Around the Water Bowl -- Terrier Talk -- August 23, 2010
The marketing and promotions newsletter of Wofford College Athletics
NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 8,775
See below for details.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY: Terrier Tales Reading Program returns; Kick-off Party planned for August 24
The Wofford College athletic department and Spartanburg County Public Libraries have teamed up for the 5th straight year to bring children around Spartanburg a special incentive-based reading program - "Terrier Tales." The SCPL will host a special "Kick-off Party" at the Headquarters Library in downtown Spartanburg on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 pm. The event will feature interactives for the kids and a chance to meet several Wofford football players, light snacks and the opportunity to sign up for the program as well!
Open to children age Pre-K through 8th grades in Spartanburg County, the program is designed to reward children for reading for enjoyment during the school year. Children who complete the program receive a free ticket to any home Wofford football game and all men's and women's home basketball games through December 31, 2010 (based on ticket availability).
A special promotional poster will be distributed to every elementary and middle school (public and private) in Spartanburg County and over 5,000 bookmarks will be available at all 10 SCPL locations beginning August 25, 2010.
To participate, children pick up a Terrier Tales bookmark at any of the ten SCPL locations. Upon completing five books and writing the titles on the lines provided, the child returns to the branch to have the bookmark validated by a librarian.
The validated bookmark becomes a free ticket to any home Wofford football or men's or women's basketball game between September 1 and December 31, 2010. Parents who accompany their child to a Wofford game also receive a special ticket discount. See the link below to view a Terrier Tales bookmark.
Thanks to the Spartanburg County Public Libraries and all seven school districts in Spartanburg County for their support of the Terrier Tales Reading Program.
For more information, please contact Wofford Sports Marketing at 864-597-4090. CLICK HERE to view the 2010 Terrier Tales Bookmark.
COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF: The countdown to the 2010 season begins with these special events!
Fans of all ages are getting ready for the beginning of the 2010 Wofford athletic season and the fun begins with several special "Countdown to Kickoff" events!
Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 pm: Terrier Tales Reading Program Kick-off Party (SCPL Headquarters Library). This free event gets your child ready for the season and gets them involved in our free, incentive-based reading program.
Thursday, August 26, 5:30 - 7:00pm: Terrier Fan Fest (Gibbs Stadium). This free open to the public event gives fans a chance to pick their season tickets from the best seats remaining while watching the Terrier football team go through a practice inside Gibbs Stadium (based on weather conditions during the week.) Plus, fans can pick up schedule cards, posters and many other free items AND purchase game worn football jerseys at discount prices! This event is followed by the Wofford alumni offices "Pickin & Crackin" event. "Pickin & Crackin" requires an admission charge and for more information click here.
Friday, August 27, 7:00 pm: Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian (Snyder Field). The home opener for the women's soccer team. Admission is free!
Saturday, August 28, 6:00 pm: Men's Soccer vs. Prebyterian (Snyder Field). The final exhibition tune up for the men's soccer team. Admission is free!
Thursday, September 2, 11:30am: Look for the Terrier Cheerleaders around town during lunch hour handing out Wofford schedule cards and ticket coupons at select restaurants!
FOOTBALL: Season Ticket packages on-sale!
The clock is ticking toward the opening of another Wofford football campaign and season and group ticket packages are on-sale now! Fans can access the 2010 Wofford Football Fan Guide by clicking here (PDF file), or clicking on the links available on the football, tickets and sports marketing pages at woffordterriers.com.
An array of group ticket packages and plans are also available for churches, civic groups and corporations. For details click this link.
The Terriers will welcome five opponents to Gibbs Stadium this fall:
Sept. 18 vs. Union (Ky.) (7:00) - 10th annual Black & Gold Bowl - Youth Football Night
Oct. 2 vs. Furman (1:30) - Church Youth Group Day
Oct. 16 vs. W. Carolina (1:30) - Family Weekend
Oct. 30 vs. The Citadel (1:30) - Homecoming
Nov. 20 vs. Chattanooga (1:30) - Senior Day, UCA Cheer Clinic
(All promotions subject to change.)
Season ticket prices remain unchanged from last year at $100 per seat. This continues to be one of college football's best values. Season ticket holders will have priority to purchase their seats from last year through July 30 at which point all remaining seats are available to the general public.
