Jan. 13, 2012
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By Eric DeSalvo
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - Baseball season is just one month away and kicking things off for head coach Terry Rooney's squad will be the Baseball Fan Fest presented by B2 Café on Wednesday, Jan. 18 inside The Venue. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. as there will be plenty of food and activities for the whole family prior to the men's basketball game at 8 versus Memphis.
While the event is free to everyone, for just $5 a ticket fans will be able to grab a B2 Café meal and be eligible to win exciting prizes. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance by calling the UCF Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000, clicking HERE, or by visiting the ticket window prior to UCF basketball games.
Fans itching to see the renovations going on at the UCF baseball complex will be able to grab a sneak peek of the park as gates to Jay Bergman Field will be open from 6-6:30 p.m. To see how construction has progressed, check out the photo gallery of Phase I construction.
After catching a look at the newly renovated stadium, fans will be able to meet the entire baseball team as Rooney will introduce his talented 2012 squad that has its eyes set on another postseason run at 7:10 p.m. Along with the meet and greet, tons of prizes will be given away along with chances to purchase season tickets and a membership to the Dugout Club.
Some of the family-fun games being played inside The Venue will be "Guess Your Pitch" and "Whiffle Ball Home Run Derby." Staffed by some of the players, fans of all ages will be able to guess how fast they can throw a fastball right down the pipe. The whiffle ball home run derby will feature lines on the floor to signal home runs depending on what age range fans fall into.
Along with the great prizes given out at the various games, fans will be eligible for one of three raffles that will take place during player and Diamond Girl introductions. Also, don't forget to bring your camera as fans will have photo opportunities with the team and Knightro.
UCF Baseball Fan Fest presented by B2 Café will wrap up at approximately 7:30 p.m. to allow fans to head over to the UCF Arena for the Knights' clash with the Tigers at 8. Tickets for the highly-touted matchup are going fast, so make sure to reserve your seats by visiting UCFAthletics.com or calling (407) 823-1000.