THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Athletic Communications
March 30, 2016
IOWA FOOTBALL WILL HOST FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IN WEST DES MOINES
IOWA CITY, Iowa - - The University of Iowa football team will hold an open practice at Valley Stadium, West Des
Moines, on Friday, April 8, with a youth clinic scheduled to follow the practice session. The Hawkeyes are staging the
event at Valley Stadium for the fourth straight spring.
The open practice in West Des Moines will begin at 6 p.m. at Valley Stadium, and will be preceded by an autograph
session on the field at 5:30 p.m. West and Southeast gates will open at 4:30 p.m. No tickets are required for the event,
which is free to the public. Roster cards, posters, schedule cards, and 2016 ticket information will be available at all open
gates.
A 45-minute youth clinic will take place following the practice (approximately 7:45 p.m.). The clinic is open for the
first 275 children (ages 7-12), with all participants receiving a free t-shirt. Release of Liability forms will be distributed at
the entrance gates. Forms must be completed and signed by the youths parent/guardian and presented to UI staff at the
NW Field Gate at 7:15 p.m. Parents/guardians will not be permitted on the field during the youth clinic.
We are pleased to be returning to West Des Moines and central Iowa for a spring practice, said head coach Kirk
Ferentz. This annual event has been a popular event in the past and well received by our players, coaches, and our fans
in central and western Iowa. We look forward to hosting a Friday evening event, while hosting both an autograph session
with our players, and a clinic with our coaches following practice.
The assistance and cooperation we receive from everyone involved from the West Des Moines Community School
District and Valley High School plays a major role in the success of the event, said Ferentz. We appreciate their
willingness to work with our program again in the planning, organization and hosting of this event.
Concession stands within the stadium will be open and Herkys Locker Room will be open outside the west entrance.
No outside food or drink will be allowed in Valley Stadium. Other prohibited items include strollers and umbrellas. Bags
may also be subject to search upon entry to Valley Stadium.
No tailgating, including open flame grills, is allowed on West Des Moines Community School District, city of West
Des Moines, or Valley Church property; including before and after the practice. Alcohol is not ever allowed on the city of
West Des Moines or West Des Moines Community Schools property. All WDMCS property, including Valley Stadium, is
tobacco-free.
Iowa began spring drills on Wednesday, March 23. The Hawkeyes will host their final spring practice in Kinnick
Stadium on Saturday, April 23 (1 p.m.) to conclude spring practice.

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Director: Steve Roe Associate: Matthew Weitzel Assistants: James Allan, Chris Brewer, Brandee Britt, Jil Price, Traci Wagner
S300 Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA 52240-1020 P: 319.335.9411 e-mail: athletic-communications@hawkeyesports.com

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Athletic Communications
Iowa opens the 2016 football season Sept. 3, hosting Miami, Ohio. The Hawkeyes will also host non-conference
opponents Iowa State (Sept. 10) and North Dakota State (Sept. 17). Big Ten home opponents include Northwestern (Oct.
1, Homecoming), Wisconsin (Oct. 22), Michigan (Nov. 12) and Nebraska (Nov. 25).
Questions concerning the purchase of 2016 football tickets, including general public, UI faculty/staff and UI student
seasons tickets by current UI students, should be directed to the UI Athletics Ticket Office. The office is open weekdays
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office telephone number is 1-800-IA-HAWKS. Information is also available at
hawkeyesports.com/tickets.

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Director: Steve Roe Associate: Matthew Weitzel Assistants: James Allan, Chris Brewer, Brandee Britt, Jil Price, Traci Wagner
S300 Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA 52240-1020 P: 319.335.9411 e-mail: athletic-communications@hawkeyesports.com