Attendance at the 2014 Izzone Campout is mandatory for students who have already reserved tickets for the Izzone this season and want lower bowl eligibility.

The annual event, hosted by the MSU Association of Future Alumni, will start at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and run through 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Munn Field.

Those interested need to register to reserve a campsite anytime between 7:20 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Berkowitz entrance of Breslin Center.

Each campsite, although there is no limit, is recommended to hold no more than four people. Supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, chairs, etc. will not be provided.

During the campout, campers will be able to attend an open basketball team practice at 3:20 p.m. Friday, free entry to the hockey game 7 p.m. Friday, entertainment from UAB and the chance to meet men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo, along with the basketball team.

Check-ins will be scattered throughout the night during the campout and announced by the DJ to make sure all students stay. When announced, students are asked to return to their campsites, where they will check in by the Izzone section leaders. Students must be accounted for at each check-in to be considered for lower bowl seating.

Even freshmen and first-time Izzone ticket holders can attend the campout to build up points for the following year.

“We encourage all students to attend,” Dan DiMaggio, the director of the Association of Future Alumni, said.