Flames game Dos and Don'ts

[Suzles]

If you do have assigned seating, so don't have to go to Sportchek too early, you should go down to the ice for warm up. Section 104/105 is best and you can get up close and personal with the Flames.

Also I agree about the not getting up to go for a pee during play a hundred times during a game and PLEASE - for the sake of all that is good - don't lean forward to get a better view as you just block the people behind you - very annoying and I have yet to pluck up the courage to ask someone to sit back!

I yell 'C' as well as as 'RED' during the American anthem. I like to see the non-regular game goers jump when I yell.

Have fun, anyway.

[Pastiche]

Don't yell out and ask how much time is left in the period with at the 1:05 mark.

[GreenLantern]

If you are in the sport check zone there are bathrooms for the box suit guys you can use that will have 1/4 the line up of the regular rooms. Just follow the path through the bar area all the way to the end, it will seem like you are going to far, but you aren't.

There is also a beer vendor which has never been busy for me directly below those stairs. Be advised, heroin beer is not to be taken lightly. If you are not a heavy drinker stay to 1 per period max, or switch beer types.

If you think you are man enough, do 3 a period like I did at the Rangers game. But don't ask me the final score.. or what happened at cowboys after.. or how we got there.. or how I got home.. basically just forget that night because I never had a chance to remember it.

[GreenLantern]

Oh ya, and if you see any Roughrider fans make sure you tell them how classless they are.

[burn_baby_burn]

My seasons are in the 300's so I can give you a few tips. Its true about the bathrooms, no lineups and no waiting, especially during the period. During intermission there can be small lineups initially but it dies down around half way through. The concessions on the other hand are a nightmare. Very slow with huge lineups half way down the stairs during intermission. Sometimes during the week the lineup can be very small. For a Friday night game the lineups will be huge and slow. The food at these concessions sucks anyways so you won't be missing out on anything.

I sit on the East side of the Dome so I head to the Saddle room Restaurant between periods for beer. On the West side the they have the Alumni Lounge. If you take the first flight of stairs to the landing then head into the entrance for the suits and the elevator you will find it.

Most of the food at the Dome is horrible and overpriced. The pocket dogs are good enough but the lineup can be long. The Skyline Deli is actually pretty good, I like the BBQ pork sandwich. Lineups at the Skyline Deli and Boston Pizza go pretty fast. If you want to get a Malt during intermission wait until it is almost over as the lineups are very long. Personally I try to avoid the main concourse during intermission as it is very crowded and hard to get around.

Like other posters have mentioned don't get up during play or go back to your seat during play. Up in the 300's there are no ushers at each section to keep people from going back to their seats during play. Act like you have been to a game before and know better.

If you have time after the game go to the East side of the Dome where the players leave the parking lot. Most players will pull over to sign autographs or take pictures. I would say about 30 to 45 minutes after the game. Players will trickle out for up to 2 hours after the game. Security told me that if you want to see Kipper you need to wait till 2 hours after the game normally. If you want Brian McGratton's autograph forget about it, according to security he never stops.

Have a great time and remember to not get up during game play.

[Komskies]

Good old Kendall and Tim up at the bleeder concession. Tim always gives me uber nachos with cheese all over the top and enough jalapeño to kill a Mexican.

[SOMBRI2]

if you just want popcorn or drink, go to the smaller stores just around the main concession. they dont sell beer and lineup moves along faster.

or prepare to use to whole intermission to get your food and drink because of the 'they-never-think-about-it-and-i-dont-give-you-a-damn' concession logistic.

[Flacker]

Be sure to yell "SHOOOOOOOT!" during the powerplay, guys here are really into that!!

[DrJ]

Wear red. Drink beer. Get a PocketDawg in and some nacho's. Gotta try to fit a swirl malt in there if you can stomach all of that.

Most importantly - wear RED and have fun! Don't forget to be obnoxious and yell "SHOOOOT!" as loud as you can

[DuffMan]

If you take off all your clothers and jump over the glass to get onto the playing surface, DON'T slip and bang your head on the ice, knocking yourself momentarily unconscience.

[calumniate]

You seriously need guidance in going to a flames game? Lol.. just rip it up and do whatever the freak you want! Don't drive there it's annoying.

[Misterpants]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Good old Kendall and Tim up at the bleeder concession. Tim always gives me uber nachos with cheese all over the top and enough jalapeño to kill a Mexican.

