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stadium baG pOlicY ......................................................42stadium paRkinG .............................................................43impORtant phOnE numbERs .......................................46Outback bOwl cOntacts ..........................................46
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A TAMPA BAY TREASURE FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS
the Outback bowl has been a tampa bay treasure for more than thirty years. the tampa bay bowl association will host its 32nd game on January 1st as it features teams from the two most successful and popular conferences in college football — the sEc and big ten. as such, this bowl has played host to some of the sports best players and most respected coaches for the past three decades.
no less than 886 players from this bowl have gone on to the nFl, including 153 currently on rosters this season. and nearly 100 were first round draft picks.
Over the years the Outback bowl has provided life-long memories to more than 6,200 players, 93,000 halftime show performers, and 1.7 million college football fans. Eleven of the games have been decided by five points or
less, including four overtime thrillers.
the bowl ranks as one of the most popular of 40 post-season games and has become a marquee new Year’s day game. and tampa-based Outback steakhouse enters its 23rd year as the bowl’s title sponsor, the longest running title sponsorship of any college bowl.
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Over our history one of the most notable successes of the Outback bowl has been its contribution to educational universities. with this year’s game, the nonprofit bowl will have contributed more than $142 million to participating teams and their conference members.
in addition, the Outback bowl creates a tremendous economic impact for the tampa bay region each year and, indeed, the game has created an estimated $1 billion impact since its beginning. it has also generated tens-of-millions of dollars each year in national and international exposure for the tampa bay community.
Finally, the Outback bowl is more than a football game for the fans and the teams, as they enjoy the many events and amenities during bowl week throughout the picturesque tampa, st. petersburg and clearwater area. whether it is a pep rally on the beaches of clearwater, a day with the teams at busch Gardens theme park or our new Year’s Eve parade in historic Ybor city, hundreds of volunteers join the bowls full-time staff in providing a truly memorable experience for all of these individuals.
we are proud to host this tampa bay treasure and the best of college football! we hope you will join us in tampa bay for memories that will last a lifetime!
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OUTBACK BOWL YEAR BY YEAR RESULTS
Date Teams/Resultsdec. 23, 1986 boston college .........27 Georgia .......................24Jan. 2, 1988 michigan ....................28 alabama .....................24Jan. 2, 1989 syracuse .....................23 lsu ...............................10Jan. 1, 1990 auburn ........................31 Ohio state ..................14Jan. 1, 1991 clemson .....................30 illinois ...........................0Jan. 1, 1992 syracuse .....................24 Ohio state ..................17Jan. 1, 1993 tennessee ..................38 boston college .........23Jan. 1, 1994 michigan ....................42 n.c. state .....................7Jan. 2, 1995 wisconsin ..................34 duke .............................20Jan. 1, 1996 penn state ..................43 auburn ........................14Jan. 1, 1997 alabama ....................17 michigan ....................14Jan. 1, 1998 Georgia ......................33 wisconsin .....................6Jan. 1, 1999 penn state ..................26 kentucky .....................14Jan. 1, 2000 Georgia ......................28 purdue ................25 (Ot)Jan. 1, 2001 south carolina .........24 Ohio state ....................7Jan. 1, 2002 south carolina .........31 Ohio state ..................28Jan. 1, 2003 michigan ....................38 Florida.........................30Jan. 1, 2004 iowa .............................37 Florida.........................17Jan. 1, 2005 Georgia ......................24 wisconsin ...................21Jan. 2, 2006 Florida ........................31 iowa .............................24Jan. 1, 2007 penn state ..................20 tennessee ..................10Jan. 1, 2008 tennessee ..................21 