2010 Soccer Promotions
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 – HOME OPENER
Merlo Field opened on September 23, 1990 - come celebrate 20 years of storied tradition with free cake!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 – BITE ON THE BLUFF
Don’t miss all the food and festivities of the “Bite on the Bluff” (noon – 7:00pm) followed by a spectacular post-game fireworks show!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – TEXAS ROUND UP
Come early for a Texas-style BBQ starting at 5pm, plus FREE cow bells to the first 1,000 fans!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 – ROLL BACK NIGHT
Welcome back members of the 1990 Pilot Men’s Soccer team for a pregame reception (5:30-7:00pm) and the rematch of the first game on Merlo Field: Portland vs. Washington! Game tickets will even be rolled back to 1990 prices!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 - OKTOBERFEST
Celebrate the fall season at the 5th annual Oktoberfest! Pre-game beer garden and German sausages at 5pm, plus FREE root beer floats for kids!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 – PRE-GAME WINE TASTING
Sample some of the Northwest region’s finest wines (small tasting fee applies) in the Plaza from 4:30 – 7:00pm.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 – HALLOWEEN
Kids in costume (13 and under) receive FREE admission!
THREE BUCK SUNDAYS
Don’t miss these $3 food specials, plus youth admission is only $3…every Sunday at Merlo Field!
August 29: hand dipped waffle cones
September 5: taqueria-style tostadas and soft tacos
September 12: Greek gyros (tickets reg. priced)
October 3: pulled pork sliders
October 17: artisan chili selection
October 31: pumpkin wheels
November 7: homemade soups
2010 Baseball Promotions
Friday, April 16
FREE Subway!
Saturday, April 17
Youth Baseball Day!
Free admission to all kids (high school and under) in baseball jerseys!
Saturday, May 8
Kids Day!
Free admission to kids 13 and under – free team posters and autographs on the field!
Sunday, May 9
Dollar Day!
$1 admission, $1 sodas/popcorn/candy/ice cream
Baseball Alumni Day!
Welcome back former Pilot players to Joe Etzel Field at the final WCC home game!
Tuesday, May 18
Snuggie Day!
Free Pilot blankets to first 50 fans in PURPLE!
2009-10 Men’s Basketball Promotions
NEW! CAPTAIN WALLY’S PRE-GAME, EVERY GAME!
Get to the games early and meet your friends at “Captain Wally’s!” New this season, fans can purchase Widmer beer and dollar dogs before every home game in the Hall of Fame Room. The pre-game also features a coaches chalk talk 20 minutes prior to tip-off. Open to all UP alumni, season ticket holders and friends of UP. Please have your “UP Alumni & Friends Benefit card” (complimentary through the Alumni Office at 503-943-7328 or alumni@up.edu).
Wednesday, Dec. 2 vs. Portland – 7:00 p.m. State
Bald Faced Truth Radio Show & Balloon Drop
Get to the game early on December 2 – doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a special broadcast of John Canzano’s Bald Faced Truth Radio Show! The show will be aired LIVE from the Chiles (pasta pre-game dinner will begin at 5:00 pm). PLUS, don’t miss the first every balloon drop for your chance to win lots of exciting prizes!
BOY SCOUT NIGHTS ANNOUNCED!
Saturday, Dec. 12 vs. Denver – 1:00 p.m. Free Kids Zone open at noon!
Saturday, Jan. 23 vs. Pepperdine – 7:00 p.m. Mascot Night!
Tickets purchased by Boy Scouts in advance will be $6, which comes with a special commemorative scout patch. Call (503) 943-7525 to reserve your seats now!
Saturday, Jan. 23 vs. Pepperdine – 7:00 p.m.
Wally & Friends Mascot Night
Celebrate Wally’s return to The Bluff with all his mascot friends! Fans will be sure to be entertained all game long, and can enjoy special waffle cones sundaes at the game!
Saturday, Feb. 13 vs. Saint Mary’s – 6:00 p.m.
Vegas Night
Get ready for the much-anticipated return to Las Vegas for the 2010 WCC Basketball Tournament! This game will feature an unforgettable hip-shaking guest performance and one lucky fan will win a trip to the WCC Tournament in Las Vegas (March 5-8, 2010)! All fans (21 and older) can receive a poker chip at the game that will be entered-to-win for the trip. The winner will be drawn at the game and they will receive airfare, hotel and tournament tickets for two to the WCC Tournament! UP Young Alumni (graduates from 1995 to 2009) receive $5 OFF reserved seating and $5 GA tickets at the game!!
Thursday, Feb. 25 vs. San Francisco – 7:00 p.m.
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Donate a pair of gentle used shoes for the WCC Soles4Souls Shoe Drive and receive $2 OFF game tickets! All shoes will be donated to those in need in Haiti through Soles4Souls Foundation.
Saturday, Feb. 27 vs. Santa Clara – 8:00 p.m.
Winter Brew Fest
Warm up at the Winter Brew Fest featuring seasonal ales under the Chiles Center Plaza Tent. The festival runs from 6:00 p.m. until tip-off at 8:00 p.m., and will also offer some of the best home cookin’ on The Bluff!
Tuesday, March 2 vs. Lewis & Clark – 7:00 p.m.
Senior Night
Celebrate the last home game for our five graduating seniors on the Pilot roster: Ethan Niedermeyer, Taishi Ito, Robin Smeulders, Nike Raivio, and TJ Campbell! General admission tickets are just $5!