Greetings fellow Southsiders,

After being unfairly handed a draw (get it? Handed?) in our first Cascadia match of the 2013 season, we now look forward to the battle in Seattle on June 8.  This release has a lot of information pertaining to the game, so please read through it carefully. You can check your purchased options for the trip on our membership site.

 Away Travel Policies

Please read through the general away travel policies and the Southsiders Code of Conduct.  Anyone who travels with us is subject to these policies.  This means that you and your friends and/or family members that are making the trip with you are held to the same standard.  And ultimately, you are responsible for them.  If anyone in the group fails to abide by these rules, travel privileges will be revoked, and funds allocated to future away trips forfeited.  Basically, don’t be a dick, and you’ll be fine.

 General Information

We are standing in section 300 along with members of the Curva Collective and Rain City Brigade.  This section is a GENERAL ADMISSION section.  This means that the seats listed on your tickets aren’t actually your seats, and you need to find a place in the section that suits your needs.  There will be some areas blocked off for drums, capos and other volunteers who are giving up their time to help make this trip a success – please do not interfere with these areas.

Ticket distribution for both bus passengers and members travelling down on their own will begin at 5:30 pm at the North East gate of Century Link Field.  Once you have received your ticket, you will be subject to security screening, and begin entering the stadium.  Distribution will end at 5:50 pm so that the volunteers can make their way to their seats before 6:00 pm, to comply with MLS requirements.  If you aren’t there, you won’t be watching the game with us, nor will you be getting your money back.  Let me say that again:

If you aren’t there to pick up your tickets on-time, you don’t get to watch the game with us. No exceptions.

After the game, we will be held in our section for safety purposes.  Please don’t try to leave at that time – you won’t be able to get out.  We will be escorted out of the stadium via the NE gate, and from there, you will be free to celebrate our first Cascadia win.

 Volunteers

We require a handful of volunteers to help us make the trip go smoothly.  If you are interested in one of the positions below, please email travel@vancouversouthsiders.ca before Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Ticket distributors: We will need approximately 5 volunteers for this role.  These people will be required to arrive to the field at 5:15 pm to help set-up, and then hand out tickets.

Overseers: We will need approximately 5 volunteers for this role.  These people will be in charge of keeping an eye on his or her fellow supporters, and reporting any issues back to board members, Whitecaps security staff and/or Century Link security staff.  Please note that these people need to be individuals who will remain relatively sober for the match.

 Ticket-Only Itinerary & Notes

1.  “Southsiders Will Call” will have lines set up for different sections of the alphabet.  Please go to the appropriate line to expedite the process.
2. After picking up tickets, please queue for entry.  Security will likely start screening at that time.
3. Please head to the 300-level immediately upon entry, as the sooner we fill the section, the better.  There are washrooms, concessions and alcohol available on the 300-level.
4. You will be held after the match.  This means that you won’t be able to use the washrooms at the end of the game.  Please plan accordingly.

Same-Day Bus Itinerary & Notes

Bus Captains: Dan Olson, Wendy Turnbull

1. After picking up tickets, please queue for entry.  Security will likely start screening at that time.
2. Please head to the 300-level immediately upon entry, as the sooner we fill the section, the better.  There are washrooms, concessions and alcohol available on the 300-level.
3. You will be held after the match.  This means that you won’t be able to use the washrooms at the end of the game.  Please plan accordingly.

Overnight Bus Itinerary & Notes

Bus Captain: Peter Czimmermann

1. After picking up tickets, please queue for entry.  Security will likely start screening at that time.
2. Please head to the 300-level immediately upon entry, as the sooner we fill the section, the better.  There are washrooms, concessions and alcohol available on the 300-level.
3. You will be held after the match.  This means that you won’t be able to use the washrooms at the end of the game.  Please plan accordingly.

Let’s all have a great trip down the I-5 Seattle! See you in the stadium.

Rebecca Contant
Director of Away Travel