Martin’s Math Club Section
Started in 2016, Martin’s Math Club was established to honor Coach Frank Martin’s teaching days and the important role math plays in the fundamentals of every sport. During the basketball season, the Education Oversight Committee works with various schools in the state , challenging students to continue learning fundamental math skills for their grade level, while incentivizing the completion of their hard work by awarding men’s basketball tickets for the student and one guardian. Tickets available to Martin’s Math Club members at every home game while supplies last. If you would like your school to participate you can call Erica Bujak at (803) 576-9288, or e-mail EBUJAK@mailbox.sc.edu.
Chick Fil A Fowl Shot
If a visiting player misses both free throws during a trip to the free throw line with under eight minutes in the second half, fans can redeem their ticket stub for a free chicken sandwich at Columbia area Chick-fil-a’s. The redemption period begins the day after home games and runs for 72 hours. Students, print at home and mobile ticket purchasers can pick up their vouchers at the student gate as they leave.
Coca-Cola Polar Bear Drop
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s Coca-Cola polar bears dropping from the rafters of the Colonial Life Arena! Be in your seats during the Missouri (Feb. 1) game for your chance to catch one of hundreds of mini polar bears dropping from above.
Student Giveaways
Make sure to get to the games early for your chance to receive exclusive giveaways at upcoming games throughout the season. Free rally towels at games against Kentucky (Jan. 15) and Georgia (Feb. 26). Exclusive free T-shirts against Gardner-Webb (Nov. 22) and Tennessee. And free food against Vanderbilt (Jan. 25), Texas A&M (Feb 8), LSU (Feb. 22) and Mississippi St. (Mar. 3). All giveaways are while supplies last.
High School Days
High School teams are invited to come to select home games this season. For a complete list of available games and to request for your high school team to come to an upcoming game, click HERE.
Dollar Dog Day
Fans, enjoy $1 hot dogs all game long for Dollar Dog Day at the Colonial Life Arena for the home game against LSU on February 22.
Active Gamecocks Day
The Active Gamecocks program was created in 2011 to combat childhood obesity. The program encourages children, between kindergarten and eighth grade, to participate in a two-week, 30-minute a day exercise regimen. If the student completes this exercise regimen, they become eligible to receive two complimentary tickets (one student and one guardian) to the men’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M on February 8th. If you are interested in finding out more about the Active Gamecocks program you can call Erica Bujak at (803) 576-9288, or e-mail EBUJAK@mailbox.sc.edu.
South Carolina Cheer Clinic
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a South Carolina cheerleader? Boys and girls ages 5-14 are invited to participate in this season’s South Carolina Cheer Clinic, to be held on February 1st during the home game vs. Missouri. Participants will receive instruction from the USC Cheer team, a 2020 cheer clinic shirt, the opportunity to perform pregame of the men’s basketball game vs. Missouri, autograph and photo opportunities with the cheer team, and a ticket to the home game against Missouri. For more information on how to register, contact Dan Stahl at 803-777-8664 or by email,dstahl@mailbox.sc.edu.
Junior Carolina Girls Dance Clinic
Girls ages 5-14 are invited to perform with the Carolina Girls Dance Team at halftime of the home game vs. Tennessee on February 15th. The Junior Carolina Girls Dance Clinic includes personal instruction and choreography from the Carolina Girls, the opportunity to perform at halftime of the home game vs. Tennessee, an official Junior Carolina Girls T-shirt, a light snack, an autograph and photo session with the Carolina girls, and a ticket to the home game vs. Tennessee. For more information on how to register, contact Dan Stahl at 803-777-8664 or by email, dstahl@mailbox.sc.edu.
Read with the Gamecocks Day
The Read with the Gamecocks Program was created in 2007 to promote literacy among elementary school students. Last year, we had 81 schools and over 26,000 students participate from across the South! Participants are rewarded with tickets to the men’s basketball game vs. Missouri on February 1st. For more information on the program including forms to sign your school or class up, visit the attached link. For further questions you can call Erica Bujak at (803) 576-9288, or e-mail EBUJAK@mailbox.sc.edu.
Chick Fil A Cow Drop
It will “rain cows” in the Colonial Life Arena during the home games vs. Kentucky (Jan. 15) and Georgia (Feb 26). Be in your seats for a chance to catch one of the hundreds of parachuting mini-cows dropping from the rafters
Legends Game
Help us welcome back former South Carolina Gamecock basketball greats for the annual Legends Weekend February 7-8. A special halftime recognition of former players and staff to take place at halftime of the home game vs. Texas A&M on February 8th. Players will also wear their throwback uniforms.
