October 14th, 1:30pm- Hampton University vs. Norfolk State University
(Televised)
Pre-Game Activities:
• “THE ZONE” PIRATE TAILGATE PARTY- 2 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF 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
• “ARMY VS. NAVY” PRE-GAME FOOTBALL GAME- 2 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF Come witness another classic battle on the grid-iron...Army vs. Navy. This Pre-Game exhibition will take place at the practice field behind Armstrong Stadium. You must have a regular game day ticket to gain early admission to the pre-game showdown.
• “PIRATES KIDS’ COVE”- 2 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF Relocated to Buckman Lawn, the Pirates Kids’ Cove will allow Young Pirate Fans to enjoy inflatable rides, temporary Pirate Tattoos, face painting, fire truck and EMS exhibitions, and much more for FREE!! (Activities vary each week)
• 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 NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY SPARTAN LEGION.
• 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 can 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:
• ARMED SERVICE & PUBLIC SERVICE DAY- All military branches and public service groups are invited to join the HU Pirates for an afternoon of Football, Food, & FUN! Individual discount tickets will be sold game day only at the Pre-Game Tailgate Party for $10. (Call 757-727-6780 for group ticket rates)
• “TURN IT BLUE”- Wear your Blue HAMPTON Paraphernalia and receive a $6 discount on General Admissions tickets at the door. (Discount cannot be used with any other promotion)
• THE SCHOOLS OF SCIENCE, NURSING, AND PHARMACY AFTERNOON OUT- HU faculty and students in the Schools of Science, Nursing, and Pharmacy are cordially invited to join us at our Battle of the Bay Classic. Departmental Staff can purchase tickets for $5 in advance only w/ University Id. Come out and show your Pirate Pride. You are our Academic Schools of the Week!!
