2016 Softball Promotions Schedule Released
February 25, 2016 | Softball
Louisville softball has released the promotion schedule for all 27 games at Ulmer Stadium
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville softball program has released the details of its 2016 promotional schedule which includes single-game giveaways and special events throughout the Cardinals' 27-game home slate. Promotions and game times are subject to change.
The promotional schedule kicks off on Feb. 26 when the Cardinals face Cleveland State at 1 p.m. and Kent State at 3 p.m. in the Red & Black Softball Classic. The first 150 fans will receive a Louisville softball schedule magnet and posters. On Saturday, Louisville Cardinals ponchos will be available for the first 500 fans as the Cards take on Cleveland State at 1 p.m. and North Dakota State at 3 p.m. The weekend will conclude with Louisville Softball Koozies available for the first 250 fans.
Parking for Ulmer Stadium: Fans are encouraged to utilize the parking garage on Floyd Street (enter on Floyd Street side at the stoplight). There is a flat $5 fee for parking.
Follow the Cards: Fans can follow Louisville Softball on Twitter (@UofLsoftball) at https://twitter.com/UofLSoftball and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleSoftball
SPECIAL EVENTS
ACC OPENER (MARCH 5 & 6 vs GEORGIA TECH)
Join the Louisville Softball team as they opener their second year in ACC conference play against Georgia Tech.
DOG IN THE PARK DAY (MARCH 13 vs MICHIGAN AND DAYTON)
Bring your four-legged friends to Ulmer Stadium and hang out in the berm area to receive a FREE dog bowl.
BLACK OUT (MARCH 25 vs NC STATE)
It's a BLACK OUT at Ulmer Stadium. Join the Cardinals as they take on NC State in an ACC match up.
EASTER EGG HUNT (MARCH 26 vs NC STATE)
Join us for a pre-game Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 10 and under with a maximum of 50 participants. Signups will begin at 10:30am. Egg Hunt will be from 11-11:30am.
SERVICE APPRECIATION DAY (APRIL 9 vs VIRGINIA TECH)
Louisville Softball would like to invite all who serve and have served our country and all first responders to Ulmer Stadium to show our appreciation and thanks for all you have done.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY (APRIL 23 vs SYRACUSE)
Let's paint Ulmer Stadium pink and help raise awareness to breast cancer. There will be a silent auction available with all proceeds going to cancer research. A variety of pink items will be located at the front gate.
SENIOR DAY (APRIL 24 vs SYRACUSE)
PACK THE HOUSE for our three seniors, Morgan Hart, Brittany Sims and Hailey Smith! Come out and celebrate the Louisville Softball senior class for their last weekend home stand at Ulmer Stadium.
BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS (APRIL 27TH vs KENTUCKY)
It's a Red Out at Ulmer Stadium. Let's pack the house and create a sea of red! For tickets and more information about this event will be available at gocards.com!
FAMILY FUN DAYS
ASTRO JUMP
JUMP, JUMP, JUMP AROUND! Looking for a family friendly environment?? Visit the pavilion area down the first base line March 13, March 26, April 10, April 16 and April 27 to enjoy the Astro Jumps!
GIVEAWAYS (while supplies last)
Louisville Softball Schedule Magnet and Schedule Poster - Feb. 26 vs. Cleveland State and Kent State: The first 150 fans will receive a 2016 Schedule magnet and poster.
Louisville Cardinals Ponchos - Feb. 27 vs. Cleveland State and North Dakota State: A little rain won't bother you if you are one of the first 500 fans who receive a Louisville Cardinals poncho. Schedule posters are also available.
Louisville Softball Koozies - Feb. 28 vs. Kent State: Your drink will always stay cool with a Louisville Softball Koozie available to the 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Sunglasses - March 5 vs. Georgia Tech: The future is bright, so be one of the first 250 fans to receive free Louisville Softball sunglasses.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part I) - March 6 vs. Georgia Tech: Get the first set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Softball Pens - March 10 vs. Illinois State: Available to first 250 fans.
Reusable Grocery Bags - March 11 vs. Jacksonville State and Dayton: We'll help you save the environment with reusable grocery bags for the first 500 fans.
