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ARIZONA FOOTBALL SPRING GAME



We will wrap up spring football this week with the final practices and our annual spring game. Thursday's practice will be at 3:25 p.m. (MST) at the Dick Tomey Practice Fields and is open to the public to attend for free. Please enter the practice fields using the walkway that runs along the eastside fence adjacent to Bear Down Beach.

Saturday will be an action-packed day at Arizona Stadium with the spring game kicking off at 12 p.m. (MST) with Pac-12 Networks broadcasting the game. Coach Fisch and the program will have some proud alumni coaching the red and blue teams, including Tedy Bruschi and Lance Briggs. Tedy and Lance will have some iconic Wildcats as coordinators on their teams as Mike Candrea and Adia Barnes will be on the sidelines as well. It's an alumni weekend for our football program, and many of your favorite Wildcats of the past will be in attendance.

The atmosphere at Arizona Stadium on Saturday will be full of fun for the entire family to enjoy. Mobile tickets for the game are free, and we have a lot of festivities going on around campus as well. Bear Down, Go Cats, and we will see you on Saturday afternoon.

NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY



Please join us in celebrating National Student-Athlete Day, which honors the outstanding achievements of college student-athletes who achieve excellence in athletics and academics. Today's recognition of the outstanding young men and women in our athletic programs is a testament to the incredible work they put in to live the Wildcat Way and become academic, athletic and life champions.



As we honor these proud ambassadors of our department, university and community, we will highlight our 58 academic and community champions who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above with at least 10 hours of community service this year. Our student-athletes make a difference in our community and represent what it means to be a Wildcat each and every day.

CELEBRATING TITLE IX



Our ongoing celebration of the 50^th anniversary of Title IX continues as we countdown to our special event on Thursday, June 23.  We will begin a full day of festivities with a Youth Day on campus with youngsters, grades kindergarten through eighth, partaking in some sports activities with parents while meeting some of our outstanding student-athletes. We will also have a panel discussion with notable alumni and key figures in Arizona Athletics history discussing the impact of Title IX on their lives. Set the reminder in your calendars now for this special day and be on the lookout for more information in future Wildcat Wednesday emails.

You can reserve your complimentary ticket to attend our June 23 celebration by clicking here. We continue to add new content, historical dates and trail blazer information to our Title IX Anniversary Central page on ArizonaWildcats.com. Check out the new additions and learn more about the rich history and legacy of women's sports at the University of Arizona.

RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKETS



Less than a month remains to renew your 2021-22 season tickets for football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Renew season tickets or purchase new season tickets by the May 2 deadline to claim your seats for the 2022-23 seasons and secure your season ticket holder gift for eligible sports. Season ticket holder benefits include earning priority points, exclusive Season Ticket Holder event invitations, early access for postseason tickets, and a season ticket holder gift. Payment plans are available upon checkout for all sports! Divide your payment into equal installments between now and May 2.

BEAR DOWN ARIZONA GYMCATS



Our gymnastics team's season came to an end last week in NCAA Regionals in Norman, Oklahoma. The GymCats were able to defeat West Virginia in the first round of postseason competition as the trio of Malia Hargrove, Emily Mueller and Caroline Herry all earned first-place finishes in their respective events.

After winning the balance beam event in the second session in Norman, Sirena Linton will advance to the NCAA Championships as an individual competitor. She will take on all comers on the balance beam on the morning of Thursday, April 14 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Hats off to Sirena on advancing to the NCAA Championships, and we want to congratulate the entire Arizona Gymnastics program on a great season. From a historic win over Utah, continued academic excellence and proudly representing the Wildcat Family, our GymCats left it all out on the mats and showcased our Bear Down spirit of determination.

THIS WEEKEND AT HI CORBETT

Arizona Baseball returns to the friendly confines of Hi Corbett Field this weekend for a series with the Washington State Cougars. The program made history in its three-win weekend at Washington last weekend. Capped by a thrilling 11-inning win on Sunday, Arizona Baseball swept the Huskies in Seattle for the first time in program history.

Don't wait until first pitch at 6 p.m. (MST) on Friday to get your tickets to see the Wildcats take on the Cougars. Click here to buy your tickets now and avoid any wait at the ballpark. You can also call 520-621-2287.

MORE DIVING ACCOLADES



After completing a season of championships and All-America honors, Arizona Swimming & Diving took home some more hardware from the Pac-12 Conference this week. Delaney Schnell was named the Pac-12 Women's Diver of the Year for a second consecutive year. Delaney, who earned a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games last summer, won the Pac-12 title in the 3-meter and 1-meter dives last month.

Coach Dwight Dumais was named Pac-12 Diving Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. He guided Delaney and the rest of our talented divers to a banner season in the pool in record-breaking fashion.

TRACK & FIELD HOME COMPETITION



After a week off from competition, Arizona Track & Field returns to action when it hosts its annual Jim Click Shootout at Drachman Stadium. Three full days of action begin on Thursday, April 7 as the Wildcats will welcome Air Force, Iowa, Kansas State, Nebraska, TCU and Wisconsin to Tucson.

You can purchase your tickets for some Arizona Track & Field action by clicking here to watch our student-athletes continue to compete for championship excellence.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

A quick reminder to our fans regarding prospects and social media. We know that you love your Wildcats, and we always appreciate your support, but please remember that boosters may not encourage or incentivize prospects decisions to attend the University of Arizona. This includes on social media! Remember that boosters should not use Twitter, Instagram, etc. to reach out to prospects about attending U of A or make NIL offers contingent upon their enrollment at the University of Arizona. We are all responsible for making sure we are compliant with NCAA rules and we appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (520) 621-3884 or ica-compliance@arizona.edu.

BEARDOWN PODCAST

Have you enjoyed an episode of the BearDown Podcast? Our recent episodes have focused on our women's and men's tennis programs with chats with Kayla Wilkins and Clancy Shields. Learn more about these Wildcats' journeys to the University of Arizona, and their championship excellence as members of our athletic department.

The BearDown Podcast is available on Arizona Athletics' YouTube page as well as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Download, subscribe and Bear Down!

WEAR THE COLORS – SHARE THE PHOTOS

Send us your photos of you wearing the colors while staying safe!

Thank you for wearing the colors and sharing your Arizona pride! Make sure to take a picture the next time you are wearing the colors and send it to us, we just might include it in next week's Wildcat Wednesday! And even if your photo submission doesn't make  next week's edition, please check our "Wear the Colors" album at facebook.com/ArizonaAthletics on Fridays.
 
NOTE: Please submit photos for Wildcat Wednesday with an original email to uofaad@arizona.edu using the subject line 'Wildcat Wednesday photo.' Also, please ensure all submissions are clear and properly lit. We also ask that you identify everyone in the photo so we can highlight them accordingly.

Bear Down and Go Cats!
 
Dave Heeke
Vice President and Director of Athletics
University of Arizona
uofaad@arizona.edu