Pregame tailgaters will be in for a treat at this year’s Cyclone football games.

CydLines, a new food and entertainment court run by Wallaby’s Restaurant and T-Galaxy, will be open for Iowa State home games. Wallaby’s will run the food and beverage aspect, while T-Galaxy will handle the Cyclone merchandising.

The court will be located west of the Olsen Building in a 70-by-110 ft. fenced-in area, and will open 2 1/2 hours before game time.

Although beer will be available, Woody Woodsworth, co-owner of Wallaby’s, wanted to make it clear they are aiming for a responsible crowd.

“We want it to be fun-loving, and very family oriented,” Woodsworth said. “We don’t want people to think that this is just a beer garden for students.”

Beer, lemonade and Coke products will be the beverages served during warm weather, with hot chocolate and cider being added for the colder games. The menu will consist of fajita chicken sandwiches, brats, burgers, hot dogs, chili jalape¤o poppers and chicken strips, along with a game day special. The game day special will depend on the weather. Beer will be limited to two per customer at a time, with sales ending fifteen minutes prior to kickoff. Food will be on sale up until the third quarter.

ISU athletic director Gene Smith said he believes the food court will help the image of Cyclone games.

“We think CydLines will go a long way toward enhancing game day atmosphere at Cyclone Stadium,” Smith said. “Cyclone fans will be able to purchase food and beverages in a friendly tailgate atmosphere.”

Smith said the future of CydLines is in the fans’ hands.

“We are pursuing this idea on a trial basis, to gauge interest. If CydLines gets a favorable response, we could expand it in the future.”

An identification card station, where adults will need to get a wrist band in order to obtain alcohol, will be located inside the court. There will also be an area for live entertainment, along with picnic tables. Entertainment will be provided by the ISU pep band and cheerleaders.

Since alcohol will be served and the area is open to all ages, the Department of Public Safety and Ames Police Department will beef up security to curb minors from drinking.

“We’re optimistic that things are going to go well, and will continue to into the future,” said Loras Jaeger, director of DPS.

ISU student Craig Paine said he thinks this new idea will be successful.

“In the past, I never really tailgated at ISU games, but I will definitely give it a try this year,” Paine, a senior in psychology, said. “It should be an excellent environment leading up to the game.”