Spring Football Experience
Fans of all ages are invited to join the Golden Bears at the Cal Spring Football Experience on Saturday, April 21 to watch practice, meet the team, take part in an autograph session, enter to win a trip to Columbus for Cal at Ohio State and more. The free event is part of Cal Day festivities on campus and will take place at Edwards Stadium. Fans can enter the venue at the South Entrance located at the corner of Fulton Street and Bancroft Way in Berkeley.
Click here for a map. Gates open at 10 a.m., with the team's workout slated to begin at 11 a.m.
| Events Schedule Saturday, April 21 - Edwards Stadium |
| 10 a.m. |
Gates & Kids Fun Zone opens |
| 11 a.m. |
Cal Spring football practice begins |
| 1 p.m. |
Cal Spring football practice ends |
| Post-Practice |
Autographs with the Cal football team |
Travel and Transportation
With a large crowd expected for Cal Day, parking on the campus and in the immediate area is expected to be at a premium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and/or take public transportation, with the Downtown Berkeley BART station just one block west of Edwards Stadium. For more information on directions and parking options, visit berkeley.edu/map, including a parking map. View nearby city parking options by using this link.
Gates Open at 10 a.m.
To kick off the 2012 season and the much-anticipated return of Cal football to Berkeley and a renovated California Memorial Stadium, the Cal Athletic Department is welcoming all fans to arrive early, receive unique gifts and complimentary food from our partners.
Giveaways (One per fan)
- The first 1,500 fans in attendance receive free soup from the San Francisco Soup Company
- Free California Memorial Stadium lapel pins & previous years' Cal Football Gameday t-shirts*
- Official Cal Spring Football Experience roster cards for autographs*
*While supplies last
Register to Win Great Prizes
- Trip for two to the Cal football game at Ohio State on Saturday, Sept 15, 2012, in Columbus (includes game tickets, airfare and hotel).
- One pair of season tickets for 2012 Cal football in the newly renovated Memorial Stadium
- Autographed Cal football memorabilia & gear
- Honorary Coach - Sign up for your chance to call a play during the Spring Football Experience with Coach Tedford
- ... and much more
Post-Practice Autographs
Bring your camera and meet the players on the 2012 Cal football team for autographs after practice.
Kids Zone
Bring the whole family and stop by our Kids Zone, specifically tailored for our youngest Golden Bear fans.
- Inflatable games
- Poster making station
- "Dress Like a Golden Bear Football Player" photo station
- "Blue & Gold Bling" station
In-Practice Interactive Games and Promotions
- Quarterback Pass Competition
- Five lucky fans attempt to catch a touchdown pass from a Cal quarterback. Score a touchdown, keep the ball.
- Relay Race Cal Football Style
- Four teams will battle it out in our relay race for spring football bragging rights
- Dizzy Bat Challenge
- Four contestants will spin around a bat with their Cal football player partner and complete a 40- yard dash for prizes
- Punt Return
- Five lucky fans will have the chance to catch a punt and return it for a touchdown
- Touchdown Dance Contest
- Show us your best touchdown celebration dance in our contest
Social Media Hub
Get social with Cal football, stay up-to-date with the day's action and hear from guest celebrities by following @CalAthletics on Twitter and the hashtag #CalSpringFootball. Stop by our "Social Hub" and have a chance to win cool prizes, and the opportunity to chat with players and more.
Roving Reporter
Keep your ears open during the event for live interviews from players and coaches from our sideline reporter Roxy Bernstein.
Meet Our Sales & Service Team
Members from the Cal Athletics Sales & Service team will be on hand to answer questions regarding the newly renovated California Memorial Stadium. Become a new season-ticket holder and purchase season tickets for 2012 Cal football at the event.
Corporate Partner Village
Come early, check out our corporate partner booths and support those businesses that support the Bears, including:
- Fiat
- Marines
- San Francisco Soup Company
- Bay Area News Group
- Library Gardens
Support Your Golden Bears on Campus
In part with Cal Day, UC Berkeley's annual open house, all fans are encouraged to support the Golden Bear teams competing on campus Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21.
Friday, April 20
Cal Baseball vs. Utah - 2:30 p.m.
Evans Diamond | Youth grades 12 and under & Cal students free, Adult admission - $10, Senior admission - $5
Men's Tennis vs. Stanford - 3 p.m.
Hellman Tennis Complex
Admission is free
Women's Lacrosse vs. Stanford - 5 p.m.
Witter Rugby Field
Admission is free
Saturday, April 21
Cal Baseball vs. Utah - 1 p.m.
Evans Diamond - adjacent to Edwards Stadium
Admission is free and part of the Cal Day festivities |