wisconsin ...................17Jan. 1, 2009 iowa .............................31 south carolina .........10Jan. 1, 2010 auburn ........................38 northwestern ....35 (Ot)Jan. 1, 2011 Florida ........................37 penn state ..................24Jan. 2, 2012 michigan state .........33 Georgia ...........30 (3-Ot)Jan. 1, 2013 south carolina .........33 michigan ....................28Jan. 1, 2014 lsu ...............................21 iowa .............................14Jan. 1, 2015 wisconsin ..................34 auburn ...............31 (Ot)Jan. 1, 2016 tennessee ..................45 northwestern ...............6Jan. 2, 2017 Florida ........................30 iowa ...............................3
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OUTBACK BOWL BY THE NUMBERS
2 – Future no. 1 nFl draft picks playing in 1999 bowl game (tim couch and courtney brown)
3 – Future no. 1 nFl draft picks who played in the bowl
4 – number of times the bowl has gone to overtime
7 – highest ranked team that has played in the bowl (Georgia – 2005)
9 – Years the game was known as the hall of Fame bowl
11 – Games decided by 5 points or less
12 – coaches who have won a national championship that have coached in the bowl
22 – Years Outback steakhouse has been title sponsor (longest of any bowl)
22 – different schools who have played in the bowl
25 – Years the bowl has been telecast on Espn or abc
25 – most points overcome to win the bowl (Georgia over purdue, 2000)
30 – Years the bowl has been a part of the new Year’s day bowl lineup (including upcoming game)
39 – different head coaches to lead a team in the bowl
96 – First round nFl draft picks who’ve played in the bowl
153 – Former players from the bowl on nFl rosters in 2017
500 – average number of media credentialed for the bowl each game
886 – players from the game drafted or signed with the nFl
6,200 – approximate number of players attending the bowl (on rosters)
68,085 – Record crowd for the bowl (1990 in tampa stadium)
93,000 – approximate number of musicians & dancers performing in the halftime shows over bowls history
1,787,951 – total attendance over 30 years
$136 million – total payout of the bowl to universities over history
$1 billion – Estimated economic impact of the bowl on tampa bay area over its history
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PAST OUTBACK BOWL MVPSdec. 23, 1986 Gary moss & James Jackson GeorgiaJan. 2, 1988 Jamie morris michiganJan. 2, 1989 Robert drummond syracuseJan. 1, 1990 Reggie slack auburnJan. 1, 1991 dechane cameron clemsonJan. 1, 1992 marvin Graves syracuseJan. 1, 1993 heath shuler tennesseeJan. 1, 1994 tyrone wheatley michiganJan. 2, 1995 terrell Fletcher wisconsinJan. 1, 1996 bobby Engram penn stateJan. 1, 1997 dwayne Rudd alabamaJan. 1, 1998 mike bobo GeorgiaJan. 1, 1999 courtney brown penn stateJan. 1, 2000 drew brees purdueJan. 1, 2001 Ryan brewer south carolinaJan. 1, 2002 phil petty south carolinaJan. 1, 2003 chris perry michiganJan. 1, 2004 Fred Russell iowaJan. 1, 2005 david pollack GeorgiaJan. 2, 2006 dallas baker FloridaJan. 1, 2007 tony hunt penn stateJan. 1, 2008 Erik ainge tennesseeJan. 1, 2009 shonn Greene iowaJan. 1, 2010 darvin adams auburnJan. 1, 2011 ahmad black FloridaJan. 2, 2012 brandon boykin GeorgiaJan. 1, 2013 ace sanders south carolinaJan. 1, 2014 Jeremy hill lsuJan. 1, 2015 melvin Gordon wisconsinJan. 1, 2016 Jalen hurd tennesseeJan. 2, 2017 chauncey Gardner Florida
OUTBACK BOWL 2018 FACTSDate: .................................................. January 1, 2018Time: ....................................................... 12:00 p.m. (Et)Location: ...........................................tampa, FloridaStadium: .......... Raymond James stadium (65,657)Teams: ................................................ big ten vs sEcTV Network: ...............................................Espn2 tvTitle Sponsor: ........................ Outback steakhouseTickets: ...................................................................... $80(Priority membership seating also available)
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WELCOME TO TAMPA, CLEARWATER & ST. PETERSBURG
the tampa, clearwater and st. petersburg area offers plenty to do and see as home to major attractions, unsurpassed recreational opportunities, nature, the arts and of course our world-renown beaches. in fact, there are so many wonderful options visitors may find
it difficult to choose what they want to do.
attractions such as world-famous busch Gardens offer thrilling rides, broadway style shows and up-close animal encounters.
