2009 OU Football Spring Game
 Oklahoma's annual spring football game is set for Saturday, April 11, with a kickoff time of 1:15 p.m. at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Gates will open at 11:45 p.m. Entrance to the stadium will be available through gates 5, 7 and 12. Open seating will be available throughout the lower bowl with full service concessions available on the east and west sides. Restrooms will be available throughout the stadium concourse. The game will not be televised so the only way to watch the game is to be in the stands at Memorial Stadium when the Sooners kick off on April 11.
Prior to the game, fans are encouraged to attend the Mini Fan Fest in Heisman Park, located just east of the stadium. A photo booth will be available there featuring the actual Heisman Trophy won by Sam Bradford and fans may have their picture taken with the award from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jenkins Avenue, which run north and south along the east side of the stadium will close three hours before the game begins. Fans will also receive complimentary posters and schedule magnets upon entry to the stadium. The Spring Game ticket stub will be redeemable for a $4 general admission ticket (that's half-price) at the OU-Texas Tech baseball games on Saturday and for free admission to OU's men's tennis match vs. Oklahoma State at 5 p.m.
 Help welcome back Sooner legends to Owen Field just prior to the Spring Game with the first annual Varsity "O" Legends Flag Football Classic. Former Sooners including Stephen Alexander, Tony Casillas, Antonio Perkins, Wes Sims, Tim Lasher, Trent Smith, Charles Thompson, Bubba Moses, Patrick Fletcher, Jacob Gutierrez, Renaldo Works, Jamelle Holieway, Larry Birdine, Brian Bosworth, D.J. Wolfe and Paul Thompson will play a flag football game on the field beginning at 12:15 p.m. Teams will be coached by Barry Switzer, Jammal Brown, Lydell Carr and Joe Washington. Be in the stands at Memorial Stadium by 12:15 to watch the flag football game.
Sooner Club members and guests are invited to enjoy free hot dogs and soft drinks at the 2009 Sooner Club Spring Game Tailgate. The event will take place inside the Howard McCasland Field House just North of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Doors will open at 11 a.m. The Tailgate will close 30 minutes prior to kickoff at 1:15 p.m. Please call the Sooner Club at (405) 325-8000 or (866) SOONER CLUB with any questions.
Prior to Saturday, tickets are available at $10 each. Purchase online, in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility, or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge, as are all OU students with a valid student ID. All Spring Game seating is general admission. The ticket office will open Saturday at 10 a.m., at gates 5 and 7. Most of those windows will be cash-only to expedite the process. Will Call tickets will be available for pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility. Three Ways to Purchase: Buy Online | Call (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU | Visit OU Athletics Ticket Office
Animals - No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the facilities with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests. ATM Machine - There is a machine located on the east side between gates 9 and 10 and on the west side near Gate 2. Cameras - Only point and click cameras are permitted in the stadium. Professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras are prohibited. Chair Back Rental - Sooner seat backs are available for $5 each. Concessions - Stands will be open on the east and west side. No food or drink is allowed through the gates. Empty, personal size water bottles are permitted. Disability Seating - For information on disability seating contact the ticket office at 800-456-4668 or visit the office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility. Post-Game - Fans are not permitted on the field and should exit through the main gates. First Aid - The Gomer Jones Medical Facility is located at the North end of the stadium near section 19. Giveaways - A limited number of schedule posters and magnets will be available upon stadium entry for game patrons at gates 5, 7 and 12. Inclement Weather - In the event of inclement weather all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Emergency instructions will be delivered via public address and on message boards when possible. Lost Children - Parents/guardians with a lost child should contact the nearest police officer or event staff member. If a child is separated from his/her party, they should notify the nearest police officer or staff member. If the child is aware of their seat location, attempts will be made to return them to that location. Lost and Found - During the game, fans may check at the Gomer Jones Medical Facility near gate 19. After the game, all unclaimed items are turned over to the OU Physical Plant, which can be reached at 405/325-6953. Merchandise and Game Programs - The University Bookstore located on the ground floor of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Additionally, merchandise stands will be located inside the stadium on the east and west concourses. Official game programs are on sale outside the stadium and at select locations inside the stadium. Parking - Most lots surrounding the stadium will be open and free of charge. For more information about disability parking services, please call the Parking and transportation Office at 405/325-3311. Prohibited Items - This policy is not altered from the regular season. Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all backpacks, all professional detachable long lens cameras and video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10 x 10) are prohibited. Only those items required for medical or family needs will be permitted. All carried items and entrants are subject to search. Other prohibited items include coolers, ice chests, cans, bottles, banners, umbrellas, stadium seats with arm rests and/or those seats that are more than 16 inches wide, baby seats/strollers and noisemakers. Prohibited items that are banned at the gate must be returns to the owner's vehicle or discarded. Re-entry policy - Fans will not be permitted to exit the stadium and re-enter except for medical or other emergency situations. Extraordinary circumstances may permit emergency exit at any gate opened for public entry. Fans departing for media/emergency situations will be allowed to exit and re-enter throughout the game with pass out check and ticket stub. Restrooms - Restrooms are open throughout the stadium concourse. Seating - Seating is general admission and limited to the lower bowl of the stadium. Disability seating will be available in the south end zone. Sooner Club Cookout - All Sooner Club members are invited to participate in the pre-game cookout in the Howard McCasland Field House. The cookout begins at 11 a.m. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be served while supplies last. For more information, contact the Sooner Club at 405/325-8000. Stadium Access - The stadium will open at 11:45 a.m. Gates 5, 7 and 12 will be available for entrance. The Switzer Center - Due to construction, the Switzer Center is closed through August. Traffic Flow - Approximately three hours prior to kickoff Jenkins Ave., will be closed from Brooks to Lindsey. The street will remain closed until approximately one hour after the game.
SoonerSports.com provides official coverage of 2009 spring practice including daily updates, video features and interviews plus photo galleries direct from Norman. | 2009 Oklahoma Spring Football Central.   
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