ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women's basketball team is thrilled to open its 2024-25 season by welcoming youth from seven local schools as part of the 'Field Trip Game', presented by Chick-fil-A, when the Black Bears host La Salle on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.

 

Tickets:

Limited UMaine student tickets will be available at the door for Monday's season opener. Student tickets for all basketball games are free with a valid MaineCard while supplies last. For any questions regarding ticketing, please contact the Maine Athletics box office by email at um.tickets@maine.edu or by phone at 207-581-2327.

 

Parking:

Season ticket holders attending Monday's game should use the Munson Road entrance to campus and park in either the Wells Lot or Dunn Lot. Please see the map below for more information on Monday's parking plan.

 

Broadcast:

Fans unable to attend Monday's season opener can tune into the game via live video stream on ESPN+ or can listen to the radio broadcast of the game by tuning into 92.9 FM locally in the Bangor area or worldwide at GoBlackBears.com.
 

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Field Trip Day FAQs:

 

Arrival:

Due to the amount of buses and students attending our game, we will be staggering all school's arrival time to create an orderly process for getting into the arena and into the seats. Below is a detailed timing for when we would like each school to arrive:

 

10:10 AM: Brewer Community School

10:20 AM: Fruit Street School

10:20 AM: Down East School

10:30 AM: Abraham Lincoln School

10:30 AM: Mary Snow School

10:40 AM: Orono Elementary School

10:40 AM: Veazie Community School

 

When all students and teachers are unloaded, a Maine Athletics staff member will meet with the bus driver to provide details on parking locations and answer any questions in regards to parking and pick-up.

 

Backpacks and Lunch

Students attending Monday's women's basketball game are asked to please leave their backpacks either at school or on the bus. Backpacks will not be permitted inside the arena unless special circumstances require a student to have their backpack. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunches, store them under their seats, and eat them in the stands during the game.

 

Departure Procedures

Due to the size of our arena, we plan to release schools one at a time for an orderly dismissal. When the game ends, we ask all school members to remain in their seats until they are released to leave by the staff member assigned to their specific school group. If the game goes long and a school needs to leave before the final buzzer, please alert one of our staff members in a pink shirt so that they can help you leave the arena.

 

Parting Gifts

Maine Athletics will have a small gift bag to present to each student after the game. The gift bags will be arranged by school and packed up for your students. Gift bags will be presented to each individual school following the game on the buses.

 

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