Louisville Softball Coffee Mugs - March 12 vs. Eastern Kentucky: Rise and shine - arrive early to get your new favorite coffee mug, available to the first 250 fans.
Dog Bowls - March 13 vs Michigan and Dayton: In conjunction with Dog in the Park Day, dog bowls will be available for the first 250 fans (dogs and their owners must watch from the berm)
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 2) - March 13 vs. Michigan and Dayton: Get the second set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Cardinals Seat Cushions - March 25 vs. NC State: Sit back and enjoy the game with a Louisville Seat Cushion available for the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 3) - March 26 vs. NC State: Get the third set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Softball Drawstring Backpacks - April 9 vs. Virginia Tech: Keep it together with a handy Louisville Softball Drawstring Backpack available to the first 200 fans.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 4) - April 12 vs. Virginia Tech: Get the fourth set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Softball Buttons - April 16 vs. North Carolina Central: Add more flair with a Louisville Softball Button - available to the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 5) - April 17 vs. North Carolina Central: Get the fifth set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Pink Pom Poms, Pink Ribbon Tattoos and Pink Louisville Softball T-Shirts - April 23 vs. Syracuse: In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Day, join the Cards in their annual Pink Out Game. Get the giveaways while they last.
Louisville Softball Water Bottles - April 24 vs. Syracuse: Summer is right around the corner, we'll help you stay with Louisville Softball Water Bottle - available to the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Hats - April 27 vs. Kentucky: Help us "Red Out" the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass. Hats available to the first 100 fans.
SEASON LONG PROMOTIONS
FREE Admission at Ulmer Stadium? Yes!
26 out the 27 home games are FREE. The only ticketed-event will be on April 27 when the Cards take on the Cats. Tickets and more information will be available at gocards.com
$2/$3 BEER SALES AT ULMER STADIUM
Thirsty? Beer sales will be available at every home game that begins at 1pm or later. Visit the closest concession stand to quench your thirst!
The promotional schedule kicks off on Feb. 26 when the Cardinals face Cleveland State at 1 p.m. and Kent State at 3 p.m. in the Red & Black Softball Classic. The first 150 fans will receive a Louisville softball schedule magnet and posters. On Saturday, Louisville Cardinals ponchos will be available for the first 500 fans as the Cards take on Cleveland State at 1 p.m. and North Dakota State at 3 p.m. The weekend will conclude with Louisville Softball Koozies available for the first 250 fans.
Parking for Ulmer Stadium: Fans are encouraged to utilize the parking garage on Floyd Street (enter on Floyd Street side at the stoplight). There is a flat $5 fee for parking.
Follow the Cards: Fans can follow Louisville Softball on Twitter (@UofLsoftball) at https://twitter.com/UofLSoftball and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleSoftball
SPECIAL EVENTS
ACC OPENER (MARCH 5 & 6 vs GEORGIA TECH)
Join the Louisville Softball team as they opener their second year in ACC conference play against Georgia Tech.
DOG IN THE PARK DAY (MARCH 13 vs MICHIGAN AND DAYTON)
Bring your four-legged friends to Ulmer Stadium and hang out in the berm area to receive a FREE dog bowl.
BLACK OUT (MARCH 25 vs NC STATE)
It's a BLACK OUT at Ulmer Stadium. Join the Cardinals as they take on NC State in an ACC match up.
EASTER EGG HUNT (MARCH 26 vs NC STATE)
Join us for a pre-game Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 10 and under with a maximum of 50 participants. Signups will begin at 10:30am. Egg Hunt will be from 11-11:30am.
SERVICE APPRECIATION DAY (APRIL 9 vs VIRGINIA TECH)
Louisville Softball would like to invite all who serve and have served our country and all first responders to Ulmer Stadium to show our appreciation and thanks for all you have done.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY (APRIL 23 vs SYRACUSE)
Let's paint Ulmer Stadium pink and help raise awareness to breast cancer. There will be a silent auction available with all proceeds going to cancer research. A variety of pink items will be located at the front gate.
SENIOR DAY (APRIL 24 vs SYRACUSE)
PACK THE HOUSE for our three seniors, Morgan Hart, Brittany Sims and Hailey Smith! Come out and celebrate the Louisville Softball senior class for their last weekend home stand at Ulmer Stadium.
BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS (APRIL 27TH vs KENTUCKY)
It's a Red Out at Ulmer Stadium. Let's pack the house and create a sea of red! For tickets and more information about this event will be available at gocards.com!
FAMILY FUN DAYS
ASTRO JUMP
JUMP, JUMP, JUMP AROUND! Looking for a family friendly environment?? Visit the pavilion area down the first base line March 13, March 26, April 10, April 16 and April 27 to enjoy the Astro Jumps!
GIVEAWAYS (while supplies last)
Louisville Softball Schedule Magnet and Schedule Poster - Feb. 26 vs. Cleveland State and Kent State: The first 150 fans will receive a 2016 Schedule magnet and poster.
Louisville Cardinals Ponchos - Feb. 27 vs. Cleveland State and North Dakota State: A little rain won't bother you if you are one of the first 500 fans who receive a Louisville Cardinals poncho. Schedule posters are also available.
Louisville Softball Koozies - Feb. 28 vs. Kent State: Your drink will always stay cool with a Louisville Softball Koozie available to the 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Sunglasses - March 5 vs. Georgia Tech: The future is bright, so be one of the first 250 fans to receive free Louisville Softball sunglasses.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part I) - March 6 vs. Georgia Tech: Get the first set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Softball Pens - March 10 vs. Illinois State: Available to first 250 fans.
Reusable Grocery Bags - March 11 vs. Jacksonville State and Dayton: We'll help you save the environment with reusable grocery bags for the first 500 fans.
Louisville Softball Coffee Mugs - March 12 vs. Eastern Kentucky: Rise and shine - arrive early to get your new favorite coffee mug, available to the first 250 fans.
Dog Bowls - March 13 vs Michigan and Dayton: In conjunction with Dog in the Park Day, dog bowls will be available for the first 250 fans (dogs and their owners must watch from the berm)
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 2) - March 13 vs. Michigan and Dayton: Get the second set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
Louisville Cardinals Seat Cushions - March 25 vs. NC State: Sit back and enjoy the game with a Louisville Seat Cushion available for the first 250 fans.
- Bird Head Necklaces will be given to the first 500 fans as the Cardinals 'Black Out' the Wolfpack in an ACC doubleheader
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 3) - March 26 vs. NC State: Get the third set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
- Rally Towels - March 26 vs. NC State: Available to the first 250 fans
Louisville Softball Drawstring Backpacks - April 9 vs. Virginia Tech: Keep it together with a handy Louisville Softball Drawstring Backpack available to the first 200 fans.
- Louisville Patriotic T-Shirt - In conjunction with Service Appreciation day, the first 150 fans will receive a Louisville-themed Patriotic T-Shirt (you can take it home in your drawstring backpack).
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 4) - April 12 vs. Virginia Tech: Get the fourth set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
- Louisville Softball Lip Balm: Available to the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Buttons - April 16 vs. North Carolina Central: Add more flair with a Louisville Softball Button - available to the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Trading Cards (Part 5) - April 17 vs. North Carolina Central: Get the fifth set of limited edition Louisville Softball Trading Cards - available to the first 100 fans.
- The first 250 fans will also receive a Louisville softball Lanyard.
Pink Pom Poms, Pink Ribbon Tattoos and Pink Louisville Softball T-Shirts - April 23 vs. Syracuse: In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Day, join the Cards in their annual Pink Out Game. Get the giveaways while they last.
Louisville Softball Water Bottles - April 24 vs. Syracuse: Summer is right around the corner, we'll help you stay with Louisville Softball Water Bottle - available to the first 250 fans.
Louisville Softball Hats - April 27 vs. Kentucky: Help us "Red Out" the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass. Hats available to the first 100 fans.
- Red Rally Towels - the first 250 fans will receive red rally towels.
SEASON LONG PROMOTIONS
FREE Admission at Ulmer Stadium? Yes!
26 out the 27 home games are FREE. The only ticketed-event will be on April 27 when the Cards take on the Cats. Tickets and more information will be available at gocards.com
$2/$3 BEER SALES AT ULMER STADIUM
Thirsty? Beer sales will be available at every home game that begins at 1pm or later. Visit the closest concession stand to quench your thirst!
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