Wildcat Welcome Tour

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is hitting the road this spring with its Wildcat Welcome Tour. The tour will bring the Wildcat spirit to alumni, fans and supporters with stops throughout the state in May and June. Each stop will feature coaches, student-athletes and staff as well as members of the spirit squad and mascots that will greet fans, sign autographs and take pictures. Attendees will also have opportunities to receive Wildcat prizes. 

Wildcat Welcome Tour Stops

Unwavering fan support is a powerful legacy at the University of Arizona that creates lifelong memories and bonds for everyone who sports the Block A. We want to engage our fans across the state of Arizona, learn how this flagship institution impacts their lives and welcome them back to campus. We are thrilled to bring Arizona Athletics to our fans in every corner of the state, and we encourage everyone to register for their nearest tour stop.
Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois

Wildcat Welcome - Phoenix Stop

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 4:30pm (programming beginning around 5pm)

Location: Culinary Dropout, 5632 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Food: Appetizers provided; full menu and cash bar available 

Parking: Complimentary Valet

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on May 2nd and hear from Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, Head Football Coach Brent Brennan, Head Men's Basketball Coach Tommy Lloyd, and Head Volleyball Coach Charita Stubbs. Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more! 

Wildcat Welcome Stop Yuma

Wildcat Welcome - Yuma Stop

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 5:30pm (programming beginning around 6pm)

Location: Yuma Golf and Country Club, 3150 S Fortuna Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365

Food: Appetizers provided; full menu and cash bar available 

Parking: Free in main lot

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on May 6th and hear from Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, Head Soccer Coach Becca Moros, Head Triathlon Coach Wes Johnson, and Head Gymnastics Coach John Court. Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more! 

Wildcat Welcome - Tucson Stop

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 5:30pm (programming to begin at about 6:00pm)

Location: Union Public House, 4340 N Campbell Ave Ste 100 Tucson, AZ 85718

Parking: Free in surrounding lots

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on May 7th and hear from Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, Head Football Coach Brent Brennan, Head Men's Basketball Coach Tommy Lloyd, and Head Men's Golf Coach Jim Anderson. Wilbur and Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more

Wildcat Welcome - Glendale Stop

Date: Friday, May 17, 2024

Time: 6:00pm (programming to begin at about 6:30pm)

Location: Chicken N Pickle, 9330 W Hanna Ln Glendale, AZ 85305 85718

Food: Appetizers provided; full menu and bar available

Parking: Free 

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on May 17th and hear from Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, members of the Arizona Football staff, and Arizona Head Coaches. Wilbur and Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more.

Wildcat Welcome - Sahuarita Stop

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Location: Rancho Sahuarita, 15455 S Camino Lago Azul Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Food: Food Truck on site; free water and snacks

Parking: Free 

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on June 4th and hear from Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois, members of the Arizona Football staff, and Arizona Head Coaches. Wilbur and Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more.

Wildcat Welcome - Prescott Valley Stop

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Location: Stone Ridge Golf Course, 1601 Bluff Top Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 8631

Food: appetizers, cash bar available

Parking: Free 

Dress: Casual

Click HERE to RSVP

Join the Wildcats on June 6th and hear from members of the Arizona Football staff, and Arizona Head Coaches. Wilbur and Wilbur will also be there to greet you and take photos. Attendees will be entered to win a football fan experience in the fall and more.

Wildcat Welcome - Nogales Stop

Monday, June 17, 2024

Location: Tacos & Tarros, 130 W White Park Drive Nogales, AZ 85621

Click HERE to RSVP

More stop details to come

Wildcat Welcome + Bear Down in the Pines

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:30pm

Location: Charlie Clark’s Orchard, 1701 E. White Mountain Blvd Pinetop, AZ 85935

Click HERE to RSVP

Join Arizona Athletics and Arizona Alumni as we join together in Pinetop for Bear Down in the Pines and the last stop on the Wildcat Welcome Tour. Visit HERE to learn more about Bear Down in the Pines and Golf Tournament. Wildcats can register for the free Friday night event as part of the Wildcat Welcome Tour and/or the Saturday golf tournament. Click HERE to register. 

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