Senior Day
Join the men’s basketball senior class for their last regular season home game at the Colonial Life Arena at the men’s basketball game vs. Mississippi St. on March 3rd. Be in your seats early for a special pregame senior class ceremony.
Women’s Basketball
Chick Fil A Fowl Shot
If a visiting player misses both free throws during a trip to the free throw line in the fourth quarter, fans can redeem their ticket stub for a free chicken sandwich at Columbia area Chick-fil-as. The redemption period begins the day after home games and runs for 72 hours. Students, print at home and mobile ticket purchasers can pick up their vouchers at the student gate as they leave.
Coke One on One
Coca Cola will challenge lucky fans each game to various contests on the court. If they win, they will receive an exclusive Coca-Cola prize pack!
Bojangles On the Court
Bojangles will challenge one lucky fan each game to various games. If they can complete the game in thirty seconds, they will receive a Bojangles gift card!
Chalk Talk presented by All South
All season ticketholders are invited to join All South Federal Credit Union in a pre-game Chalk Talk, hearing from the Gamecock coach who scouted the opponent, compliance and one special guest. All South will have a limited-edition gift for each game. Chalk Talks will be held for the Appalachian State (Nov. 17), Duke (Dec. 19), Kentucky (Jan. 2), Auburn (Feb. 13) and Vanderbilt (Feb.17) games.
Chick Fil A Cow Drop
It will “rain cows” in Colonial Life Arena vs. Auburn (Feb. 13) and LSU (Feb. 20). Be in your seats for a chance to catch one of the hundreds of parachuting mini-cows dropping from the rafters.
Secure the Bag presented by Team Logic IT
Two students will have the chance to participate in a halftime promotion at each conference game of the 2019-2020 season for a chance to win $150 cash!
K for Chick-fil-A
Beginning Jan. 9 vs Arkansas, at each game for the remainder of the season, one student will have the chance to win the money pot by participating in a free throw challenge. The pot will start at $1,000 and will increase by $1,000 for each men’s and women’s basketball game that no one wins!
Throwback Thursday
Join us on Jan. 2 vs Kentucky for Throwback Thursday! The first 500 fans in attendance will receive clear fanny packs.
We Back Pat
Join us in remembering women’s basketball great Pat Summit on Jan. 20 vs Mississippi State for the conference’s annual We Back Pat week.
Dollar Dog Day
Fans, on Feb. 20 vs LSU, be sure to stay in your seats at halftime to enjoy the Flying Hounds Frizbee Dogs performance! Fans can also enjoy $1 hot dogs all game long. The first 250 fans in attendance will also receive collapsible dog bowls.
Active Gamecocks Day
The Active Gamecocks program was created in 2011 to combat childhood obesity. The program encourages children, between kindergarten and eighth grade, to participate in a two-week, 30-minute per day exercise regimen. If the student completes this exercise regimen, they become eligible to receive two complimentary tickets (one student and one guardian) to the women’s basketball game vs. Kentucky (Jan. 2).
Read with the Gamecocks Day
The Read with the Gamecocks Program was created in 2007 to promote literacy among elementary school students. Participants are rewarded with tickets to the women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M (Mar. 1).
Senior Day
Join the women’s basketball senior class for its last regular-season home game at Colonial Life Arena at the women’s basketball game vs. Texas A&M (Mar. 1). Be in your seat early for a special pregame senior class ceremony.
Baseball
National Anthem Singers
We’re excited to invite Elementary, Middle and High School choruses to perform the National Anthem prior to one of our home baseball this coming spring. If you are interested in having your chorus perform the National Anthem at a home game this season, please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu for more information. All performers will receive FREE admission to the game that they will be performing at. In addition, we will be able to provide discounted admission for guests that would like to watch the performance and take in the game.
Youth Sports Days
The Gamecocks will host two Youth Sports Days this season, Saturday, March 28 vs. Missouri and Sunday, May 3 vs. Arkansas. Youth in the 8th grade or under are able to receive $5 admission and will be invited onto the field for a pre-game parade around the track. The discounted admission is available for players and their guests. To purchase tickets for either Youth Sports Day, visit: www.gamecocksonline.com/youthsportsday. For more information, contact Jess Herfel at 803-777-9299 or email HERFELJ@mailbox.sc.edu.
Field of Dreams
Little League teams with players in the 8th grade and under are able to join the Gamecocks down the first base line for the National Anthem. Little League teams that participate will receive $5 admission per person. In order to participate, each team must have a minimum of 5 players and purchase a minimum of 15 tickets. Games will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Jess Herfel at 803-777-9299 or email HERFELJ@mailbox.sc.edu.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday with us! Youth Birthday parties are only $15 per person and include a ticket to the game, access to the pre-game birthday party area located next to the playground, a pre-game visit from Cocky, food voucher and your name on the videoboard during the birthdays of the game (not available for people in grades 9-12). Fans wishing to celebrate their birthday with us must purchase a minimum of ten tickets. For more information, contact Jess Herfel at 803-777-9299 or email HERFELJ@mailbox.sc.edu.