Explore the depths of Florida’s underwater world at the Florida aquarium where you can even take a plunge in the 500,000 gallon coral Reef tank. the tampa lowry park Zoo features one of the most beautiful tropical zoological settings in the world.
nature lovers can get right to the heart of “real Florida” whether horseback riding through a cattle ranch or leisurely canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding on a pristine river or bay.
visitors will find endless opportunities to observe wildlife such as manatees, american bald Eagles, bottlenose dolphins and alligators in their natural habitats. You’ll also want to visit “winter” the famous dolphin featured in the hit movies “dolphin’s tale” and “dolphin tale 2” at the clearwater marine aquarium.
Experience numerous cultural exhibits during your stay with visits to the museum of Fine arts or salvador dali museum in st. petersburg, or take in a broadway show at the david a. straz theatre for the performing arts in tampa.
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Enjoy the many dining and nightlife options found in the historic district of Ybor city, downtown tampa’s channelside bay plaza complex, or along the beaches of clearwater and st. petersburg. For a more peaceful respite try capturing a piece of nostalgia by riding one of tampa’s electric streetcars or simply take a stroll or segway tour along the expansive riverwalk in downtown tampa or the waterfronts of downtown st. petersburg and clearwater. cap it all off with a quiet dinner at a beach-side restaurant as you watch one of our famous sunsets over the Gulf of mexico.
the clearwater and st. petersburg area is famous for its 35 miles of powder-white barrier island beaches on Florida’s Gulf of mexico. discover the pedestrian-friendly “beach walk” along beautiful clearwater beach, which is also home to our popular clearwater beach day event during bowl week and named “best beach town in Florida” by usa today and ranked as the no. 1 u.s. beach in the tripadvisor’s 2016 traveler’s choice awards.
caladesi island state park was named the no. 1 rated beach in the u.s. in 2008, Ft. desoto park held the honor in 2005 and st. pete beach was voted no. 1 beach in the u.s. by tripadvisor in 2012. sand key park is also routinely rated among the top ten.
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With amazing up-close animal encounters, live entertainment and world-class thrill rides — including the new family spin
coaster, Cobra’s Curse — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is Florida’s Thrill Ride Leader.
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boating is another great getaway, whether sailing the bays on your own chartered yacht or enjoying one of our many dinner cruise excursions leaving from tampa, st. petersburg or clearwater. visitors can also rent wave runners, paddleboards and sea kayaks, take dolphin cruises or explore the excitement of parasailing.
Of course golfing is a way of life in the bay area with many of the best courses in the state.
Finally, what would Florida be without fishing? anglers can be seen on every bridge, pier, and waterway reeling in a variety of catches and on charter boats for deep sea fishing excursions.
From breathtaking sunsets in clearwater and st. petersburg to screaming roller coasters in tampa, this area has something for everyone. come unlock our treasures and see for yourself. make sure you add some days to your trip to experience as much as you can. we guarantee you’ll leave with memories you’ll cherish for years to come.
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VISITORINFORMATION
Visit Tampa Bayvisitor information: 1-800-44tampamedia contact: (813) 218-3826 www.visittampabay.com
Clearwater Regional Chamber
(727) 461-0011 www.clearwaterflorida.org
Visit St. Petersburg – Clearwatervisitor information (877) 352-3224 www.visitstpeteclearwater.com
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After the Outback Bowl game, come watch our
team in action. We have thousands of amazing
creatures, ranging from massive sand tiger
sharks to sea turtles, otters and even ring-tailed
lemurs. All only 10 minutes from the stadium.
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here is just a sample of the many things to see and do in the tampa bay area. For more information contact our visitors bureaus.
TAMPA
Busch Gardens Tampa
Offering a unique blend
of thrilling rides, live
shows and a premier zoo.
visit buschgardens.com to
purchase tickets.
