Everybody loves a good tailgate. And we promise this one does not disappoint except for the summer temperatures. However, we can offer you permission to crack a beer before lunch with your peers while you warm-up your corn toss tossing shoulder.
Without any effort on our part at all, the tailgate zones have become the best part of Corporate Cup. We love the enthusiasm of your pit-masters showing up the night before, the corny décor, and even the companies bold enough to schedule a team performance at their tent! Beer, BBQ and healthy product sampling by Corporate Cup's favorite grocery chain, H-E-B….yes, the 4th best supermarket in the country! Get creative, have fun or at least just bring a tent for your employees to find some shade throughout the day.
The Athlete Village is sandwiched between the Convocation Center, Natatorium, tennis courts and Benson Stadium on the UIW Campus so it's conveniently located near the majority of the competition venues, which means you won't have to walk too far back to the FREE Glazer Beer Garden.
Tailgating Zones and Set-up
In the Corporate Cup Athlete Village your team can sit back and relax or break out in a flash mob, grab a taco or burger from the pit and relive your jaw dropping performances with coworkers. Our athlete village priority program will allow companies who purchased either a zone 1 or zone 2 tailgating space to have an option of prime locations at Classic's Elite or Blossom Soccer parking.
Due to the relocation of the event, modifications will be made to the Athlete Village Priority Program and will be announced as details are finalized.
There will still be a zone designated for "free" tailgating if upgrading doesnʼt fit into your budget this year. Pricing, registration and a priority zone map will be available on the event website.
Electricity will not be provided at tents and generators are allowed. Teams may bring in ice chests and coolers with drinks (non-alcoholic in the Blossom parking lot) and refreshments to supplement concessions and the beer garden provided in the Classics Elite Athlete Village.
REMINDER THAT THERE IS NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES AT THE BLOSSOM ATHLETIC CENTER. ALL ADULT BEVERAGES MUST REMAIN AND BE CONSUMED AT CLASSIC'S ELITE.
Valero Team Tailgate Contest
As always, in the spirit of fun and camaraderie, we encourage teams to show off their company pride and decorate their area as they see fit. Back by popular demand, teams will be judged by division and first place finishers will be recognized as the winner in the Valero Team Tailgate Contest. Décor, themes and overall spirit will be a part of the contest criteria.
Concessions
If your team's idea of tailgating is a couple bags of chips and warm diet soda, don't worry. Concessions from Taco Cabana will be available for purchase on game day. More vendors will be announced soon!
FORMS: Taco Cabana Order Form | Ice Order Form
Glazer's Beer Garden
What would Corporate Cup be without FREE beer! Glazerʼs will be supplying the liquid carbohydrates for participants and spectators in the Classics Elite Athlete village. Those of age will enjoy a wide variety of free beer served by our TABC trained staff and volunteers. Please remind your employees that IDʼs are required to receive a wristband and to always drink responsibly.
Fuel for the Finish!
As always, H-E-B is committed to helping you create healthy habits for better well-being. Be sure and visit Team H-E-B in the end zone of Benson Stadium on event day to learn more about their Health and Wellness Nutrition Services and to grab a healthy snack they will be sampling throughout the morning. Visit www.heb.com/nutrition for more information and to learn about the wealth of opportunities H-E-B has to offer you and your workforce!
University Health System Ambulance
A UHS ambulance will be on site, just in case.
University Health System Kids Fun Zone
For all the parents who want to come play with us but will have kids in tow, the UHS Kids Zone will be available to participants. Games and activities will be offered for kids, ages 4 - 14, on the soccer fields adjacent to the Athlete Village. Mini Corporate Cup games will include soccer kicks, sack races, hula hoops, bean bag toss, and much more! Tents and water will be provided. Staff and volunteers will be onsite to secure signed parental waivers at the entrance and to help with child pick-up. The best part of the UHS Kids Zone – it's fenced in and contained!
OrthoNow Medical Services
To support competing athletes, the 2020 Corporate Cup will have trained medical professionals on site. A medical tent will be staffed with OrthoNow Injury Clinic staff, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and certified trainers familiar with athletic and active lifestyle injuries or emergency situations. In addition to the medical tent, 2020 Corporate Cup athletes will be supported with five additional OrthoNow Injury Clinics strategically located within the competitive arena.
