Aug. 25, 2010
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS FOR OU STUDENTS
Click Here for 2010 Soccer and Volleyball Game Promotions Information
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010 OU SOCCER Click here for OU Soccer Ticket Information
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OU SOCCER AT ULTIMATE SOCCER ARENAS
TICKETS ARE ALWAYS FREE TO OU STUDENTS WITH AN OU ID CARD
Fans are encouraged to come out to cheer on the Golden Grizzlies at Ultimate Soccer Arenas located at 8675 South Blvd in Pontiac, MI for the 2010 OU Men's and Women's Soccer season. Learn more about Ultimate Soccer Arenas by visiting here.
Men's game dates:
Sept. 18, BUTLER, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6, #1 AKRON, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, WESTERN ILLINOIS, 7 p.m.
Women's game dates:
Sept. 12, DETROIT, 5 p.m.
Oct. 1, NORTH DAKOTA STATE, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, IUPUI, 7 p.m.
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GRIZZ GANG ULTIMATE SHUTTLES
Soccer shuttle buses will run on each Ultimate game date leaving from and returning to Hamlin Hall Circle. Shuttles are free for all OU students to use with an OU ID. These shuttles are supported by OU Athletics and OU Housing.
Shuttle Schedule: 5 p.m. Games
Shuttle Departure: 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Approx. Shuttle Return: 6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m.
Shuttle Schedule: 7 p.m. Games
Shuttle Departure: 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Approx. Shuttle Return: 8:45 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
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GRIZZ GANG ULTIMATE TOURNAMENTS
The Grizz Gang is proud to introduce Grizz Gang Soccer Tournaments for the 2010 OU Soccer Seasons. Soccer Tournaments will take place during halftime of select games played at the OU Soccer Field. Teams can register to participate in halftime tournaments on the following dates (must have OU student IDs to participate):
Wednesday, Sept. 1 - OU Grizz Gang Jumpin' Jamboree at Hamlin Circle, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3 - OU Men's Soccer vs. Marshall, 3 p.m. and OU Women's Soccer vs. Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 - OU Men's Soccer vs. Drake, 12:30 p.m. and OU Women's Soccer vs. Dayton at 3 p.m.
Click below for more information about proposed tournament game dates
4 x 4 Men's Schedule (all games played at OU game halftime- 7 minutes per game)
4 x 4 Coed's Schedule (all games played at OU game halftime- 7 minutes per game)
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2010-11 GRIZZ GANG WELCOME WEEK EVENTS
Grizz Gang Greeters
Sunday, Aug. 29 - Tuesday, Aug. 31 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Hamlin Courtyard)
Register for the Grizz Gang and meet members of the student organization. Members will assist new students with move-in.
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Meijer Back to School Night, Free Welcome Back to School event for OU Students
Tuesday, Aug. 31 (9 p.m. - Midnight, new Meijer at Adams Road & M59)
Free food, Free Giveaways... you could even win a Free shopping spree!
Click here for more information about this exciting OU student exclusive event!
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Grizz Gang Jumpin' Jamboree
Wednesday, Sept. 1 (5 p.m.- 8 p.m., Hamlin Courtyard)
FREE fun, FREE food, FREE game, music and much more!!!
Register for the Grizz Gang and receive a free 2010 Grizz Gang T-Shirt sponsored by WXOU (limited to the first 1,000 students registered at this event)
Grizz Gang registration must be completed each year, regardless of past membership.
This event is made possible by the support of the following groups: Grizz Gang, OU Athletics, OU Housing, and WXOU.
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Student Congress/Athletics Student Fan Day & Bonfire at OU Soccer
Friday, Sept. 3, at the OU Soccer Field/Bonfire Pit
More information coming soon!
* Men's Soccer vs. Marshall at 3pm (FREE vuvuzela horns)
* Women's Soccer vs. Michigan at 5:30pm (FREE vuvuzela horns)
* Student Congress Bonfire at 7pm (FREE t-shirts to the first 100 students)
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MASCOT TRYOUTS
Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Vandenberg Lounge in Vandenberg Hall (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
All OU students are invited to tryout to be the next Grizz!
No registration needed, just show up! (please wear comfortable clothing as you will need to put the costume on)
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Opportunities For Fan Involvement
* National Anthem Singers
* Half-time Performers
* Video Board Operators
* In-game Music Operators
You Could Be Grizz! | Athletics Marketing Intern Program
If you are interested in any of the above areas of athletics please contact Kate Boylan at (248) 370-3161
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Grizz Gang Passport Program
Take a tour of Athletics by joining the Grizz Gang Passport Program!
* The passport program has a new twist this year!
* It's simple...all you need to do is bring your ID to Men's and Women's Basketball games at the O'Rena and swipe in at the student entrance.
* Your attendance will be tracked with your student ID.
* The more games you attend the better your chances are to win exciting prizes!
* Note: winners will be announced at designated games. You must be in attendance to win.
Now is your chance to become part of the Oakland University Athletics Tradition!
Click here for more information.
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Grizz Gang Special Design T-Shirt
The 2010 T-shirt Design Contest is a special feature of this year's Grizz Gang, OU's exclusive student section.
THESE SPECIAL EDITION SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT ALL OU HOME BASKETBALL GAMES.
SHIRTS ARE $8.00. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE BUT WILL ORDER ADDITIONAL BASED ON STUDENT ORDERS
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