High School Days
We’re excited to host high schools throughout the area at select baseball games this spring. Each player on your team is eligible to bring a maximum of two guests with them and each coach that attends may bring one guest. All players, coaches and guests submitted by your team represetnative will receive complimentary admission to the game.
- vs. Mississippi State – Thursday, April 16
- vs. Mississippi State – Friday, April 17
- vs. Furman – Tuesday, April 28
- vs. Arkansas – Saturday, May 2
- vs. Arkansas – Sunday, May 3
- vs. Florida – Friday, May 15
- vs. Florida – Saturday, May 16
If your team is interested in coming out to one of the above mentioned games, please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu for more information. A form will be provided that must be filled out by the team representative at least 3 business days prior to the game in order to receive the complimentary tickets.
Men’s Soccer
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Pitch Pals
- Would you like to join the Gamecocks on the field this season during the National Anthem? Well here is your chance! The men’s soccer team is looking for youth teams in the 6thgrade and under to sign up for the Pitch Pals program. For more information and to sign up, visit: https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/pitch_pals
- Kickin’ It With Cocky
- Here’s your chance to have your youth soccer team play a small-sided scrimmage on the field at halftime of a men’s soccer game this season. Teams with players in the 6thgrade and under are invited to participate. For more information on the Kickin’ It With Cocky program and to sign up, visit: https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/kickin_it_with_cocky
- National Anthem Singers (Elementary/Middle Schools)
- We’re inviting Elementary and Middle School choirs out to Stone Stadium to sing the National Anthem before a game this season. All singers receive FREE admission and anyone guests associated with the singers or school will receive admission for $1. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.eduor 803-777-3879 for more information and to sign up.
- Youth Club Days
- Do you want to bring out your youth club to a soccer game this season? If you have 15 or more guests, you can each receive admission for $1 per person. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
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High School Days
- The Gamecock men’s soccer team will be hosting multiple high school days this season, where high school players can receive complimentary admission. The High School Days are:
- Saturday, October 5 vs. ODU at 7pm
- Tuesday, October 15 vs. NC State at 7pm
- Friday, November 1 vs. FIU at 7pm
- Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.eduor 803-777-3879 for more information.
- The Gamecock men’s soccer team will be hosting multiple high school days this season, where high school players can receive complimentary admission. The High School Days are:
- Student Soccer Scarf Giveaway
- The first 200 students that attend 12 men’s and/or women’s soccer games receive a free soccer scarf!
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vs. Gardner-Webb – Tuesday, September 3 at 7pm
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Game – Help us raise awarness for finding a cure for ovarian cancer. All fans that wear teal will receive $1 admission.
- vs. Mercer – Wednesday, September 11 at 7pm
- Heroes Night Out – All military members, first responders and their families receive FREE admission to the game. We’re inviting all of these Heroes to join us on the field prior to the match to watch warm-ups from the sideline.
- vs. Furman – Wednesday, September 18 at 7pm
- All students receive DOUBLE student reward points.
- vs. ODU – Saturday, October 5 at 7pm
- Take a Kid to the Game Night – Receive a FREE youth ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket at the gate.
- Dollar Dog Night – Hot Dogs are $1 all night long
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. Georgia Southern – Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm
- Student Food Giveaway – The first 100 students receive free food (food will be announced on social media)
- vs. NC State – Tuesday, October 15 at 7pm
- Fan Appreciation Week – The first 150 fans at the game will receive a souvenior cup that can be used for $1 refills at ANY remaining men’s or women’s game during the 2019 season! Plus we will have social media giveaways all week long to thank the best fans in the country, so make sure you follow @GamecockMSoccer.
- Student Scarf Giveaway – The first 150 students at the game will receive a Gamecock scarf.
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. FAU – Sunday, October 20 at 7pm
- Fútbol y Football – Bring your ticket stub from Saturday’s football game vs. Florida and receive FREE admission
- vs. FIU – Friday, November 1 at 7pm
- Senior Night – Come out early to the game and help us recognize the 2019 senior class.
- Alumni Night – All Gamecock men’s soccer alumni are invited back to the Graveyard.
