So Long Keener. . .
Although he's only moving eight blocks away, we are sad to see Keener Fry leave the athletics department. But our loss is the Alumni Association's gain, and ours too for that matter. Fry has done an outstanding job in his second stint with this department as the Associate Athletics Director for Annual Giving within the Cowboy Joe Club development staff. He will do an equally fine job in his new role as the UW Alumni Association's Executive Director. We will look forward to working with him in his new capacity. Athletics and the Alumni Association work together on a number of projects. The University is fortunate that he is remaining within our halls.
Lindy's Launch. . .
Football can't be far away when the annual pre-season magazines begin hitting the news stands. One particular publication, Lindy's Sports, will be on sale with its Mountain West 2011 preview on July 5. The Pokes' Alvester Alexander along with Boise State's Kellen Moore are featured on the cover. Visit the following website to order, www.lindyssports.com/category.php?cn=MTNWEST.
Speaking of Football. . .
You do realize it is only 66 days, 20 hours (give or take), 15 minutes (give or take) and (you add the seconds) until the Cowboys host Weber State to open their 2011 football campaign. As always the home-opening weekend will be filled with events to the max. Not only is it Hall of Fame weekend (the dinner and induction ceremony is Friday night, September 2), but the lid-lifter is always exciting as the first live preview of the Cowboys for the season. That day will start with the Laramie Main Street Downtown Kickoff, which begins at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Grand Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets and in the Plaza. For the opener (which kicks off at 7 p.m.), there's a t-shirt giveaway as fans enter the stadium, and a big fireworks show planned following the game. Tickets for that game are $35 each ($17 for youth).
There's also excellent season-long ticket plans available:
New Season Tickets: $195
UW Faculty/Staff Season Tickets: $165
Cowboy 3-Pack (your choice of three home games, excluding Nebraska): $78 adult and $39 youth
Family Plan (two adults season tickets, two youth season tickets): $500
Speaking of Football II. . .
Season tickets for the 2011 season continue to approach that magic 10,000 number. As of this afternoon, a total of 9,870 have been sold.!
Men's Hoops Finalizes Non-League Schedule. . .
Larry Shyatt's latest non-conference schedule has been released. There will be 12 home games, including a four-team tourney during Thanksgiving weekend. Shyatt's Cowboys open the season November 5, hosting CSU-Pueblo for an exhibition game. The Pokes open the regular season on November 12, hosting Western State. Visit wyomingathletics.com to check on the entire preseason slate.
Ticket prices for the season are: $180 for season-ticket holders who are renewing, $200 for new buyers; $150 for faculty/staff renewals and $170 for new purchasers; season family plan is $400 for four tickets.
Speaking of Basketball. . .
The Pokes' Francisco Cruz is one of 60 native Mexicans who have been invited to compete for a spot on Mexico's World University Games roster this summer. He is currently in Mexico City competing for a spot on the 12-man, three-reserve roster. The Games are scheduled for August 13-23 in Shenzhen, China.
Golf Fundraiser. . .
One of the great golf courses in Wyoming, Old Baldy Club at Saratoga, is the site for this year's fundraiser for the Cowboy and Cowgirl golf programs and the Ron Long Memorial fund. The event is scheduled for this Friday (July 1) at Old Baldy. Proceeds go to the Ron Long Golf Excellence Fund and the University of Wyoming Men's and Women's Golf Programs. The format is a four-person net best ball. The entry fee is $200 per person. The fee includes, golf, tee prize, lunch and hors d'oeuvres
Golfers are asked to check in by 11 a.m.. Lunch is set for 11:30 a.m., and the shotgun start begins at 12:30 p.m. Awards and a silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m. For questions, contact Joe Jensen at 307-766-4359. Send your entry to Josey Stender, 1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3414, Laramie, WY 82071 or fax the form to 307-766-6779.
Website Launch. . .
Stay tuned to the athletic department's website (wyomingathletics.com) which will launch a whole new look on July 12.
Freedom Has a Birthday. . .
Everyone loves to celebrate the 4th of July. If you happen to be in the Laramie area on that great holiday, stop by Washington Park anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and say hi to UW student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Among the festivities at the booth will be a dunk tank, autographs, Cowboys and Cowgirls from various intercollegiate sports, and ticket and Cowboy Joe Club information. Should be a lot of fun!
Cowboy Joe Club News. . .
Just two tournaments remain on the highly-successful Cowboy Joe Club Golf Tour. The tour takes the month of July off before finishing up in early August. The Casper event is scheduled for Friday, August 5, at the Casper Country Club. That tourney begins at 1 p.m. on the following day (August 6) the regular tour ends at Laramie's Jacoby Golf Course. That event is set for 8 a.m.
Benefit Deadline. . .
Hopefully Cowboy Joe Club members have June 30 circled on their calendars. That is the deadline for completing their 2011 pledge. You may also set up an automatic payment plan which must be completed by December 31.
Here's some good news. All Club member orders for Nebraska tickets will be filled. If you haven't ordered, and wish to, the Club has extended that deadline until Friday, July 1.
If you haven't done so, don't forget to order a Legacy Wall Paver for the upcoming season. If you haven't seen how great they look on the east side of War Memorial Stadium, take a look the next time you are in Laramie. Purchase a legacy paver with a unique message engraved for yourself, your family, a friend or your business. For more information go to www.wyomingathletics.com/legacywall.
