April 8, 2003
Columbia, Mo. - A full plate of activities for all ages is planned this weekend in Columbia in association with the annual Spring Football Game.
The headline event is the Black & Gold Spring Game, which is set for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 12th. The scrimmage will culminate the third spring practice season under Head Coach Gary Pinkel. Admission to the game is just $3, or three canned food items, which go to the Central Missouri Food Bank.
Prior to the scrimmage, kids of all ages are invited to check out the Fan Fest in the North end of the stadium. Beginning at 11 a.m., and running until kickoff of the scrimmage, the Fan Fest will feature a fun mix of free interactive games and exhibits for children and adults. A sampling includes pictures with Truman the Tiger, inflatable games including a bounce house, and face painters, among many others.
Following the scrimmage, the 3rd annual Tailgate Mizzou Dinner & Auction will take place in the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Tiger Scholarship Fund, and includes live and silent auctions for a myriad of valuable autographed collectibles. Dinner and cocktails will be served, and tickets are available by calling Brenda Baker at (573) 884-0742.
For the bargain hunters out there, the Tiger Team Store will be holding its annual weekend-long garage sale at the Memorial Stadium store located on the North end of the stadium. The sale, which features authentic game-worn jerseys from all Tiger sports in addition to regular merchandise, runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and continues from Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Other athletic contests being held in Columbia include the Tom Botts Invitational track meet at Walton Stadium on Friday and Saturday, and the NCAA Gymnastics Regional, scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday in the Hearnes Arena.
SUPER TIGER SATURDAY/WEEKENDFriday, April 11th
11 a.m. Black & Gold Golf Tournament - Eagle Knoll Golf Course
2 p.m. Tom Botts Invitational Track Meet - Walton Track Stadium
Saturday April 12th
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tiger Team Store Spring Garage Sale - Memorial Stadium Featuring great bargains on popular Mizzou merchandise Also featuring authentic jerseys and practice gear worn by the Tigers
10 a.m. Tom Botts Invitational Track Meet - Walton Track Stadium
11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fan Fest - North End of Memorial Stadium FREE Admission for fun interactive games and exhibits area featuring: Pictures w/Truman the Tiger Inflatable Games/Bounce House Face Painters
2 p.m. Black & Gold Spring Game - Memorial Stadium Admission is $3 or 3 canned food items donated to the Central Mo. Food Bank
5:30 p.m. Third Annual Tailgate Mizzou Dinner & Auction - Hearnes Center Fieldhouse Live & Silent Auction Dinner & Cocktails Valet Parking
6 p.m. Mizzou Gymnastics in NCAA Regional Competition - Hearnes Center Arena
Sunday, April 13th
Noon-5 p.m. Tiger Team Store Spring Garage Sale - Memorial Stadium