Eastern Michigan Athletics
FAN GUIDE: "Hats Off to You" Day at EMU is April 11
4/9/2025 4:35:00 PM | Baseball, Football, Tennis, General, Lacrosse
Fans can cheer on tennis, baseball, and lacrosse before the football spring game
| HATS OFF TO YOU DAY AT EASTERN MICHIGAN | |
| EVENT | DETAILS |
| Tennis vs. Northern Illinois | 1 p.m. | Chippewa Club | |
| Baseball vs. Toledo | 2 p.m. | Oestrike Stadium | Bark in the Park |
| Lacrosse vs. Oregon | 3 p.m. | Scicluna Field | LaCROSSe Out Cancer |
| Football Spring Game | 6:30 p.m. | Rynearson Stadium | Alumni Social RSVP |
| How to Navigate "HOTYD" | MAP (Parking, Marketing Table Locations) |
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Fans looking to see their Eastern Michigan University Eagles in action will have plenty to choose from Friday, April 11, and can do so on the Ypsilanti campus with four athletic events scheduled on "Hats Off to You" Day. The day will see home action for tennis, baseball, and lacrosse before the football team holds its annual spring game. Here is what to expect and how you can not only cheer the Eagles to victory but also score an exclusive Block E snapback hat AND be entered to win a unique Block E adidas hoodie at the spring game.
Give Away
Fans that stop by the marketing table at tennis, baseball, or lacrosse can grab their own Block E snapback hat! Fans looking to score the Block E adidas hoodie will need to stop by the marketing table at ALL THREE events and get their card punched by a member of the marketing team. The completed punch card can be brought to the spring game where the drawing will be held during the game and the winner announced.
Getting Around
Fans are encouraged to park in the Rynearson parking lots on the west side of Hewitt Road, making it the perfect location to begin and end your day on campus. Parking is free and is a central location for all four venues. There is now a gate that will be open between the Rynearson lot and the Chippewa Club for fans to walk through. Fans can still drive around to the entrance on Golfside Drive, but parking is limited on site.
Schedule of Events
Here is the competition schedule for your Eagles:
1 p.m. • Tennis vs. Northern Illinois • Chippewa Club (indoor courts)
2 p.m. • Baseball vs. Toledo • Oestrike Field
3 p.m. • Lacrosse vs. Oregon • Scicluna Field
6:30 p.m. • Football Spring Game • Crosby Field at Rynearson Stadium
More to Know • Tennis vs. Northern Illinois • Chippewa Club
The day starts with the Eagles looking to defeat the Huskies after falling on the road earlier this season, 5-2. For fans coming to the Chippewa Club, the main entrance is at the top of the stairs and the marketing table is to the left once walking past the front desk.
More to Know • Baseball vs. Toledo • Oestrike Stadium
The Eagles and Rockets will play the opener of their three-game set on National Pet Day with fans encouraged to bring their dogs to Bark in the Park! The marketing table is located at the end of the bleachers down the first-base line.
Note for Bark in the Park Participants: Fans are permitted to bring their canine companions to all events except tennis as pets are not permitted inside Chippewa Club. For those fans looking to bring their furry fan to the spring game, pets will be permitted inside Rynearson Stadium ONLY for the spring game and are NOT permitted to enter the playing field at any time, including during post-game autographs. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
More to Know • Lacrosse vs. Oregon • Scicluna Field
The Eagles and Ducks will meet for the first time when they take the field at 3 p.m. at Scicluna Field. Fans coming from Oestrike Stadium are encouraged to take the path to Scicluna Field down the first base line and behind the outfield fence to the game. The marketing table will be located just before the bleachers.
More to Know • Football Spring Game • Rynearson Stadium
The final event of the day will be the spring game that will feature more prizes and entertainment for fans as well as their first look at many of the newest members of the program. Fans are asked to enter at Gate 2 (main entrance under the press box) with the gate opening at 5:30 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. game. Here are some other things to know for the spring game:
Book Drive
The football team has partnered with EMU Bright Futures to host a book drive benefiting Ypsilanti Community Elementary Schools and is asking all fans attending the spring game to bring a gently used or new children's book of any age range to donate! The team's senior leaders will help distribute these to the schools for use in libraries, book vending machines, or to send home with students in need of books at their house. There will be a table for EMU Bright Futures at the spring game with bins just inside the gate to collect.
Alumni Social
The football program also will host an Alumni Social on the second floor of the Incarnati Athletic Center from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. Food and drinks will be provided to those in attendance and families are welcome. To reserve your spot, please RSVP as soon as possible at the following link: CLICK HERE
Season Tickets
Want to take your fandom to the next level? Eastern Athletics ticket office representatives will be on hand to assist with renewals and new seat purchases for the 2025 season and seats will be tagged for open locations to purchase on-site, either online or by bringing the seat tag to the promotions table inside of Gate 2. Tours will be available for Eastern Suite and Eastern Loge premium seating and those interested can stop by the promotions table inside of Gate 2 to learn more. Also, fans that purchase their tickets at the spring game will receive exclusive incentives that include free tickets and the opportunity to win Eastern Michigan Athletics swag bag, so don't miss out!
• Eastern Loge Season Tickets ($2,500): Private table and swivel-style seating on the 50-yard line, including food and beverage, and 2 VIP parking passes ($180 value).
• E-Club Membership ($200): Grants season access to all home football, men's basketball, and women's basketball games and includes a donation to the E-Club.
• Ultimate Fan Season Tickets ($180): Chairback seating on the 50-yard line with extra legroom and VIP parking ($90 value).
• Pride of the Peninsula Season Tickets ($170): Provides access to all home football games and includes a donation to the Pride of the Peninsula Marching Band.
• Reserved Season Tickets ($135): Secure your spot in Sections 104-109.
• General Admission Season Tickets ($108): Enjoy the game from Sections 110-114 or the visitor's side.
• Alumni Season Value Pack ($360 / $90 per seat): EMU Alumni can take advantage of one of our best deals to secure four reserved tickets per game in Sections 104-109.
• General Admission Season Value Pack ($360 / $90 per seat): The Value Pack is one of our best values, offering four tickets to every home game in General Admission.
• VIP Season Parking ($90): Reserved space conveniently located in the George Gervin GameAbove Center parking lot.
Tickets are available online at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by phone at 734.487.3669, or in person at the EMU Ticket Office.
Halftime Challenges
The players will not be the only ones getting in on the action at Rynearson Stadium as two competitions will be held at halftime, including a Tug-of-War between fathers of the linemen and an obstacle course for mothers of the players on the team.
Autograph Session
Following the game, fans will be permitted to enter the field for an autograph session with the Eagles.
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