Thanks for a great year!

Illini Pride,

If I haven't had the chance to introduce myself to you yet, my name is Daniel Borup, and I'm the incoming president of Illini Pride for 2012-2013. It's been a great year to be an Illini fan! A national title in men's gymnastics and national runner-up showing in volleyball highlighted the high quality of so many of our athletic programs here on campus. And, while their endings weren't perfect, great runs to start the football and men's basketball seasons really showcased the excitement of putting your Illini fandom on display in Block I and Orange Krush.

With that in mind, thanks for a great year! As always, it was your passion that inspired our teams, intimidated our opponents, and made Illini Pride membership one of the best student experiences available at Illinois. If you'll be on campus next fall, I encourage you to consider another year of Illini Pride membership! Next year promises to be memorable, as three new head coaches are already bringing a renewed excitement to Illinois Athletics. Block I will be even bigger this fall, and those tickets include Illini Pride membership once again. If you're not buying Block I tickets, be on the lookout for online registration for Illini Pride to open in early June. And for those of you graduating this weekend, congratulations and best wishes for your future endeavors!

Have a great summer, and go Illini!

Daniel Borup

Illini Pride Spring Scramble

Men’s Tennis-Atkins Tennis Center | 12-1pm

Softball-Eichelberger Field | 1-2pm
Baseball-Illinois Field | 2-3pm 

All current U of I students are eligible to participate in a scavenger hunt between Men’s Tennis, Softball and Baseball on Sunday and will receive a commemorative Illini Pride glass upon completion. Current Illini Pride members will also be eligible to win one of three grand prizes: an iPad, Cubs/Cards tickets at Wrigley or Cards/Cubs tickets at Busch in St. Louis. Non-IP members will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to Firehaus and Gameday Spirit. To participate check in at noon at the Atkins Tennis center to pick up your participation card. The more tasks that you complete at each event the more entries you will receive in the drawings. Before you leave each event and head to the next, make sure to stop by the promotions table to validate your cards. Prize cards must be turned in by 2:45pm at the promotions table at baseball where you will receive tickets for the raffle and your Illini Pride participation glass. Grand prize winners will be drawn and announced at approximately 3pm at baseball. You must be present to win. 

Ways to earn extra raffle entries: 

· "Join" the IP Spring Scramble event on Facebook (1 entry)

· Tweet “I’m attending the I Pride Scramble Sunday starting at the Atkins Tennis Center at Noon! #IPScramble” (1 entry)

· Bring non-IP members to the scramble (1 entry per friend)

· Bring a piece of athletic equipment to donate to the Boys & Girls Club (1 entry per equipment piece)

All current U of I students are eligible to participate in a scavenger hunt between Men’s Tennis, Softball, and Baseball on Sunday and will receive this commemorative Illini Pride glass upon completion!

IP Executive Board, March Madness and more!

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Illini Pride Executive Board!

Look out for next year to be the biggest and best year of Illini Pride yet!

March Madness

To our winners: Please come claim your prize ($50 for Andy and $25 for Nicholas to Gameday) at the Illini Pride Cube in the RSO office in the Union. Someone will be there between 11 and 5 on weekdays! You'll need to bring your Illini Pride Card along with your Illinois Student ID to claim your prize. Any questions concerning the bracket challenge, e-mail Nikki (gross10@illinois.edu), Amanda (gilpin2@illinois.edu), or Megan (mckenna4@illinois.edu). 

Thank you to all who participated!

Blood Drive 

Hey Illini Pride! Come out this Friday April 6 from 10-4 at the University YMCA and Donate blood! The Red Cross is on National Appeal: this means, reserves are low and by giving blood, you will be able to save up to 3 lives! All donors will be entered in a raffle to win a Gameday Spirit gift card!

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