Sept. 12, 2005

Are you ready for some football?!?!?!

Georgetown opens their home football schedule this Saturday on the new Multi-Sport Field against Brown University.

Below you will find information on the activities taking place this Saturday, September 17 surrounding the Hoya Football game:

Student Events:
SAC Fair Copley Lawn 10:00 am
Students, come out and check all the club opportunities at Georgetown. Sign up for a club and then head to the Hoya Football Game!
Hoya Blue Tailgate Healy Lawn 11:00 am

Alumni Tailgate Sponsored by the Gridiron Club 11:00 am
Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a pre-game tailgate outside of McDonough Gym. The pep band and cheerleaders will swing by too, getting the Hoya fans ready for the big game. The Gridiron Club and football alumni will be helping to sponsor this gathering, if you are interested in helping or have questions, please call 202-687-7159 or email hoyasunlimited@georgetown.edu.

Blessing of the Field and Commerative Coin Toss 12:55 pm
Celebrate completion of phase one of Georgetown's new Multi-Sport Facility. The first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative Georgetown baseball cap. Honorary captains, representing Multi-Sport Facility leadership, will assist official Hoya football captains in the coin toss.

KICK OFF - Georgetown vs. Brown 1:00 pm
Watch as Georgetown (1-1) hosts Brown University (0-0), the first Ivy league school to play a football game in the Nation's Capital.

Kickoff Reception hosted by David Goracy (C'71) Post Game
Following the Hoyas game vs. Brown, all football alumni and parents are invited to stick around for the Kickoff Reception, sponsored by David Goracy (C'71). The reception will take place in the Observatory Grounds located next to Yates Field House. Due to NCAA regulations, the cost for family members of current players is $15 per person. RSVP to hoyasunlimited@georgetown.edu or 202-687-7159.

Don't forget to pre-order your tickets by emailing hoyatickets@georgetown.edu.