- Student Food Giveaway – The first 100 students receive free food (food will be announced on social media)
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
Women’s Soccer
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Pitch Pals
- Would you like to join the Gamecocks on the field this season during the National Anthem? Well here is your chance! The women’s soccer team is looking for youth teams in the 6thgrade and under to sign up for the Pitch Pals program. For more information and to sign up, visit: https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/pitch_pals
- Kickin’ It With Cocky
- Here’s your chance to have your youth soccer team play a small-sided scrimmage on the field at halftime of a women’s soccer game this season. Teams with players in the 6thgrade and under are invited to participate. For more information on the Kickin’ It With Cocky program and to sign up, visit: https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/kickin_it_with_cocky
- National Anthem Singers (Elementary/Middle Schools)
- We’re inviting Elementary and Middle School choirs out to Stone Stadium to sing the National Anthem before a game this season. All singers receive FREE admission and anyone guests associated with the singers or school will receive admission for $1. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.eduor 803-777-3879 for more information and to sign up.
- Youth Club Days
- Do you want to bring out your youth club to a soccer game this season? If you have 15 or more guests, you can each receive admission for $1 per person. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
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High School Days
- The Gamecock women’s soccer team will be hosting multiple high school days this season, where high school players can receive complimentary admission. The High School Days are:
- Thursday, September 12 vs. Notre Dame at 7pm
- Friday, September 20 vs. Georgia at 2pm
- Sunday, October 13 vs. Vanderbilt at 2pm
- Friday, October 18 vs. Tennessee at 7pm
- Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.eduor 803-777-3879 for more information.
- The Gamecock women’s soccer team will be hosting multiple high school days this season, where high school players can receive complimentary admission. The High School Days are:
- Student Soccer Scarf Giveaway
- The first 200 students that attend 12 men’s and/or women’s soccer games receive a free soccer scarf!
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vs. Notre Dame – Thursday, September 12 at 7pm
- Student Scarf Giveaway – The first 150 students at the game will receive a Gamecock scarf.
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. Georgia – Friday, September 20 at 7pm
- Student Food Giveaway – The first 100 students receive free food (food will be announced on social media)
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. Arkansas – Sunday, September 29 at 2pm
- All students receive DOUBLE student reward points.
- Dollar Dog Night – Hot Dogs are $1 all night long
- Fútbol y Football – Bring your ticket stub from Saturday’s football game vs. Kentucky and receive FREE admission
- Family Weekend – All families who are in town as part of Family Weekend will receive FREE admission with their Family Weekend wristband.
- Teacher Appreciation – All teachers receive admission for $1 to the game.
- vs. Vanderbilt – Sunday, October 13 at 2pm
- Souvenir Cup Giveaway – The first 150 fans at the game will receive a souvenir cup that can be used for $1 refills at ANY remaining men’s or women’s game during the 2019 season!
- Take a Kid to the Game Night – Receive a FREE youth ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket at the gate.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Game – Help us raise awarness for finding a cure for breast cancer. All fans that wear pink will receive $1 admission.
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. Tennessee – Friday, October 18 at 7pm
- Fan Appreciation Week – We will have social media giveaways all week long to thank the best fans in the country, so make sure you follow @GamecockWSoccer
- Alumni Night – All Gamecock men’s soccer alumni are invited back to the Graveyard.
- Student Food Giveaway – The first 100 students receive free food (food will be announced on social media)
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
- vs. Ole Miss – Thursday, October 24 at 7pm
- Senior Night – Come out early to the game and help us recognize the 2019 senior class.
- High School Night – All high school soccer teams are invited out to the game to receive complimentary admission. Please contact Joe O’Clair at oclair@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-3879 for more information.
Softball
Field of Dreaems
The South Carolina softball program is looking for youth softball teams, in the eighth grade and younger, to sign up to join them on the field during the National Anthem for its Field of Dreams program. For Field of Dreams, make sure to register for each game that you would like to participate in by the deadline, as each registration must be received five days prior to the select game. Field of dream participants and their guests will each receive a $1 ticket. You must have a minimum of 6 youth softball players registered to participate in the Field of Dreams. Once your sign-up has been processed, you will receive details about purchasing tickets via email.
If you are interested in participating in the Field of Dreams program, please visit https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/field_of_dreams_2020
For questions, please contact Ellie Varn at EVARN@mailbox.sc.edu.
Bat Girls
The South Carolina softball program is looking for girls, in the eighth grade and younger, to sign up to join them in the dugout as a bat girl. For bat girls, remember to wear athletic clothing to games once selected. Each bat girl will borrow a helmet for safety and a jersey to wear. Registrations must be received five days prior to the select game.
If you are interested in participating in the Bat Girl program, please visit https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/bat_girl
For questions, please contact Ellie Varn at EVARN@mailbox.sc.edu.
High School Days
We’re excited to host high schools throughout the area each SEC Saturday and a select few mid-week games, where high school teams can receive complimentary admission. If you are interested in bringing your high school team, please click here
