Cyclone Central Tailgates - Iowa State University Alumni Association

Cyclone Central Tailgates

Celebrate the Cyclones and show your pride! Cyclone Central Tailgates are hosted by the ISU Alumni Association before each home football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Admission is free to everyone.The ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave. (adjacent to Lots A2/A3) opens three hours prior to kickoff and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Cyclone Central is also held on occasion for non-football athletics contests. Information will be posted here for those events as it becomes available.

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Location
The ISU Alumni Center is located at 420 Beach Ave. in Ames, overlooking the parking lots of A2 and A3 at the Iowa State Center. See a map of the location.

Hours
Cyclone Central for football opens three hours prior to kickoff and ends 30 minutes prior to kickoff unless otherwise specified. Check the football schedule at cyclones.com for the latest information about kickoff times. Hours for other (non-football) Cyclone Central events will be determined independently and posted on this Web page.

Admission and Meal Registration
All are welcome free of charge. Please note, however, that you must register in advance if you'd like to purchase a meal ($12/ISUAA member and $17/nonmember, including tax and tip).

Cancellation Policy
In the event that you need to cancel your meal registration, please contact us at (877) 478-2586 by the RSVP deadline in order to get a full refund. Cancellations made after the RSVP deadline will not include refunds.

Parking
Reserved parking is NOT available for Cyclone Central. Standard event parking regulations will be enforced in all areas around Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, including at the ISU Alumni Center.

Bar Service
Olde Main Brewing Co. will once again be providing bar service for all Cyclone Central events. Purchase handcrafted beer ($3/each), wine, root beer, and other soft drinks as you please. You do not have to register for a meal in order to purchase items from the bar.

Merchandise
A selection of ISU Alumni Collection merchandise will be available for purchase at each Cyclone Central, as well as a selection of items from the Iowa State University Bookstore.

Entertainment
Weather permitting, the Iowa State University Cyclone Football 'Varsity' Marching Band will perform its Step Show 80 minutes before each game's kickoff on the parking lot side of the ISU Alumni Center.


 

2012 Cyclone Central Schedule

 

Saturday, Sept. 1
Tulsa
Caterer: Valentinos (View Menu)

Sponsors: Iowa State
University Book Store and
Davis Brown Law Firm

  

 
 

Saturday, Sept. 15
Western Illinois
Caterer: Hickory Park (View Menu)

Sponsor: Iowa State
University Book Store

  

 
 

Saturday, Sept. 29
Texas Tech
Caterer: Hy-Vee (View Menu)

Sponsor: Iowa State
University Book Store

  

 
 

Saturday, Oct. 13
Kansas State (Family Weekend)
Caterer: Valentinos (View Menu)

Sponsor: Iowa State
University Book Store

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 27
Baylor (Cytennial Homecoming)
Caterer: Hickory Park (View Menu)

Sponsors: Iowa State
University Book Store and
Gateway Hotel & 
Conference Center

  
 

Saturday, Nov. 3
Oklahoma
Caterer: Hy-Vee (View Menu)
Kickoff: 11 a.m.
Cyclone Central: 8 a.m.
Registration closed.

Sponsor: Iowa State
University Book Store

  
 

Friday, Nov. 23
West Virginia
Caterer: Olde Main (View Menu)
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m.
Cyclone Central: 11:30 a.m.
Register now!

Sponsor: Iowa State
University Book Store

  

Traveling to the game? 
Book your room at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center,
"The Official Hotel of the ISUAA!"
(800) FOR-AMES or www.gatewayames.com


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