Florida Gators

The start for the 2017 home season in a new arena is anticipated by the Gators and Florida fans.

There is plenty planned for fans throughout the 2017 home campaign which begins Friday, Jan. 13 in the newly renovated Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

In addition to the Gator gymnastics routines bringing the crowd to their feet, fans will also want to rise up to catch a t-shirt, a Chick-fil-a cow or give the judges help by showing a 10.0 card!

Here's the promotions and happenings planned for the Gators' 2017 season:

Season-Long Promotions
Kid's Corner – Meet the Dazzlers, play games, win prizes, temporary tattoos, glitter hairspray, hair ribbon, and more.
Best Dressed Fan – Sponsored by Alumni Hall – The most spirited Gator fan in attendance will win prizes courtesy of Alumni Hall.
Moe's Perfect 10 – Sponsored by Moe's - When the Gators score a Perfect 10.0, fans receive a free cup of queso at participating Moe's restaurants! Show your meet day program at participating Moe's to redeem.
Best Seat in the House – Sponsored by Carr Riggs – Each meet, two lucky fans will have their seats upgraded to floor seats!
10.0 Cards – Sponsored by Chick-fil-a – Fans can pick up "10.0" cards from the marketing tables at every home meet to cheer on the Gators!
Enter to Win – Enter your name at the marketing tables for the chance to win great prizes each meet! While you're there, pick up your 2017 Gators Gymnastics poster, schedule cards, schedule key tags, and 10.0 cards.
T-Shirt Toss – T-shirts will be tossed to the fans by special guests during the touch periods!
Parking Shuttles – Parking shuttles will be available for fans at all home meets.
Chick-fil-a Cow Toss – Sponsored by Chick-fil-a – Each meet, the chick-fil-a cow will throw stuffed cows into the crowd with the Chick-fil-a cow cannon!
H&R Block 9.9's – Any time the Gators score a 9.9 this season, redeem the promo code at a local H&R Block and receive $20 off your tax return, and H&R Block will donate an additional $20 back to UF Health.
Parks of Gainesville- Any time the Gators score a 48.5 or higher, use the promo code shown on the videoboard to get 50% off an oil change.
 
Meet-by-Meet Promotions
Gators vs Kentucky – Jan. 13 at 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by Chicken Salad Chick & Kiss-FM
Giveaway – 7,000 Orange Glow Bracelets
Wear Orange – Wear your best orange Gator gear as the Gators take on Kentucky!
Post Meet Autographs – Fans can get the 2017 Gators Gymnastics poster signed by the team following the meet!
GIF Booth – Fans can create their very own custom GIF at the GIF Booth! Just like a photo booth, but create GIFs to text, post, and share with friends. Be sure to use #GoGators
Student Tailgate – At Gate 3, free Mac & Cheese bar (while supplies last), orange glow body paint station, cornhole, football toss, and other games!
Kid's Club Check-In: Kid's Club members can check in at Kid's Corner
Rowdy Reptile Check-In – Students can check in at the meet via the Rowdy Reptile app from 6-7PM to earn 3 points towards great prizes! Visit the app store or Google Play to download the free app.
 
Gators Link to Pink vs Auburn – Jan. 27 at 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by UF Health
11^th Annual Gators Link to Pink
Giveaway – 3,000 Link to Pink T-Shirts courtesy of UF Health
Pink Poster – Pick up the 11^th annual Link to Pink Team Poster at the marketing tables.
Pink Leos – Both teams set aside their usual school colors to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Survivor Tunnel – Breast Cancer Survivors will welcome the team to the floor during intros pre-meet.
ACS Inflatable Arch – The American Cancer Society will be on site with information and an inflatable arch outside the main entrance to the arena.
 
Gators vs Georgia – Feb. 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by Florida Credit Union & Buzz-FM
Giveaway – 1,500 Gators Gymnastics sunglasses & case
Alumni Night – Welcome back Gators Gymnastics Alumni! Be there to see all your favorite Gator Greats back together in the O'Dome.
Social Contest – Post a photo, video, or custom GIF from the meet on Instagram or Twitter with #GoGatorsGym for the chance to win Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones.
Dazzlers Performance – The Dazzlers will be performing on the floor pre-meet.
Dance Marathon Check-In – DM Participants can check in at the meet to earn spirit points.
Rowdy Reptile Check-In – Students can check in at the meet via the Rowdy Reptile app from 6-7PM to earn 3 points towards great prizes! Visit the app store or Google Play to download the free app.
 
Gators vs Missouri – Feb. 24 at 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by WCA & CBS4/NBC9
Green Meet- Stop by the Office of Sustainability and We Are Neutral tables to learn more about sustainability on the UF Campus.
Student Giveaway – The first 500 UF students in attendance receive a Gators Gymnastics t-shirt.
Student Tailgate – At Gate 3, free pizza for the first 300 UF students, orange and blue body paint station, cornhole, football toss, and other games!
Kid's Club Check-In: Kid's Club members can check in at Kid's Corner
Rowdy Reptile Check-In – Students can check in at the meet via the Rowdy Reptile app from 6-7PM to earn 3 points towards great prizes! Visit the app store to download the free app.
 
Gators vs West Virginia – March 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by Parks of Gainesville
Senior Night – Stay post-meet to celebrate Claire Boyce's Gator career.
Giveaway – 1,000 commemorative pint glasses
UF Alumni Association Night – Present a valid UFAA ID at the ticket office & receive BOGO general admission tickets!
Youth Art Gallery – Local elementary schools are invited to submit student's Gators themed artwork. Select pieces will be displayed in the Youth Art Gallery at the meet.
Gator Boosters Night – Gator Booster members receive BOGO general admission tickets by showing their Booster Membership card at the Ticket Office.