2002 Alumni Pre-Game Celebrations

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At Florida (Gators)

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2002
Kickoff: 5 p.m. (game time subject to change)
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL

UMAA Pre-Game Celebration
Lunch buffet, open bar (beer and wine), spirit giveaways, and a special ‘Canes pep rally!

Time: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Pre-game will end early to allow for shuttles and stadium security)
Location: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center (1714 SW 34 Street, Gainesville)
Cost: Adults: $40 Pre-Game Only; $75 Game Package (includes $35 game ticket)
Children 3-12/Students: $25 Pre-Game Only; $60 Game Package (includes $35 game ticket)
Children Under 3: Free for Pre-Game Only; $35 Game Package
Extras: Pre-Game price includes round-trip transportation from hotel to stadium.

Friday Night Fan Gathering
A Friday night fan gathering will be planned with All Sports at a downtown Gainesville location.

Date: Friday, September 6, 2002
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Travel Options*
No travel packages are being offered through Dodd’s Athletic Tours.

At Tennessee (Volunteers)

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2002
Kickoff: TBD (game time subject to change)
Location: Neyland Stadium, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Campus

UMAA Pre-Game Celebration
Breakfast or lunch buffet, open bar, spirit giveaways, and a special ‘Canes pep rally!

Time: Pre-game starts 3 hours prior to kickoff and ends one hour prior to kickoff
Location: Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street at the corner of Cumberland and Clinch)
Cost: Adults: $40 Pre-Game Only; $78 Game Package (includes $38 game ticket)
Children 3-12/Students: $25 Pre-Game Only; $63 Game Package (includes $38 game ticket)
Children Under 3: Free for Pre-Game Only; $38 Game Package
Extras: The convention center is within walking distance of the stadium. Special arrangements will be provide for disabled persons by request.

Friday Night Fan Gathering
A Friday night fan gathering will be planned with All Sports at a downtown Knoxville location.

Date: Friday, November 8, 2002
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Travel Options*
Travel packages ARE being offered through Dodd’s Athletic Tours, 1-800-553-5527.

Florida State (Alumni Weekend & Homecoming)

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2002
Kick-off: 12:00 noon (tentative)
Location: Orange Bowl, Miami

UMAA Homecoming Pre-Game Celebration
Food, spirit giveaways, and a special ‘Canes pep rally!

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Orange Bowl, Lot NE1
Cost: Adults: $18 Pre-Game Only; $63 Game Package (includes $45 game ticket)
Children 3-12: $12 Pre-Game Only; $57 Game Package (includes $45 game ticket)
Children under 3: Free for Pre-Game Only; $45 Game Package

Other 2002 Football Festivities

UM v. FAMU Game
Alumni invited to participate in Music Fest Miami events scheduled during Labor Day Weekend including Dinner Concert, Community Experience Tours, Parade of Cultures, and the Sunday Music Fest at Bayfront Park.
** Mailing to be sent to 15,000 alumni in Dade and other major Florida markets.

Spirit Festivities (no full pre-game offered for these games)
UM v. Temple
UM v. Rutgers

** Dodd’s Travel Packages will also be available for the Syracuse Game