+1 and Big ups to Tim on the cheese front. He should be employee of the month.

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Good old Kendall and Tim up at the bleeder concession. Tim always gives me uber nachos with cheese all over the top and enough jalapeño to kill a Mexican.

Which concession in the 300's is that?

[hillspeak]

300's Season Ticket holder for over 8 years as well. If you are on the east side with the Saddleroom be sure to use the elevator when going up if you are avoiding the concourse. You simply go in the Will Call entrance and go up the elevator there.

While on the Will Call side be sure to use the complementry Coat Check. (leave a tip if you like) That way you are not carting around a parka.

If you want to head up to the concourse you can also use the Coat Check, go in the Presidents Club entrance and then about 30 feet from the door on the right is a small set of stairs that will take you to the concourse area. There will be an usher there who will deny you entrance any farther into the Pres. Club.

Saddleroom is always a good choice if you are having drinks. Even if you are going for a pop or want say a juice for a little person. They have it all and the price for a pop in there is about $2.50. Smaller cup then concessions though.

If you get to the area early enough (hour to 45 min before game) I suggest parking at the Impark Lot on 10th Ave and 3 Street on left hand sie. It is either $3 or $5. You may say that is a bit of a walk, but after the game you are walking by all the people who paid $10 - $12 and are sitting by traffic. You get into your car, turn right onto 10th and are out of the mess in about 3 minutes flat.

If eating at the dome, it does open an hour and 1/2 before game time. The Whiskey is a good option for food. They have a sample platter for 2 that could feed close to 3. My buddy and I who are not light eatters have a tough time finishing. For $23 not to shabby. The trouble is you almost have to be there right when doors open.

If you are going for Autographs, you are going to have a slim chance at getting. I would not waste my time. Iggy usually heads back about 5-6 min left in warm up and signs stuff and unless you have a kid with you it is difficult. Now I have not personally tried, but just from watching other people it is difficult.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Which concession in the 300's is that?

Sorry, I'm directionally challenged once I'm inside the Dome. If you come in the main entrance from the C-train catwalk (West entrance I believe) and head left in the main concourse, then cut into section 2xx on the corner, you have to climb a beastly set of stairs to get to the 300s. They work in the first little concession at the top of the stairs in the 300s. Tim is an older guy, probably in his 60s, and I've been getting my nachos from him for like 5 years now.

Edit: Sorry if this doesn't make any sense, I have the Friday afternoon brain drain going on.

[narbeZ]

Yelling at Media/Players in the parking lot after the game is over, is almost as fun as watching the Game and drinking copious amounts of beer.

I really get a kick out of my day when Pardy walks out and I say, "David HALE?, Is that you".

In my experience though, don't wait for Kipper. The guy will never give a Autograph. Sure you can try, and wait 5 hours until hes done stretching, but likely he will just RUN out of the Dome with his Skin tight dress pants on, and blow by you 80KM/H, in his European auto.

Infact, the only decent shot you have at getting autographs if your the average calgary male hockey fan, is to bring a BEAUTY with you with a V-CUT shirt. Other then that might as well not even bother.

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by rogermexico

The best part about the Sportchek zone is you get your own concession and washroom up there. Typically you've got a lot less time to wait than you do down on the main concourse.

After 7 years of having season tickets in the nosebleeds, I can say that this statement is 100% false.
Unless you leave your seat before the period ends, it's MUCH quicker to go downstairs to get beer/food, than it is to wait in line up in the nosebleeds.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz

After 7 years of having season tickets in the nosebleeds, I can say that this statement is 100% false.
Unless you leave your seat before the period ends, it's MUCH quicker to go downstairs to get beer/food, than it is to wait in line up in the nosebleeds.

I agree, the concession up there sucks bad. Go to the Olympic lounge for a jumbo dog and nacho's with cheese. Best deal in the dome.

Bathrooms in the bleeders are the least busy in the whole building though. It's almost worth the trip up there instead of waiting in the huge lines at the concourse ones.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Pastiche

Don't yell out and ask how much time is left in the period with at the 1:05 mark.

Exactly, you have to wait until about 1:02. If you do it at 1:05 it won't work because you'll be sitting there for 5 awkward seconds waiting for the guy to announce that there's one minute remaining.

[kipperiggy]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Oh ya, and if you see any Roughrider fans make sure you tell them how classless they are.

I'm from Saskatchewan.