Hawkeye Sports
HAWKEYE SPORTING EVENTS
Hawkeye sporting events are very popular with the locals! Black and gold attire is generally accepted form of dress for nearly any occasion. Most popular sports range from Big 10 football to basketball (men’s and women’s) and wrestling. You will find most residents fluent in Hawkeye sports current events. Bringing up the Hawks, is a great way to break the ice in getting to know the locals.
BIG 10 FOOTBALL: KINNICK STADIUM (Seats 70,585 Fans)
Hawkeye Football is the biggest area sporting event. In fact, home games often influence the scheduling of other events and sometimes dictate whether or not a store or office is open on any given Saturday between August and November.
If you want to attend an event, come prepared. Depending on the season, you may want to purchase tickets ahead of time. Festivities begin bright and early for home football games, with tailgating lots opening at 7:30am. Many fans drive in from all over the state bringing with them a sea of black and gold. Clothing, flags, tents, and more. All parking lots, within walking distance, will fill fast. Bring your own food, beverages, and entertainment. Many bring portable chairs, grills, and even satellite TV’s. If you are the social type, bring a back pack of provisions and walk around. There is a lot to see.
Note: Alcoholic beverages are allowed only in designated areas and private lots. You may want to review the guidelines before the event. Basically, it is fine to have an alcoholic beverage, just don’t take an open container from lot to lot. www.hawkeyesports.com/gameday
If you are not a football fan, the events may still affect you if you live near the stadium or are trying to drive across town. Plan for longer travel times and try to have patience with the locals enjoying the festivities. On the plus side, game time is great for having stores around town to yourself. BIG 10 BASKETBALL: CARVER HAWKEYE ARENA (Seats 15,400 Fans)
Basketball is another very popular sporting event. Both men’s and women’s games are well attended. Depending on the season, you will definitely want to inquire about men’s basketball tickets well in advance of the game. Locals are avid fans, and often decked out head to toe in Hawkeye apparel. Be prepared for loud cheering and passionate fan participation. If you take a walk around the concourse, you will find lots of food vendors. (Try the raspberry soft serve. Yum!) You may also have the opportunity to have your photo taken with our mascot, Herky the Hawk. WRESTLING: CARVER HAWKEYE ARENA (Seats 15,400 Fans) For wrestling tournaments, Carver Hawkeye Arena is converted from a basketball court to a wrestling gymnasium. You will often find just as many fans in attendance. The Hawkeyes have a strong wrestling history and tradition of excellence with 23 national championships and 34 Big 10 Championships. Many Hawkeye wrestlers have gone on to compete in the World Championships and the Olympics. In fact, Sports Illustrated named Iowa Wrestling as one of the top sports dynasties of the 20th century.
The University of Iowa has many other teams, such as volleyball, baseball, track, soccer, rugby and more, that are highly competitive and fun to watch. For more information and ticketing for Hawkeye sporting events visit: www.hawkeyesports.com www.PerezAndAxt.com Iowa City, IA Licensed to Sell Real Estate in the State of Iowa Area Professional Sports Teams
Cedar Rapids Kernels www.kernels.com The Kernels are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Cedar Rapids. The team is affiliated with the Minnesota Twins and plays in the Midwest League. The Kernels are owned by Cedar Rapids Ball Club, Inc. (also known as Cedar Rapids Baseball Club, Inc.) They play at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids.
Ticket1Informa Cedar Rapids RoughRiders www.ridertownusa.com The RoughRiders are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the East Division of the United States Hockey League (USHL). The RoughRiders play at the Cedar Rapids Ice Area, also knowns as “The Stable”. The affiliations with other semi-pro and professional teams continue to grow as this high energy team makes a name for themselves in the USHL. Ticket1Informa Cedar Rapids Titans www.cedarrapids Ticket1Informa www.PerezAndAxt.com Iowa City, IA Licensed to Sell Real Estate in the State of Iowa