Three Gator teams in three consecutive days of competition in Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center - it's #LightUpTheDome Weekend!
Energy Level Set on High This Weekend in O’Dome
Thursday, January 12, 2017 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Gymnastics
Gator teams and Gator fans look to #LightUpTheDome
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Three Gator teams + Three consecutive home dates = Energy Atmosphere Amplification!
The Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is the site for high-flying skills, booming dunks and crafty drives to the basket this weekend.
The Gators provide the competition and Gator fans provide the electric atmosphere!
Gator fans – here's a list of promotions and happenings for this weekend to help you "flip the switch" and light up the O'Dome.
Together – Gator teams and Gator fans – we can #LightUpTheDome.
Get tickets at UF Ticket Office (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F), online or by calling 800-344-2867.
#3 GYMNASTICS vs. #14 Kentucky - Friday, 6:45 p.m.
#23 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Georgia -- Saturday, noon
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Texas A&M -- Sunday, 1 p.m.
The Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is the site for high-flying skills, booming dunks and crafty drives to the basket this weekend.
The Gators provide the competition and Gator fans provide the electric atmosphere!
Gator fans – here's a list of promotions and happenings for this weekend to help you "flip the switch" and light up the O'Dome.
Together – Gator teams and Gator fans – we can #LightUpTheDome.
Get tickets at UF Ticket Office (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F), online or by calling 800-344-2867.
#3 GYMNASTICS vs. #14 Kentucky - Friday, 6:45 p.m.
- 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!
- Student Tailgate – At Gate 3, free Mac & Cheese bar (while supplies last), orange glow body paint station, cornhole, football toss, and other games
- 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
#23 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Georgia -- Saturday, noon
- Alligator Alley – Make sure to stop by the practice court pre-game for alligator alley. Fans can get their face painted, win cool prizes and play fun games.
- Rowdy Town – Students make sure to line up early to secure a seat as well as play fun games and receive free food at Rowdy Town located at Gate 3.
- Piesanos Post Game Lay-Ups – Children 6th Grade and under can shoot post game lay-ups on the court.
- Rowdiest Reptile of the Game – One lucky Rowdy Reptile will win a prize courtesy of American Campus Communities and will also be entered to win a trip to the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament.
- Softball will sign autographs in Alligator Alley from 11 – 11:45 AM
- First 300 students in line at Rowdy Town will receive free Chik-Fil-A courtesy of American Campus Communities
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Texas A&M -- Sunday, 1 p.m.
- Previous Attendance = Free Admittance Sunday - For #LightUpTheDome, any fan with a MBK or GYM ticket from Friday or Saturday can get free admission on Sunday at WBK.
- Champions of Character – Presented by Campus USA. It's the first chance for local elementary and middle schools to nominate 10 outstanding students for recognition during the game! All nominated students will receive a t-shirt and certificate upon checking in at the game.
- Educational Expo – A new feature of our Champions of Character games, all kids in attendance will be able to learn about nutrition, fitness, and academics from UF groups!
- Lunch Box Giveaway – The first 250 kids in attendance will receive a unique Gators lunch box!
- Post-Game Autographs – Fans, get autographs from your Gators WBK team following the game for 30 minutes!
- STH Breakfast – All WBK season ticket holders are invited for a private breakfast in the George Brand Center Court Club prior to the team shootaround!
- Kids Korner – Check out great games and activities for kids in attendance, featuring poster making, tailgate games, face paint, and more!
- Enter to Win – iPad Mini
Players Mentioned
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