Activities planned for fans before YSU’s 5 home games

A variety of activities are designed to bring more people to the games.

STAFF REPORT

YOUNGSTOWN — Kids tailgating, fireworks and much more are planned during this year’s five home football games at Youngstown State University, starting Saturday.

“We’re excited about presenting a full day of activities for fans at Stambaugh Stadium each Saturday this fall,” said Rick Love, associate athletic director.

YSU will host Kids’ Tailgate Fun Days, presented by State Farm Insurance, on Saturday and Oct. 3.

The events will take place three hours before kickoff in the M-7 tailgate lot on Fifth Avenue, adjacent to Stambaugh Stadium.

Kids’ Tailgate Fun Days are free and open to children and adults of all ages.

Tailgate activities will include bounce-around games, football, basketball and other skill games as well as clowns, face-painting, Pete and Penny mascots and free ticket giveaways.

BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks will continue the tradition of providing postgame fireworks shows Oct. 10 and Oct. 31, which is also Homecoming.

The season will also feature numerous fan giveaways, including the annual senior poster, schedule magnets, YSU mouse pads, stadium cups, Pete the Penguin commemorative posters and team pictures.

In addition, there will be several ticket promotions. The first game will feature “Kick-Off ’09” with a $5 ticket for all reserved or general- admission seats. Also, fans can receive a free ticket offer for the Homecoming Game with their Giant Eagle Advantage Card.

Season and individual game tailgate lot parking passes for both the M-24 and M-7 tailgate lots are available through the athletic ticket office.

Game-day hospitality tents for companies and groups can be reserved for each home game.

Season, individual game and group tickets for all five home games are available through the ticket office during normal business hours, or by calling (330) 941-1YSU.

Fans may also log onto YSUsports.com for game-day promotions, individual game information and to purchase tickets.