TicketsAug. 15, 2008
Cincinnati is Bearcats Proud and the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics has developed a way for local businesses and campus offices to join in on the fun and show your pride for the University.
In a joint effort with universities across the country and the Collegiate Licensing Company, UC is participating in College Colors Day on August 29, 2008. College Colors Day was developed to celebrate the start of the fall sports season as well as the start of students coming back to campus. In recognition of these events and as a sign of their support, both Todd Portune, Hamilton County Commissioner and Mark Mallory, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati have issued proclamations declaring August 29, 2008 College Colors Day in Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati.
While College Colors Day is just one day, Bearcats Fridays is scheduled to run throughout the year. Sponsored by the UC Department of Athletics, UC Office of Trademarks, and the UC Alumni Association, Bearcats fans can participate in the fun and show support by signing up and wearing UC gear. In addition to competing against other participating groups to show your colors with pride, registering will make you eligible to win prizes for your group and maybe even get a visit from the Bearcat himself.
The winner of the first week's contest of Bearcats Fridays is Kaiser Pickles, located on 500 York Street in downtown Cincinnati. Kaiser Pickles was founded by Harry T. Kaiser in 1920 and has operated solely as a food distributor with an emphasis on pickles and sauerkraut.
"We here at Kaiser Pickles are proud to support the University of Cincinnati Bearcats! By wearing red & black on Fridays, we are hoping that this will show our support of the university that is a less than a mile and a half from us," said Kim Speed, Vice President of Administration of Kaiser Pickles.
For more information on Kaiser Pickles visit http://www.kaiserpickles.com/
If you would like to participate, here's how it works:
Register your business/group by registering here.
Wear something UC branded or at least red and black on each Friday.
Your business/group will be listed as a Bearcats Friday participant in UC athletics communications such as our electronic newsletter, C-Mail.
Your business/group will receive a sign to display showing your support to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and that you are a proud member of Bearcats Nation! Your business/group will also be eligible in drawings, featuring the Bearcats Friday Business of the Week.
Business of the Week winners will receive a UC gift basket, "Bearcats Friday" discount off UC merchandise and a visit from the Bearcats' mascot. We will also take a picture of your group and post it on the Bearcats Friday page at GoBEARCATS.com, and you will be recognized that week on CATSvision in all UC athletics venues. Even if you do not win the weekly drawing, please send in pictures of your group and we will post them on the Bearcats Friday page to show your support.
For more information on how you can be a part of Bearcat Fridays, please contact Leslie Wenert in the UC Marketing/Fan Development Office at 513-556-0838.