Need a little advice from VolNation.

[Bvols48]

So a little over 6 years ago I started a thread about two future Vols when my twin grand sons were born. This weekend we are bringing them to their first game. What I would like to know form the ones who have kids this age how early do we need to get there and were take them so they can enjoy their first (but not last) game experience.

Thanks in advance for the help.

GO VOLS!!!!

 

[volfannbama]

So a little over 6 years ago I started a thread about two future Vols when my twin grand sons were born. This weekend we are bringing them to their first game. What I would like to know form the ones who have kids this age how early do we need to get there and were take them so they can enjoy their first (but not last) game experience.

Thanks in advance for the help.

GO VOLS!!!!

Parked on the hill just north east of stadium, cant think of the name. Took the greenway down to campus. My kids didnt mind the short walk at all.
Volunteer village is a must. I think my kids like it more than the game.

I hang out at the villege until gametime. The kiddos will get bored sitting there during warmups. Especially if you are in the sun.

Good luck

 

[Orange Alert]

Volunteer village is always fun for kids. Its over by Humanities plaza.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Get there as early as possible. They are 6. They can handle a long day at Neyland.

Vol Walk.

Vol Navy.

Cheering the Pride's arrival.

Get inside early to watch warm ups , walk around the stadium checking out a bunch of different views. The Pride will be performing before the game.

 

[Blazer2100]

If they don't mind walking around, definitely go to the Vol Walk. Maybe plan to get food or something afterwards to stay out of the sun.

 

[NcVolfan24]

To echo the others, here's what I always do when I bring kids:

parking lot 14
Walk along railroad then up the hill to vol village
Get faces painted, sign up for something with a fake name to get a free gift, take a picture by the blowup helmet
Attend vol walk that begins at the vol village
Walk over to the team store and go one floor up for a snack if needed
Go back out for the band entrance
Head into the stadium, get a drink and or snacks
Watch UT

It's always a great time. Taking my 7 year old daughter and two of her cousins Saturday and this will be our routine.

 

[volfannbama]

For the vol walk, kids dont enjoy that as much as the grown folks think especially at a real young age. If you are hanging at volunteer village, you can walk out when the buses pull up and let your kids watch, then go right back to the village for more kid fun.
The only times my kids really enjoyed it was if they could get close enough to high five the players. But you usually have to get there and wait a while to get that close.

 

[Stoked]

Can someone explain to me what the Vol Village is? What they have there? I'm thinking about taking my 7 year old daughter to her first game.

 

[volfannbama]

Can someone explain to me what the Vol Village is? What they have there? I'm thinking about taking my 7 year old daughter to her first game.

They have games and food. A few years ago the mens bball team was there signing autographes. My son really liked that. The cheerleaders show up as well as smokey. Its pretty neat especially for kids.

 

[james_govols]

Never too young to down some cold beers before the game.

 

[bluebird123]

NC Vol Fan has great plan. We started taking our son, daughter, nieces and nephews around that age. Granted there were many times they were bored to death, but I have to say they all grew to love it, especially the tailgating. Just know, right now it won't be about the football but it will soon. Feed and bribe them.

 

[volfannbama]

NC Vol Fan has great plan. We started taking our son, daughter, nieces and nephews around that age. Granted there were many times they were bored to death, but I have to say they all grew to love it, especially the tailgating. Just know, right now it won't be about the football but it will soon. Feed and bribe them.

Yep, i think my kids like tailgating more than the game still.