Volleyball Set for Red and Black Scrimmage

Saturday, August 19

LOUISVILLE, KY

6:00 p.m.

University of Louisville

Red and Black Scrimmage

Louisville v Belmont | NCAA | Tess Clark

August 17, 2017 | Women's Volleyball

Fans can catch a first glimpse of the 2017 squad and newly renovated Cardinal Arena

By: Nancy Worley

The University of Louisville volleyball team will debut its new roster, new coach, newly refurbished arena at the Red and Black Scrimmage, 6 p.m. Saturday in Cardinal Arena. Admission is free for this event.

UofL season ticket holders who have already renewed their seats can pick up their tickets at the ticket window in the lobby. Season tickets can also be purchased during the scrimmage. New security measures requiring clear bags and other limitations will not be in effect this match. See details below for the regular season guidelines.

Coach Dani Busboom Kelly and her staff will be putting the Cardinals through their paces and previewing the squad's new look. In all, there are six newcomers on the roster including two transfers who will be led by four seniors, including preseason All-ACC selection Tess Clark. Look for Molly Sauer, the other preseason All-ACC team member, to spearhead the Cardinals' back row at libero.

"We are humble and hungry and we all have something to prove," said Dani Busboom Kelly, UofL head coach. "The staff and the players -- all have something to prove and we will make sure our fans are proud of us."

The Cardinals will play their entire season in a totally revamped Cardinal Arena. UofL begins its season on the road at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge against two top ten teams in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The Cardinals open the season with two of the most competitive teams on the schedule when they travel to Madison, Wis. for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Cardinals and the Tar Heels of North Carolina will represent the ACC and face Minnesota and Wisconsin. UofL faces Wisconsin on Aug. 25. The Badgers fell in the regional final to eventual 2016 national champion Stanford. Then the Cards face Minnesota on Aug. 26. The Gophers made the national semi-finals before also falling to Stanford.

The Cardinals will officially unveil a newly updated Cardinal Arena that will include end zone balconies, Teraflex court, new chair back seating, updated lobby and cosmetic upgrades to the lockerroom, team room and office space. Western Kentucky will christen the first home match in the Arena when the Hilltoppers and UofL face off in the Cardinal Classic on Sept. 1. Illinois and Kent State are the other teams making up the field.

2017 SEASON TICKETS

Reserved season tickets provide fans with reserved chairback seats for all home games at Cardinal Arena on the campus of UofL. Season tickets can save you up to 50% on single-match ticket prices!

Season-Ticket Prices		Adult (19 & over)	Youth (ages 3-18)
	Terrace Chairback (101-102, 106-109, 113-114)	$150	$150
	Sideline Chairback (103-105, 110-112)	$84	$84

Youth ages include 3 to 18 years old, kids 2 and under are free. University of Louisville students can receive a reserved ticket to all volleyball home matches for free by showing their student ID at any Cardinal Arena ticket window on the day of the game.

Benefits of being a Volleyball Season-Ticket Holder.
Volleyball season ticket holders are some of the most loyal Cardinals fans in the business. With the purchase of a reserved season-ticket package, fans are guaranteed reserved seats for all home matches. Here are additional benefits of owning volleyball season tickets:

Savings
- Save on single-game pricing
- Interest-free payment options
Convenience
- Your own reserved seats
- Season-long Parking Pass in the arena garage (optional)
- Online Account Management: Your My Cardinal Account is an extension to the ticket office and is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will have access to a number of available features including transferring, donating, printing, and exchanging tickets.
- Convenient Ticket Transfer Program: Transfer your tickets to friends and family online free of charge. Once the recipient receives and accepts your ticket offer, the recipient can print his or her tickets at home on any standard printer.
- Readily-available marketing and sales team
Access
- Best Available Seats in the arena
- Exclusive season-ticket holder game day experiences
- Exclusive giveaways and prizes only available to season ticket holders
Purchase Priority
- Get priority access to purchase tickets for the NCAA postseason tournament based on your priority points.
Additional Benefits
- Priority Points: By contributing an annual donation to the Cardinal Athletic Fund with your season tickets, you accumulate priority points - which reward fans who support the program the longest and the strongest.
- Seat Relocation: Relocate or upgrade your seats during the offseason for the best seats possible each year.
- Donate Tickets to Charity: Spread your love for the Cardinals with others in our community by donating tickets to select games to a Louisville charity or non-profit organization.

SINGLE-MATCH TICKETS

Single match volleyball tickets will be available in advance of game day through the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office beginning in early August. Fans are encouraged to order tickets online. Tickets are also available on game day at the Cardinal Arena ticket windows.

Single-Match Prices		Adult (19 & over)	Youth (ages 3-18)	Kids (2 & under)	UofL Student (w/ ID)
	Terrace Chairback (Sections 101-102, 106-109, 113-114)	$15	$15	FREE	-
	Sideline Chairback (Sections 103-105, 110-112)	$10	$8	FREE	FREE

Youth ages include 3 to 18 years old, kids 2 and under are free. University of Louisville students can receive a reserved ticket to all volleyball home matches for free by showing their student ID at any Cardinal Arena ticket window on the day of the game.

Season-Ticket Prices		Adult (19 & over)	Youth (ages 3-18)	Kids (2 & under)	UofL Student (w/ ID)
	Terrace Chairback (Sections 101-102, 106-109, 113-114)	$150	$150	FREE	-
	Sideline Chairback (Sections 103-105, 110-112)	$84	$84	FREE	FREE

Single-Match Prices		Adult (19 & over)	Youth (ages 3-18)	Kids (2 & under)	UofL Student (w/ ID)
	Terrace Chairback (Sections 101-102, 106-109, 113-114)	$15	$15	FREE	-
	Sideline Chairback (Sections 103-105, 110-112)	$10	$8	FREE	FREE

New Security Measures
In the interest of augmenting existing security measures at athletic events, University of Louisville Athletics will implement new security measures at the entry gates and restricting the size and type of bag that may be carried into the arena for home volleyball matches.

Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags inside Cardinal Arena; however, each ticket holder is allowed one small clutch purse (no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches) and one large clear bag, either a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inches clear tote bag. The policy, which includes all UofL athletics venues on campus, is similar to one instituted at all NFL and many collegiate venues in recent years, enhancing security procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Diaper bags (with child) are permitted and subject to a thorough security inspection. A clear bag is strongly recommended for bringing diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children. An exception will be made to allow medical items that cannot be transported in a clear bag into the venue. Medically necessary items or equipment may be brought to the match, but the bags or equipment must inspected and tagged by security supervisors at the entry gates.

Fans will be asked to return non-approved bags or other items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags at the arena.

Approved clear tote bags are available for purchase from Cardinal Authentic, the store located at Gate 2 of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium at 2800 South Floyd Street. For additional inquiries on purchasing bags from Cardinal Authentic, call 502-852-3002. Fans are reminded that a standard, one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag is approved. Fans may also bring appropriately sized clear tote bags they have previously obtained at other venues.

Fans are also advised that the use of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and vaping, is strictly prohibited in all UofL facilities, as well as within 50 feet of an exterior gate or entrance. There are no designated smoking areas near Cardinal Arena and re-entry is prohibited. All UofL athletic facilities are part of the UofL tobacco-free campus.

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