TicketsJuly 23, 2009
CINCINNATI - Once again this summer the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics and Kings Island are teaming up to give UC fans the chance to meet their favorite Bearcats student-athletes and enjoy a day at one of the Tri-States best family entertainment options - the Kings Island Amusement Park.
Starting on Aug. 15 when the women's soccer team will play host to its Meet the Team Day at the park, UC's football, basketball, and soccer teams will make public appearances at Kings Island, which is located 30 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati in Kings Mills, Ohio.
The next weekend on Aug. 23, head football coach Brian Kelly and the defending BIG EAST Conference champions make their annual trek to Kings Island, followed by the men's soccer team on Aug. 30 and the men and women's basketball teams on Sunday, Oct. 4.
The football and basketball team events will take part in a program on the main stage of International Street underneath the Eiffel Tower. Following the short program, student-athletes will take part in a 30-minute autograph session.
UC fans looking to attend the "Meet the Team" Days at Kings Island can purchase discounted tickets for $28.99 ($20 off the regular price) on the Kings Island website at www.visitkingsisland.com/bearcatsports . NOTE: Discounted tickets must be purchased online prior to the day of the event.
UC Meet the Team Days at Kings Island
Date Team Time
Saturday, Aug. 15 Women's Soccer 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23 Football 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 Men's Soccer 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4 Women and Men's Basketball 1-3 p.m.