University of Northern Iowa Athletics
UNI spring game and tailgate scheduled for April 21
4/5/2023 10:00:00 AM | Football
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI football fans are invited to celebrate this year's spring season with a tailgate event and the annual spring game, both in the UNI-Dome on Friday, April 21.
Both family-friendly events are free. The spring tailgate event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and will include a kids clinic and a prize drawing. Food and beer will be available for purchase at the concession stands. .
"We are excited to bring back the spring tailgate event and pair it with the spring game," said Jamar Thompson, Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. "These two events give us a chance for the youth to interact with our student-athletes and coaches while giving our fans an early glimpse of next year's team," said Thompson.
UNI's youngest fans will be treated to a half hour skills clinic led by Panther student-athletes and coaches beginning at 6 p.m. on the field. The clinic is free, but youth from kindergarten through eighth grade are encouraged to register online. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE.
The spring game will begin at 7 p.m. and feature returning and new student-athletes in a game format to be determined. In addition to hearing from coaches and players of the program, season tickets will be available for purchase or renewal, including information regarding a new seating plan for 2023.
For more information or to sign up, please visit unipanthers.com or contact Caitlin Opp, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing at caitlin.opp@uni.edu.
