Five Things You Need to Know: The Citadel
9/17/2015 4:17:00 PM | Football
Important information for Saturday's Game
1) It's Military Appreciation Day: Military Appreciation Day is held each year at a Georgia Southern Football game in honor of the men and women who have served and currently served in our nation's armed forces.
• Ticket Special – Any active and veteran military personnel get in free with ID.
• Family members get in with $15 discount admission
• They can purchase these tickets on gameday at the ticket booth by gates 7 and 8.
• The Georgia National Guard and GSU Army ROTC Eagle Battalion will have a Fun Zone set up by Gate 12, including an interactive STEM Truck and Humvee among other activities.
• Don't miss out on a special halftime performance from the Southern Pride Marching Band honoring all military personnel.
2) Programs: Game Day programs will be sold in both book stores, the two information tents and by students walking around stadium. The FLIGHT program costs $5.
3) It's Close to a Sell Out: Tickets are going fast and it could be a sell out, so if you haven't gotten your tickets, don't delay. Call 1-800-GSU-WINS now to get in on the action.
4) It's Family Weekend: Family Weekend: The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs at Georgia Southern University will host the University's annual Fall Family Weekend on Sept. 18-20, 2015. Main events include a Block Party, outdoor movie and a catered tailgate with games and activities leading up to the Georgia Southern vs. The Citadel football game.
• The deadline to purchase Family Weekend Packages has passed. There are some packages still available on a first come, first served basis. Packages can be purchased through the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs by calling 912-478-7627. The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs will host check-in for parents on Friday, Sept. 18 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parents can purchase packages at check-in as well.
5) Kickoff is set for 6 pm: Get there early to see Freedom's Flight, the team take the field and the opening kickoff. YOU can make Paulson Stadium an intimidating environment for The Citadel, so get there early and BE LOUD!!
If you have any more questions, such as how to park, timelines, VIP access or more, be sure to check out the Gameday page here.
• Ticket Special – Any active and veteran military personnel get in free with ID.
• Family members get in with $15 discount admission
• They can purchase these tickets on gameday at the ticket booth by gates 7 and 8.
• The Georgia National Guard and GSU Army ROTC Eagle Battalion will have a Fun Zone set up by Gate 12, including an interactive STEM Truck and Humvee among other activities.
• Don't miss out on a special halftime performance from the Southern Pride Marching Band honoring all military personnel.
2) Programs: Game Day programs will be sold in both book stores, the two information tents and by students walking around stadium. The FLIGHT program costs $5.
3) It's Close to a Sell Out: Tickets are going fast and it could be a sell out, so if you haven't gotten your tickets, don't delay. Call 1-800-GSU-WINS now to get in on the action.
4) It's Family Weekend: Family Weekend: The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs at Georgia Southern University will host the University's annual Fall Family Weekend on Sept. 18-20, 2015. Main events include a Block Party, outdoor movie and a catered tailgate with games and activities leading up to the Georgia Southern vs. The Citadel football game.
• The deadline to purchase Family Weekend Packages has passed. There are some packages still available on a first come, first served basis. Packages can be purchased through the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs by calling 912-478-7627. The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs will host check-in for parents on Friday, Sept. 18 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parents can purchase packages at check-in as well.
5) Kickoff is set for 6 pm: Get there early to see Freedom's Flight, the team take the field and the opening kickoff. YOU can make Paulson Stadium an intimidating environment for The Citadel, so get there early and BE LOUD!!
If you have any more questions, such as how to park, timelines, VIP access or more, be sure to check out the Gameday page here.
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