The University of Akron Athletics
Football Stadium Tour Details Announced for Spring Festival
April 02 | Football
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron football
fans will be able to witness the progress of InfoCision Stadium
– Summa Field first hand Saturday as part of the Spring
Festival, presented by Chick-fil-A on Howe Ave.
Updating a previous report, tours of the stadium will run
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first come basis, weather
permitting. Tour sizes will be limited to groups of 30 or less. All
participants must be at least 18 years of age and wear closed-toe
footwear (no flip flops or sandals).
Please be aware that the stadium grounds will continue to be a live
construction site during the hours of the tour. Because of this,
physical limitations may apply to some participants as a result of
uneven surfaces or lack of handrails. Furthermore, due to on-going
construction, access to the press tower will not be possible.
The street festival, held between the Stile Field House and the Lee
Jackson Softball Field, will also run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
festival will feature food, games, inflatables, a silent auction,
face painting, live music, a clown and an appearance by Scooby Doo
and Sponge Bob.
Admission and parking are free. Fans can enter the event through
the Student Recreation Center or the Stile Athletic Field House
main entrance on Union Street. There are several events on campus
that day so parking will be limited. Fans may park at the Exchange
Street Parking Deck and the Stile Field House Parking Lot.
Saturday will also be the last chance for UA fans to purchase 2009
football season tickets at a reduced price. See the table below for
more information or call the Athletics Department Ticket Office at
1-888-99-AKRON.
The annual Zips' football Blue-Gold spring football game will kick
off at Noon in the Stile Field House. The Akron cheerleading team
will be performing an abbreviated version of their NCA National
routine at halftime.
In addition to the spring game, the Akron Department of
Athletics are welcoming back all football alums for two days of
activities. For more information, contact the Z-Fund at
330-972-FUND.
Fans are encouraged to stay following the scrimmage as the Akron
softball team will be hosting Eastern Michigan at 2 p.m.
Saturday will also be your last chance to purchase 2009
University of Akron football season tickets at a reduced rate.
Members of the ticket office will be present Saturday to take your
orders or answer your questions.
| TICKET OPTION | PRICE | SAVINGS |
| Family Plan |
$150 |
$50 |
| General Admission |
$75 |
$15 |
| Faculty/Staff Reserved | $90 | $15 |
| Reserved | $105 |
$15 |
| Priority Reserved* | $135 |
$15 |
