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University of Minnesota Athletics
Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon Set for Aug. 2-3
7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
The 39th annual Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon will be held in Chicago on Aug. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Thirty-three Big Ten student-athletes (three from each squad) will be in attendance at the Kickoff Luncheon. All 11 head coaches will also have an opportunity to address the crowd at the Kickoff Luncheon. Minnesota will be represented by three of its four captains. Senior quarterback Adam Weber, senior defensive back Kim Royston and junior defensive lineman Brandon Kirksey will join head coach Tim Brewster at the Luncheon.
The Kickoff Luncheon is slated for the McCormick Place Convention Center West, Skyline Ballroom on the 3rd floor. This is a change in location from the past. Therefore, further information on the event and location is available for Gopher fans below:
General Information:As in the past, there will be opportunities for fans to get autographs from the student-athletes and coaches, and snap photos of these groups prior to the Luncheon. As a reminder to fans attending the event, entry to all Luncheon related activities require a ticket for every person, regardless of age. There will be a will call desk for individuals to leave tickets if necessary.
Finally, please note that parking in and around McCormick Place Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place will be extremely busy. To assist you in your arrival to and departure from the Luncheon, the following list includes parking options for the Luncheon.
Kickoff Luncheon Parking Options:
McCormick Place Convention Center
Flat rate of $19
Parking garage located at Martin Luther King Dr. and 24th Place
Park in Lot A and proceed to Level 4
(Once you enter the building you will be on the same level as the ballroom - follow the signs for the W375de/Skyline Ballroom.)
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (cross the street or use the skybridge to access McCormick Place)
2233 South Martin Luther King Dr.Chicago, IL 60616
Self Parking Rates:
1/2 Hour to 1 Hour: $16.00
1-3 Hours : $19.00
3-9 Hours: $24.00
