The Illinois volleyball team announced a full slate of marketing promotions for home matches at Huff Hall in 2017. The 12th annual Stuff Huff (September 8), IlliNOISE Night (October 7) and Kids Take Over Huff Hall (November 18) highlight the list of Fighting Illini volleyball promotions.
One of the most popular Illini promotions, Stuff Huff returns for its 12th season on Friday, September 8 as the Illini open the home schedule and the 2017 Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge against defending national champion Stanford at 7 p.m. CT. Stuff Huff is renowned for its vast crowds, as the Illini have averaged over 2,800 fans per game, with 3,000+ crowds in 2006, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Prior to the match, Spike Squad and the DIA Marketing & Promotions staff will host an outdoor carnival for Illinois students in the grass lot just south of Huff Hall. The event will feature inflatables, free food, a DJ and will provide a chance for new students to meet other Illini fans before the first match of the year.
The fourth-annual IlliNOISE Night is set for Friday, October 6 when Illinois battles with Purdue 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. In the first three years of IlliNOISE Night, the Huff Hall crowd hit a decibel reading of 105 dB, 107 dB and 112 dB, respectively, to establish just how loud Huff is. This season, the Illini will attempt to break that record yet again.
The first-ever Kids Take Over the Court Night will be on Saturday, November 18 as the Illini play host to Minnesota at 7 p.m. CT. Fifteen kids have the opportunity to join the game day athletics staff, assisting with a variety of promotions staff responsibilities such as taking tickets, running marketing promotions and working with the public address announcer. Registration is now open online through Friday, November 10.
Other exciting promotions to put on the calendar include:
» Chance to Win $10,000 – students only (September 8-9)
» Season Ticket Holder Bring a Friend Night (October 7)
» Hawaiian Night // Camper Reunion Night #1 (October 13)
» Pink Match (October 14)
» Trick or Treat at Haunted Huff Hall (October 28)
» Chinese Heritage Night (November 1)
» Pinterest Party // Girl Scout Night (November 4)
» Canned Food Drive (November 17)
» Kids Club Night // Character Night // Camper Reunion Night #2 (November 18)
» Hail to the Orange Night // Senior Night (November 22)
Ticket Deals:
» Family Four-Pack – 4 tickets & $20 concession vouchers for $30 (October 13, November 17)
» Free Admission with Football Ticket (September 9 – FB vs. Western Kentucky, October 14 – FB vs. Rutgers, October 28 – FB vs. Wisconsin)
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!
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.
| Game | Promotions | Giveaways | Postmatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Fri. Sept. 8 7 pm |
Stuff Huff – Come out and help us Stuff Huff! Free food, inflatables, and a DJ for all students.
Chance to win $10,000! – Three students will be chosen to serve the “perfect serve” and walk away with $10,000! |
Illinois fanny packs will be given out to the first 300 students! | Autographs
Kids Court – Kids 8th grade and younger are welcome to serve volleyballs on the court following every Friday match! |
| Colorado Sat. Sept. 9 2:30 pm |
Chance to win $10,000! – Three students will be chosen to serve the perfect serve and walk away with $10,000!
Fans with a Western Kentucky Football ticket stub will receive free entry to this volleyball match.* |
Students will have the chance to win an autographed volleyball | |
| Purdue Fri. Oct. 6 7 pm |
IlliNOISE Night – Come out to Huff Hall for the Big Ten home opener and break the noise record from the previous season! | It will be loud at this IlliNOISE Night so earplugs will be provided for fans! | Autographs
Kids Court – Kids 8th grade and younger are welcome to serve volleyballs on the court following every Friday match! |
| Indiana Sat. Oct. 7 7 pm |
Season Ticket Holder Bring a Friend Night – Season ticket holders are encouraged to bring a friend to the match and help fill Huff Hall! | Students will have the chance to win an autographed volleyball | |
| Ohio State Fri. Oct. 13 8 pm |
Hawaiian Night – Bring the family for a night of Hawaiian themed festivities!
Camper Reunion Night #1 – Fighting Illini Volleyball campers will have the chance to reunite for a night of fun! Family Four Pack – Bring the family out for a night of Illini volleyball! 4 tickets and $20 of concession vouchers for only $30 | GET TICKETS |
Orange Hawaiian shirts will be given away to students | Kids Court – Kids 8th grade and younger are welcome to serve volleyballs on the court following every Friday match! |
| Maryland Sat. Oct. 14 7 pm |
Pink Match – Illinois Volleyball will recognize cancer awareness for local friends and family.
Free Admission with Football Ticket from Rutgers game* |
Pink Fighting Illini shirts will be given away to the first 300 fans | |
| Penn State Sat. Oct. 28 7 pm |
Trick or Treat at Haunted Huff Hall – Bring the family for a night of Halloween themed festivities!
Free Admission with Football Ticket from Wisconsin game* |
Candy bags will be given away to the first 200 kids, along with Illinois Orange light-up LED bracelets. Plus stations for free candy!
Students will have the chance to win an autographed volleyball! |
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| Northwestern Wed. Nov. 1 8 pm |
International Appreciation Night – Illinois Volleyball will celebrate international heritage with a night of festivities | ||
| Michigan Sat. Nov. 4 7 pm |
Pinterest Party – We will have Pinterest photo opportunities all around Huff Hall! Make sure to share your #pinterestfail pictures and tag @IlliniVBall on all social media outlets!
Girl Scout Night – Local Girl Scout troops are invited out for a night with Illinois volleyball! |
DIY kits for the first 100 fans!
Scout Night shirts will be given away to the first 100 scouts Students will have the chance to win an autographed volleyball |
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| Wisconsin Fri. Nov. 17 7 pm |
Canned Food Drive – Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the match.
Family Four Pack – Bring the family out for a night of Illini volleyball! 4 tickets and $20 of concession vouchers for only $30 | GET TICKETS |
Kids Court – Kids 8th grade and younger are welcome to serve volleyballs on the court following every Friday match! | |
| Minnesota Sat. Nov. 18 7 pm |
Kids Take Over the Court – Kids will have the chance to fill roles in Huff Hall during the match | REGISTER
Kids Club Night – Fighting Illini Kids Club members are invited to come out to Huff Hall and have priority on jobs during the match | KIDS CLUB SIGNUP Character Night – Characters from original children’s movies will be in attendance! Camper Reunion Night #2 – Fighting Illini Volleyball campers will have the chance to reunite for a night of fun. |
Fidget Spinners will be given away to the first 200 children
Students will have the chance to win an autographed volleyball! |
Autographs |
| Iowa Wed. Nov. 22 7 pm |
Hail to the Orange Night – Fans are encouraged to orange-out Huff Hall for the final regular season home match.
Senior Night – Illini volleyball seniors will be recognized throughout the match. |
Orange Illini Shirts will be given away to the first 300 fans |
*Entry with football ticket stubs limited based on availability.
Press Release courtesy of Illinois Athletics.
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