March 24, 2011
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By Joe Hornstein
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - Save the date to attend the UCF Spring Football Festival, "UKNIGHT and Get THE PATCH", Saturday, April 16 at Bright House Networks Stadium. Celebrate a full day of family fun, entertainment and tailgating and learn about the new UCF marketing initiatives scheduled for the upcoming 2011 season, including "THE PATCH"! Tickets for the 2 p.m. Spring Game are $5, children 12 and under and current UCF students are FREE.
? Current UCF Football season ticket holders who renew by April 16 and new season ticket holders are eligible to attend an exclusive autograph session with several of UCF's current and past NFL players. Last year was a huge success with Brandon Marshall, Asante Samuel, Mike Sims-Walker and many others in attendance. 2011 season ticket holders should monitor UCFAthletics.com for admission information.
? UCF Football fans have an opportunity to take a private tour of Bright House Networks Stadium, hosted by the UCF Athletics Ticket Sales staff. Exclusive stadium tours run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
? Following the game, everyone is invited to meet, greet and take a photo with their favorite 2011 Knights at the annual free spring team autograph session.
? GKC members at the Silver ($2,500) level and higher are invited to the GKC Spring Game reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the club level of Bright House Networks Stadium. Please contact the GKC for more information at (407) 882-1289.
? The annual Youth Sports Festival is a morning of sports clinics taught to children, grades K-5, by UCF student-athletes and coaches. Cost is $5 per child and includes one clinic, lunch and a gift bag. Participants are encouraged to bring water bottles and wear UCF's black and gold school colors. Parents are requested to stay for the duration of the event and should bring lawn chairs or blankets for themselves. Register online here or by e-mail at knights@ucfalumni.com or call (407) 823-2586 for more information.
Parking for the UCF Football Spring Festival is FREE, right next to the stadium in the Gold Zone "E" Lots starting at 8 a.m. Purchase your tickets today by calling the UCF Athletics Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000; online at UCFAthletics.com; or in-person at the west side box office at Bright House Networks Stadium.
2011 UCF Football season ticket packages can be purchased or renewed online at UCFAthletics.com or by calling the UCF Athletics Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000. Home games include Charleston Southern [Champions UKNIGHT (Sept. 3)], Boston College [Hall of Fame Weekend (Sept. 10)], Marshall (Oct. 8), Memphis [Alumni UKNIGHT - Homecoming 2011 (Oct. 29)], Tulsa (Nov. 5) and UTEP [Senior Day (Nov. 26)]. Should UCF host the C-USA Championship Game for the fourth time in seven years, it would be played on Saturday, Dec. 3 and season ticket holders will receive the first shot at the best seats.
UKNIGHT WITH UCF FOOTBALL IN 2011!
? 2010 AutoZone Liberty Bowl champions
? Top 20 ranking and a program-best 11 wins in 2010
? Two-time Conference USA champions (2007 & 2010)
? Three-time Conference USA East Division champions (2005, 2007 & 2010)
? Four bowl appearances since 2005
? Led by three-time C-USA Coach of the Year George O'Leary
? Over a dozen UCF Knights appeared on NFL rosters in 2010