SEE THE IRISH IN YANKEE STADIUM!
November 18 – 20, 2010
On Saturday, November 20th, the new Yankee Stadium will host its first-ever college football game featuring the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the Black Knights of Army. Over 30,000 Notre Dame fans and alumni will descend upon New York City from all parts of the country for the return of this great college gridiron classic – the first in New York in since 1969.
As host for the game, The Notre Dame Club of New York will bring the traditions of game day in South Bend to midtown Manhattan and the Bronx this fall. We invite you to join us for this historic weekend and help rekindle the spirit of Notre Dame and its legendary “Subway Alumni." Bookmark this page and check back periodically for updated information!
Now -- how you can be sure to make the most of this historic weekend? As it turns out, we have a few ideas . . .
FIRST, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU . . .
1. Purchase Game Day Tickets!The Notre Dame Club of New York has a limited number of tickets available for this historic game at Yankee Stadium. Net proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit our club’s annual scholarship fund to help make the dream of a Notre Dame education a reality for students from the New York Metropolitan area. Ticket details forthcoming!
To be eligible for the ND vs. Army lottery, you must be a dues-paying member of The Notre Dame Club of New York. 2010 grads living in the NYC area can register on a complimentary basis. Register to become a member today.
THEN, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, WE SUGGEST THAT YOU . . .
2. Do Not Miss The ND Football Luncheon!
3. Shake Down A Little Thunder at Lincoln Center!Join us on Friday evening, November 19, for the traditional Pep Rally featuring the Notre Dame Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Leprechaun at historic Lincoln Center Plaza with Head Coach Brian Kelly, Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick and special guests. Free and open to the public. Step-off begins at 5:30 pm. See map.
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, WE THINK YOU MIGHT WANT TO . . .
4. Attend Mass at St. Patrick’s CathedralIn keeping with campus tradition, join thousands of Notre Dame alumni on game day morning for a special Mass at historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in midtown Manhattan. Notre Dame President Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C., will preside as celebrant and homilist.
Mass: Saturday, November 20, 10:30 a.m.
Location: St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5. Ramp Up With the Band At Duffy Square!
Band Concert: November 20, 12:00 p.m.; Location: Duffy Square, Broadway between 45th and 47th Streets
WE HAVE A FEW OTHER THOUGHTS TOO . . .
Support Operation God, Country, Notre Dame:
Details forthcoming on the weekend service project to support our troops!
Advertise in NDNY’s Official Weekend Guide
Throughout the weekend, Notre Dame fans from near and far will be strolling all over the “campus” that will be midtown Manhattan - eating, drinking, sightseeing and purchasing souvenirs. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to reach these fans by advertising in the Official Weekend Activities and Information Guide to be published by The Notre Dame Club of New York. The Guide will be downloadable from the NDNY website and also provided at the lunch on November 19 and at check in at the official alumni hotel. Net proceeds from ad sales will benefit our scholarship fund and community service activities performed by The Notre Dame Club of New York in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Westchester County and Rockland County.
Advertising details forthcoming!
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