March 23, 2006

Winston-Salem, N.C. - Wake Forest will conduct its Spring Scrimmage on Saturday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the program's on-campus practice facility, associate athletic director for marketing and promotions Craig Keilitz announced Thursday. Admission is free.

The scrimmage highlights a day full of interactive activities designed to give Wake Forest fans an up close look at the Demon Deacon football program.

"Fans will be able to hear the team, hear the coaches and get a true feeling of the game. We're planning a unique experience that fans can't get anywhere else," Keilitz said. "It will be a whole afternoon of fun with inflatables and meeting up with friends. We encourage everyone to bring the kids out and have a lot of fun."

Beginning at 11:30 a.m., tours of Wake Forest's academic services will be held at the Miller Center. Simultaneously, a strength and conditioning exhibition will be led by Ethan Reeve, Wake Forest football's strength and conditioning coach.

At 12:30 p.m., the football team will warm-up and hold agility drills. The scrimmage will begin at 1:00 p.m. Temporary bleachers will be erected on the practice fields.

There will be activities for the youngest Deacon fans, including inflatables, agility drills and equipment try-on stations. Food vendors will be on-site. There will be giveaways, posters, schedule cards and season ticket information.

For more information on the day's events, contact Wake Forest Sports Marketing at (336) 758-5011.

Directions to the Wake Forest Football 2006 Spring Football Scrimmage

From Lawrence Joel Coliseum take University Pkwy about 1 mile and make a left into Wake Forest University. Once on campus make a left at the stoplight. Go past the football practice fields on the left and parking will be available in the lots behind the practice fields. Signs will also be posted around campus to provide additional assistance.