2018 Arizona Athletics Homecoming

***Please note the RSVP deadline was Friday, October 12th at 5pm***

If you wish to attend events after the RSVP deadline, please review the following:

• A-Club Top Golf - continue to register online until Wednesday, October 24th at 5pm

• Bear Down Block Party - please walk up to the event! If we have room, we will be able to accommodate you.

• A-Club Tailgate - Please register online at WildcatClub.org/tailgate or call the McKale Ticket Office at (520) 621-2287

• Football Game Tickets - Please call the McKale Ticket Office at (520) 621-2287 or purchase your tickets online at ArizonaWildcats.com

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Arizona Athletics and the A-Club are thrilled to invite all alumni and former student-athletes to join us for the 2018 Homecoming festivities. Homecoming is a time for all former student-athletes to return to campus and celebrate together during this “mini-reunion.” The planned A-Club activities for the weekend include:

• A-Club at TopGolf

• Bear Down Block Party

• A-Club Tailgate

• Arizona vs. Oregon Football Game

• On-Field Recognitions

Help us make the 2018 Homecoming Weekend a huge success by providing your RSVP for all of the events online no later than Friday, October 12, 2018 at 5pm.

Additional Upcoming Events for 2018-2019:

• Arizona Women’s Soccer Reunion – February 22-24, 2019

• Arizona Women’s Gymnastics Reunion – March 15-17, 2019

• Football Alumni Spring Weekend – April 12-14, 2019

If you have any questions, please contact the A-Club Office at (520) 621-0881 or the Office of Special Events at (520) 621-2331.To see if you are an active A-Club member, visit AZAClub.com. We look forward to seeing you in October. Bear Down!

HOTEL INFORMATION

The A-Club has held a block of rooms at the following hotels in Tucson. To guarantee the A-Club hotel rate you must complete your reservation with your selected hotel before the September 26th deadline. Room rates will not be guaranteed after the deadline provided and are based on a first-come first-served basis.

Homewood Suites by Hilton at St. Philip’s Plaza - Starting at $159 per night | Group code: UAH
4250 N Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85718 | (520) 577-0007

Aloft Tucson University - Starting at $229 per night
1900 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85719 | (520) 908-6800

Loews Ventana Canyon - Starting at $189 per night
7000 N Resort Drive Tucson, AZ 85750 | (520) 299-2020

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH | HOMECOMING EVENTS

A-Club at TopGolf

Tee off with A-Club at TopGolf to start Homecoming Weekend. Eat, drink and play fun games with fellow alumni or enjoy as a spectator!

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location: TopGolf Tucson-Marana (4050 W Costco Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741)

Cost: $25 per player | $15 per spectator

Attire: Casual

Bear Down Block Party

All alumni and participants are invited to share in the Wildcat spirit with food and drinks during the first night of Homecoming Weekend. The event will have close proximity to University Blvd. and the Alumni Association Bonfire. Please note that the Bear Down Block Party will be the primary location to pick up all Homecoming packets that include game tickets, tailgate passes, weekend itineraries and pre-ordered t-shirt.

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Location: Arizona State Museum Lawn (1013 E University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85721)

Cost: 2 Complimentary tickets may be reserved for active A-Club members (non-transferable).

Attire: Casual

The following individuals will be recognized during the event:

Rocky LaRose Service Award – Colonel Peggy Carson

T. Bruce Huffman Service Award – Barrett Baker

Honorary Male Letterwinner – Fred Roby

Honorary Female Letterwinner – Dr. Ann Lebedeff

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH | HOMECOMING EVENTS

Game Day Packet Pick Up

Homecoming packets will be available for pick up at the McKale Ticket Office three hours prior to kick-off for letterwinners who are unable to pick them up at the Friday night Bear Down Block Party.

A-Club Tailgate

Attend the A-Club tailgate for all former student-athletes, managers and staff. Enjoy delicious food, drinks and fun with your fellow Wildcats before the football game.

Time: 2.5 hours prior to kick-off (time announced at least 10 days prior to game day)

Location: Eddie Lynch Pavilion, North side of McKale Center (1 National Championship Dr.)

Cost: 2 tickets for active A-Club members may be purchased at $5 (non-transferable). Additional tickets may be purchased for $15 each. Children under the age of 4 receive complimentary admission.

Attire: Arizona Red & Blue | Clear Bag Policy

Arizona vs. Oregon Football Game

Root on the Arizona Wildcats as they face off against the Oregon Ducks!

Time: TBD (time announced at least 10 days prior to game day)

Location: Arizona Stadium (Section 24)

Cost: 2 complimentary tickets for Active A-Club members (non-transferable). Additional tickets cost $39 per person (tickets purchased after the RSVP deadline will be $49 each).

Attire: Arizona Red & Blue | Clear Bag Policy

Please see below for the recognitions that will take place on the football field during this year’s Homecoming game. Further instructions will be provided to you the week of the game if you RSVP to join us on field. Please note: children will not be allowed to join participants on the field for recognitions due to NCAA regulations, TV policies and safety precautions.

• All Emeritus Letterwinners – All former student-athletes who participated in 1968 or earlier.

• All Returning Letterwinners – All former student-athletes.

• 1978 Women’s Field Hockey Inter-Mountain Athletic Conference Championship – 40 year Anniversary

• 1978 Women’s Volleyball Inter-Mountain Athletic Conference Championship – 40 year Anniversary

• Football Letterwinners – All former Football student-athletes.

• 1968 Sun Bowl Team – 50 year Anniversary

• 1998 Holiday Bowl Team – 20 year Anniversary

• 2008 Las Vegas Bowl Team – 10 year Anniversary

MAKE AN IMPACT

By joining the Wildcat Club, you can make an impact on our current student-athletes who Bear Down and wear the block A with pride, just as you did during your time at Arizona. The Wildcat Club is comprised of over 10,000 current members who support Arizona's 21 sports programs and 500 student-athletes. With a donation of $100 or more, you will become a member and help student-athletes, current and future, to compete at the highest level, have access to top-notch academic services & life skills programs, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and much more.

Gifts can be designated to the following areas:

• A specific sport area

• Wildcat Scholarship Fund

• Gayle Hopkins A-Club Finish Line Scholarship

Wildcat Club members have access to exclusive communications, events, apparel and more throughout the year. To make a tax-deductible donation, complete the enclosed registration form. For more information on the Wildcat Club, visit wildcatclub.org.

You can also become a Wildcat Club member and celebrate your time at Arizona as a student-athlete by purchasing a Rocky LaRose Legacy Lane tile. Legacy Lane tiles are tax-deductible and support the Wildcat Scholarship Fund. To learn more about how you can leave your legacy, visit wildcatclub.org/giving/legacy-lane.html.

HOMECOMING NOTES

Homecoming T-Shirt | Make sure to order your Homecoming t-shirt on the RSVP card. All t-shirts are unisex and are available in crew neck and a v-neck for $15 each. All Homecoming t-shirts must be purchased by Friday, October 12th and will be available for pick-up during Homecoming Weekend. Additional Homecoming t-shirts will not be sold during the Homecoming Weekend so make sure to pre-order now!

Forever Wildcats | If you are aware of a fellow A-Club member who has passed away since last Homecoming (10/27/2017) please email the individual’s first and last name to Jimmy Gehrels at jamesgehrels@email.arizona.edu.

Accomodations | Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting CeDRR at (520) 621-3268. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Parking | For parking information, call the Office of Parking and Transportation at (520) 626-PARK.