The Pilots men’s soccer team is the lone team in action at home this week as they welcome the Bulldogs of Gonzaga University to campus. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information, please visit portlandpilots.com. For tickets, please visit the Pilots box office in the Chiles Center or call 7525.
Athletics
Hall of Fame Banquet, Oct. 4
All are invited to make plans to join the athletics office on Saturday, October 4, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons for the 2014 Pilots Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. The University will honor former basketball/baseball greats Wally Panel and Jim Dortch, men’s tennis standout Roman Borvanov, former women’s soccer All-American Shannon MacMillan, and the 2002 women’s soccer NCAA National Championship team. Just go to portlandpilots.com to make your reservation and celebrate Pilot athletic greats of the past. For more information contact athletics at 7117 or brooksj@up.edu.
Women’s Volleyball Home Opener, Oct. 2
Already through half of their season, the Pilots volleyball team finally comes home to the friendly confines of the Chiles Center this week. The action kicks off on Thursday night at 7 p.m., when the Pilots take on Loyola Marymount in West Coast Conference action. The team will then play their second home game of the season on Saturday at 1 p.m. Make plans to come out to see the new coaching staff and team in action; tickets start at just $6 for adults and $4 for kids. For more information please visit portlandpilots.com. For tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office or call 7525.
Soccer Returns to Merlo Field This Weekend
The men’s and women’s soccer teams return to Merlo Field this weekend for a total of three games. The women’s team will play first with a Friday night game vs. Pacific Tigers for a West Coast Conference matchup starting at 7 p.m. Then on Sunday, the men’s soccer team kicks off the action with a noon game vs. Pacific Tigers followed by a women’s game vs. Saint Mary’s at 2:30 p.m. Please make plans to join the Pilot soccer family for these games and all events surrounding Hall of Fame Weekend. Your support of the soccer programs are much appreciated as UP hopes to lead the nation in average attendance for the tenth straight year. Yes, that’s right, the whole nation!
For more information, go to portlandpilots.com. For tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office or call 7525.
Basketball Season Tickets and Mini-Packs On Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2014-2015 basketball season are now on sale. The season features two big non-conference men’s home games against Portland State and Oregon State; while the women’s team will host non-conference games against Oregon, Washington, and Portland State. Season tickets start at $126 for general admission. For more information on season tickets, please visit portlandpilots.com or call 7525.
Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour
Every Wednesday until August 13, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Pilots Box Office will be running a “Happy Hour” with exclusive ticket deals for the upcoming 2014 men’s and women’s soccer season. On Wednesday, July 23, general admission mini-packs are on sale for $25. The mini-pack features 1 ticket to each of the following women’s soccer games: Stanford on August 30, Washington on September 28, Saint Mary’s on October 5, and Loyola Marymount on October 26. It also allows the choice of 1 men’s soccer game of your choice. The original price on this ticket pack is $35, plus every pack sold will come with your choice of a Pilots Wheel T-shirt (limited sizes available) or seat cushion.
To take advantage of these exclusive offers call the Pilots Box Office at 7525 on Wednesdays between 2 and 3 p.m. Stay tuned for more Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour deals to be announced in the future. Visit portlandpilots.com for more information on all ticket packages.
Don’t Miss Happy Hour
The Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour continues this week with a special mini-pack offer, according to Jonathan Brooks, athletics. For the next two Wednesdays, July 16 and July 23, athletics will be offering a mini-pack that includes 1 ticket to each of the following women’s soccer games: Stanford, Washington, Saint Mary’s, Loyola Marymount and one men’s soccer game of your choice, plus each pack will also come with a cushion seat. All of this is available for just $25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on these two Wednesdays; this package is valued at $35. In addition to this great package, all faculty and staff can purchase season tickets at 50 percent off regular price. Don’t miss out on any of the soccer action this fall at Merlo Field. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please call the Pilots Box Office at 7525.
Pilot Kids Club
Registration is open for faculty and staff kids in the U.S. Bank Pilots Kids Club. Benefits of signing up your child include:
- A free Kids Club t-shirt
- Free admission to: all but one women’s soccer and men’s basketball games (women’s soccer vs. Stanford and men’s basketball vs. Gonzaga are not included), and all men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, and baseball games
- Kids are entered to be a “Pilot for the Day” at home soccer games
- Free membership card
- Free Pilots temporary tattoos
- Exclusive Kids Club events with players and coaches
- And much, much more.
For more information or to sign up now, please call Jon Brooks at 7431 or brooksj@up.edu.
Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour
Every Wednesday between June 18 and August 13, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Pilots box office will be running a “Happy Hour” with exclusive ticket deals for the upcoming 2014 men’s and women’s soccer seasons. The next Happy Hour will be Wednesday, June 25, featuring a Youth Team Experience Pack: Fan Tunnel. Ticket holders get to welcome the team to the field as they come out of the locker room. The $250 package includes 50 tickets and 25 posters (regular price is $299). Space is available for one youth team per home game. Stay tuned for more Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour deals. To take advantage of these exclusive offers call the Pilots box office at 7525, Wednesdays between 2 and 3 p.m. Visit portlandpilots.com for more information on all ticket packages.
Employee Season Ticket Deals
Faculty and staff are reminded that they receive 50 percent off the regular price on Pilots soccer season tickets. Employee season tickets prices are $124.50 for stadium chairs, $89.50 for bench backs, and $63 for general admission. Season tickets include all men’s and women’s home games. For more information or to purchase your season tickets, call Dave Taylor at 8619 or e-mail taylord@up.edu.