Here is the itinerary and other information for our Performance Saturday Nov. 26 at Ford Field.
Please read this information carefully and check links included if needed.
This event will be something that our students will remember for the rest of their lives and we are so excited to be able to participate!
For Parents attending here is a link to info from the MHSAA. The school has also posted information for parents on their social media regarding tickets, parking, etc for parents.
Itinerary:
7:30am - Call time at CHS Band Room for Run Through in Gym
8:00am - Load Semi
8:15am -Busses Arrive/Load instruments uniforms
8:30am - Depart CHS for Ford Field (with stop for bathroom and changing into uniform)
11:30am - arrive at ford field/unload
12:00pm - Line up for security Checks/enter stadium/set-up/Eat
1:00pm - Kick-off
3:15pm - Approximate game end
3:45pm - Approximate Departure for CHS (with stop for bathroom and changing out of uniform)
6:45pm - Approximate Arrival at CHS Unload
Uniforms:
-We will bring uniforms on the bus and will change on the bus when we get near Ford Field
-Remember your TALL BLACK SOCKS, Marching Shoes and Gloves
-Arrive in the morning dressed as if you were going to change in the band room for a home football game.
-Upon return at CHS we will inspect the uniform bags for correct hanging prior to students leaving
Food:
-Eat a good breakfast
-Section Leaders have been tasked with organizing lunch/dinner food for their section to eat on the bus and at our changing stops (sandwiches, easy to eat type food, etc).
-If you don’t hear anything from your section leader bring your own lunch/dinner type food on the bus.
-Bring Snacks and water for the Bus
-Students will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at ford field prior to the game.
-No outside food or water is allowed into ford field
What Students can Bring into Ford Field:
-Your Instrument
-Cellphone/earbuds/etc
-Wallet/Credit Cards/Etc
-Medically necessary Items (see link below for info)
If anyone would like a nice light read for your afternoon here is the official list of prohibited items. (short version - pretty much everything is prohibited including bags)
FAQ:
Q: Can I bring “blank” into ford field
A: See List (realizing answer is probably no)
Q: Should I ask Mr. Wellfare if “blank” is allowed
A: No - See List (realizing the answer is probably no)
Buying Things at Ford Field (food included):
Ford Field is Cashless. Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Prepaid Visa Cards can be used to pay for items. There are also Cash to Card Machines Available ($20 Minimum at each machine)
Here is a link to more information including a detailed list of accepted payment
Security Checks:
Prior to entering Ford Field Students will be going through a security check. This process will go quickly as students and chaperones will only be carrying their instrument, wallet, cell phone and medically needed items.
Instruments:
To Speed up the check in and loading process we will put our instruments in the storage under the charter busses. Front Ensemble and large equipment will go on the Semi.
Thank you for reading this far. I will send updates if there are any throughout the week.
Thanks!