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E Hurricane Watch
The official E-newsletter of the Hurricane Club
July 23, 2003
As the football season inches closer, the excitement is building among Hurricane fans everywhere. Be sure to check out Canesfest this weekend as a fun time is to be had by all. Only 44 days until the home opener vs. Florida!!!
1. CANESFEST
2. Freshmen Football Luncheon
3. Tennis Scoreboard
4. Open Football Practices
5. 2003 Golden Cane Trip
6. Ad Campaign
7. Women Helping Women
8. 2003 Renewals
9. Season Tickets
CANESFEST 2003!!!
Canesfest is here to kick-off the 2003 football season. The event will be held in Broward on Saturday, July 26th from 2-6 p.m. at the Broward Convention Center, and in Palm Beach on Sunday, July 27th from 1-4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Canesfest will include an autograph session with current players, an interactive zone, a silent auction featuring memorabilia and other great prizes, a raffle, lots of food, entertainment and much, much more. Don’t miss out! For more information and directions to Canesfest 2003 be sure to check out our website:www.hurricanesports.com
Freshmen Luncheon
Make your reservation TODAY to welcome our Freshmen football players to UM at the 2003 Freshmen Luncheon on Saturday, August 9 from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Founder’s Hall (formerly the Faculty Club) on the Coral Gables campus. Sit at the same table and enjoy lunch with the Freshmen football players and then watch the open practice at 3:30 p.m. The cost is 18 dollars for Hurricane Club Members and 20 dollars for Non-Members. For reservations, please call the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699.
New Tennis Scoreboard
Last month a brand new, state-of-the-art electronic scoreboard was added to the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. Considered one of the best collegiate tennis facilities in the nation, the Schiff Tennis Center houses 16 courts individually lit by eight low-mounted halogen lights. For more information on UM men’s and women’s tennis teams and facilities log on to:www.hurricanesports.com
Come Watch the Hurricanes!!!
As the Hurricanes gear up for the 2003 football season, so can you. A series of practices are slated to begin August 4th that are open to Canes fans everywhere! For a full listing of practice schedules please consult our website, and don’t forget, season ticket packages are still available to watch the action live in the Orange Bowl.
www.hurricanesports.com
2003 Golden Cane Trip to Boston
This year’s Golden Cane Trip will feature the University of Miami taking on the Eagles of Boston College. For information about this trip, or how to become a Golden Cane please check out our website www.hurricanesports.com
Hurricane Heroes
Feel the Fury of the Miami Hurricanes! The 2003 football advertising campaign was unveiled Monday, July 21st, and features several new episodes of the high-flying super hero campaign that was utilized last season. Log onto our website to catch a glimpse of what these Hurricane Heroes have in store for 2003. www.hurricanesports.com
Women Helping Women
Join the fun as Dianna Coker teaches the basic fundamentals of college football in Football 101. A football tutorial, lunch, interaction with student-athletes, and prizes will be included with all proceeds benefiting UM women’s athletics. Head Football Coach Larry Coker will also make a guest appearance at the event, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 8th at 11 a.m. in the Knight Sports Complex on Miami’s Coral Gables campus. Table Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available. For more information, call (305) 284-2400, or visit:
www.hurricanesports.com
August 1st Deadline Approaching
Thanks to all our members and season ticket holders who made donations before the May 31st deadline. Please remember that any remaining gifts on your pledge should be made prior to August 1st to ensure that your season football tickets are received in a timely fashion. We are still working hard to ensure our members get the most out of their memberships. If you have any questions regarding your Hurricane Club membership benefits or dues, please call us at 1800-GO-CANES (opt 4) or visit our website at:www.hurricanesports.com
Be a Part of History!!!
The Miami Hurricanes have accepted the invitation from the Atlantic Coast Conference and will begin competing in the ACC in 2004. Along with the other fall sports, the Hurricanes football program will be the first to embark on these new adventures for the University of Miami and we want all Hurricane fans to be a part of the excitement. Currently, the only way to secure your seats for the Hurricanes’ 2004 football season with the ACC is to purchase 2003 season tickets. Don’t miss out on the action both this year and next! Season Ticket Packages are still available. Buy online now atwww.hurricanesports.com