3000 E. busch blvd., tampa
813-884-4386
Channelside
a great entertainment
destination for local and
out of town guests alike
to enjoy tampa’s urban
waterfront with a variety
of dining options.
615 channelside dr.
downtown tampa
813-345-5881
The Florida Aquarium
One of the top aquariums in the world. purchase your ticket
to the big aqua Eve party on dec. 31
701 channelside dr.
downtown tampa
(813) 273-4000
THINGS TOWeb Links Available On Our Web
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tampa’s 2.5 mile waterfront pedestrian walkway connects
the most popular downtown destinations from museums
to restaurants to parks.
downtown tampa
Splitsville
Full service restaurant & bar, bowling & billiards.
hosting “team night” on dec. 27
615 channelside dr. (at channelside bay plaza)
downtown tampa
(813) 514-2695
SEE AND DOSite At WWW.OUTBACKBOWL.COM
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Tampa Bay Lightning
nhl hockey’s 2004 stanley cup champions and 2015
finalists with home games on dec. 28 & 29
amalie arena
401 channelside dr., downtown tampa
(813) 301-6600
Tampa Lowry Park Zoo
One of the most popular
zoos in the southeastern
u.s. and five-time
winner of the TripAdvisor
certificate of Excellence
1101 w. sligh ave., tampa
(813) 935-8552
Yacht Starship
Florida’s largest dining yacht, great experience
for individuals or group events of up to 600.
603 channelside dr., downtown tampa
(also operating out of clearwater marina)
(813) 223-7999
Historic Ybor City
Ybor city, tampa’s national
historic landmark district,
is a refreshing blend
of interests — a mecca
of historic architecture,
entertainment, shopping,
business and the arts.
For more information about
Ybor city, please visit
www.YborcityOnline.com.
Ybor city visitor
information center
1600 8th ave.
(813) 241-8838
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Just 10 minutes from the stadium • tlpz.org
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Everyone wins when you visit Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Each ticket helps tackle extinction by supporting our
animal conservation and management programs - like with the Greater one-horned rhinoceros! Get
nose-to-horn with this rare species that is vulnerable to extinction!
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CLEARWATER & ST. PETERSBURG AREA
Beach Walk
a half-mile long winding beachside promenade with
artistic touches, lush landscaping, unique and modern
amenities and a true
beachside experience.
walk, bike or rollerblade
along clearwater beach.
clearwater beach
Clearwater Beach
named best city beach on the Gulf of mexico as well as
“best beach town” by USA Today and “no. 1 beach in the
u.s.” in the 2016 TripAdvisor traveler’s choice awards.
Gulf blvd & sR 60
clearwater beach
(727) 442-3604
Caladesi Island State Park
Ranked as the no. 1
beach in the u.s.
One of the few
completely natural
islands along
Florida’s Gulf coast.
caladesi island
state park
(727) 469-5918
Chihuly Collection
a stunning, permanent collection
of world-renowned
artist dale chihuly’s
unique artwork.
400 beach drive
downtown
st. petersburg
(727) 822-7872
THINGS TOWeb Links Available On Our Web
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
marine life rescue and environmental education center.
home to “winter” and “hope,” stars of the recently released
movie Dolphin Tale 2.
249 windward passage
clearwater
(727) 441-1790
Clearwater Community Sailing Center
the ccsc has a fleet of over 50 boats from kayaks
to sloops available for public rental.
1001 Gulf blvd
clearwater
(727) 517-7776
Clearwater Dolphin Trail
a public art project featuring 140
uniquely decorated 6 ft. tall bottlenose
dolphin statues located throughout
tampa bay. Follow the trail at www.
clearwaterdolphins.com
Fishing
more than 300 varieties of fish swim in the Gulf of mexico
and tampa bay. the clearwater marina is home to the
largest fishing fleet on the west coast of Florida with both
party and charter boats available. clearwater beach’s
pier 60 offers a full service bait house with gear rental
and live bait.
