is scheduled to host football games on Aug. 25, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 22.