Parent Club Insider - What’s New for 2011

UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – The SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club is proud to announce that we are now affiliated with the Cardinal Athletic Club. Membership in the Parents Club is only $30.00 per family and this membership includes Fan Level membership in the Cardinal Athletic Club. Fan Level membership will allow Parent Club members access to two reserved, seat-back stadium seats in the 50-yard line section (first come first served). You will also receive a Cardinal Athletic Club membership card and decal. Parents who wish to receive hospitality passes to the Cardinal Athletic Club tent and a club bag-chair can increase their membership level to $200. The $200 membership allows them to enjoy food and beverages in the hospitality tent at each home game and reserved parking pass for Lot R (near the fitness center). The Parent Club membership will also entitle you and your family to the following benefits:

One free copy of the 2011 Official SVSU Travel Guide. This Travel Guide will assist to ―Make Every Game a Home Game‖ as it outlines travel routes to all games and highlights lodging accommodations. (The Travel Guides have already been mailed out to each member’s primary address of record).

Receive the Parent Club’s weekly eNewsletter publication during the season. The eNewsletter will be available for viewing or downloading by going to our new website (SVSUParentsClub.com). We will send out a weekly email reminder to all Parent Club email addresses when the eNewsletter is posted. The eNewsletter is normally available for viewing each Wednesday afternoon during the season. You will be receiving a password that will be required to view the eNewsletter on our website. The eNewsletter is the foundation of any ―scrapbooking‖ done by family and friends.

One free copy of the 2011 Season Photo DVD. The 2010 edition had over 1,300 photos on it! This will be available for distribution to all members at the 2011 Football Banquet. This is a tremendous value!

Source: SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club / Contact Us at SVSUParentsClub.com if you have any feedback.

Cardinal Football

eNewsletter

2011 Season / Volume 1

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GLIAC Scoreboard

Bloomsburg 27, Ashland 20 Grand Valley 44, Western Ore. 20 Lake Erie 13, Gannon 10 Northern Michigan 31, Minn. St. Mankato 24 Indianapolis 41, Kentucky Wesleyan 0 Malone 40, Tiffin 34 Ferris State 20, Hillsdale 17 Saginaw Valley - Bye

National Spotlight to Shine on New Stadium

June 20, 2011 —

The 2011 season is shaping up to be a season of firsts. With construction taking place at Wickes Stadium to add synthetic field turf, a new scoreboard and lights, the Cardinals will play all of their home games at night instead of the typical noon kickoffs.

On Oct. 20, Ashland visits SVSU for a primetime showdown that will air on CBS Sports Network. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and is the first time either one of the schools will play on national television.

―This is a tremendous honor to be representing SVSU, the GLIAC and Division II in this nationally televised game against Ashland,‖ said Mike Watson, SVSU Athletic Director. ―This game will give us, Ashland and the GLIAC the opportunity to showcase to college football fans the high level of talent that plays in our schools and conference.‖

In a game that could have GLIAC conference championship implications, coach Jim Collins is excited for the national exposure. ―Anytime you can play on television it is a huge deal, but to be playing a team like Ashland, a team that has been one of the premier teams in the conference the past several years, makes it that much bigger of a game,‖ Collins said.

The game is one of six that CBS will broadcast on its sports network. The others are Central Washington at Humboldt State (Sept. 8), Bloomsburg at Indiana (Sept. 15), Missouri Western State at Washburn (Sept. 22), Colorado School of Mines at Colorado State-Pueblo (Oct. 6), and Augustana (S.D.) at Minnesota State-Mankato (Oct. 27).

SVSU was one of only three teams in the GLIAC that didn’t have lights in the stadium. With the addition of the lights, the Cardinals will play all five home games and two of their road games at night.

The additions, which cost SVSU $1.2 million, are expected to be completed by Aug. 1. Photos of the work in progress can be found online at athletics.svsu.edu.

by Anthony Fontana, Vanguard; Source: http://orgs.svsu.edu/clubs/vanguard/stories/3327

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Photo Recap of the Annual Spring Game

Paul Webb (DL, SR, #58, son of David and Vicki) takes a timeout to pose in front of the new field with his father. This photo was taken at an open practice this past August. Photo courtesy of David Webb. This is further proof that we will use your photos if you send them to us!

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Thanks Coach!

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Upcoming Game of the Week: Ferris State University

Saginaw Valley State University at Ferris State University

Cardinals Bulldogs

2011 Ranking: Not Ranked 2011 Ranking: Not Ranked 2011 Record: 0-0-0 2011 Record: 1-0-0 2010 Record: 4-7-0 2010 Record: 5-6-0 Conference: GLIAC Conference: GLIAC Head Coach: Jim Collins Head Coach: Jeff Pierce

2010 Game Score: FSU 21, SVSU 17 (at FSU, September 11th)

Lou’s Prediction: SVSU 45 – Ferris State 7; Lou says ―Ferris is going to come in over confident and SV will treat this as a revenge game. At the end of the day SV will have piled on over 200 yards on the ground in route to a 45 to 7 victory. I expect a big lead at half time and FSU to miss a couple of field goals.‖ (By Lou Toarmina - father of Frank Toarmina, OL, SR, #60).