SEE AND DOSite At WWW.OUTBACKBOWL.COM
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Fort De Soto Park
voted #1 beach in the u.s. in 2006
and america’s “best beach for Families”
by USA Today in 2014.
it covers 900 acres
and features 7 miles
of beaches.
3500 pinellas bayway
tierra verde
(727) 582-2267
St. Pete Beach
voted tripadvisor’s #1 beach
in the u.s. and #5 in the world in 2012.
4700 Gulf blvd.
st. pete beach, Fl 33706
(727) 360-6957
Salvador Dali Museum
world’s most comprehensive
collection of original works
by salvador dali
One dali blvd.
downtown st. petersburg
(727) 823-3767
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Sunsets at Pier 60
watching the sunset on the Gulf of mexico is a must and
one of the best places to do it is pier 60 on clearwater
beach, a 1,080 ft. fishing pier, observation deck and
adjacent park where a nightly sunset celebration takes
place from 2 hrs. before sunset to 2 hrs. after featuring
artisans, crafters, street performers and live music.
10 pier 60 / 1 causeway blvd.
clearwater beach
(727) 434-6060
Tarpon Springs
a small village of Greek residents featuring sponge docks
and authentic Greek restaurants & shops.
dodecanese blvd.
tarpon springs
(727) 937-6109
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Outback Bowl fans, you’re just 30 minutes from America’s all-star beaches: St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach, both ranked in the top 5 U.S.Beaches by TripAdvisor in 2017. Join us forClearwater Beach Day, December 30, wheremarching bands and cheerleaders square o� for pre-game fun. Plan your weekend playbook here:
YOU’RE 30 MINUTES FROMAMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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october 19 STAFFEX OUTBACK BOWL HUDDLE AT SPLITSVILLE
the Outback bowl kicks off its fall event calendar with a festive evening at splitsville in the channelside entertainment complex in downtown tampa sponsored by staffEx. (invitation only)
december 7 DEBARTOLO CONTRACT SIGNING PARTY
bowl supporters will welcome the participating college head coaches and athletic directors to the tampa bay area. the party will be held in the club lounge of Raymond James stadium. (by invitation only)
december 26 TEAM WELCOMESbowl officials, city officials and media greet the participating teams as they arrive at the team hotels.
december 27 LADIES LUNCHEONspouses of both teams’ coaches will enjoy a special luncheon hosted by bonefish Grill. (private event)
PLAYERS NIGHT AT SPLITSVILLE**Join the teams as they enjoy the fun at splitsville at channelside. watch the teams compete off the field in a bowling challenge. teams only from 6:00-7:15 pm. doors open to public at 7:15 p.m.
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december 28 BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING**both teams and their fans will enjoy the unique blend of thrilling rides, live shows and animal exhibits. admission tickets are available at buschgardens.com or at the front gate.
december 29 PLAYERS HOSPITAL VISITSplayers from both teams will brighten the day for children at tampa General hospital (no fans please).
TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING**both teams will attend the tampa bay lightning nhl hockey game against the philadelphia Flyers at the amalie arena in downtown tampa. the puck drops at 7:30 p.m. tickets are available at ticketmaster or the arena box office.
december 30 CLEARWATER BEACH DAY PRESENTED BY VISIT ST PETE CLEARWATER**
Join the school marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the hilton clearwater beach Resort & spa. Enjoy this fun day which will also feature live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.sponsored by visit st. pete-clearwater, the clearwater Regional chamber of commerce, the hilton, clearwater Gas system, allegiant, st. pete clearwater international airport, 95.7 the beat and mix 100.7.
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METLIFE / AUDI GRIDIRON GALAmetlife & audi dealers of tampa bay host this prestigious evening for bowl vip’s and the college administrators at the marriott waterside (by invitation only).
december 31 BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT BUSCH GARDENS**
Join the two college marching bands at busch Gardens as they square-off for a special “battle of the bands” performance. admission to park required. time tbd.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARADE & PEP RALLY**Eclectic Ybor city is the site of this festive celebration featuring the Outback bowl new Year’s Eve parade and a pep rally by the college marching bands & cheerleaders. the parade will feature floats and about fifteen marching bands from around the country! this free family event is sponsored by bud light, mix 100.7, 970 wFla and 620 wdaE Radio and the city of tampa. be there early. the parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th avenue.
