Temple University Athletics
Temple's Cherry & White Day Events Announced for April 19
4.7.08 | Football
April 7, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Temple Athletics, the Owl Club, and the Alumni Association have announced the schedule of events for Cherry & White Day on Saturday, April 19, at the Ambler (Pa.) Sports Complex.
Alumni events open the day's activities, beginning with volleyball at 10 a.m. Also on the schedule are men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's tennis, and a one-mile run-walk.
Intercollegiate competition starts at Noon as the Owl softball team hosts LaSalle in Atlantic 10 action. From Noon to 3 p.m., the gymnastics and fencing teams will stage exhibitions. At 1 p.m. the Temple baseball team hosts A-10 opponent Duquesne. The football team will play its annual intrasquad spring football game at 1:15 p.m.
In addition to athletic events, Cherry & White Day will feature a kids' zone, reunion tailgating, sports apparel sales, music, and food service.
The raindate is Sunday, April 20 for all events except football. In the event of rain, football's spring game will take place on Saturday, April 19 at Edberg-Olson Hall on Temple's main campus.
The Holiday Inn-Fort Washington is offering out of town guests needing overnight accommodations a special rate of $94 per night. Call 215.643.3000 for reservations and additional information.
For more information, contact Barbara Hawkins in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at 215-204-2582.
Saturday, April 19
Ambler Campus
10:00 a.m. Outdoor Volleyball (4 vs. 4) Open play throughout the dayIntercollegiate Events10:30 a.m. - Noon Women's Soccer
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. One Mile Run/Walk (starts from the Red Barn)
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Women's Basketball
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men's & Women's Tennis
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Men's Basketball
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Men's Soccer
Noon Softball: LaSalle at TempleAmbler Campus ToursNoon- 1:30 p.m. Exhibitions: Gymnastics, Fencing
1:00 p.m. Baseball: Duquesne at Temple
1:15 p.m. Cherry & White Intrasquad Spring Football Game
Noon, 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Ambler Campus Tours (including The Gardens) Meet in front of the Ambler Administration Building (located across Meetinghouse Road)
Hotel Accommodations Nearby:
Enjoy a special rate of $94/night 432 Pennsylvania Avenue Fort Washington, PA 19034 215.643.3000
Directions to Ambler Sports Complex:
Ambler campus map in PDF
• From Temple University's Main Campus: Follow Broad Street to Cheltenham Avenue (approximately six miles). Turn left and follow signs to Route 309 North. Follow 309 North to Susquehanna Road Exit (approximately eight miles). Exit and turn left on Susquehanna Road to Butler Pike (first intersection), turn right. Go one-half mile to Woods Drive, (see ambulance/firehouse on right). Proceed past soccer fields on left, then softball/baseball fields, and follow into parking lot on left.
• From I-476 (Blue Route) Take Exit 9- Plymouth Road (exit directly before Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance). Stay in the left lane of the Plymouth Road Exit, at the end of the ramp turn right on Plymouth Road. Go one-quarter mile to the light and turn left on Butler Pike. Follow Butler Pike to Woods Drive, (ambulance/firehouse on right). Turn right. Proceed past soccer fields on left, then softball/baseball fields and follow into parking lot on left.
• From the West via I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) Take exit t0 I-476 North and follow the directions from I-476 (Blue Route) printed above.
• From the South via I-95: Take I-95 to I-476 exit. Follow I-476 North 22 miles to Exit 9 - Plymouth Road. Follow the directions from I-476 (Blue Route) printed above.
• From the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Take Exit 26 (Fort Washington) and follow the signs to Route 309 North. Follow309 North to Susquehanna Road Exit (approximately two miles). Exit and turn left on Susquehanna Road to Butler Pike (first intersection), turn right. Go one-half mile to Woods drive, (see ambulance/firehouse), turn right. Proceed past soccer fields on left, then softball/baseball fields and follow to parking lot on left.
• From New Jersey via Tacony-Palmyra Bridge: Follow the signs for Route 73 West (Cottman Avenue, Township Line Road, Washington Lane, Church Road) for approximately 13 miles to Route 309 North. Follow 309 North to Susquehanna Road Exit (approximately eight miles). Exit and turn left on Susquehanna Road to Butler Pike (first intersection), turn right. Go one-half mile to Woods Drive, (see ambulance/firehouse on right), turn right. Proceed past soccer fields on left, then softball/baseball fields and following into parking lot on left.
• From New Jersey via the New Jersey Turnpike: Take Exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) and follow directions from the Pennsylvania Turnpike printed above.
