Marshall University Athletics

Gameday Central Softball

Accessibility 
  • Seating - Wheelchair and accessible seating is reserved and available in row 21 of sections 104, 122, 105, 128, and 130. Advance reservations are accepted and encouraged through the ticket office. If you have a need for accessible seating on game day, please visit one of the ticket booths located at the corners of the stadium. Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide one for their own use.
  • Parking - All handicap accessible parking sold through the Marshall Ticket Office is on a season basis. On a single game basis, you are permitted to use the handicap drop off zone located in 4 1/2 Alley next to the stadium.
Alcohol
  • Beer is available for purchase along the West & East concourses inside the gates. Beer, wine, and malt beverages are available for purchase in the Big Green Room, as well.
  • Alcohol sales conclude at the end of the 3rd Quarter.
  • Alcoholic beverages of any kind may not be brought into Dot Hicks Stadium. 
Animals
  • Only service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted.
ATM's
  • There are no ATMs located at Dot Hicks Field. The closest ATM is located at City National Bank on 20th Street and 3rd Avenue.
Autographs
  • No one is allowed on the field at any time without proper credentials. After the Saturday games, Marshall Softball holds "Signing Saturdays" where fans can bring items to be autographs by the team. 

Banners and Signs
  • Banners and signs that are family friendly in nature are permitted at Dot Hicks Field as long as they do not block patrons from viewing the event. Marshall Athletics reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual with a sign that does not adhere to this policy.
Bus Parking
  • Bus parking is available on game day. You must contact the Marshall Ticket Office for more information and to reserve a location in advance of game day.
Cameras
  • Cameras (with no flash) are permitted at Dot Hicks Field. Video recorders, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Clear Bag Policy
  • There is no clear bag policy for home Marshall University softball games played at Dot Hicks Field. All bags are subject to search prior to entry.

Customer Service, First Aid 
  • For emergencies, please see the nearest event security or staff member.
Food Allergies
  • Please be advised that food prepared here may contain the following ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
Gate Openings
  • The gates open one and one-half hours (90 minutes) before game time unless otherwise advertised.
Inclement Weather
  • In the event of inclement weather approaching Dot Hicks Field, public address and video announcements will be made to update fans on the situation. Should a lightning strike occur within close proximity of the stadium, play will be suspended immediately. Play will resume 30 minutes after the last strike occurs within the threat radius. Fans are required to exit the stadium and seek shelter in their vehicles during weather delays. All ticket stubs should be kept for re-entry into the stadium after the weather threat has cleared. Updates may also be communicated via HerdZone.com, on the Herd Zone Gameday App, and on Twitter at @Herdzone or @HerdSB.
Lost and Found
  • All items will be available at the Marshall Campus Police the following Monday after the game.
    • Address: 1801 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25703.
Parking
  • On gamedays, spectators will be allowed to park in the West end of the HMDA (formerly ACF) lot. It is important to note that this is a parking lot only, spectators are not allowed to tailgate in this lot. See photo below. 
Softball Parking 2023

Prohibited Items
  • Beach balls and any other types of sport balls
  • Outside Food/Beverages
  • Umbrellas
  • Tripods
  • Pets (not including service animals)
  • Flash/Video Cameras
  • Firearms
  • Ice Chests
  • Strollers
  • Artificial Noisemakers
  • Flags that obstruct the view of other guests
  • Portable seatbacks with arms attached
Public Address
  • No special announcements are made over the public address system.
Restrooms
  • Restrooms are located at the back of the press box. 
Scoreboard Messages
  • No personal scoreboard messages are done during Marshall Football games.
Smoking Policy
  • Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is not permitted under any circumstance at Dot Hicks Field.
Social Media
  • For breaking news and information follow us on Twitter and download the Herdzone App:
    • @HerdSB
    • @Herdzone
    • @HerdTickets
Solicitation
  • Selling of any items by anyone other than authorized Marshall personnel or designated vending personnel in or around Dot Hicks Field and the parking areas is prohibited.
Strollers
  • Strollers are not permitted at Dot Hicks Field.

Ticket Information
  • Entry is free at all softball games.Â