Hurricanes Announce Women's Basketball Promotional Schedule
Jan. 12, 2011
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -The University of Miami has released the promotional schedule for the home Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball games. The `Canes, now ranked No. 22 in the nation, will host seven regular season ACC games at the BankUnited Center and have activities planned for each contest.
Fans can enjoy giveaways, halftime entertainment and inflatable games throughout the season for the low price of $5 for adults and $3 for youth. Tickets can be purchased for every game on HurricaneSports.com by calling 1-800-Go Canes or by visiting the BankUnited Center Box Office on game day.
The Hurricanes (16-1, 2-0 ACC) have won 15 consecutive games – tied with Duke for the nation’s longest current win streak face ACC foes Clemson and Boston College this weekend.
FRIDAY, JAN. 14 VS. CLEMSON @ 8:30 P.M.
NCAA Pack the House Challenge: Support the Hurricanes in this national attendance challenge by coming out to enjoy the ACC home-opener! Help us grow the sport of women’s basketball by packing the BankUnited Center.
Pre-game autographs: Arrive early for autographs with members of the men’s basketball and baseball teams beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Chalk Talk: The Tip-Off Club will hold a pre-game chalk talk. To sign-up for Tip-Off Club click here.
SUNDAY, JAN. 16 VS. BOSTON COLLEGE @ 1 P.M.
ACC Day: Welcome the Atlantic Coast Conference to Coral Gables and have the chance to win great ACC prizes, such as SillyBandz, t-shirts and plush mini blimps. The ACC Shoe Blimp will be on hand for photo opportunities and may even take flight, so be on the lookout for prizes falling from the sky!
Employee Day: Eligible UM Employees receive one (1) complimentary ticket and the opportunity to purchase an additional three (3) tickets for $1 each. Click here for more information on how to purchase. The first 200 employees receive a free t-shirt. The first 100 employees receive a free personal pizza and drink. Check-in at the employee table near the entrance to redeem these complimentary prizes!
Inflatables: Kids, arrive early to play on the inflatable games that are open pre-game and at halftime right on the court!
Halftime: Stay in your seat for halftime for a youth Tae Kwon Do demonstration.
THURSDAY, JAN. 27 VS. NC STATE @ 7 P.M.
Students: Come to the game to receive your very own Shenise “Gimme some Moe” Johnson shirt courtesy of Category 5.
Halftime: Stay in your seats for a halftime performance by the Frost School of Music Studio Jazz Band
Post-Game Autograph Session: Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with Krystal Saunders, Stephanie Gardner, Maria Brown and Selina Archer.
SUNDAY, JAN. 30 VS. GEORGIA TECH @ 3 P.M.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration: We’re calling all girls to join us in celebration of NGWSD! There will be a FREE sports clinic with members of the Miami women’s athletics teams prior to the game.
Trading Card Giveaway: The first 300 fans will receive complimentary 2011 women’s basketball trading cards!
Post-Game Autograph Session: Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with the entire women’s basketball team!
Students: Come to the game to receive your very own Riquna “Hey Bay Bay” Williams shirt courtesy of Category 5.
Inflatables: Kids, arrive early to play on the inflatable games open pre-game and at halftime right on the court!
Halftime: Stay in your seats for a halftime performance by the Prymus All-Stars Youth Cheerleaders and a halftime basketball scrimmage between Temple Beth Am youth teams.
THURSDAY, FEB. 10 VS. MARYLAND @ 7 P.M.
Hall of Fame Recognition Night: Join us as we recognize and celebrate honored members of the UM Sports Hall of Fame.
Chalk Talk: The Tip-Off Club will hold a pre-game chalk talk. To sign-up for Tip-Off Club click here.
Post-Game Autograph Session: Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with Stefanie Yderstrom, Shanel Williams and Morgan Stroman,
MONDAY, FEB. 21 VS. WAKE FOREST @ 7 P.M.
PinkZone: Join the Hurricanes in raising breast cancer awareness as they participate in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s annual PinkZone celebration. Wear pink to the game to support the cause. Pink “U Basketball” shirts will be on sale at the game.
Post-Game Autograph Session: Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with Riquna Williams, Sylvia Bullock and Shenise Johnson
THURSDAY, FEB. 24 VS. FSU @ 7 P.M.
Senior Citizen Night: We may not have any seniors on our team, but we still want to recognize our senior citizen fans! All seniors, age 65 and older, are invited to be our guests!
Chalk Talk: The Tip-Off Club will hold a pre-game chalk talk. To sign-up for Tip-Off Club click here.
