October 28th, 2pm- Hampton University vs. Winston-Salem State University
HOMECOMING
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.
• “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:
• PRESENTATION OF THE 2006 MISS HAMPTON UNIVERSITY AND HER COURT
• THE HALFTIME SHOW FEATURING THE HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MARCHING FORCE AND THE WSSU MARCHING RAMS.
• ALUMNI CHEERLEADER AND MARCHING FORCE SHOWCASE
• 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!
Promotions:
• HU CHEER AND MARCHING FORCE ALUMNI DAY- Registration for Game day participation will be handled by the respective organizations. Individual discount tickets will be sold in advance only with the Alumni Cheer and Alumni Band contact persons. (Call 757-728-6747 for more information)
