UNI spring game and tailgate scheduled for April 21
4/5/2023 10:00:00 AM | Football
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ---Â 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. .Â
"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.Â
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.Â
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.