Registration has closed for this event. If you plan to attend and have not yet RSVP'ed, please email Kristi Lawless at klawless@uma-foundation.org. Anyone who RSVPs after September 4, will need to plan to pick up their parking passes at the Hangar on Friday evening between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
2023 UMass Football Alumni Reunion Weekend, September 8-10, 2023
Sponsored by the Gridiron Club
Schedule of Events
Note: Game tickets, parking pass and access to the Gridiron Tailgate will be emailed prior (print-a-home option); RSVP deadline is Friday, September 1.
Friday, September 8
Meet and Greet @ Hangar Bar and Grill, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Heavy appetizers and cash bar will be provided
10 University Drive, Amherst, MA
Saturday, September 9
Tailgate Lots Open, 11:30 a.m.
Marty Jacobson Football Performance Center Tour, 12:30 p.m.
Meet in front of FPC Entrance
UMass Football Team Arrival, 1:20 p.m.
Alumni player tunnel to welcome team as they enter FPC
Pre-Game Tailgate, 1:30 p.m.
Thomas Smokey Pit BBQ will be offered, along with non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB Is allowed)
Gridiron Club Tent & Tailgate; corner of Stadium Drive and Lot 11
UMass vs. Miami – Ohio, 3:30 p.m.
Along with game tickets, access to “Football Alumni” area in South End Zone (below video board); private cash bar (beer and wine) will be available
In-Game, First Half
On field recognitions of all alumni in attendance (exact timing/details will be announced as game gets closer)
Postgame
Gridiron Club Tent will be open as a meeting location after the game; no food or drink will be offered; BYOB is allowed.
Sunday, September 10
Breakfast on Campus, 9-11 am
Hampshire Dining Commons (reserved room for group)
Price: 10% alumni discount (pay at the door)
UMass Athletics has secured a hotel block at the Howard Johnson (401 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035, 413-586-0114). To book a room, call the hotel and mention UMass Football Alumni during the process. The deadline to book a room has been extended to August 23.
Several teams and former players will be recognized during the game, including the 1998 National Championship squad, celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
For any questions, please contact Kristi Lawless at klawless@uma-foundation.org.