Fall Alumni Games & Family Weekend
OCTOBER 4 – 6, 2019
Choose a day to view the scheduled activities for alumni, families, and friends!
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Coker University Store open in Student Center
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Coker University Student Homecoming Celebration! A campus-wide event for students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and the community on the lawn behind Davidson Hall. Lots of free food (BBQ sliders, home fries, banana pudding and more!), games and attractions, music, free Coker University t-shirts, and Coker swag giveaways! We’ll also be announcing our 2019 Homecoming Court and Royalty honorees.
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Team Store open in DeLoach
7:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs Lenoir-Rhyne in DeLoach
7:00 p.m. – The Crucible in Watson Theater
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Alumni Social in DeLoach Cobra Club Room. Complimentary appetizers, beer, and wine. Hosted by Angie Stanland, Chairman, and the Board of Trustees of Coker University.
9:30 a.m. – Fall Alumni Association Board meeting (Drengaelen House)
9:30 a.m. – Mens Soccer alumni game
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Tailgate area is open.
All-day tailgate with complimentary snacks, water, and chances to win some Coker swag, all located next to the batting cages on 2nd street, on the other side of the parking lot. So be sure and look for the tailgate tent, which will feature some special guests throughout the day…
11:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m. – Michael Antoniewicz, men’s soccer head coach; Antonio Carrabotta, men’s soccer assistant coach; Michael Ritterback, men’s soccer assistant coach, and members of the men’s soccer team
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Dan Schmotzer, former men’s basketball head coach
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Jarred Merrill, men’s basketball head coach; Shannon Johnson, women’s basketball head coach; Michala Hash, women’s basketball assistant coach; Elvis Kisonas, men’s basketball assistant coach; Ron Apke, men’s basketball assistant coach; and players from the men’s and women’s basketball teams
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Travis McCall, softball head coach; Mackenzie Drain, softball assistant coach; Siara Shelton, softball assistant coach; Bob McLaughlin, baseball assistant coach; Adam Vasil, baseball assistant coach; and members of the softball and baseball teams.
And starting at 4:00pm, there will be free food and beer in the tailgating tent!
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Fest da Ville Family Fun in Burry Park
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Coker University Store open in Student Center
10:00 a.m. – Wrestling practice; viewing for alums
10:30 a.m. – Men and Women’s Basketball alumni game
11:00 a.m. – Women’s Lacrosse alumni game
11:30 a.m. – Legacy Lunch for alums who are parents of current Coker students
(Drengaelen House)
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Kids Play Area (staffed by Coker’s Spirit Squad) in the practice field. There will be inflatables, face-painting, and more!
12:00 p.m. – Baseball alumni game
12:00 p.m. – Softball alumni game
12:30 p.m. – Men’s Lacrosse alumni game
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Team store open in DeLoach
2:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs Mars Hill in DeLoach (WVB alumni recognition)
4:00 p.m. – FREE food and beer in the tailgating tent!
4:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs Catawba
7:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs Catawba
7:00 p.m. – The Crucible in Watson Theater
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Coker University Foam Party on the Davidson Lawn – students only.
2:00 p.m. – Softball vs U.S.C. Gamecocks Scrimmage
Reserve Your Spot!
An advance RSVP is much appreciated by our planning committee. By letting us know that you’re planning to attend the Fall Alumni Games or Family Weekend, you’ll help us to ensure that everyone’s food, beverage, space, and entertainment needs are accommodated.