Big 12 Conference Countdown: 12 Huge Giveaways
6/15/2023 7:59:00 AM | Baseball, Cross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball
Houston counts down to July 1 with thousands in total prizes, exclusive experiences up for grabs
As the University of Houston inches closer to its first day in the Big 12 Conference on July 1, fans can get in on the excitement by entering to win thousands of dollars in total prizes and priceless experiences for each of the Cougars' 17 sport programs as a part of Athletics' 12-day countdown.
Beginning Monday, and running through Friday, June 30, Houston Athletics will award one prize per day tailored to fans for each sport. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on the respective sport social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). The grand prize and giveaway will be announced on July 1 from the department's primary Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts – @UHCougars.
Fans can enter to win up to all 12 prizes by registering at UHCougars.com/Big12Countdown.
No purchase necessary to win. Purchasing tickets, merchandise or donating to the University of Houston or its teams does not improve your chances of winning. The deadline for entry is 11:59 p.m. CT each night on the promoted giveaway date. Any prize without specific dates or times will be determined by Houston Athletics.
Giveaways by Date and Sport
June 19 – Women's Basketball – @uhcougarwbb (TW, IG, FB)
Win 10 courtside tickets to the 2023-24 women's basketball home opener as well as two pairs of Nike Jordan sneakers.
June 20 – Soccer – @uhcougarsocccer (TW, IG, FB)
Win the experience of a lifetime for your child's soccer team with a one-hour practice on the Houston soccer field with the Cougar coaching staff.
June 21 – Softball – @uhcougarsb (TW, IG, FB)
Win a party for 12 at a 2024 Houston softball regular season game. The party includes 12 tickets to the game, hot dogs, chips and drinks.
June 22 – Baseball – @uhcougarbb (TW, IG, FB)
Have a party at the ballpark that includes 12 tickets to the game, hot dogs, chips and drinks. The party area features a tent, high top tables and a baseball buffet table.
June 23 – Golf – @uhcougarmgolf & @uhcougarwgolf (TW, IG, FB)
Win a free round of golf for four at the Golf Club of Houston. To get you warmed up, head coach Jonathan Dismuke and head coach Lydia Gumm will meet you on the driving range for 30 minutes of pre-round tips, pointers, and conversation. The winner will also receive a University of Houston branded Nike golf bag.
June 24 – Tennis – @uhcougartennis (TW, IG, FB [Houston-Cougar-Tennis])
Win a one-hour private lesson for four from the Houston tennis coaches as well as a $100 Landry's gift card.
June 25 – Swimming & Diving – @uhcougarswim
Win a private party in a room at the Houston Recreation Center on campus with a meet-and-greet with the team following the conclusion of the swim meet. Date and time of the party will be determined at a later date by Houston Athletics.
June 26 – Volleyball – @uhcougarvb (TW, IG, FB)
Win the AD Suite to the Big 12 Conference home opener against West Virginia, Friday, October 6 that includes 15 tickets to the match along with a $300 catering credit.
June 27 – Track and Field – @uhcougartf (TW, IG, FB)
Win lunch for you and a guest with our track and field coaches Carl Lewis and Will Blackburn. The date and time of the lunch will be determined later by Houston Athletics.
June 28 – Men's Basketball – @uhcougarmbk (TW, IG, FB)
Win a pair of floor seats to the team's home opener which includes access to the Sideline Club and a signed basketball by head coach Kelvin Sampson.
June 29 – Football – @uhcougarfb (TW, IG, FB)
Win four tickets to the first Big 12 Conference game against TCU, walk in the Cougar Walk before the game, hangout on the field with four pregame sideline passes, and a football autographed by head coach Dana Holgorsen.
June 30 – Athletic Department – @uhcougars (TW, IG [@houstoncougars], FB)
This grand prize wins you a pair of season tickets to all Houston Cougar season ticketed sports for the 2023-24 season (football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball).
For full contest rules, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
Beginning Monday, and running through Friday, June 30, Houston Athletics will award one prize per day tailored to fans for each sport. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on the respective sport social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). The grand prize and giveaway will be announced on July 1 from the department's primary Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts – @UHCougars.
Fans can enter to win up to all 12 prizes by registering at UHCougars.com/Big12Countdown.
No purchase necessary to win. Purchasing tickets, merchandise or donating to the University of Houston or its teams does not improve your chances of winning. The deadline for entry is 11:59 p.m. CT each night on the promoted giveaway date. Any prize without specific dates or times will be determined by Houston Athletics.
Giveaways by Date and Sport
June 19 – Women's Basketball – @uhcougarwbb (TW, IG, FB)
Win 10 courtside tickets to the 2023-24 women's basketball home opener as well as two pairs of Nike Jordan sneakers.
June 20 – Soccer – @uhcougarsocccer (TW, IG, FB)
Win the experience of a lifetime for your child's soccer team with a one-hour practice on the Houston soccer field with the Cougar coaching staff.
June 21 – Softball – @uhcougarsb (TW, IG, FB)
Win a party for 12 at a 2024 Houston softball regular season game. The party includes 12 tickets to the game, hot dogs, chips and drinks.
June 22 – Baseball – @uhcougarbb (TW, IG, FB)
Have a party at the ballpark that includes 12 tickets to the game, hot dogs, chips and drinks. The party area features a tent, high top tables and a baseball buffet table.
June 23 – Golf – @uhcougarmgolf & @uhcougarwgolf (TW, IG, FB)
Win a free round of golf for four at the Golf Club of Houston. To get you warmed up, head coach Jonathan Dismuke and head coach Lydia Gumm will meet you on the driving range for 30 minutes of pre-round tips, pointers, and conversation. The winner will also receive a University of Houston branded Nike golf bag.
June 24 – Tennis – @uhcougartennis (TW, IG, FB [Houston-Cougar-Tennis])
Win a one-hour private lesson for four from the Houston tennis coaches as well as a $100 Landry's gift card.
June 25 – Swimming & Diving – @uhcougarswim
Win a private party in a room at the Houston Recreation Center on campus with a meet-and-greet with the team following the conclusion of the swim meet. Date and time of the party will be determined at a later date by Houston Athletics.
June 26 – Volleyball – @uhcougarvb (TW, IG, FB)
Win the AD Suite to the Big 12 Conference home opener against West Virginia, Friday, October 6 that includes 15 tickets to the match along with a $300 catering credit.
June 27 – Track and Field – @uhcougartf (TW, IG, FB)
Win lunch for you and a guest with our track and field coaches Carl Lewis and Will Blackburn. The date and time of the lunch will be determined later by Houston Athletics.
June 28 – Men's Basketball – @uhcougarmbk (TW, IG, FB)
Win a pair of floor seats to the team's home opener which includes access to the Sideline Club and a signed basketball by head coach Kelvin Sampson.
June 29 – Football – @uhcougarfb (TW, IG, FB)
Win four tickets to the first Big 12 Conference game against TCU, walk in the Cougar Walk before the game, hangout on the field with four pregame sideline passes, and a football autographed by head coach Dana Holgorsen.
June 30 – Athletic Department – @uhcougars (TW, IG [@houstoncougars], FB)
This grand prize wins you a pair of season tickets to all Houston Cougar season ticketed sports for the 2023-24 season (football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball).
For full contest rules, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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