Grizz Gang

Complete the Grizz Gang membership form and mail, email or fax it to Oakland University Athletics. Help is always needed...if you're interested contact us today and we'll make sure you feel right at home with this group!

Click here for the GRIZZ GANG MEMBERSHIP FORM! (and learn more about the new Grizz Gang Passport Program).

Mail
Oakland University Athletics
Attn: Grizz Gang
2200 N. Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI 48309

Fax
Oakland University Athletics: 248-370-4056

Email
Contact the OU Spirit Squad: ouspirit@lists.oakland.edu or burke23@oakland.edu.

Come join us and be a part of the action!!

The Benefits You Get as a 2009-10 Grizz Gang Member:

  • Free tickets to all on-campus sporting events
  • Free Grizz Gang T-shirt
  • Email updates and quarterly newsletters
  • Entered to win various prizes throughout the year
Access to the hottest events on and off campus related to OU Athletics including:
  • Tailgates before home games
  • Road trips to see the Grizzlies on the road
  • Reduced-price tickets to off-site contests
  • IPFW Student Road Trip
  • Participation in the Grizz Gang Passport Program
  • Have the chance to participate in promotional contests throughout the season
  • Meet members and coaches of athletic teams
  • Learn the OU fight song
  • Meet and hang out with people just like you!

Grizz Gang Executive Board Information

President: Anthony Lewis
Vice President: Ryan Mostiller
Communications Coordinator/Secretary: Jessica Hinman
Historian/Technology Coordinator: Matt Thomas

If you are intersted in becoming a member of the Grizz Gang Executive Board
please contact Anthony Lewis at ouspirit@oakland.edu.

Opportunities For Fan Involvement

  • National Anthem Singers
  • Half-time Performers
  • Video Board Operators
  • In-game Music Operators

You Could Be Grizz! | Athletics Marketing Intern Program

If you are interested in any of the above areas of athletics please contact Kate Burke at (248) 370-3161

Grizz Gang Passport Program

Take a tour of Athletics by joining the Grizz Gang Passport Program!

  • The passport program has a new twist this year! 
  • It's simple...all you need to do is bring your ID to Men's and Women's Basketball games at the O'Rena and swipe in at the student entrance.
  • Your attendance will be tracked with your student ID.
  • The more games you attend the better your chances are to win exciting prizes!
  • Note: winners will be announced at each game.  You must be in attendance to win.

Now is your chance to become part of the Oakland University Athletics Tradition!

Click here for more information.

Grizz Gang Special Design T-Shirt

The 2009 T-shirt Design Contest is a special feature of this year's Grizz Gang, OU's exclusive student section.

THESE SPECIAL EDITION SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT ALL OU HOME BASKETBALL GAMES. 

SHIRTS ARE $8.00.  WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE BUT WILL ORDER ADDITIONAL BASED ON STUDENT ORDERS.

 Grizz Gang-WXOU Tailgate Parties

The 2009-10 Basketball Seasons mark the launch of a new initiative and partnership by the Grizz Gang and WXOU.  These student organizations have banded together to provide the OU student body with 19 tailgate events for the 2009-10 season.  These events will take place on the Athletics Center patio, located at the front entrance to the building).  Each event will begin one hour and fifteen minutes prior to game tipoff and will include 45 minutes for food, DJ music and miscellenous games followed by 30 minutes of  a live pre-game radio show.  This new partnership has been developed to foster student-fan engagement, Athletic's team support and exciting new student activities.   

Complete Tailgate Schedule

Special Upcoming Events:

Thursday, February 4
OU Homecoming Pep Rally
12:00 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Oakland Center Food Court
The entire OU community and friends are invited to this kick-off event for Homecoming weekend, which will feature appearances from coaches and players from the men's and women's basketball teams. Images Dance Team, the Cheerleading Team, the OU Pep Band, and several student performance organizations will perform. 

Students will receive free giveaways including: Mardi Gras themed items, free shirts, misc. Golden Grizzlies items, food voucher coupons valid for use at the O'Rena on 2/6 and Summit League Tournament drawing numbers distributed (two winners will be announced on 2/6, one at the women's game and one at the men's game- winners will be invited to attend an all-expense paid trip to the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota March 5-10.

Thursday, February 4
Men's Basketball vs. Centenary
Doors open at 6:00pm
Game Time at 7:00
Halftime:
Fall Honors Recognition of all student-athletes who received Summit League Honors during the 2009 athletic seasons.
Recreational Sports Intramural Men's 3-Point Championship Shootout

Friday, February 5
OU Hall of Honor Ceremony
6 until 9:30 p.m.
Oakland Center-Banquet Rooms
The Department of Athletics will present the George Wibby and the Dr. Gary Russi awards as well as induct Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor recipients during this event. Master of Ceremonies will be Mario Impemba, Fox sports announcer for the Detroit Tigers. Tickets are $60 person and include a reception and dinner.  For information contact Gina DeMartis at demartis@oakland.edu.

Friday, February 5
Guard the Grizz/Snow Bowl
10:00pm-1:00am
Grizz Statue located outside Recreation and Athletics Center
Take part in OU's honored tradition - Guard the Grizz - and help ensure that OU's treasured  mascot is untouched prior to the Oral Roberts game. The Snow Bowl - an intramural, flag football game featuring OU students - is also planned.

Dr. Russi will be sitting in the student section.  A drawing will be held at the Guard the Grizz event in which 6 students will be chosen to sit in his court side seats allowing them access to the Grizz Den, popcorn, beverages, etc. during the game.

Saturday, February 6
Women's and Men's Basketball Games
3:30 until 8 p.m.
O'rena Athletic Center
Gather your Grizzly spirit to cheer on the OU men's and women's basketball teams as they host Oral Roberts University. The women's game begins at 3:30 p.m. followed by the men's game at 6 p.m.  The first 100 fans at the women's game receive free admission to both games; the first 600 attendees will receive OU give-a-ways.  For ticket prices, visit www.ougrizzlies.com/tickets/oakl-tickets-m-baskbl.html

250 additional giveaways to the first students in attendance at the Grizz Gang table.

Women's Game Halftime:
Recognition of Women's Basketball Alumni
Halftime show by Flying Aces Pro Frisbee Disc Team

Men's Game Halftime:
Recognition of 2010 Hall of Honor Inductees
Halftime show by America's Best Frisbee Dogs

Sunday, February 7
Golden Grizzlies Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
7:30 a.m. - registration begins
9 a.m. - race starts
Put on your running (or walking) shoes and complete a fun homecoming weekend at the Golden Grizzlies Homecoming 5K Run/Walk. Early registration (before January 22) is $10 for OU students; $15 for the general public. Late registration is $15 for OU students; $20 for the general public.  Ages groups will be in 10 year increments beginning with 9 years and younger. The race begins and ends at the Athletics Center. An awards ceremony will take place in the O'rena immediately following the race. For more information or to register contact Paul Rice at rice@oakland.edu.

 

 
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