SVSU Announces New Tailgating Policy UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University and the Saginaw Valley State University athletic department has announced a new tailgating policy that will be taking effect with the Cardinals first contest in 2011 against Ferris State University on September 10 at 7:00 PM. The existing policy needed to be updated after the University added lights to allow night contests for the football team. 2011 Tailgating Policy

Tailgating is a collegiate tradition at football games. The University encourages the opportunity for parents, students and guests to socialize in that setting and understands that alcohol is often a part of such an event.

The responsible use of alcohol is important. It is also important to respect the rights of others to enjoy the day's festivities.

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Accordingly, the following guidelines will apply to the use of alcohol at any tailgating event. Please be advised that University Police are prepared to enforce applicable laws and University policies. Students should be aware that any violation of University policy will subject them to disciplinary action via the Code of Student Conduct.

1. Tailgating is permitted to begin on University property three hours prior to kickoff. All tailgating will end fifteen minutes prior to kickoff.

2. The use of alcohol is restricted to those individuals who are 21 years of age or older. University Police will enforce State law and issue citations for Minors in Possession. Individuals who furnish alcohol to minors will also be subject to this enforcement.

3. No games of entertainment which use alcohol or implements which encourage the excessive consumption of alcohol, for example, beer pong and beer bongs will be permitted. As a reminder, kegs or any common source of alcoholic beverage are not permitted.

4. All alcoholic beverages must be in a can or plastic container. No glass containers are permitted in tailgating areas.

5. No use of alcohol will be permitted while the football game is in progress. 6. Any use of music via loudspeakers will not be permitted while the football game

is in progress 7. Individuals or groups are expected to pick up and dispose of any tailgating litter. 8. Parking Lot C will be reserved for Student Tailgating. No student tailgating

activities will be permitted outside of this area. Individuals who are not going to attend the game are to leave the parking lot.

Failure to comply with the above may result in referrals to the Student Conduct Program.

Please assist the University in providing a safe and enjoyable venue for tailgating. GO CARDS! http://athletics.svsu.edu/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/20110831zfqeax

Going to the Game? Send Us Your Photos!

If you are going to the Ferris State game or any other game please take your camera and send us your photos. We will publish the photos in this publication. Please indicate who is in the photograph (if possible).

At the end of the season we will put all the photos from the season on a disc for Parent Club Members. What a great way to preserve the memories! Send all photos to our email address SVSUParentsClub@Yahoo.com.

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Player email Addresses Needed

Attention all Parent Club Members. To get the most out of your membership be sure to send us the email addresses of your son who is a player on the team. We will be sure to include him in the weekly distribution of the Cardinal Football eNewsletter. Simply send us his name and email address to SVSUParentsClub@Yahoo.com or by using the Contact Us feature on our new website (SVSUParentsClub.com) and we will do the rest. There is no limit to the number of email accounts tied to any membership so be sure to include the whole family and all of your friends as well.

If you have Cardinal Fever… the only prescription is our eNewsletter!

Go Cardinals!

Correction to Travel Guide

Thanks to several members we were alerted to an error in the 2011 Official SVSU Travel Guide. The game for October 8th listed on page 5 mistakenly reflects Northwood University. The game destination is Michigan Tech.

The driving directions outlined are correct but we neglected to include the hotel info. Below is the hotel info page for insert into your Travel Guide:

Hotel Info Super 8 Motel – Houghton (Located 0.4 miles from Michigan Tech) 1200 East Lakeshore Drive Houghton, MI 49931 (906) 482-2240 – CURRENTLY SOLD OUT Lakeside view: 2 queen beds = $69.29 / 2 double beds = $66.59

Best Western Country Inn – Still has availability 850 US Highway 1 West Ishpeming, MI (866) 599-6674 or (906) 485-6345 $97.20 and up (call for details)

Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw (Located 1.0 miles from Michigan Tech) 1110 Century Way Houghton, MI 49931 (906) 482-1066 – CURRENTLY SOLD OUT Mention Michigan Tech for discounted rates 1 king bed or 2 queen beds = $92.99

Ramada Inn – Waterfront 99 Navy Street Hancock, MI (906) 482-8400 – CURRENTLY SOLD OUT (SVSU Football team is staying here) $90.00 and up (call for details) *It is suggested to consider staying in Marquette or some other location on the way to Houghton due to Parent’s Weekend at Michigan Tech.

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Contact Us

Mailing Address: SVSU Cardinal Football Parents Club 1950 Worcester Drive

Oxford, MI 48371 Website Address: SVSUParentsClub.com Email Address: SVSUParentsClub@Yahoo.com

President: Susie Lixey Treasurer: Frank Roller

If you would be interested in joining our Board please send us an email.

If you checked that you would be interested in joining the Board or the Social Committee on your 2011 Membership Information sheet we will be contacting you.

The new seats located at the 50 yard line section of Randall Harvey Wickes Stadium