FLORIDA AQUARIUM AQUA EVE PARTY**You can also choose to celebrate the night at the Florida aquarium new Year’s “aqua Eve” party featuring food buffet, beer, wine and live entertainment for one price. purchase tickets at www.Flaquarium.org
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January 1 PREGAME BOWL BASH**bowl fans can warm-up for the big game with live music and a pep rally, sponsored by coca-cola, tampa bay times, newsradio 970am and 620 wdaE Radio. Food & refreshments will be available for purchase. the fun begins at 9:00 a.m. on the south plaza outside the stadium between gates c & d, so come out early.
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL PREGAME SHOW**Enjoy a colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities including skydivers. a popular Outback bowl tradition you won’t want to miss. show time begins at 11:15 a.m.
OUTBACK BOWL 2018**the Outback bowl matching two of college football’s best teams from the sEc and big ten conference. kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. (Gates open 10:30 a.m.).
COCA-COLA HALFTIME SHOW**wait until you see this colorful show featuring more than 3,000 performers!
** (indicates event open to general public all others are invitation-only) Note: All events, locations, dates and times are subject to change.
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OUTBACK BOWLaddresses & Web links available on
DOWNTOWN TAMPA HOTELSWestin Tampa Waterside Hotel ..............(813) 229-5000 (waterfront)
Aloft Tampa Downtown ............................(813) 898-8000
Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk .......(813) 223-1351
Courtyard Marriott Downtown ...............(813) 229-1100
Embassy Suites Tampa Convention Center ......................(800) 362-2779
Hampton Inn & Suites – Tampa/Ybor City ........................................(813) 247-6700
Hilton Tampa Downtown..........................(813) 204-3000
Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel ........................(813) 223-2222 (waterfront)
Tampa Marriott Waterside .......................(888) 268-1616 (waterfront)
HEADQUARTER HOTELS
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
(big ten team)westshore area
(813) 874-1234
Westin Tampa Waterside Hotel
(sEc team)downtown tampa
(813) 229-5000
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Hotel
(media headquarters)westshore area
(813) 289-8200
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
(beach day headquarters)clearwater beach
(727) 461-3222(800) 753-3954
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Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Hotel
(media headquarters)(813) 289-8200
Bay Harbor Hotel Tampa ........................ (877) 734- 3188
Courtyard by Marriott ...............................(813) 874-0555
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore ...........(813) 405-1185
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport ....(813) 879-4800
Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore ........................(813) 875-1555
Four Points by Sheraton Suites Tampa ............................(813) 873-8675
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park .......................(813) 287-8500
Hampton Inn Tampa International Airport/Westshore ............(813) 287-0778
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport Westshore ........................(813) 289-2700
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore ............(813) 877-6688
Homewood Suites Tampa Airport Westshore ........................(813) 282-1950
Hyatt Place Tampa Airport Westshore ........................(813) 282-1037
Marriott Tampa Westshore ......................(813) 287-2555
Renaissance Tampa – International Plaza ....................................(813) 877-9200
Residence Inn Westshore .........................(813) 877-7988
TownePlace Suites Tampa Airport ........(813) 282-1081
WESTSHORE HOTELS(Near Airport, Stadium & Malls)
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay ...........................(813) 874-1234 (waterfront; On causeway)
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Residence Inn Tampa North ....................(813) 972-4400
Residence Inn Tampa Sabal Park ..........(813) 627-8855
Streamsong Resort .....................................(888) 294-6322 (Golf Resort)
Towne Place Suites Tampa North ..........(813) 975-9777
ST. PETERSBURGHilton St Petersburg Carillon Park ........(727) 540-0050
NORTH PINELLASInnisbrook Resort & Golf Club ...............(800) 492-6899
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(Golf & tennis; close to i-75)(813) 973-1111(800) 729-8383
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OUTBACK BOWL HOTEL PARTNERSaddresses & Web links available on
our Website at www.outbackbowl.com
NORTH & EAST TAMPA HOTELS
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SOUTH TAMPA HOTELSEpicurean Hotel ..........................................(855) 829-2536
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400 Mandalay AvenueClearwater Beach, FL 33767
K I C K O F FYOUR FUN AT A
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Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders and enjoy the sun and beaches
at the Hilton Clearwater Beach for the official Outback Bowl Beach Day. This fun
day includes live music, games and contests. Come for the fun and games, then stay to enjoy the rejuvenating treatments at the Hibiscus Spa, a delicious dinner at Spotted Donkey Cantina, your favorite drinks from Starbucks, newly renovated guest rooms
and beautiful beach location.
