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True Blue Spirit Competition |
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STATESBORO, Ga. - Paint the Town Blue officially begins on Wednesday, Aug. 24 with several events, including the start of the True Blue Spirit Competition. There are multiple ways for you to Paint the Town Blue and here's how:
• Enter your business or campus department in the True Blue Spirit Competition. You may also purchase a Paint the Town Blue sign.
Click here for more information and to register.
• Decorate your home, place of business, etc. with GS Athletics posters (football, volleyball, soccer), schedule cards, signs, window paint, etc
Posters and schedule cards are available at the Athletics Ticket Office located 203 Lanier Dr, Statesboro, GA. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
If you would like a stack of schedule cards to place your business, call Athletic Marketing at 912-478-1500
• Use the following hashtags on social media: #PTB2016 and #TameTheTigers
• Post your photos wearing your True Blue colors on social media. Make sure to tag @GSathletics on Twitter and Instagram or Georgia Southern Athletics on Facebook.
• Purchase official Georgia Southern Athletics gear and merchandise.
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• Buy season or single game tickets at
gseagles.com/tickets
• Participate in the multiple Paint the Town Blue events:
Wednesday, August 24
Military and Veteran Student Center Ribbon Cutting – 9-10 a.m., Russell Union Commons
• A great event to kick off Paint the Town Blue! The first home football game on Sept. 3 rd is Military Appreciation Day so let's get started by joining this exciting ribbon cutting ceremony.
• Immediately following, there will be refreshments and a tour of the center, which is located upstairs in Russell Union room 2024.
True Blue Spirit Competition Begins
• Opening day for businesses throughout the community to begin decorating their store fronts and inside space to see who can display the best True Blue Spirit. Campus departments will also be able to participate to decorate their office space. We strongly encourage organizations with marquee boards to put "Paint the Town Blue" and our football game day hashtag "Tame the Tigers" to display that on their boards. Click here for more information and to register.
True Blue Street Team
• Our street team will be traveling around Statesboro to help Paint the Town Blue with posters, schedule cards, and magnets! If your business/organization is in the City of Statesboro, enter your information here and we'll be happy to stop by.
Thursday, August 25
Campus Blitz
• Georgia Southern Athletics will be setup on-campus with free giveaways, cornhole and posters. Plus, GUS will be making his way through campus for photo opportunities.
Friday, August 26
#TrueBlueFriday
• Wear your blue and white and send us your photos on social media! Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
GAME DAY! Women's Soccer vs. North Florida – 7:00pm, Eagle Field – Erk Park
• Come cheer on your Eagles as they take on North Florida. Fans may now bring their chairs to the game and sit behind the goals for an even closer experience. Full schedule available here – WEAR BLUE!
Saturday, August 27
Statesboro Farmers Market – 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2 E. Main Street (the Charlie Olliff Square at Sea Island Bank) Statesboro, GA
• Join us and local farms and business downtown to celebrate Paint the Town Blue and the #BoroBlueMile. Farms and businesses from all across the southern region of Georgia work hard to bring you the most delicious products you can find, and offer a great way to learn more about the community. We can't wait to see you at the market! More info on the farmers market available at statesborofarmersmarket.com.
Sunday, August 28
GAME DAY! Women's Soccer vs. UNC Charlotte – 1 p.m., Eagle Field – Erk Park
• The Eagles are back in action against the 49ers from UNC Charlotte! WEAR BLUE!
Monday, August 29
Ice Cream with the Dean and UPD – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Rotunda (at the Russell Union)
• Join the Dean of Students Office and University Police officers for free Ice Cream at the Rotunda. Learn about our new safety app, LiveSafe, and other helpful resources.
Social Media Monday
• If you don't already, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GSAthletics and like us on Facebook at Georgia Southern Athletics. We want to see how you are preparing for a new year of Georgia Southern sports. Post your photos and videos using #PTB2016.
Tuesday, August 30
Ticket Delivery
• Keep an eye out for some of your favorite football players as they deliver tickets around Statesboro. If you see them, make sure you grab a photo and post it on social media using #PTB2016
UPB Special Event: Mentalist Chris Carter – 7 p.m., Russell Union Ballroom
• Join the University Programming Board for a mind-blowing, night out with mind-reader and mentalist, Christopher Carter!
• This event is open to GSU students with an Eagle ID only.
Wednesday, August 31
Judging of True Blue Spirit Competition
• Athletic Marketing Staff will go around town and on-campus to take pictures and judge.
• Winners will be recognized at first home football game on Sept. 3
• Remember, you must sign up to be judged! Sign up HERE
Thursday, September 1
GAME DAY! Volleyball Bash in the Boro tournament (Day 1), Hanner Fieldhouse
• Join us for the Bash in the Boro Tournament and Volleyball home opener! WEAR BLUE!
• vs. Jacksonville State at 1 p.m.
• vs. Charleston Southern at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets in advance at gseagles.com/tickets
• Full volleyball schedule
Friday, September 2
#TrueBlueFriday
• Wear your blue and white and send us your photos on social media! Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Traffic Blitz
• Honk your horns for game day at major intersections in Statesboro! Georgia Southern Cheerleaders want your support!
Eagle Eye Friday
• Keep your eyes open and your True Blue spirit at its best as GUS travels through Statesboro with his Eagle Eye's opened wide looking to give away prizes only to the Truest and Bluest fans!
GAME DAY! Volleyball Bash in the Boro tournament (Day 2), Hanner Fieldhouse
• Join us for the second day of the Bash in the Boro! WEAR BLUE!
• vs. Savannah State at 1 p.m.• vs. The Citadel at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets in advance at gseagles.com/tickets
• Full volleyball schedule
First Friday – Taste of Statesboro Downtown – 5:30-8 p.m., The Courthouse Lawn, 20 Siebald St, Statesboro, GA 30458
• GUS will be taking a stroll downtown on the #BoroBlueMile to sample cuisine from Statesboro's finest restaurants while shopping in fabulous local businesses. If you would like participate in this opportunity, simply purchase a wristband and location map for $5 at the First Friday tent on the Courthouse lawn. More info available at statesborodowntown.com.
FabLab Open - 58 E Main St., Statesboro, GA
• Check out Georgia Southern's new facility downtown for business innovators! Area businesses and entrepreneurs will soon have access to office and meeting spaces, computers and software, 3-D printers and other tools through the Georgia Southern Business Innovation Group's Innovation Incubator and Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) located in downtown Statesboro at the University's City Campus. The grand opening is scheduled on Sept. 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. More info available here.
Southern Pride TO GO
• Keep an eye out for your favorite marching band as they make pit stops around Statesboro performing your Georgia Southern favorites!
Saturday, September 3
GAME DAY! Football vs. Savannah State – 6 p.m., Allen E. Paulson Stadium
• Paint the Town Blue will cap off with the football season opener! It's time to #PackPaulson for a new season under head coach Tyson Summers. We will show our appreciation for the Military and Law Enforcement at the game. Active duty and veteran military members and law enforcement officials will be admitted free at the game with proper ID and be able to purchase discount tickets for family members (game day only).
• Purchase season or single game tickets now at gseagles.com/tickets
