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WCU vs Mercer Game Information

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Game Details

Game Day: Saturday, August 31

Parking Lots Open: 8:00 AM

Tailgating Begins: 2:30 PM

Purple Zone: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, NW entrance of the Ramsey Center (RSVP by August 28 by 5 PM). Rain or shine, viewing the game from inside is not permitted. 

Cat Walk: 3:45 PM

Stadium Gates Open: 4:30 PM

Paws Porch: 5:30 PM - end of game

Kickoff: 6:00 PM 

Purple Zone: 

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Purple Zone Sponsor

Members at the Coaches ($2,200) level and above will be required to RSVP by 5:00 PM on Wednesday before each home football game. Members ($2,200) are entitled to 2 admissions to the Purple Zone per game. Captains Level Members ($3,500) and above are entitled to 4 admissions to the Purple Zone per game.

Credentialed access to the Purple Zone will be provided upon check-in to the event. Please note that this RSVP deadline is firm, and is limited to our maximum capacity of 350. At check-in, wristbands and nametags will be issued to all members that have RSVP’d to dine with us.

If you miss the Wednesday 5:00 PM deadline, your name will be added to a wait-list that will be prioritized by membership level and donor rank. A member of the Catamount Club staff will reach out to you if open spots become available. RSVP's will only be accepted on a game-by-game basis. RSVP's will not be accepted for the entire season. The RSVP policy is strictly enforced. Additional guest passes above allotted amount per membership level, are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. If space is available, additional passes may be purchased for $25 each/per game. 

If you have any questions regarding any of the information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (828) 227-3047 or by email at catamountclub@wcu.edu.Thank you for your unwavering support, and we look forward to spending time together in Cullowhee this season!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Paws Porch:

Paws Porch is the in-game hospitality suite located on the patio of the Jordan-Phillips Fieldhouse during home Catamount football games. Reserved tables with seating for four are situated on the Jordan-Phillips Fieldhouse patio overlooking Bob Waters Field. This club-level suite is an opportunity to interact with other Catamount fans.

As a reminder, access to Paws Porch at Jordan Phillips Fieldhouse requires a football season ticket,

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Paws Porch Sponsor

along with membership at the Coaches ($2,200) level and above. Attendees are required to have a season ticket and VIP credential to be admitted for this in-game experience.

Alcohol is not permitted. Refreshments will be provided by O'Malley's Pub and Grill, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Availability is not guaranteed. 

Catamount Corner:

New in 2019, Catamount Corner is the premiere in-game hospitality area for qualifying Catamount Club supporters at the Champions level ($11,500) and above. Catamount Corner is hosted every home football game on the North-East patio outside of the Ramsey Center overlooking E.J. Whitmire Stadium.

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Catamount Corner Sponsor

Catamount Corner offers full-service hospitality, entertainment, and accommodations with panoramic views of the action. The area will consist of twelve reserved tables that have four seats each positioned under custom WCU Athletics covering. Season tickets are available to qualifying members at $300 per seat. In addition to complimentary catering and beverage service, attendees will have access to private bathrooms and a common outdoor lounge with seating and televisions. Catering will be provided by Big Nick’s Barbecue


Gate 7:

Gate 7 will be open for entrance to ALL Catamount Club Members and Season Ticket Holders! This gate is located in the Stadium Lot. Please be sure to have your season ticket or Catamount Club membership card for entry.

Parking:

Catamount Club members who qualify for reserved parking, please utilize the NC 107 and Forest Hills Road intersection to the Stadium, Creek, Belk, Camp Lab, Bardo Arts Center and Fieldhouse parking lots. Please have your parking pass displayed at the Forest Hills Road and Catamount Road intersection (first left once your turn onto Forest Hills Road).

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RV Parking:

The Catamount Club offers RV parking and limited spaces are available for the 2019 home football schedule. For more information on how to purchase a spot in the RV lot, please contact Jake Bailey at 828.227.3047 or by email at catamountclub@wcu.edu.

9th Annual Freshmen Run:

The tradition that began in 2011 with former Western Carolina University Chancellor Dr. David Belcher continues for future Purple & Gold classes as all WCU freshmen will hit the field for a special pregame entrance onto the turf at Whitmire Stadium, preceding the first home entrance of the Catamount football team in 2019.

Pride of the Mountains:

Watch the halftime show where the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band returns to the field as they prepare for their return to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

Postgame Fireworks: 

Fireworks will illuminate the sky following the game presented by Ingles and iHeartRadio partners, 99.9 FM Kiss Country and Star 104.3.

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