September 9th, 6:00pm- Hampton University vs. Howard University (Televised)
Pre-Game Activities:
• “THE ZONE” PIRATE TAILGATE PARTY- 2 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF Start this HU Home Season Opener off right and come Party with the Pirates! Enjoy Pre-Game tailgating with family, friends, or co-workers in “The Zone” w/ great food, music, live Radio Broadcasts, vendors, and True Blue Fun! No associated fees. General tailgating locales are first come first serve.
• “PIRATES KIDS’ COVE”- 2 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF Located on the practice field behind Armstrong Stadium the Pirates Kids’ Cove will allow the Young Pirate Fans to enjoy inflatable rides, temporary Pirate Tattoos, face painting, and much more for FREE!! (Activities vary each home game)
• THE HU MARCHING FORCE (PRE-GAME)- 1 HOUR BEFORE KICKOFF Watch the Marching FORCE take to Armstrong Field as they parade down Marshall Avenue beginning at the University’s Convocation Center. They will take the field to bring you a dazzling Pre-Game show and National Anthem.
In-Game Activities:
• THE HALFTIME SHOW FEATURING THE HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MARCHING FORCE AND THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY “SHOWTIME” MARCHING BAND
• TURN IT BLUE PEPSI PIRATE TREASURE CHEST GIVEAWAY- One lucky fan will be selected at halftime to select a prize out of the PIRATES’ Treasure. Choose from I-Pods, Portable DVD Players, Digital Cameras, and much more… So, wear your Hampton BLUE and show that PIRATE PRIDE and maybe you will win!
• GET INTO THE BLUE ROWDIEST SECTION OF THE GAME- Do you have on your Hampton Blue? Are you cheering the PIRATES to another VICTORY? At the close of the 3rd Quarter we will be searching for the Rowdiest PIRATE fans at the game to receive free pizza courtesy of Papa John’s. Let’s Make Some Noise PIRATE Fans!
Post-Game Activities:
• KIDS “CATCH AND RUN”- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE GAME Little Pirate Fans experience what it is like to be a Pirate Football Star! Catch a pass and run it in for a 20 yard touch down, and be sure to give us your best touchdown dance when you do!
• “THE 5TH QUARTER”- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE GAME Watch the HU Bands battle it out in their post-game Battle of the Bands!
Discounts/Promotions:
• ALUMNI DAY- All Hampton University Alumni Association Members are invited to join your Alma Mater for the Home Game Season Opener! NHAA Game tickets will be sold game day only at the Pre-Game Tailgate Party for $10.
• “TURN IT BLUE”- Wear your Blue HAMPTON Paraphernalia and receive a $6 discount on General Admission tickets at the gate. (Discount cannot be used with any other promotion.)
• SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND EDUCATION NIGHT OUT- All HU faculty and students in the School of Liberal arts and Education are cordially invited to join us at our Home game season opener. School of Liberal Arts and Education Faculty can purchase tickets for $5 in advance only w/ University Id. Come out and show your Pirate Pride. You are our Academic School of the Week!!
