Family Fun Day is Aug. 8

By Amanda Kane
University Communications

On Saturday, Aug. 8, join the Kansas City Chiefs and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls at the Ramer Field Athletic Complex for the 19th annual Family Fun Day sponsored by Viking Coca Cola of River Falls.

The Chiefs will hold an intra-squad scrimmage as part of the practice that starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 18 are admitted free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

This year's event will take place during the day for the first time ever. Family Fun Day includes hours of entertainment. The gates will officially open at 11 a.m., with ticket sales and the facilities food and beverage stand opening as well. The skydivers, sponsored by Indianhead Sport Parachute Club, will descend at 12:20 p.m. Remarks from UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Galen and a representative from the Chiefs will be made around 12:45 p.m. Mary Halada, former Camp Coordinator who is now in charge of Corporate Sponsorships, anticipates that the Chiefs new Head Coach Todd Haley will be introduced to the fans. Fans will be able to walk onto the track at 1:15 p.m. Players and coaches will be on the field to sign autographs from 1:30 p.m. until 1:50 p.m. Practice will be from 2-4 p.m. Afterwards, there will be a Punt, Pass and Kick trophy presentation featuring Haley that will wrap up the day.

The Chiefs Experience will be available from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event is a fan favorite and will include fun “game like experiences” prior to the afternoon practice. Steve Stocker, Director of University Recreation & Sport Facilities at UWRF said, “children will be able to participate in four stations testing their skills in each of the following disciplines: chip shot kicking, precision passing, soft hands catching and an obstacle course.” The Chiefs Experience is free for adults and children with paid admission to Family Fun Day.