The Don CeSar ............................................(727) 360-1881
Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach .................(844) 381-1754
Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach ......................................(727) 447-6461
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa .............(727) 373-1234
Opal Sands Resort .....................................(727) 450-0380
Sandpearl Resort ........................................(877) 726-3111
Sheraton Sand Key Resort .......................(800) 456-7263
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach ....(727) 281-9500
OUTBACK BOWL HOTEL PARTNERSaddresses & Web links available on
our Website at www.outbackbowl.com
GULF BEACHES & CLEARWATER(All hotels on beach unless indicated)
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa(beach day headquarters)
(727) 461-3222(800) 753-3954
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RAYMOND JAMES STADIUMRaymond James stadium is home to the Outback bowl.
Fans enjoy theater-style seats with cup holders and unique festive end zone concourses accented by two large video scoreboards. Escalators lead to extra-wide concourses on all levels. the stadium also meets ada guidelines for restrooms, concession stands, seating and signage.
QUICK FACTS:Name: Raymond James stadiumLocation: tampa, FloridaCapacity: 65,890 (Expandable to 75,000
for certain events)Parking: 10,000 spaces on site/15,000 off-siteTurf: bermuda tifway 419Opened: september 20, 1998Concessions: 169 (47 permanent, 122 portable)
SECURITY POLICIESsafety and security for our guests, employees,
entertainers and players have always been our number one concern. the Outback bowl and tampa sports authority will implement and reinforce several security measures for the game. numerous measures will be obvious to fans while some other measures will not be made public in order to maintain their effectiveness.
For major events such as the Outback bowl the stadium security deployment includes more than 400 personnel representing the hillsborough county sheriff dept., tampa police dept., Florida highway patrol and private security.
Everyone and everything is subject to inspection and search (this includes players, coaches, media, entertainers, employees and fans — no exceptions!).
if you sEE something, saY something. Report suspicious activity. call 1-855-Fla-saFE (1-855-352-7233).
Guests who are subjected to or witness violations of stadium policies can text their issue and location to 33607 or call the stadium hotline at 813-350-6501. Fans may also report the issue to event staff or visit a Guest services booth.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE STADIUM
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• aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• any item that could be used as a missile
• backpacks, duffel bags or large bags
• bags/cases not approved in accordance with the clear bag policy
• cameras longer than 12 inches (includes body, lens and filter) * policies may vary per event without notice
• camera bags/binocular cases
• cans/bottles
• coolers
• Fireworks
• Food/drinks
• Glass
• horns/lasers
• illegal drugs
• pets (service animals are permitted)
• Recreational balls
• seat cushions
• sticks/poles/camera/“selfie” sticks or extenders
• strollers
• umbrellas
• unmanned aircraft systems & Radio controlled model aircraft/drones (strictly prohibited on stadium property including parking lots, stadium exterior and inside the stadium)
• video cameras
• weapons
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STADIUM CLEAR BAG POLICY• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not
exceed 12" x 6" x 12."• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag
or similar).• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand,
with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.
all bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium.
items not permitted into RJs must be returned to the patron’s vehicle. items can not be held by stadium personnel. storage lockers will be available on site during the event. all items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed of. approved bags must be carried when approaching the queue lines prior to entry into the stadium.
all fans entering the stadium will be subject to a metal detection screening for prohibited items.
