Why cctigers.com Shows an "Ad Blocker Detected" Message

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cctigers.com displays an ad blocker notice because the site detects software that prevents ads from loading, and ads help fund the free content the site provides. The message appears on the splash page for "Single Game Tickets On Sale" and asks visitors to consider turning off the ad blocker. You can dismiss it and continue to the main site, but the notice may reappear on later pages while the blocker stays active.

What the notice actually says

The splash page shows a short sequence of elements:

  • A "Skip To Main Content" link
  • A "Pause All Rotators" control
  • The heading "Splash page - Single Game Tickets On Sale"
  • A "Continue to Home" link
  • An "Ad Blocker Detected" panel

The panel thanks you for visiting, explains that ad-blocking software "hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy," and asks you to consider turning the blocker off. It ends with a "Learn More About Ad Blockers" link and a "Close" button.

Why the site detects ad blockers

Most ad blockers work by matching requests to known ad servers and hiding elements with ad-related class names or IDs. When those requests never fire, the page's own scripts can notice the missing ad slots and trigger a detection message.

The site's stated reason is straightforward: ads are part of how it pays for hosting and content. The notice frames the request as a trade — you see ads, the site keeps serving free pages.

How to continue browsing

Two paths work from this splash page:

  1. Close the notice. Select "Close" on the Ad Blocker Detected panel. The splash page remains, and you can then use "Continue to Home" to reach the main Colorado College Athletics site.
  2. Skip the splash entirely. Use "Continue to Home" directly. The splash page is an intermediate screen, not the main site.

If you want the notice to stop appearing, disable the ad blocker for cctigers.com specifically rather than globally. Most blockers let you allowlist a single domain, which keeps protection active everywhere else.

Can you access the site without disabling the blocker?

Yes, in most cases. The notice is a request, not a hard block — the page still offers "Continue to Home," and the excerpt shows no lockout mechanism. The practical trade-offs:

Choice What you get What you give up
Keep blocker on Access to main site content, repeated notices Some page elements may not render
Allowlist cctigers.com Fewer interruptions, full page rendering Ads load on this site only
Disable blocker globally No notices anywhere Ads load on every site you visit

Allowlisting the single domain is the middle option most visitors use when a site asks politely rather than blocking outright.

If the notice keeps coming back

A few common causes:

  • The blocker re-enables per page. Some extensions reset allowlists after updates. Re-check the site's entry in your blocker's settings.
  • Multiple blockers are active. A browser extension plus a built-in browser blocker can both trigger detection. Allowlist the domain in each.
  • The splash page is cached. If "Continue to Home" does not clear the notice, reload the page after changing blocker settings.

The site's own message is the only source here for why the notice exists; the steps above are general browser behavior, not site-specific menu paths.