NORMAL, Ill. – The Weisbecker Athletic Fund will enhance the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club experience at Hancock Stadium for the upcoming 2022 Redbird Football season. The changes are part of a holistic approach to improving the hospitality offerings for Aaron Leetch Club members.
Changes are listed below and go into effect for the home opener Saturday, September 10, versus Valparaiso.
• Exclusive Premium Giveaway – For each game this season, Aaron Leetch Club members will receive an exclusive premium giveaway item. The home opener versus Valparaiso will feature a commemorative giveaway to celebrate the dedication of the club.
• Premium Game Day Food Option – Each game members will have a premium menu option to choose for purchase. Saturday's game will begin with a choice of a loaded mac & cheese bowl with pulled pork, crispy bacon, chopped scallions and shredded cheddar cheese or pulled pork rind sliders.
• Simplified Bar Menu – The Aaron Leetch Club will continue to be the only location within Hancock Stadium serving cocktails, beer, and wine. In addition to the new premium food offerings, members will have additional options of jumbo hot dogs, nachos with cheese, turkey BLT wrap and popcorn. All food and beverage transactions will occur at the bar to expedite service and alleviate lines.
• Souvenir Popcorn Tub - Purchase of popcorn this year in the Aaron Leetch Club will come with the opportunity to refill your tub throughout the game while the bar is open.
• Signature Cocktail - A rotating menu each game of a signature cocktail will be offered at all Redbird home football games. Fans will enjoy a T-Bone for the game against Valparaiso to kick-off the season.
• Complimentary Dessert Bar – Courtesy of the Weisbecker Athletic Fund, a complimentary dessert bar will be made available during the third quarter to help fuel fans for the second half action. Club members will help us celebrate the dedication of the club with a chocolate dipping station to begin the season.
Beginning September 1, the official concessionaire for Redbird Athletics, Sodexo Universities, transitioned to Sodexo Live! An industry leader in providing food and hospitality services at sports, convention, and entertainment venues, Sodexo Live! will enhance the experience of Redbird fans at every ISU athletic facility. acIn addition to ISU Athletics, Sodexo Live! provides the ultimate experience for fans at Lucas Oil Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, Caesars Superdome, and T-Mobile Park to name a few.
"The Aaron Leetch Stadium Club remains our premium hospitality area for Redbird Football games," Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan said. "Working with our great partner in Sodexo Live! I am confident those who make the investment to be in this area for the upcoming season and beyond will love what we have planned in our club space."
In addition to the enhancements in the club, Sodexo Live! will be reopening the concession stand at the south end of the Hancock Stadium concourse. The south stand will be rebranded as Junction BBQ Company and will offer the choice of pulled pork or beef brisket sandwiches and nachos, in addition to the Que Dog, a hot dog topped with pulled pork and slaw.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets in the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, please contact the Redbird Ticket Sales office at (309) 438-8000.
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