Photo Credit: Brian Jenkins

BURLINGTON, Vt. - The University of Vermont athletic department announced its 2009-10 men’s basketball promotions schedule today.

Coming off an America East Regular Season Co-Championship, the 2009-10 campaign will feature many exciting game day promotions, giveaways, and other events.

The season gets underway on Sunday, November 1 when men’s basketball hosts Concordia at 1 p.m. There will be a postgame Catamount Kid’s Conference presented by the Doubletree, where kid’s will get to ask their favorite men’s basketball players questions and Doubletree will be providing free chocolate cookies.

On Saturday, November 7 the Catamounts square-off against Saint Michael’s at 1 p.m. It is UPS team poster day and the team will be signing autographs after the game. Rally’s Round Up members can receive free admission to the game by emailing Rallycatamount@uvm.edu (space is limited). The game is part of a basketball doubleheader at Patrick as the women’s basketball team hosts Franklin Pierce at 4:30 p.m.

Other exciting game promotions this season include:
Dec. 20 – Youth Basketball Day. Email Rallycatamount@uvm.edu to receive free admission
Jan. 17 – UPS Store Trading Card Day with post game autograph session
Jan. 30 – TD Bank seat cushion giveaway and free photos with Rally compliments of IKON
Feb. 14 – Pink Zone
Feb. 28 - Senior Day!

Catamount basketball fans can also look forward to a variety of in-game promotions at every Vermont home game. They include: the Heritage Ford and Toyota T-shirt toss, Leonardo’s pizza giveaway, Madhouse Munchies Madness, TD Bank Trivia, Doubletree cookie giveaway, as well as a putting contest presented by Vermont Indoor Golf for a $10,000 cash prize. Many home games will feature a performance by the University of Vermont cheerleaders and dance team as well.

For up to date information on promotions and sponsorship opportunities please visit: www.uvmathletics.com or contact Director of Marketing and Promotions, Krista Balogh at Krista.Balogh@uvm.edu.

To learn more about Rally’s Round Up Kid’s Club presented by The Doubletree Hotel, UVM's Cat Pride Club or Cat Crew please contact Mike Marfione at Michael.Marfione@uvm.edu.