BankUnited CanesFest to Kick-Off the Athletic Season
Aug. 20, 2011
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 2011 BankUnited CanesFest is going back to its roots and will be better than ever when it returns to the University of Miami’s campus on Saturday, Aug. 27.
The event, which will run from 3-6 p.m., will be held inside the BankUnited Center and the adjacent Field House. The event is free and open to all Canes fans.
Fans will enjoy an afternoon of family fun with the Miami Hurricanes. Activities will include interactive activities with student-athletes, inflatable games, face painting and a Q&A session with the Hurricane coaches.
Fan favorites, Sebastian the Ibis, University of Miami cheerleaders and the Sunsations will be on hand to greet fans and take photos.
Young Hurricanes fans can pick up a complimentary coloring book that will serve as a guide to the event and a gift to enjoy all season long (while supplies last).
Season ticket holders will receive EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to a football autograph session from 4-5 p.m. in the Field House with their invitation. Only one autograph item person will be permitted. Season tickets can be purchased on-site to receive access to the autograph session.
General Information
Date: Saturday, August 27
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: BankUnited Center and adjacent Field House
Click here for the Event Map
Featured Events
3 p.m. – Doors open
3-5:15 p.m. – Interactive sports activities experiences with Miami Hurricanes student-athletes and coaches
4-5 p.m. – Season Ticket Holder Autograph Session
5:30-6 p.m. – It’s All About the U Question and Answer Session
Team Activities
Try your hand at pitching with the Baseball team
Shoot hoops with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams
Go the distance with the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams
Putt around with the Golf team
Test the waters on an Erg with the Rowing team
Splash around in the dunk tank with the Swimming and Diving team
Serve up some fun with the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams
Have your face painted with the Cheerleaders & Sunsations
Take your photo with Sebastian the Ibis
