University of Houston Athletics
Houston Fan Appreciation Day Set for Sunday, Aug. 5
7/24/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
July 24, 2012
Tickets Information | Schedule | Cougar Pride
HOUSTON - University of Houston Football, Volleyball and Soccer fans will want to mark Sunday, Aug. 5 on their calendars for their first opportunity to interact with the 2012 teams during Fan Appreciation Day.
"Fan Appreciation Day is always a great way to start the season, and we invite all our fans to join us for this fun day. With three new head coaches in our Football, Volleyball and Soccer programs, there is a lot of excitement for the fall season, and this is a great chance for our fans to come out and meet our outstanding student-athletes and coaches," assistant athletics director for marketing, promotions and sales Rob Stewart said. "With interactive games, drill stations and autograph sessions, we will have something for all fans, from young to old, and we look forward to seeing everyone out there."
Representatives from the Athletics Ticket Office will be working from 2:30 to 5 p.m., Aug. 5, to accommodate any fans who have not yet purchased their season tickets.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Coaches and student-athletes from the Football, Volleyball and Soccer programs will be on hand inside the Yeoman Fieldhouse in the Athletics/Alumni Center from 2:45 to 5 p.m., Aug. 5. When the doors open at 2:45 p.m., fans will be able to walk around the Fieldhouse, meet, talk and take photos with Houston coaches, student-athletes and administrators or take photos with Andre Ware's 1989 Heisman Trophy.
At 3:15 p.m., the Cougars Youth Experience will start on the sport courts and artificial turf. Young fans will be able to take park in interactive drills with football, volleyball and soccer student-athletes and learn valuable lessons in their respective sports.
Student-athletes and coaches from all participating teams will be available for autograph sessions at 4:05 p.m. Posters for each team can be picked up before lining up to collect autographs from everyone.
As the day prepares to wrap up, fans will hear closing comments from football head coach Tony Levine, volleyball head coach Kaddie Platt and soccer head coach Chris Pfau.
FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS & PARKING
Houston Football season tickets are on sale now in the Athletics Ticket Office, and fans have options for as low as $140 when purchasing. The season opens at 7 p.m., Sept. 1, when the Cougars play host to Texas State.
Sales are well ahead of last year's record-setting pace, and when the Cougars move into their new $105 million facility for the 2014 season, premium seating options will be given first to those fans with a history of purchasing season tickets.
To purchase season tickets, fans can call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or 877-COUGAR-5 (268-4275) or visit the Athletics Ticket Office, located on the first floor of the Athletics/Alumni Center from 8 a.m., to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fans can buy season tickets 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by clicking the red and white Tickets tab at UHCougars.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
To secure parking spaces and to support student-athlete scholarships through Cougar Pride for the upcoming season, fans should contact Cougar Pride at 713-743-GOUH or email cougarpride@uh.edu. Fans also can visit UHCougars.com and click the Cougar Pride tab for more information or click here.
