Sept. 9, 2009

BOSTON, Mass. - The UMass Basketball Celebration this Friday at the UMass Club in Boston will feature an exclusive special offer to all fans at the event. A special presale of tickets to the UMass-Memphis game on Dec. 19 at the TD Garden will be held at the event from 5-7 p.m. Fans will have the chance to purchase tickets for $30, $20 or $15, on the spot at the UMass Club.

Sign Up Now For The Celebration

Join fellow alumni and friends as we celebrate 100 years of UMass Basketball with two key figures from Minuteman history, Coach Derek Kellogg '95 and former head coach, John Calipari. Both coaches will be on hand for autographs and socializing during this casual reception. You also have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the phenomenal new DVD, 100 years of UMass Basketball, in addition to a copy of Coach Calipari's soon-to-be-released book, Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life, co-written with UMass Amherst alumnus David Scott '94.

Event Information

Celebrate UMass Basketball An evening with Coach Derek Kellogg '95 and former Coach John Calipari
Date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: UMass Club, 225 Franklin Street, 33rd Floor, Boston, MA

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ~ Reception and Book Signing
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. ~ Remarks from the Coaches

Sign Up Now For The Celebration

Registration Deadline: September 4th

Pricing

RECEPTION ONLY:
Alumni Association Members: $30
Non-members: $35

PUBLICATION PACKAGES:

100 Years of UMass Hoops Package: $45
Package includes one reception ticket and a copy of 100 Years of UMass Basketball DVD.

Bounce Back Package: $50
Package includes one reception ticket and a copy of Bounce Back.

Rage in the Cage Package: $65
Package includes one reception ticket, and a copy of both 100 Years of UMass Basketball DVD and Bounce Back.

Minuteman Package: $125 (limited to the first 25 registrants)
Package includes one reception ticket, a copy of 100 Years of UMass Basketball DVD, a copy of Bounce Back and a private meet and greet with Coach Kellogg and Coach Calipari.

Event ticket includes light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

*Make sure to take advantage of these advance packages, as the DVD and book will be sold at full price at the reception.

Reservations are required. REGISTER NOW!

This event is brought to you in partnership by UMass Athletics and the UMass Amherst Alumni Association.

For more information, contact the Alumni Association at 800.456.UMASS or alumni@admin.umass.edu

In recognition of September 11, a portion of the proceeds from the evening's gathering will benefit the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSL), which was founded and is chaired by UMass Amherst alumnus, Peter Trovato '05, to aid the college-age children of soldiers who have perished serving our country. Click here for more information on MSL.