Full Promotions Schedule | 2018 Schedule | Buy Tickets | Birthday Party Form | Be an Illini Ball Kid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois volleyball team announced a full slate of marketing promotions for home matches at Huff Hall in 2018. The 13th annual Stuff Huff (September 29), Pink Match (October 20) and IlliNOISE Night (November 10) highlight the list of Fighting Illini volleyball promotions.
One of the most popular Illini promotions, Stuff Huff returns for its 13th season on Saturday, September 29 as the Illini take on defending National Champion Nebraska at 7 p.m. CT. Stuff Huff is renowned for its vast crowds, as the Illini have averaged over 2,800 fans per match, with 3,000+ crowds in 2006, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Prior to the match, Spike Squad and the DIA Marketing & Promotions staff will host an outdoor carnival for Illinois students. The event will feature inflatables, free food and music.
The fifth-annual IlliNOISE Night is set for Saturday, November 10 when Illinois battles against Penn State at 7 p.m. CT. It has been said by coaches, opponents, fans and media members alike that Huff Hall has the loudest volleyball atmosphere in the country, and the Fighting Illini plan to prove it. The Marketing & Promotions Staff will be giving away earplugs and taking a decibel meter reading during the match to put a number to just how loud Huff Hall truly is. Last season the Huff Hall crowd hit a decibel reading of 116 dB. This season, the Illini will attempt to break that record yet again.
Other exciting promotions to put on the calendar include:
» Season opener (September 14)
» Lunch with the Illini // Two for One Day – (September 15)
» Hawaiian Night // Season Ticket Holder Bring a Friend Night (September 28)
» Illini WINsday (October 3)
» Youth Volleyball Night (October 6)
» Camper Reunion // Scout Night (October 19)
» Halloween at Huff Hall (October 24)
» 80s Night (November 9)
» Senior Day (November 24)
Ticket Deals
» Any fan who attends the Illinois vs. Lipscomb match can get in to the Illinois vs. Creighton match for free (September 15)
» Complimentary GA ticket to anyone that comes in a Halloween costume (October 24)
» Complimentary GA ticket with a men's basketball stub from the November 8th game (November 9)
» Anyone with a valid Military ID can receive group rate general admission tickets ($4) to the match on November 10
Birthday Parties
Kids are also able to celebrate their birthday at any home match this season. The birthday party pack includes:
» Hot Dogs
» Bottled Drink
» Popcorn
» Game programs
» Personalized cupcakes
» Illini gift for everyone in the party
» Card signed by the team
» Fighting Illini Kids Club membership (if eligible and not already a member)
» Your name on the scoreboard
Book your Illinois volleyball party here!
Sign up to be an Illini Volleyball Ball Kid!
Illinois volleyball is looking for new members to join the Fighting Illini Ball Kids program for the 2018 season.
Being a Fighting Illini Ball Kid gives you the best seat in the house to watch your favorite Fighting Illini players while helping to make sure we give the players from both teams the best experience possible. To join the Fighting Illini Ball Kids program, you must:
- Be between fourth and eighth grade
- Show up 45 minutes prior to the start of the match and be able to stay until the end
- Be able to retrieve and return balls in a timely manner
- Sweep on court between stoppages
- We also accept local youth teams! If your team is interested, please have your coach contact us for more details.
It is highly recommended that all children who are interested and/or selected to become ball kids attend the Orange & Blue Scrimmage on August 18 at 7 p.m. CT at Huff Hall for training. Ball Kids and one parent/guardian will receive FREE admission to any volleyball match that the child is scheduled to work. All other family and friends will need to purchase tickets through the Illinois Ticket Office (1-866-ILLINI-1). To sign up to become a Fighting Illini Ball Kid for volleyball, CLICK HERE.
For more information, contact Zach Jinks at illniballkids@gmail.com.
All matches are held at Huff Hall. Game dates, times and promotions are subject to change.
For more Fighting Illini volleyball news, stay tuned to FIGHTINGILLINI.com and follow the team on Twitter @IlliniVBall or like Fighting Illini Volleyball on Facebook.
