ON-SITE INFO

Welcome to the Official Rice at Army Football Weekend!  To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package. If you need more information regarding the New York Marriott Marquis, please click here.

September 20

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS

Rice Owl Club Fan Travel Hospitality Table open, located on the third floor of the hotel (one floor above street level). Stop by to pick up your tour credential and souvenir.


4:00 pm | CHECK-IN

New York Marriott Marquis check-in (the hotel lobby is located on the 8th floor of the hotel) .


5:45 pm | DEPART FOR THE CORNELL CLUB

6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017

Meet Rice Owl Club Fan Travel staff in hotel lobby at 5:30 pm.


6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | CORNELL CLUB SOCIAL

Kick off the weekend with fellow travelers and Rice University guests. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.

Note: The Cornell Club’s dress code is smart casual.

September 21

6:30 am – 7:30 am | REFRESHMENT PICK UP

Enjoy a cup of coffee and pick up your grab and go refreshment bags for the game day ferry in the Brecht meeting room located on the 4th floor.


7:45 am | DEPART FOR PIER 11

Meet Rice Owl Club Fan Travel staff in hotel lobby to board motorcoach at 7:30 am. The motorcoach will be staged outside the hotel on 45th street.  

Please ensure all guests ages 16+ have a photo ID for entry to West Point. 

Note: There will be general public guests on the ferry as well.


8:45 am | SEASTREAK FERRY DEPART

Seastreak game day ferry departs for West Point. The ferry ride is expected to take approximately 2.5 hours. Enjoy the scenic Hudson River views!


11:00 am | ARRIVE AT WEST POINT

Arrive at West Point Pier. Army game day shuttles will be available for transport to Michie Stadium.


12:00 pm | KICK OFF

Rice Owls vs. Army Black Knights.

GO OWLS!


45 Minutes Post-Game | FERRY DEPARTS

After the conclusion of the game, meet Rice Owl Club Fan Travel staff outside stadium to board Army game day shuttles back to West Point Pier for departure.


6:45 pm | RETURN TO PIER 11

Board motorcoach to return to New York Marriott Marquis.

September 22

11:00 am | CHECK-OUT

New York Marriott Marquis check-out. Safe travels home!

GAME DAY MAP


Michie Stadium Policies

MICHIE STADIUM: In an effort to enhance public safety, Michie Stadium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the stadium. Click here for more information on permitted bags.


On-Site Staff Information

On-Site Staff Cell Phone Affiliation
Mary Sykora 301-437-2044 Sports & Entertainment Travel
Brian Murphy 973-722-0591 Sports & Entertainment Travel

Mary Sykora

Sports & Entertainment Travel

301-437-2044

Brian Murphy

Sports & Entertainment Travel

973-722-0591