Violation may result in ejection, arrest, and/or ticket revocation.
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PARKINGall parking at Raymond James stadium is on a first-
come basis. lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and hcc are open to cars and motorcycles for $30 per space. accessible parking is available in lots a & c for cars and motorcycles at $30 as well. lots 5 and b, 6d & d are reserved lots requiring a special pass. campers, buses and limousines can park in lot 8; $120 for buses and $90 for campers/limousines. Overnight parking is nOt permitted in stadium parking lots. lots open at 8:00 a.m. on game day.
PARKING LOT POLICIES• all vehicles subject to search• saving parking spaces is not permitted• Overnight parking is prohibited• One parking spot = 10'x 24'• kegs and large vessels are prohibited• loud speakers are prohibited• infringing on another guest’s tailgating area is prohibited• political campaigning, picketing, or distributing handbills/
pamphlets is prohibited• sampling or distributing of items by unauthorized
individuals is prohibited• unauthorized collection of any kind is prohibited on
stadium property• no running or jogging in parking lots• unlawful weapons and fireworks are not permitted in the
parking lots• Fans that participate in disorderly conduct, including
profanity, will be ejected• tents over 10×10 without prior approval (stadium
management and licensee) or proper permits are not permitted on RJs property. tents cannot be combined to make a larger tent.
• all patrons must pay the proper parking fee or present a parking pass in the stadium parking lots. the pass must remain prominently displayed in the vehicle
• a parking fee will be charged for all spectator-type events held in the stadium
• parking passes are not valid for re-entries into the stadium’s parking lots. Refunds or rain checks will not be given
• RJs’ parking lots are not available for public recreation and trespassing is prohibited in parking lots on non-event days
• in the event of severe weather, some lot entrances may be temporarily closed and you will be asked to remain in your vehicle until further notice.
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSEmergency .........................................................................................911
Police Tampa .......................................................................... (813) 231-6130 St. Petersburg ............................................................. (727) 893-7780 Clearwater ................................................................. (727) 562-4242
AAA Auto Club .............................................................. (800) 222-1134
Outback Bowl ................................................................. (813) 874-2695
Lost/Stolen Ticket .......................................................... (813) 874-2695
Ticketmaster ................................................................... (813) 287-8844
Raymond James Stadium ............................................ (813) 350-6500
Taxi Service United .......................................................................... (813) 777-7777 Yellow .......................................................................... (813) 253-0121
SuperShuttle/ExecuCar ............................................... (727) 571-4220
Clearwater Jolley Trolley ............................................ (727) 445-1200
Champion Coach Charter Bus Service ................... (800) 583-7668
Martz Bus Charters ....................................................... (727) 399-6198
Tampa International Airport ...................................... (813) 870-8770
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport ............................ (727) 453-7850
Private/Charter Aircraft Terminal at T.I.A. (Tampa Jet Center) ......................................... (813) 319-8000
Public Transportation Hartline (Hillsborough County) ............................. (813) 254-4278 PSTA (Pinellas County) ........................................... (727) 540-1900
Visit Tampa Bay ...................................................... 1-(800) 44-tampa
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce ....... (727) 461-0011
Visit St. Petersburg – Clearwater ...........................1-(877) 352-3224
KEY BOWL CONTACTSPresident & CEO .................................................................Jim mcvay
Chairman ................................................................... todd buchanan
Team Selection Committee Chairman ........... todd timmerman
Director of Communications & Sponsorships ....... mike schulze
Director of Sales ................................................................ Jerry kulig
Ticket Manager ....................................................... linda karpovich
Coordinator of Special Events ......................... becky weightman
Phone: (813) 874-2695 Fax: (813) 873-1959Internet: www.outbackbowl.comE-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/theoutbackbowlTWITTER: @outbackbowl
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