April 30, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. -
The popular 2009 UCF Knights Tour got off to a rousing start on Wednesday with a private stop at Lockheed Martin and a very well-attended public one at night at the Firkin & Kegler Family Entertainment Center in Waterford Lakes.
The next stop is Dave & Buster's in Jacksonville on Wednesday, May 6 from 6-8 p.m.
On the tour, alumni, students and fans are encouraged to attend, enjoy an evening of fun and excitement with several members of the UCF Athletics coaching staff from a variety of teams. Each stop will feature quality time to mix and mingle with coaches, dine on complimentary appetizers, partake in fun raffles, receive great giveaways, watch action-packed highlight videos and receive the latest 2009 UCF football schedule poster and schedule cards.
The first stops of 2009 will featured a Q&A session with head coaches George O'Leary, Kirk Speraw and Joi Williams. UCF Director of Athletics Keith Tribble was in attendance and head coaches Bobby Cashman (men's tennis) Nick Clinard (men's golf), Becky Cramer (rowing), Bryan Cunningham (men's soccer), Todd Dagenais (volleyball), Stephanie Nickitas (women's tennis) and Caryl Smith Gilbert (track & field) were also be on hand to talk about their teams.
An hour-long autograph session with select coaches is also a part of the event at each stop.
Admission to all of the events is free. To attend, please RSVP to Misty Knight at 407-823-2086 or via e-mail at goldenknightsclub@athletics.ucf.edu. Please include your name, phone number, number attending in your party and event location.
Representatives from UCF's Golden Knights Club (GKC), alumni association and athletics ticket sales staff will be on site to answer questions on how fans can become a part of the team behind the team.
For the latest news on the Knights, log on to UCFAthletics.com - the official site for UCF varsity sports. The site, which also contains ticket and Golden Knights Club donor information, is also the home of UCF's new online apparel store. Also visit UCFPhotos.com, the exclusive fan source for UCF action sports pictures.
Remaining 2009 UCF Knights Tour Schedule
Jacksonville
Wednesday, May 6
Dave and Buster's
7025 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
6-8 p.m.
904-296-1525
Website
Atlanta*
Friday, May 15
ESPN Zone - Buckhead
3030 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
6-8 p.m.
404-682-3776
Website
Seminole County/Lake Mary/Heathrow
Wednesday, May 20
The Garage and Route 46 Entertainment District
4316 West State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
6-8 p.m.
407-268-4646
Website
Downtown Orlando
Tuesday, May 26
23 Orlando
23 Church Street
Orlando, FL 32801
6-8 p.m.
407-420-1111
Website
Brevard County/Space Coast
Wednesday, May 27
Duffy's Sports Grille
1700 Evans Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
6-8 p.m.
321-725-2840
Website
* Atlanta event will also feature a Saturday golf outing.