Full Promotions Schedule | 2019 Schedule | Buy Tickets | Birthday Party Form | Be an Illini Ball Kid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini volleyball team has announced their 2019 promotional schedule with a number of events and giveaways set for home matches at Huff Hall this season.
One of the most popular Illini traditions, Stuff Huff returns for its 14th season on Friday, September 27 as the Illini take on National Runner-up, 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, 2017 and 2018. Be Sure to wear blue as the Illini look to Blue Out Huff Hall!
The sixth-annual IlliNOISE Night is set for Friday, November 15, 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.
Other exciting promotions to put on the calendar include:
» Final Four Celebration (September 1)
» Orange Out (September 28)
» Pride Night (October 9)
» Dynamic Duo Night (October 12)
» Pink Match (October 26)
» Ugly Sweater Night (November 1)
» Dads Day & Military Appreciation Day (November 2)
» 80s Night (November 16)
» Senior Day & Youth Day (Camper Reunion & Elementary School Night) (November 27)
Ticket Deals
» Bring your football ticket stub from the Illinois football game vs. Michigan and receive one complimentary general admission ticket to the Indiana match (October 12)
» Bring your football ticket stub from the Illinois football game vs. Rutgers and receive one complimentary general admission ticket to the Michigan State match (November 2)
» Anyone with a valid Military ID can receive one group rate general admission ticket ($5) to the Michigan State match (November 2)
» Illinois Volleyball Summer Campers receive one complimentary general admission ticket. Campers will receive more information closer to the Northwestern match. (November 27)
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 2019 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 3rd and 8th 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 24 at 5 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 Illiniballkids@illinois.edu.
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.
