<i>Fans will get their first look at SEC baseball this weekend at Taylor Stadium.</i><i>Fans will get their first look at SEC baseball this weekend at Taylor Stadium.</i>
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Fan Primer: Mizzou Baseball vs. South Carolina

March 13, 2013

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COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou baseball program opens SEC play against No. 5 South Carolina this weekend at Taylor Stadium and there will be plenty of promotions to help kick off the historic weekend. Aside from a nearly perfect forecast, Friday night (March 15) should be memorable for fans in attendance as there will be pre-game fireworks and free t-shirts for the first 500 fans. The gold commemorative t-shirts are part of the "Gold Rush" game as fans will be encouraged to wear gold to the game, which is the Tigers' first-ever SEC baseball contest. Below is a list of the complete promotions for the weekend.

Friday Night - March 12 - 6 p.m. - vs. No. 5 South Carolina

    - Pre-Game Fireworks
    - Gold Rush
    - Free commemorative t-shirts for first 500 fans
    - Ballpark Bingo
    - Tigers On Deck Tailgate - Free Food/Drink for all Mizzou students

Saturday - March 13 - 2 p.m. - vs. No. 5 South Carolina

    -High School Saturday - Area High Schools Get in Free (with completed compliance form)

Sunday - March 14 - 1 p.m. - vs. No. 5 South Carolina

    - Kid's Carnival
    - Kids run the bases (field conditions permitting)
    - Youth League Sunday - $1 admission for players/coaches in little league uniforms
    - Postgame Autographs

South Carolina has been to the last three College World Series finals, including two titles in that span. The Gamecocks finished as national runner-up a season ago, falling to Arizona in the finals. Below are other notable policies for Taylor Stadium, courtesy of the Mizzou Baseball Fan Guide.

STADIUM POLICIES: All Persons are subject to search. No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the stadium with the exception of service animals. Spirit banners, flags or signs that are larger than 2x3 feet or considered to be improper will be confiscated by game management. Banners may not be affixed to poles, or any part of Taylor Stadium. Smoking is not permitted in any area inside Taylor Stadium. The University of Missouri has launched a Smoke Free Mizzou Campaign. Beginning July 1st, 2013, smoking will not be permitted anywhere on the Mizzou campus. For more information please visit smoke-free.missouri.edu. No soliciting is allowed in the stadium or near the entrances of Taylor Stadium. Umbrellas are permitted only on the top row of the stadium and may not impede the sightlines of any fans.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING: Fans with special seating needs, such as wheel chair or companion seating will be accommodated upon entry to the facility by an event staff representative.

BAG SEARCH POLICY: For the safety of our fans/guests, appropriate sized bags (no larger than 16 by 18 by 9 inches), purses and other permitted items will be checked prior to entering the stadium to ensure that no unauthorized items enter the facility. The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics does not provide a check-item service and will not be responsible for any item left at the gates.

CAMERA POLICY: Non-flash, still cameras without a detachable lens may be used to take pictures inside Taylor Stadium. Cameras with detachable lenses longer than six inches are prohibited from all Taylor Stadium Events. Tripods or other photography equipment may not be used or admitted without being issued media credentials. The use of theses images is prohibited due to media contracts which grant them exclusive rights to any multimedia within Taylor Stadium.

CONCESSIONS: Concession stands will open 2 hours prior to every home baseball game, and are located on the 1st base and 3rd base sides.

GATES OPEN: Taylor Stadium is open 2.5 hours prior to the start of home baseball games. Spectators will not be permitted to enter prior to this time. Tickets will be sold at the main entrance on the south side of Taylor Stadium, or can be purchased online at MUTigers.com/Tickets. Individuals with Tickets may enter Taylor Stadium through either the main entrance (South Side) or the entry gate in the right field corner.

LOST AND FOUND: All recovered lost and found items will be returned to Mizzou Arena at the conclusion of the game. If you have lost an item, please call (573) 882-6501 Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, firearms, backpacks (unless used as a purse or diaper bag), artificial noise makers, baby strollers, car seats, laser lights, outside food and beverages.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are located on the main concourse of Taylor Stadium.

TIGER TEAM STORE: The Tiger Team Store will be open 2 hours prior to every home baseball game, and remain open through the end of the game. The Tiger Team Store Trailer is located just outside the main entrance to Taylor Stadium.

RADIO: Listen to every pitch with the voice of Tiger Baseball-Tex Little, and Hunter Mense on KTGR 100.5 FM, 103.1 FM or 1580 AM.

TICKET OFFICE: The ticket office will open 2.5 hours prior to every home baseball game, and is located at the main entrance (South Side) to Taylor Stadium. Season Tickets are available and can be purchased by visiting MUTigers.com/Tickets. Children 2 years of age and under will not require a ticket for entry into Taylor Stadium.

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