Spring Game & Championship Weekends Coming in April
March 4, 2011
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami has finalized initial details for the 2011 BankUnited CanesFest and Football Spring Game. The ‘Canes will conclude the spring practice schedule with a free-to-the-public scrimmage at Lockhart Stadium on April 16 at Noon Eastern.
Parking for the April 16th scrimmage will open at 8:30 a.m. on the South side of the stadium and will be free of charge. Tailgating is allowed. Gates A & B will open at 9:30 a.m. There will be a reception for Hurricane Club and Football Club members from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. as well as a player autograph session under the West bleachers from 10 – 11 a.m.
What: 2011 Football Spring Game
When: Saturday, April 16
Time: Kickoff at Noon, Parking at 8:30 a.m. at the South side, Gates A & B open at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Lockhart Stadium (5201 Northwest 12th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309) MAP
Game Ticket Price: Free
Radio: 560 WQAM
TV: Tape Delayed on CSS
The UM Athletics Department is planning back-to-back Championship Weekends as well this spring. UM will honor the 2001 Baseball National Championship team during the home series against NC State April 8-10 and will honor the 2001 Football National Championship team during the 2011 BankUnited CanesFest and Spring Game.
Make sure you stay tuned to HurricaneSports.com for additional details and confirmation of players that are returning for the Championship Weekends as well as more information on BankUnited CanesFest.
The Miami Hurricanes begin the first spring season under head coach Al Golden on Saturday at 9 a.m. All practices are closed to the public, but Golden has opened up every spring scrimmage and is taking the events on the road.
UM will play its April 2 BankUnited Canes Fest scrimmage at Spanish River High School in Palm Beach County at 10 a.m. The second scrimmage will be played on April 9 at Traz Powell Stadium, in Miami-Dade county, at 10 a.m. These event are also free and open to the public.
High school coaches, prospective student-athletes and former football players are invited to attend all spring football practices. Contact Hurlie Brown for more information at 305-284-6883.
To reserve season tickets for Miami’s upcoming 2011 season at Sun Life Stadium, visit HurricanesSports.com or contact the UM ticket office by calling 1-800-GO-CANES.
