Submitted on behalf of Linda Petrosino, Interim Provost and Vice President for Educational Affairs.
Students of Ithaca College:
On November 15th, SUNY Cortland will host the annual Cortaca Jug game, with our varsity football teams vying for possession of the Jug. We are all very proud of the accomplishments of both teams and believe that the game this year will once again be a great one.
As a fan, you can expect to see an outstanding contest on the field. All ticket sales take place in advance, and there will be no tickets available at the gate. Ticket distribution for Ithaca College students, faculty and staff members will take place Nov. 3-5 at the Athletics & Events Center. View ticket sales information here.
The stadium gates will open at 11 a.m.; kickoff is at noon. Please note that no bags, purses, or containers of any kind will be allowed into the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. State and local law enforcement agencies will be patrolling the highways and will be working at the game. In recent years, police officials in Tompkins and Cortland Counties have set up check points before and after the game to apprehend those who are drinking and driving. If you are over 21 years old and choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation and please do not drive! Further, no one will be allowed in the game venue with beverages of any kind.
Your behavior related to the game will reflect on your college. Please be supportive of your team, cheering good play and encouraging the players to do their best. Do not become involved in behavior that will embarrass yourself, your football team or your college. Cheers that include vulgarity or demean players, coaches, officials or fans have no place at this or any other game. Throwing objects on the field or at players, coaches, officials or fans will not be tolerated. In addition, fighting or other serious acts will result in criminal arrest and, when appropriate, on-campus judicial action to include possible suspension or expulsion.
We encourage you to be mindful of the comments, photos, and videos you post to social media—or that others may post that include you--before, during, and after the Cortaca game. Especially in the wake of last year’s unruly behavior surrounding the game, there will be increased scrutiny of social media. These posts can be associated with one’s online identity for an indeterminate length of time and appear in the results of searches conducted by others, including law enforcement and potential employers.
This game has a long and wonderful history. The players and coaches have worked too hard to have the game tarnished by the actions of a few. Good sportsmanship on and off the field will make this an event that we will remember fondly for years to come.
Sincerely,
Linda Petrosino
Interim Provost and Vice President for Educational Affairs
Information for producing merchandise (shirts, cups, towels) with the Cortaca trademark
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20141031152629241