April 17, 2008

NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird Athletics fans will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy their favorite Illinois State Athletics teams and student-athletes in action this weekend, as well as partake in some bargain shopping of Redbird Athletics official gear as part of the department garage sale.

In total, four Illinois State Athletics teams will be in action at home this weekend, with several promotions taking place at each event. Below is a complete list of all events taking place this weekend, as well as direct links to respective events that will be shown live on Redbird All-Access and the corresponding promotions for each event.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Baseball vs. Chicago State | 6 p.m. - Duffy Bass Field

Redbird All-Access coverage
Promotions: "Straight 'A' Night presented by The Pantagraph and Kathryn Beich" - Recognition of Bloomington-Normal straight 'A' students

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

ISU Athletics Department Garage Sale | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Horton Field House
Redbird Athletics fans will have an opportunity to purchase athletic apparel and gear used by Illinois State student-athletes. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Horton Field House, and will feature T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, sweat pants and other various apparel items that Redbird student-athletes wear.

Football Red-White Scrimmage | 1 p.m. - Hancock Stadium | Tailgate: 10 a.m. - Ropp Lot (G-83)
The 2008 edition of the Illinois State football team will be on display Saturday for the annual Red-White Scrimmage, which will pit the ISU offense against the defense in a non-traditional scoring system.

Softball vs. Wichita State (DH) | noon - Redbird Softball Complex | Game 1 | Game 2

Redbird All-Access coverage
Promotions: BNGSA Camper Day/Straight "A" Day/Oldies Day - Free admission for BNGSA campers and Bloomington-Normal straight "A" students. Oldies music will be played throughout the game.

Women's Tennis vs. Evansville | 1 p.m. - Gregory Street Tennis Courts

Baseball vs. Chicago State | 2 p.m. - Duffy Bass Field

Redbird All-Access Coverage
Promotions: Straight "A" Day presented by The Pantagraph and Kathryn Beich" - Recognition of Bloomington-Normal straight "A" students | "Pony League Day" - Free admission for Pony League players with a special recognition on the field

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

Women's Tennis vs. Southern Illinois | 1 p.m. - Gregory Street Tennis Courts

Softball vs. Wichita State | noon - Redbird Softball Complex

Redbird All-Access coverage
Promotions: Free admission and party with basketball teams for Jr. Redbird winners/Kids Club members/Straight "A" students get in for free and receive special PA/The Zoo Lady will be at the field from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for face painting.

Baseball vs. Chicago State | 1 p.m. - Duffy Bass Field

Redbird All-Access coverage
Promotions: Straight "A" Day presented by The Pantagraph and Kathryn Beich - Recognition of Bloomington-Normal straight 'A' students | Reggie's Kids Club & Denny's Jr. Redbird Day at Duffy Bass Field |Free admission and pizza party with the Men's & Women's Basketball teams for Kids Club members and Denny's Jr. Redbird winners; free face painting provided by the Zoo Lady (party and face painting will take place from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm in the right field picnic area of Duffy Bass Field)