2025 NJPC Tailgate v. Rice
Saturday, September 27
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES!!!
For the last Navy home football game against UAB on September 6, Mother Nature sure had some fun with us! After rain, wind, and a couple game delays for lightning, the game finally finished with another Navy victory. After night fell and other tailgates had packed up, the NJPC and our partners First Command and Southeastern Pennsylvania Parents Association had weathered the storm and stuck around to feed hot meals to the tired, wet, and hungry Mids who ran out of the stadium to meet us. It was an honor to stand beside our great team and serve home-cooked meals to Midshipmen from all across the country. We truly appreciate those who came out to help set up, cook, serve, and pack up.
If you want to join in the excitement, our next tailgate is Saturday, September 27 v. Rice. Game start is 1530, and NJ parents will be on station by 0800. We welcome all NJ parents to bring food and supplies and to assist with set-up, cooking, serving, and clean-up. Come for an hour or the whole day, any and all participation is appreciated. Many hands make light work!
Answers to most questions -- such as where we are located at the stadium, where to park, food suggestions, etc. -- can be found on the Club website at:
https://usna-njpc.org/new-events and https://usna-njpc.org/tailgating-essentials
Be sure to check your food in when you arrive. Bring a marker and tape to label your coolers and also consider bringing a lawn chair. Parking is available across the street from our tailgate site.
Can't bring food or make it to the game? Please consider dropping off food with a fellow parent. There are also various dry goods which members can donate. We can always use Chinet plates, forks, clamshell take-out containers, 2-hour and 6-hour sternos, and full and half aluminum serving trays. These and other items are listed on the sign-up sheet at the link below. And, of course, monetary donations are always welcome.
We are blessed to have such wonderful kids and the honor of supporting them and the entire Brigade of Midshipmen. The tailgate is a great opportunity to build a Navy family. Let’s lead with our hearts, work with our hands, and embrace this event as if all Midshipmen are our own.
Please click the button below to post your anticipated food and supplies donations for any game. It helps the Tailgate Team Ops if you use this link before arriving. Thank you!
The NJ Mid Express, Thanksgiving 2025!
Sponsored by the USNA Parents Club of New Jersey
* Convenient
* Less stressful for Parents
* Comforting; watch a movie or sleep!
* Meet other Midshipmen
Pricing:
● $185 round trip, $100 one way.
Departing from USNA to NJ Turnpike: Tuesday, November 25th
● Boarding: Alumni Hall, United States Naval Academy 3:30pm
● Stop 1 James Cooper Service Area (between exits 4 and 5) 6:15pm
● Stop 2 Woodrow Wilson Service Area (between exits 7 and 7A) 6:45pm
● Stop 3 Grover Cleveland Service Area (between exits 11 and 12) 7:30pm
● Stop 4 Vince Lombardi Service Area (exit 18) 8:15pm
● Stops listed above are on the Northbound side of the Turnpike.
Departing to USNA: Sunday, November 30th
● Boarding: Vince Lombardi Service Area (exit 18) 12:45pm
● Stop 1 Thomas Edison Service Area (between exits 12 and 11) 1:30pm
● Stop 2 Richard Stockton Service Area (between exits 7A and 7) 2:15pm
● Stop 3 Walt Whitman Service Area (between exits 3 and 4) 2:45pm
● Stop 4 United States Naval Academy 5:30pm
● Stops listed above are on the Southbound side of the Turnpike.
Important information:
● Times are approximate. Schedule may vary due to actual Academy departure time and traffic.
● Please arrive at the Service Area locations at least 15 minutes prior to pick up or departure time.
● On Tuesday, Midshipmen will receive a text message when the bus arrives at Alumni Hall and when it is ready to depart.
● On Sunday, all Midshipmen will receive a text message when the bus arrives at Lombardi Service Area and when it is ready to depart.
● Reservations are on a first come first served basis. There are no refunds for this event.
Please contact George Farrell at (917) 559-9605 or gpfarrell64@gmail.com with any questions!
Apple Pressing
Join the Club on Thursday, October 23, 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Riamede Farm in Chester to press apples and make cider to take to the October 25 Navy v. FAU football tailgate, followed by food and fellowship.
USNA ’09 grad Ashley Asdal is the proprietor of Riamede Farm in Chester. This historic farm hosts over 5,000 apple trees, and we will use the farm's apples and cider press to make 15-20 gallons of cider to take to the tailgate for mulling and service to the Brigade. The evening will conclude with a potluck dinner (and, of course, cider) in the barn. Please bring a meal to share!
Club members are welcome to come for cider pressing (starting at 4:30pm) and/or dinner (approximately 6:30pm).
Please RSVP to cfbell122@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending.
Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Road
Chester NJ 07930
Army-Navy Fly Fishing Tournament
Save the Date!!! The annual Army-Navy Fly Fishing Tournament is Saturday, November 1, 7:30am - 3:30pm at the Raritan Inn in Califon, NJ. All members are invited to come out and spend time with parents of Navy Midshipmen and Army Cadets while the Mids and Cadets compete in fly fishing on the South Branch of the Raritan River. Enjoy the fresh air, clean waters, and good company of fellow parents and participants. Bring a lawn chair and be ready to relax! Join the fun and help support the efforts on this fantastic day.
Please see our website for additional information and schedule
https://usna-njpc.org/new-events
Register For Lunch Or Support The Day
Video Of The 2024 Tournament
2025 Promotional Video
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For any other questions, or if you would like to get more involved with NJPC, please contact us.
GO NAVY!
Colin and Suse Bell
Presidents, USNA PCNJ
cfbell122@gmail.com or 201-669-8533
Calendar Of Events
Event Month Date
Tailgate Rice September 09-27-25
Tailgate Air Force October 10-04-25
Fall Meeting October TBD
Apple Cider October 10-23-25
Tailgate FAU October 10-25-25
Army/Navy Fly Fishing November 11-01-25
Tailgate USF November 11-15-25
Mid Express Bus Ride (home from USNA) November 11-25-25
Mid Express Bus Ride (return USNA) November 11-30-25
Army/Navy Game December 12-13-25
Holiday Party December TBD
Links to the Club website, Facebook, and Instagram pages:
https://www.facebook.com/USNA.NJPC/
https://www.instagram.com/usna_nj_parents/
