Full Day of Football Family Fun Set for April 22

Kids Football Fest Registration Link

NORMAL, Ill. – A long offseason of lifting weights and training and four weeks of spring practice will come to an end when fans have an opportunity to see the new-look Redbirds at the annual Spring Showcase, April 22, at Hancock Stadium.

The day's activities will begin with the eighth-annual Kids Football Fest on the playing field at Hancock Stadium, weather permitting. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the program starting at 10:30 a.m., and running until noon. The event is free and open to all Reggie's Kids Club members ages 12 and under, with adult supervision.  Parents of Reggie's Kids Club members should RSVP for their child/children online, or by contacting the ISU Athletics Marketing staff at (309) 438-3399.

Head football coach Brock Spack will be in attendance to talk with all the participants and offer some words of advice on the importance of staying active and playing sports. Activities include a catching station with the Redbird quarterbacks, a field goal station with the Redbird kickers, throwing accuracy, tackling stations and an obstacle course. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to dress up like a Redbird football player and get their picture taken with the ISU cheerleaders and Reggie Redbird. 

Fans can then attend the Redbird Barbecue, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m., on the Hancock Stadium East Concourse near the end zone. A lunch of a hot dog or hamburger, side dish, chips, cookie and a drink will be available for purchase prior to the start of the annual Spring Showcase at 1 p.m. 

The Spring Showcase is the culmination of a 15-session spring workout period for the Redbirds and will be played on the Hancock Stadium turf, barring any lightning. 

Fans can purchase season tickets online at GoRedbirds.com/Tickets or by contacting the ISU Athletics Ticket Office at (309) 438-8000.

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