Message from DFW LSU Alumni Assn about Cowboy Classic

COWBOYS CLASSIC INFORMATION UPDATE
LSU TIGERS vs TCU HORNED FROGS



HERE WE GEAUX TIGERS !! Less than 2 weeks till the Cowboys Classic and we have a slew of information to pass along to you. There are 2 events scheduled this week to kick off our TIGER festivities:
•Wed Aug 21 - partial movie screening of Ole War Skule
Southwest Gallery
4500 Sigma Road, Dallas TX 75244
Wine & Art will start at 6pm; screening will begin at 8pm
RSVP to 972-960-8923 or sales@swgallery.com
•Thurs Aug 22 - DFW SEC Kickoff Party
Join fans from all over the SEC as we celebrate the best conference in college football
6pm - 10pm
1350 Manufacturing Street #111, Dallas TX 75207
Click Here for all the details about this event



Below you will find information on HOT TOPICS related to the Cowboys Classic:
•Game Tickets•Hotel Specials
•Game Day Bus Transportation
•Notice on what you can bring in the stadium
•Traffic Flow Map
•Student Recruitment Event



GAME TICKETS

LSU Alumni Dallas does have Cowboys Classic game tickets available for purchase. We have 10 Total GameDay Packages for sale at $195.00 each; tickets are on the LSU side and includes a ticket to our pre-game Tailgate Party, free parking, free shuttle service between J Gilligans and Cowboys Stadium, free food, tailgate beverages and so much more. We also have some tickets available on the TCU side, 400 Section $125 and 200 Section $300.

If you are interested please send an email to president@lsualumnidallas.com



HOTEL SPECIALS (TIGER DEALS)

LSU Alumni Dallas has partnered with 2 local hotels to bring you special Cowboys Classic hotel rates:
•HYATT REGENCY DFW
•EMBASSY SUITES DFW SOUTH

HYATT REGENCY DFW

Address: 2334 N International Parkway; DFW Airport, TX 75261
Phone: 972-453-1234
Website: LINK

For reservations please call 888-421-1442 and ask for the LSU vs TCU Group Rate at the Hyatt Regency DFW.

Offer expires August 28.

Amenities:
•Rate: $109.00 + tax
•Free Airport Shuttle
•Complimentary Covered Self Parking
•Rate includes Full American Breakfast Buffet for 2 per room per day in Jacobs Spring Grille
•Rooms are either a king or 2 queens
•Zero Edge, Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
•24 Hour StayFit Gym
•15-20 minutes from Cowboys Stadium


EMBASSY SUITES DFW SOUTH IN IRVING (OFFER EXTENDED)

Address: 4650 W Airport Freeway; Irving, TX 75062 Phone: 972-790-0093
Link: LINK

Offer expires August 28.

Amenities:
•Rate: $119.00 + tax
•Free Airport Shuttle
•Free Breakfast Buffet
•Free Happy Hour from 5-7 (beer, wine, cocktails)
•Rooms are either a king or 2 queens with sitting area, mini frig, etc.
•FREE RV PARKING IF YOU ARE A HOTEL GUEST (RV parking is for guests only)
•Indoor swimming pool and fitness room
•20-30 minutes to the stadium
•Bus to the Tailgate Party at J Gilligan's or to the stadium. $40 per person. There will be shuttles from J Gilligans over to the stadium if you are attending our Tailgate. The bus will bring you back to the hotel after the game. Book your spot on the bus at www.lsualumnidallas.com - do not call the hotel to book the bus.



GAME DAY BUS TRANSPORTATION

LSU Alumni Dallas is providing game day bus transportation from various locations around town. Park your car and Ride with us !! These are 55-passenger buses. These will route either to the Tailgate Party or Cowboys Stadium. $40 per ticket.
•HILTON LINCOLN CENTRE - SE corner of LBJ and Tollway in Dallas •Depart at 1pm and be dropped off at our Tailgate Party
•Depart at 4pm and be dropped off at the Stadium

•EMBASSY SUITES DFW SOUTH - 183 and Valley View in Irving •Depart at 1:30pm and be dropped off at our Tailgate Party
•Depart at 4:30pm and be dropped off at the Stadium


Everyone will meet the buses immediately after the game outside the stadium. You will not be going back to J Gilligans; you will head directly back to the hotel.

Reserve your seat on the bus today at LSU ALumni Dallas



NFL RULES - WHAT YOU CAN / CANNOT BRING INTO THE STADIUM
TIGER FANS BEWARE !! The new NFL regulations concerning bags, purses, backpacks for NFL Games are also in effect for the Cowboys Classic. You can whine, you can complain, but it's all going to fall on deaf ears unless you follow these specific rules.

ALLOWED IN:
•Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
•One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
•Small clutch purses, approximately the size of your hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with 1 of the clear plastic bags
•An exception will be made for medicallly necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose
•You also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the stadium such as binoculars, cameras and smart phones



PROHIBITED ITEMS
•Purses larger than a clutch bag
•Coolers, briefcases, back packs, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind
•Computer bags, Camera bags
•Any bag larger than 12" x 6" x 12"



GAMEDAY TRAFFIC FLOW MAP

The City of Arlington has provided a map that shows the traffic flow we are to take on gameday to get to J Gilligans. Click Here to access the map and be sure to print it out. TRUST US ON THIS ONE ... Follow this route Tigers, you do NOT want to get tangled up in all that traffic around the stadium.



LSU STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT

LSU Division of Student LIfe & Enrollment has scheduled an official gameday recruitment event for all students interested in LSU. GAMEDAY ON THE GEAUX !! will be held on gameday from 11am - 1pm in the Arlington Convention Center. Future Texas Tigers and their parents can mingle with LSU reps, ask questions, and enjoy an exclusive performance from the Tiger Band and LSU Cheerleaders.

Visit LINKfor more information and to register.