Brock’s signature colour will flood the stands at the Meridian Centre Saturday, Nov. 25 for a basketball doubleheader three years in the making.

There’s still time to purchase tickets for Paint the Meridian Red, which will see the Brock Badgers men’s and women’s basketball teams face off against the McMaster Marauders in downtown St. Catharines.

Here’s what you need to know leading up to the games:

Tip-off times:
Doors for the event open at 5 p.m., with the tip-off for the women’s game at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8.

Don’t put the bad in Badger
Brock University prides itself on being a good community neighbour. Paint the Meridian Red is an exciting event, but everyone attending the game is reminded to celebrate responsibly and make smart decisions. Any students arriving to the bus pickup locations or the Meridian Centre itself who are visibly intoxicated will be refused entry and no refunds for purchased tickets will be given. Drink responsibly, and stay hydrated and well-fed.

Getting to the game
To make attending the event safe and convenient, Brock is providing free shuttle buses to the Meridian Centre from the University’s main campus from 5 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Buses will pick up passengers on campus at Quarry View, DeCew and Lowenberger residences.

Brock identification will be required to ride the shuttle bus at any time.

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.ca until the first tip-off at 6 p.m., and will then be available at the Meridian Centre box office.

The Meridian Centre does not offer WI-FI. Ticket holders are encouraged to download their tickets onto their mobile device prior to entering the building. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.

Club level tickets include light refreshments, while supplies last.

Suites also remain available for purchase by contacting Erica Wortley, Manager, Events and Partnerships, at ewortley@brocku.ca

Community zone
The concourse will include a community zone featuring the Niagara River Lions, Niagara IceDogs, Brock Badgers and Niagara Face Painting.

What you can bring
Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Meridian Centre, but empty, refillable water bottles are allowed. Bags smaller than 12”x12”x12” will be allowed, while laser pointers, professional cameras, drones, weapons of any kind and any drugs or alcohol are forbidden.

Security
Guests must pass through a magnometer, which requires the removal of keys, wallets, purses and anything metal that may set off the alarm.

A full list of Meridian Centre entry requirements is available on the venue’s website.

Badgers gear
For last-minute Badgers gear, the Campus Store is open Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 25 per cent off storewide promotion is underway for Black Friday from Nov. 24 to 26 in store and online (some exclusions apply).

Parking
Please note that there is no parking at the Meridian Centre, so those planning to drive to the event are encouraged to park in one of the downtown parking garages.