Arrival:
A North Central College Athletic Department team host will be available to greet your team upon arrival to campus 3 hours prior to kickoff. Your host will meet you at Championship plaza just east of stadium to direct your team to your assigned locker rooms and coaches to the assigned coaches box.
Facility:
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium; 455 S. Brainard St., Naperville, IL 60540
Field Access:
Enter and Exit the field through the South End by the score board. See diagram above.
Locker Rooms:
The visiting team will utilize the Men's Auxiliary Locker room in the North end of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Showers are available but teams must provide their own towels.
North Central College is not responsible for any lost or stolen items during your visit to campus. You are responsible for the security of your belongings.
Example Pregame Protocol: 7:00 pm kickoff
| Real Time |
Game Clock |
Activity |
|
90:00- 60:00 |
|
| 5:50 pm |
70:00 |
Specialist allowed on field |
| 6:00 pm |
60:00 |
Two officials on field to supervise warm-ups |
| 6:05 pm |
55:00 |
Teams enter field for warm ups |
| 6:30 pm |
30:00 |
Officials on the field |
| 6:35 pm |
25:00 |
Officials check field conditions |
| 6:40 pm |
20:00 |
Field cleared of team personnel, Chain crew meets with officials |
| 6:52 pm |
08:00 |
Introduction of teams |
| 6:55 pm |
05:00 |
Coin flip (Captains) |
| 6:57 pm |
03:00 |
National Anthem (both teams must be lined up on the field) |
| 7:00 pm |
00:00 |
Kick-off |
Half-time:
|
Game Clock |
Activity |
| |
20:00 |
Cheer & Dance Squad Performance |
|
17:00 |
Cardinal Band Performance |
|
05:00 |
Field clear and available for teams to enter |
|
00:00 |
Second half begins |
Game Balls:
Teams should bring their own balls for warm-ups.
Uniforms:
To be determined. Contact coaches for more information.
Bench Area:
Visiting team benches will be on the far side of the field.
Specific Athletic Trainer:
The Athletic Training Room is located in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium and will be available 2 hours prior to the start of the game in addition to during the game. Upon arrival, the team host will direct players to the Athletic Training Room. Ice and water will be provided.
At North Central College we have multiple athletic training rooms. The athletic trainers will be available upon arrival to the college and will also be present on the field during the game. For more information on all of our athletic training, please follow this Athletic Training link.
Bus Parking:
Visiting team buses must enter the athletic complex by driving south down Brainard Street until it curves in front of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Team buses are to unload and park in front of the northeast access gate. A host will be present to direct buses to the proper location.
Ticket Information:
North Central College football games are ticketed events. The ticket booth will open one hour prior to kickoff. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, free for kids under 12 years of age.
Video:
Team representatives assigned to film the game may do so in the main press box located on the 4th floor of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. A lift will be available beyond the north end zone to film from above. To discuss arrangements for filming, contact sports information director Clark Teuscher at 630-637-5302
Media Relations:
All requests regarding radio and video should be directed to sports information director Clark Teuscher at 630-637-5302.
Tailgating:
Parents requesting space to tailgate may do so at the upper level of the Highland Ave. parking deck. Questions regarding parent tailgating should be directed to James Kluckhohn, assistant athletic director for facilities, events and recreation, at 630-637-5581.
Alumni Groups:
If your alumni department wishes to make arrangements for a group traveling to the game at North Central College, please contact Mary Reynolds, associate director of alumni relations, at 630-637-5202
Evacuation/ Emergency Exit Plan:
Please look over our evacuation and emergency exit plan by clicking
here.
Lost & Found:
Visit or call Campus Safety to see if your lost property has been turned in…which is located in New Hall Residence Hall or call Campus Safety at our 24/7 hotline
(630)637-5911
