At what age do little kids need their own tickets?
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At birth. Do you know how much crap you would need to drag along if you brought an infant to a football game? That alone would take up a seat, or at least the space below it.
Either way, just get a babysitter for kids that age and enjoy the game. We have successfully brought our children to games every year since they were 3 and 4 years old. They don't necessarily pay attention to anything that is happening on the field at that age of course, but they sit still and don't bother anyone, so that is a win. Anything younger would be a nightmare, in my opinion.
Everyone needs a ticket to enter the gate, no matter how old they are.
If you're concerned about bringing an infant or toddler, start them out by taking them to the spring game in April or the open practice they hold in August. After sitting through one of those, you'll know if they're ready for an actual game. Just keep in mind, you can spread out at the open practices, and at the game, they won't have room to play and move around. I have a 3 and a 5 year old and they're finally at the ages where they'll sit through the game and enjoy it.
If you're concerned about bringing an infant or toddler, start them out by taking them to the spring game in April or the open practice they hold in August. After sitting through one of those, you'll know if they're ready for an actual game. Just keep in mind, you can spread out at the open practices, and at the game, they won't have room to play and move around. I have a 3 and a 5 year old and they're finally at the ages where they'll sit through the game and enjoy it.
I don't know how much baby-sitting costs, but it may be cheaper to buy the kid a seat. Having said that, if the kid isn't able to manage the conditions (noise, temperature, crowded bodies), then everyone will wish you didn't bring him/her. And I personally wouldn't want to have to leave early due to a small child not handling the game conditions. If the choices are to bring a small child to his/her first game or staying home together, I'd recommend staying home. As another poster above recommended, you can bring the child to kid's day or an open scrimmage to see how he/she fares. However, those conditions will be only slightly what it's like at a real game.
I like the fact that you are considering starting the kid young, but I'd say to leave him or her at home at least until old enough to actually remember the experience.
I like the fact that you are considering starting the kid young, but I'd say to leave him or her at home at least until old enough to actually remember the experience.
meh, I've taken my oldest (now 4) who was about 1 to games before without much issue in a backpack without toting a lot of gear (couple diapers and a bottle) - but he has a very happy, low-key personality. However, at Ohio Stadium (I live in Columbus), you need a ticket for an infant.
That said, it is much, much easier to enjoy the game if the kid stays home. While this is a nice stage, it will be nicer when going to the game with the kid means we'll both enjoy watching the game. For now, we do a few HS games a year - get popcorn and keep expectations low. Hopefully he'll grow to enjoy it as much as I do.
That said, it is much, much easier to enjoy the game if the kid stays home. While this is a nice stage, it will be nicer when going to the game with the kid means we'll both enjoy watching the game. For now, we do a few HS games a year - get popcorn and keep expectations low. Hopefully he'll grow to enjoy it as much as I do.
If I could change one thing at Kinnick it would be no children under 10 allowed. I'll admit that I was taken to a game when I was 7...or so they tell me. But for most kids a three hour spectator event packed with tens of thousands of adults just doesn't make any sense to me.
Now I understand of course that all of the kids that belong to posters on this site are the exception and most are ready to follow the game and even suggest plays by the time they enter Kindergarten - so I'm not talking about the cute little football savants that you guys are raising. I speaking only of the other normal kids that always seem to find their way to the game near my seats because mom and dad, and in my section, grandma & grandpa, think they are all so adorable in their little Hawkeye get ups and that no one is ever bothered by their crying and fussing...and it adds so much to the game when their minders are trying to pretend how much they are enjoying this family time and much football savvy little Johnny and Sally are becoming as they are absorbing every play and every nuance...its so damn much fun.
Now I understand of course that all of the kids that belong to posters on this site are the exception and most are ready to follow the game and even suggest plays by the time they enter Kindergarten - so I'm not talking about the cute little football savants that you guys are raising. I speaking only of the other normal kids that always seem to find their way to the game near my seats because mom and dad, and in my section, grandma & grandpa, think they are all so adorable in their little Hawkeye get ups and that no one is ever bothered by their crying and fussing...and it adds so much to the game when their minders are trying to pretend how much they are enjoying this family time and much football savvy little Johnny and Sally are becoming as they are absorbing every play and every nuance...its so damn much fun.
Jesus, you must be a real treat to live with/near. Maybe we could supplement the reduced attendance with elderly cat-drowners like yourself who b!tch every time someone stands up to cheer on 3rd down.
You grumpy old fart! I guarantee you every single person in Kinnick would rather sit next to my kids than next to you. Maybe it's time for you to start spending your Saturdays at Bingo and playing the slots. You won't be missed.