Call the Wofford Athletic Ticket Office for more information or to order season tickets at (864) 597-4090. For fans looking to add their name to the football or basketball ticket information mailing list, click here.
FOOTBALL PROMO PREVIEW: Youth Football Night at Wofford set for September 18
For the tenth consecutive year, Wofford will host a special football game for area youth. The "Black & Gold Bowl" - Youth Football Night at Wofford presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors is set for Saturday, September 18. Kick-off for the Terriers home opener is at 7:00 pm.
As part of the Black & Gold Bowl, all youth football organizations in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Greenville, Polk (NC) and Rutherford (NC) are eligible to recieve a free ticket for every player, coach, team mom and cheerleader in the league. Players who do not get a free ticket in advance, will still have the opportunity for free admission by wearing their jersey or uniform to the game. League directors and coaches have been contacted by Wofford Sports Marketing this summer. Please call (864) 597-4110 for more information.
As special treat for the football game, Aramark has made a limited menu available at the concession stands for children age 12 and under call "Kid-cessions." Children age 12 and under will be able to purchase fountain drinks, hot dogs, candy and popcorn for just $1.00 per item as part of the special "Kid-cession" menu.
Click here to download a promotional flyer for Youth Football Night.
MEN'S SOCCER: Terriers host pair of exhibition matches before opener at Navy
The Terrier men's soccer team has a pair of home exhibition matches remaining at Snyder Field before opening the 2010 season at Navy on September 2. The tune-ups continue Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30 against Newberry and Saturday, August 28 at 6:00 against Presbyterian.
The regular season home opener at Snyder Field will take place Friday, September 17 against crosstown foe USC Upstate at 6:00pm. This begins "Youth Soccer Weekend at Wofford" presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors as the Terriers team up with US Youth Soccer to celebrate September as Youth Soccer Month. Call Wofford Sports Marketing for more details on how to get your youth soccer team involved in this special event.
Another milestone for the program will be crossed on Friday, October 8 as the Terriers host Davidson. That match - to begin at a special time of 8:00 pm - will be shown live nationally on Fox Soccer Channel. This will mark the first televised home game in the program's history.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Home opener August 27
The Wofford women's soccer team will host Presbyterian on Friday, August 27 for the first home match of the 2010 season. Kick-off is set for 7:00 pm and admission is free.
The women's soccer program will participate in the "Youth Soccer Weekend at Wofford" presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Sunday, September 19 at they host in-town foe Converse at 2:00 pm. The Terriers will team up with US Youth Soccer to promote September as Youth Soccer Month in America. Get your youth soccer club involved with the Terriers this season by calling (864) 597-4110.
ON THE FARM: An update on Terriers playing minor league baseball
Stats through August 21
Brandon Waring (Bowie Baysox, AA Eastern League, Baltimore Orioles)
417 at bats, .247 average, 19 HR, 66 RBI, 30 doubles
Michael Gilmartin (Kane County Cougars, A Midwest League, Oakland Athletics)
390 at bats, .244 average, 5 HR, 51 RBI, 30 doubles, 14 stolen bases
NUMBER OF THE WEEK: 8,775
Since the Terrier Tales Reading Program began in 2006, the Spartanburg County Public Libaries have validated an estimated 1,755 bookmarks, which means - of those we can track - approximately 8,775 books have been read by children participating in the program.
CONTACT WOFFORD ATHLETICS
(864) 597-4090 – Athletic Ticket Office
(864) 597-4496 - Terrier Club
(864) 597-4110 - Asst. Athletic Director/Marketing & Promotions, Lenny Mathis
(864) 597-4023 - Marketing & Promotions Assistant, Gregor Walz
(864) 597-4188 - IMG College/Wofford Account Executive, Graham Gooley
WOFFORD ON THE WEB: www.woffordterriers.com
WOFFORD SOCIAL MEDIA: TWITTER: Search "WoffordTerriers"; FACEBOOK: Become a fan of the "Wofford Terriers" page.
WOFFORD FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE: CLICK HERE
WANT SEASON TICKET INFO? CLICK HERE
This is edition number 273 of “Around the Water Bowl – Terrier Talk” since August 27, 2003. This newsletter is a service of Wofford Sports Marketing. For questions or more information, call (864) 597-4110 or send an e-mail to mathisld@wofford.edu.
