Rocket Basketball to Host “Tricks, Treats and Dunks” on Oct. 26
10/19/2016 11:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Athletics
TOLEDO, OH — The University of Toledo basketball teams will host "Tricks, Treats and Dunks," a special season preview on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Savage Arena at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The evening will begin with kids being able to trick-or-treat from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at stations located in the arena concourses, watch "Mad Scientists" (UT engineering students) perform demonstrations or visit a Haunted House inside Fetterman Gym. Fans can dress in their Halloween costumes and get treats and prizes. Free schedule posters will also be provided for fans to get autographs from UT men's and women's basketball players.At 7:00, the fun moves onto Nichols Court, where a contest for best Halloween costume will be judged. Prizes will be given out to best costumes for children. There will also be raffle prizes for both fans and UT students throughout the night.
Following the Halloween costume contest, the 2016-17 UT men's and women's basketball teams will be introduced. The Rockets will participate in an All-Star shootout that will feature a player, a Kids Club member and either a UT student or fan. The event will conclude with a slam-dunk contest for the men's team.
A Halloween Walk will also be provided by UT Residence Life leaders at approximately 7:45 for children interested in trick-or-treating at five residence halls (Parks, Presidents, Ottawa, International House and McComas Village).
Fans can enjoy snacks from the concession stands as they watch the action and listen to music from a live DJ.
The UT Athletic Ticket Office will be open during the event for fans who wish to purchase season tickets or who want more information about tickets. Fans may also call 419-530-GOLD (4653) for more information.
Tricks, Treats and Dunks
Wednesday, Oct. 26 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Savage Arena – FREE admission
6:00-7:00 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating, Haunted House, Activities, Autographs in Concourse
7:00 p.m. – Halloween costume contest winners
7:15 p.m. – Team introductions and contests on Nichols Court
7:30 p.m. – Slam dunk contest
7:45 p.m. – Halloween Walk
Free parking in Lots 3, 4 and 5 (lots adjacent to Savage Arena)
