Advice for son's first Tennessee game

#51
#51
My children went to their first game at age 5-6
It was still challenging to hold their attention

I always try to consider the seats at Neyland, and the people who sit beside a young child or infant
It's not like we can get away from it with the seats being so close together
is a nightmare when a baby is crying or a 3 year old is running around and bored and also throwing a tantrum

My opinion is that the game is not for infants or small children Too many people ..too much noise and the kids lack the ability to process the surrounding (this could be really scary for a kid)
 
#52
#52
When do you have to actually have to buy a ticket for the kids? What age? I have a 4 yr old daughter and she loves Tennessee football. I plan on getting her to Neyland for her 1st this year.:thumbsup:
 
#55
#55
I think it depends on the child. My wife and I took our son to a Falcons game @ 6 months and his first UT game @ 15 months. He was a little fussy before the game started, but was fine when the game began.
 
#56
#56
My advice is to not bring a child of that age to a UT game. Wouldn't you want to be able to remember your first UT game? I can't remember sh!t before the age of 2-3 so maybe wait until atleast then.
 
#57
#57
I wish I could experience a game at Neyland for the first time again! It's still magical each time I step into that stadium but nothing like the first time.
 
#58
#58
I think the starting age to bring a child to a college football game should be old enough to understand the actions of adults around them at a college football game, that 99,000 people aren't going to curse or drink around that child.. just saying... but please please don't drag newborns to a game and drag those huge strollers, that a small adult can fit into... the kids that sit around us in the Terrace are fine but then you see others passing around a baby, paying no attention to the game and being noticed by everyone around them..

We have a friend that brings his young son- waving at him if he reads this- and we have such a good time with them.. his son is well seasoned to college football!! Shout out to "A"... :dance2:

PS.. Oh yeah, we've seen some better behaved children than adults at games too.. some adult drunks act worse than children.. :clap:
 
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#59
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TAMUVOLS12 said:
Thanks, I was thinking the same as you guys. We are planning around 2-4 most likely
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I think 2 is too young. I'd say 4 is the earliest I would take him to his 1st game. And as others have said I would go to one of the easier games on the schedule bc you probably won't be able to watch all of the snaps and just in case he is miserable and wants to leave or something.
 
#62
#62
I've taken my daughter to the spring game since she was 2; curently 5. It's good enough to get her the feel for the atmosphere, but not too rowdy where she'll learn any new words. She recognizes the stadium (mostly Smokey) in pictures and on TV. In all fairness, she's been on the field at Wrigley twice.
 
#63
#63
Tried to take my 2 year old to a game this year. We went to tailgate parties and saw the band before heading to the stadium. As we were about to get a ticket, we realized he was pretty exhausted. We went to Mellow Mushroom on the strip and just watched it on TV. Then we lost to Missouri, and I took a hostage and ruined the whole day.
 
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Steelcurtain said:
When do you have to actually have to buy a ticket for the kids? What age? I have a 4 yr old daughter and she loves Tennessee football. I plan on getting her to Neyland for her 1st this year.:thumbsup:
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YorkVol said:
Day 1
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And it's like that for all sports. I had to pay $6 for my 1-year old to go to a Tennessee baseball game. He can fly for free, but can't get into the 10% full baseball stadium. Dumb.
 
#66
#66
I would recommend in utero.

It's much cheaper that way.
 
#67
#67
I took my daughter when she was 4 and she still talks about the first game. She is 6 now and as big a fan as me. Also still doesnt like Oregon she hopes they lose every game cause they beat us. Homecoming is the best week for children in my opinion.
 
#68
#68
And have armed guards if possible.
College fans are getting crappy, especially the drunk ones.
I don`t go to games anymore for this reason.

Fights, throwing urine, who needs it.
Not going to subject my family to this.
 
#70
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TAMUVOLS12 said:
My son is 8 months old and I would like to know everyone’s thoughts on what an appropriate age is to take him to his first game?

Also, we live in Charlotte and it's almost 4 hours for us to drive with him.

Thanks and GO VOLS!


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Judging by his picture he is ready NOW! He is your son, take him anytime and anywhere you want. It is your business. Be sure to keep him out of the sun and be sure to bundle him up, depending on what time of the year you go. Some people have trouble tolerating children but seriously, who's fault is that. Not yours. Besides some parents just want a break getting out of the house when they have a young child. I will add, if the child does start crying excessively,etc. the respectful thing to do would be to take him out for a break until he settles down, as is the case anywhere you go.
 
#73
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ice said:
And have armed guards if possible.
College fans are getting crappy, especially the drunk ones.
I don`t go to games anymore for this reason.

Fights, throwing urine, who needs it.
Not going to subject my family to this.
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Been to many games in Knoxville. Never seen anyone throw urine. Seen very few shoving matches (none of which I would consider a fight). Seen a few drunks, but I'm a low-key guy that rolls with the punches, so they don't bother me. My kids have had nothing but great experiences.
 
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#75
#75
One factor that I have seen no reference to thus far is, ahem, a child's bladder retention. I remember one game in which a mother, seated in a location far removed from the aisle, had to make one trip after another . . . after another . . . after another to the bathroom with her child. She didn't come back for the second half and there was a palpable sigh of relief from everyone in our row. You will, of course, be the best judge in terms of when this will no longer be a problem with your son.

Otherwise, I would second the previous suggestion of seeing how he responds to the Orange & White game; it will provide a more relaxed and less crowded environment.
 
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