Tailgate Specifications
Central Grove
Expected Tailgate Guests
Inverter Generator Rating (kW)
Fully Compliant with Grove Preservation Rules
✓ No Ground Stakes (Weights Only)
✓ 7:30 PM Friday Drop Gate
✓ 6ft Heritage Oak Clearance
Tent Footprint
400 sq ft
Max allowable: 600 sq ft
Power Utilization
70.0%
2.45 kW / 3.5 kW
Setup Window
3.5 hrs
Friday twilight allowance
Guest Density
5.3 sq ft/p
Optimal: 5-8 sq ft
The Grove Tradition: Tailgating in the 10-acre oak grove began in the late 19th century and was popularized with elaborate lace, silver, and hanging chandeliers in the 1950s. University policy requires 100% weighted tents to preserve ancient oak root networks.
📍 Central Grove (Historic Oak Canopy)
Scale: 1 grid = 5 ft
Game-Day Tailgate Logistics Manifest
Official SEC On-Campus Protocol| Equipment Specification | Configuration | Compliance Threshold | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Canopy Tent | 20x20 Elite Canopy (400 sq ft) | Max 600 sq ft / No Ground Stakes | APPROVED |
| Inverter Generator | 3.5 kW Ultra-Quiet Inverter | Under 60 dBA @ 20ft / Max 7.0 kW | BALANCED (70.0%) |
| Chandelier Lighting | 2 Hanging Crystal Chandeliers | Max 4 Per Canopy / 300W Aggregate | COMPLIANT |
| Catering & Bar Stations | 3 Service Tables with Linens | Must Preserve 4ft Ingress Clearance | CLEAR |
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