Fort Hays State will hold its annual Spring Football Scrimmage on Saturday at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The event is set to begin at 2 pm. If inclement weather prevails on Saturday, the scrimmage will move indoors to the Schmidt-Bickle Indoor Training Facility. The Spring Scrimmage is part of the Spring Kickoff festivities hosted by Tigers4Ever (student alumni association), which begin at 10 am.
**Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter accounts of Fort Hays State University Athletics on Saturday in the hours leading up to the event for notice if the scrimmage will be moving indoors.**
**TAILGATING ENCOURAGED**
Tiger fans will have the opportunity to tailgate in the lot north of Lewis Field Stadium beginning at 10 am. Typically reserved during the season, parking spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to arrive early to get an ideal location!
**PURCHASE A 2018 SPRING KICKOFF T-SHIRT**
Tigers4Ever will be selling 2018 Spring Kickoff T-Shirts at the event for $10. Purchases are CASH ONLY. Adult sizes Small through 2XL are available. Pre-purchased shirts (shirts that were purchased prior to April 1) are ONLY available for pick up the day of the event beginning 1:30 p.m. at the main entrance (east side) to Lewis Field Stadium.
**YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP**
FHSU Football will host a youth football camp for 1Ike Eguae at I_eguae@fhsu.edu or call (785) 639-1001. Youth Camp Brochure
**FAN INTERACTION**
Select fans will have a chance to show off their skills with the team at the scrimmage, participating in drills alongside players. Fans can enter for a chance to participate at tables set up near the main entrance on the east side of the stadium. Drills include kicking a field goal, catching and throwing a pass, fielding a punt, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 am-12 pm – FHSU Youth Football Camps (1st-6th grade)
10 am-2 pm – Tailgate
1:30 pm – Lewis Field Gates Open
2 pm – Scrimmage (2, 30-Minute running clock halves)
Halftime – Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
Fan Interaction throughout the scrimmage (sign up for a chance to interact with the team on the field)
SPONSORED BY…
Tigers4Ever: Student Alumni Association
FHSU Athletics
Eagle Communications
For more information, visit the Spring Kick Off Homepage. |