March 25, 2005

Columbia, Mo. - A full plate of activities for all ages is planned for mid-April 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 16th. The scrimmage will bring to a close the 2005 spring practice period. Admission to the scrimmage is just $3, or three canned food items, which benefit the Central Missouri Food Bank.

Prior to the scrimmage, kids of all ages are invited to check out the Mizzou Experience Tiger Festival on the North Concourse of the stadium. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., and running until kickoff of the scrimmage, the Mizzou Experience will feature a fun mix of free interactive games, activities and exhibits for children and adults. A sampling includes pictures with Truman the Tiger and the Helmet Car, balloon animals and much more.

For the bargain hunters out there, the Tiger Team Store will be holding its popular spring sale at the Memorial Stadium store. The sale, which features 25-75% off Mizzou gear from Nike, Cutter & Buck and Antigua and more, as well as authentic game-worn jerseys and other equipment room items from all sports, runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and again from Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Capping off Saturday evening will be the new event tradition known as Tailgate Mizzou, which is an auction fundraiser for the Tiger Scholarship Fund. The event is set for a 5:30 p.m. start on the main floor of Mizzou Arena, and features a silent and live auction of great Mizzou collectibles and paraphernalia, as well as dinner. Tickets for the event are $50, and can be purchased from Brenda Baker by calling 573-884-0742.

SUPER TIGER WEEKEND RUNDOWN

Saturday, April 16th
8 a.m.-8 p.m.		Tiger Team Store Spring Sale - Memorial Stadium Store
11:30 a.m.		Mizzou Experience Tiger Festival Interactive Fan Fest - North Concourse of Memorial Stadium
2 p.m.		 Black & Gold Spring Game - Memorial Stadium
		 Admission is $3 or 3 canned food items
5:30 p.m.		 Tailgate Mizzou - Mizzou Arena
Sunday, April 17th
Noon-6 p.m.		Tiger Team Store Spring Sale - Memorial Stadium Store