Newberry Observer

Alumni Weekend set for April 13-14

NEWBERRY — A full weekend of fun and fellowship is on tap for April 13 and 14 in Newberry with several alumni events and spring sports contests on the schedule.

The weekend begins with the Athletic Club/Football Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Newberry on Friday, April 13. Play begins with a noon shotgun start. For questions or more information, please contact Mike Hold at mike.hold@newberry.edu or (803) 321-5247.

Later that evening, the baseball team opens its final home series of the season with a 6:00 p.m. game against visiting Wingate at the Smith Road Complex.

An alumni flag football game is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14 at Setzler Field that will precede the spring game at 1:00 p.m. The Athletic Club and Lettermen’s Club will sponsor a Spring Social near the fountain circle outside Setzler Field.

In addition to the spring football game, softball and baseball will host Alumni Day doubleheaders against Tusculum and Wingate, respectively, at the Smith Road Complex. Senior Day festivities will also be taking place at both games.

Men’s soccer will host an alumni game at 1:00 p.m., also at the Smith Road Complex, with a cookout to follow at the Soccer House. The day will conclude with the Women’s Soccer Alumnae Game at 7:00 p.m. at Setzler Field.

Friday, April 13

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Athletic Club/Football Golf Tournament registration (Country Club of Newberry)

12:00 p.m. – Athletic Club/Football Golf Tournament shotgun start (Country Club of Newberry)

6:00 p.m. – Baseball vs. Wingate (Smith Road Complex)

Saturday, April 14

11:00 a.m. – Alumni Flag Football Game (Setzler Field)

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. – Spring Social (near Fountain Circle outside Setzler Field)

1:00 p.m. – Spring Football Game (Setzler Field)

1:00 p.m. – Baseball Alumni Day, DH vs. Wingate (Smith Road Complex)

1:00 p.m. – Softball Alumnae Day, DH vs. Tusculum (Smith Road Complex)

1:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer Alumni Game (Smith Road Complex)

Following MSOC Alumni Game – Cookout for participants (Soccer House)

7:00 p.m. – Women’s Soccer Alumnae Game (Setzler Field)

Alumni events will be held April 13 and 14 with several sports contests on the schedule.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_NCAlumni.jpgAlumni events will be held April 13 and 14 with several sports contests on the schedule. Courtesy photo

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