Although he's only moving eight blocks away, we are sad to see Keener Fry leave the athletics department. But our loss is the Alumni Association's gain, and ours too for that matter. Fry has done an outstanding job in his second stint with this department as the Associate Athletics Director for Annual Giving within the Cowboy Joe Club development staff. He will do an equally fine job in his new role as the UW Alumni Association's Executive Director. We will look forward to working with him in his new capacity. Athletics and the Alumni Association work together on a number of projects. The University is fortunate that he is remaining within our halls.
Lindy's Launch. . .
Football can't be far away when the annual pre-season magazines begin hitting the news stands. One particular publication, Lindy's Sports, will be on sale with its Mountain West 2011 preview on July 5. The Pokes' Alvester Alexander along with Boise State's Kellen Moore are featured on the cover. Visit the following website to order, www.lindyssports.com/category.php?cn=MTNWEST.
Speaking of Football. . .
You do realize it is only 66 days, 20 hours (give or take), 15 minutes (give or take) and (you add the seconds) until the Cowboys host Weber State to open their 2011 football campaign. As always the home-opening weekend will be filled with events to the max. Not only is it Hall of Fame weekend (the dinner and induction ceremony is Friday night, September 2), but the lid-lifter is always exciting as the first live preview of the Cowboys for the season. That day will start with the Laramie Main Street Downtown Kickoff, which begins at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Grand Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets and in the Plaza. For the opener (which kicks off at 7 p.m.), there's a t-shirt giveaway as fans enter the stadium, and a big fireworks show planned following the game. Tickets for that game are $35 each ($17 for youth).
There's also excellent season-long ticket plans available:
New Season Tickets: $195
UW Faculty/Staff Season Tickets: $165
Cowboy 3-Pack (your choice of three home games, excluding Nebraska): $78 adult and $39 youth
Family Plan (two adults season tickets, two youth season tickets): $500
Speaking of Football II. . .
Season tickets for the 2011 season continue to approach that magic 10,000 number. As of this afternoon, a total of 9,870 have been sold.!
Men's Hoops Finalizes Non-League Schedule. . .
Larry Shyatt's latest non-conference schedule has been released. There will be 12 home games, including a four-team tourney during Thanksgiving weekend. Shyatt's Cowboys open the season November 5, hosting CSU-Pueblo for an exhibition game. The Pokes open the regular season on November 12, hosting Western State. Visit wyomingathletics.com to check on the entire preseason slate.
Ticket prices for the season are: $180 for season-ticket holders who are renewing, $200 for new buyers; $150 for faculty/staff renewals and $170 for new purchasers; season family plan is $400 for four tickets.
Speaking of Basketball. . .
The Pokes' Francisco Cruz is one of 60 native Mexicans who have been invited to compete for a spot on Mexico's World University Games roster this summer. He is currently in Mexico City competing for a spot on the 12-man, three-reserve roster. The Games are scheduled for August 13-23 in Shenzhen, China.
Golf Fundraiser. . .
One of the great golf courses in Wyoming, Old Baldy Club at Saratoga, is the site for this year's fundraiser for the Cowboy and Cowgirl golf programs and the Ron Long Memorial fund. The event is scheduled for this Friday (July 1) at Old Baldy. Proceeds go to the Ron Long Golf Excellence Fund and the University of Wyoming Men's and Women's Golf Programs. The format is a four-person net best ball. The entry fee is $200 per person. The fee includes, golf, tee prize, lunch and hors d'oeuvres
Golfers are asked to check in by 11 a.m.. Lunch is set for 11:30 a.m., and the shotgun start begins at 12:30 p.m. Awards and a silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m. For questions, contact Joe Jensen at 307-766-4359. Send your entry to Josey Stender, 1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3414, Laramie, WY 82071 or fax the form to 307-766-6779.
Website Launch. . .
Stay tuned to the athletic department's website (wyomingathletics.com) which will launch a whole new look on July 12.
Freedom Has a Birthday. . .
Everyone loves to celebrate the 4th of July. If you happen to be in the Laramie area on that great holiday, stop by Washington Park anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and say hi to UW student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Among the festivities at the booth will be a dunk tank, autographs, Cowboys and Cowgirls from various intercollegiate sports, and ticket and Cowboy Joe Club information. Should be a lot of fun!
Cowboy Joe Club News. . .
Just two tournaments remain on the highly-successful Cowboy Joe Club Golf Tour. The tour takes the month of July off before finishing up in early August. The Casper event is scheduled for Friday, August 5, at the Casper Country Club. That tourney begins at 1 p.m. on the following day (August 6) the regular tour ends at Laramie's Jacoby Golf Course. That event is set for 8 a.m.
Benefit Deadline. . .
Hopefully Cowboy Joe Club members have June 30 circled on their calendars. That is the deadline for completing their 2011 pledge. You may also set up an automatic payment plan which must be completed by December 31.
Here's some good news. All Club member orders for Nebraska tickets will be filled. If you haven't ordered, and wish to, the Club has extended that deadline until Friday, July 1.
If you haven't done so, don't forget to order a Legacy Wall Paver for the upcoming season. If you haven't seen how great they look on the east side of War Memorial Stadium, take a look the next time you are in Laramie. Purchase a legacy paver with a unique message engraved for yourself, your family, a friend or your business. For more information go to www.wyomingathletics.com/legacywall.
