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New Additions Expand Game Day Experience for Tulsa Fans
8/30/2016 8:18:00 AM | Football
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane opens the 2016 campaign this Saturday, Sept. 3, against San Jose State with a 6:00 p.m. kick-off. There is plenty of excitement around this season's team as well as several new additions to game day that will add to the fan experience.
The first noticeable change to game day is the expansion of beer sales to include the general seating areas of H.A. Chapman Stadium. There will be stand-alone locations on both the east and west sides of the stadium where fans can purchase beverages separate from concession locations. On the west side of the stadium, near Gate 2, there will be a Craft Beer location serving COOP Brewing products.
The other significant change is that re-entry is no longer permitted at H.A. Chapman Stadium. While exceptions will be made for medical emergency situations, this move brings TU into line with other FBS schools, including several AAC schools, all 32 NFL teams, and other facilities across the country. To ensure a safe and more secure environment for everyone at H.A. Chapman Stadium, re-entry will not be allowed once you have left the stadium.
Before the games, The Pint Beer Garden on Hurricane Alley will offer fans an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of drink options as well as a food buffet. The new area, complete with TVs to view college football games around the country, should offer fans a central gathering place on Hurricane Alley. The Kids Zone on Hurricane Alley will again feature face painting, activities and inflatables, while live music will again provide an exciting game day atmosphere.
Live music also returns to Hurricane Alley for all six games featuring music from local bands.
Inside the stadium, young fans will be able to enjoy new additions to the Western Sun Kids Zone. Near Gate 1, in the southwest corner of the stadium, kids can enjoy inflatables, and several football activities, and rotating experiences each game.
Starting with a season opening White-Out, fans will be encouraged to wear a designated color for each home game. Fans can also purchase the official game day shirt from the TU Campus Corner Bookstore. Shirts will be sold online two weeks prior to the game. (Visit this link for the first game White Out shirt). Fans can also pickup their shirt at the Campus Corner Bookstore location on the southeast corner of Harvard and 11th or by calling at 918-836-1770. On game day the shirts will be sold at the Gate 2 bookstore location and inside the stadium in the Bookstore shop for $10. Each week fans will be encouraged to participate in wearing the color of the day.
Several highlights of the promotional schedule this season include recognizing TU Alum Nancy Lopez for her induction into the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame the weekend of September 17. On Friday, October 7, Tulsa takes on SMU for a nationally televised game and fans can enjoy post-game Fireworks. Homecoming is scheduled for October 22 and Military Appreciation is scheduled for November 25.
Tickets are still available for the home opener. Fans can purchase tickets in advance for $15 by calling (918) 631-GoTU (4688) or by visiting www.tulsahurricane.com/tickets.
Check out the full promotional schedule at http://tulsahurricane.com/sports/2015/10/26/Promotions.aspx#Football
Fans should also visit votetulsafootball.com to pledge their support for this year's team and check out everything that the best game day in Tulsa has to offer. To find out about all the game day promotions click here.
FOOTBALL GAME DAY PROMOTIONS
SAN JOSE STATE • Sept. 3
VOTE TULSA - Check out VoteTulsaFootball.com
WHITE OUT - All fans are encouraged to wear white to the game.
HOME OPENER - Be a part of the excitement as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane looks to build off of last season's bowl appearance.
HIGH SCHOOL BAND DAY - High School band students are invited to get a taste of the college band experience and join the Sound of the Golden Hurricane for their Half-time performance. Click here for more information.
FRESHMAN STORM - TU Freshman are invited to lead the team onto the field before the game. Freshman can show their TU student ID and check in 30 minutes before kick-off at the Student Gate (Gate 5). Click here for more information.
INFC YOUTH FOOTBALL DAY - Members of INFC Youth Football can receive discounted tickets to attend the game and be part of a pre-game tunnel. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T • Sept. 17
BLUE OUT - All fans are encouraged to wear blue to the game.
YOUTH DAY - TU welcomes kids to the game with special discounts and activities for kids.
NANCY LOPEZ RECOGNITION - Join TU as they recognize one of their great letterwinners, Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Nancy Lopez.
YOUTH FOOTBALL DAY - Youth Football players can receive discounted tickets to attend the game and be part of a pre-game tunnel. Contact Aaron Wicklund at (918) 631-3034 for more information.
CHEER & SPIRIT CLINIC - Kids can take part in a Cheer & Spirit Clinic by the TU Spirit Squads the week of the game and perform at half-time of the game. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
YOUTH SPORTS DAY - Members of youth sports teams can receive discounted tickets to the game. Contact Aaron Wicklund at (918) 631-3034 to find out how to bring your baseball, softball, soccer, or basketball team to the game.
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL DAY - Middle school and high school football players can recieve a free ticket to the game and coaches can receive two free tickets. Coaches must submit the team's roster prior to the game and players can sign in at Gate 6A. Parents and friends can purchase discounted tickets. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
SMU • Oct. 7
BLACK OUT - All fans are encouraged to wear black to the game.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS - Stick around as we light up the skies with Post-game Fireworks
BOY SCOUT CAMPOUT - Scouts are invited to join the game and then camp out under the lights on the football field. Contact Aaron Wicklund at (918) 631-3034 for more info.
TULANE • Oct. 22 (Homecoming)
TU COLORS - All fans are encouraged to wear TU colors to the game.
HOMECOMING - Join us for Homecoming 2016, #reigncane. For more: click here.
HOMETOWN HEROES - Join TU in celebrating the Heroes in our community. We will recognize police, fire, and EMS for their contributions. Police, Fire, and EMS personnel should contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
MEDICAL APPRECIATION - Bring your medical office or hospital team and enjoy the game with discounted tickets. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
TEACHER APPRECIATION - Teachers are invited to enjoy the game and receive discounted tickets. Contact Aaron Wicklund at (918) 631-3034 for more information.
EAST CAROLINA • Nov. 5
BLUE OUT - All fans are encouraged to wear blue to the game.
ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS - Join us as we partner with the Alzheimer's Association of Tulsa to shine a light on the problem of Alzheimer's.
FAITH & FAMILY - Faith organizations and receive discounted tickets for their congregation. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE - Members of tribes can receive discounted tickets to the game. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
CINCINNATI • Nov. 25
GOLD OUT - All fans are encouraged to wear gold to the game.
MILITARY APPRECIATION - Join us as we salute the contributions of our Armed Forces. Military personnel can receive free and discounted tickets to the game. Contact Mike Pence at (918) 631-3035 for more information.
SENIOR NIGHT - Join us for Senior night as we recognize the contributions of our graduating football players in a pre-game ceremony.
FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION - TU Faculty and staff can receive free tickets to the game. Contact the ticket office at (918) 631-GoTU for more information.
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