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AUGUST 2007 back to top


We All Bleed Orange and Green: Spirit Session
8/20/07, 12:15pm; Cosford Cinema
8/21/07, 11:15pm; Cosford Cinema
Come out and help show incoming freshmen what being a Cane is all about.


Canefest
8/21/07, 5pm; BankUnited Center
Join us in the largest student organization fair of the year.


Cat 5 Meeting
8/29/07, 7pm; UC Patio
Catch the first Category 5 meeting of the year!  Get introduced to Cat 5, join a committee, grab some free food, and maybe even run for a chairmanship.


Football Pep Rally
8/30/07, 12pm; UC Rock
The first pep rally of the year! Get pumped up for our first football game against Marshall.




SEPTEMBER 2007 back to top


Football Game vs. Marshall
9/1/07, 12pm; Orange Bowl 
Root on your Canes in the season opener. Transportation will be provided for free via Metrorail, and we will be painting faces outside the student entrance.  If you're a freshman, take in the full OB experience by participating in Freshman Walk - get free food and t-shirts.  Meet at the East (open) Endzone before the game.


Cat 5 Meeting
9/5/07, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Come check out our 2nd meeting of the year to get more info on Cat 5 and to volunteer for helping out at pep rallies and games.


Football Watch Party: UM @ Oklahoma
9/8/07, 11am; Rathskeller
Join Cat 5 and the RAB for your FIRST tailgate and watch party of the season. The Canes travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on one of the most storied programs in the history of college football.  There will be free food, prizes, giveaways, and games.  We need help setting everything up around 10am, so any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.  Even if you don't help out, the Rat will be packed, so get there early!


Football Pep Rally
9/13/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Get pumped up for our Saturday football game as the Canes prepare to take on crosstown rival FIU.  We need help setting up tables, the helmet, the piñata, and giving away free stuff.  Come for free pizza and to beat up on a Golden Panther piñata!


Football Game vs. FIU
9/15/07, 3:30pm; Orange Bowl
Come out to the OB as the Canes take on FIU.  We will be painting faces outside the student section, so contact the football chairs if you wish to help.


Football Pep Rally
9/19/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Get pumped up for our Thursday night football game as the Canes prepare to take on Texas A&M.  We need help setting up tables, the piñata, and giving away free stuff.  Come for free pizza and to beat up on yet another piñata!
NOTE: This is our only football pep rally of the year that's on Wednesday.


Cat 5 Meeting
9/19/07, 7pm; UC Ballroom
Come to our 3rd meeting of the year.  Learn more about our various committees and have a say in what we're planning for football for the rest of the year.  Bring some spirit!


Football Game vs. TAMU
9/20/07, 7:30pm; Orange Bowl
Come out to the OB as the Canes take on Texas A&M.  We will be painting faces and spraying hair orange and green outside the student section, so get there early to help out! The game is also on national TV (ESPN), so wear orange and bring some spirit!


Football Pep Rally
9/27/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Get pumped up for our football game against the Duke Blue Devils.  We need help setting up tables, tents, the piñata, and giving away free stuff, so be there around 11am to help out.


Volleyball Game vs. Wake Forest
9/28/07, 7pm; Knight Sports Complex
Check out the women's volleyball team as they open their home ACC schedule against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.


Football Game vs. Duke
9/29/07, 12pm; Orange Bowl
Come out to the OB as the Canes start the ACC schedule and celebrate Family Weekend with a game against the Duke Blue Devils.  We will be painting faces and spraying hair orange and green outside the student section; contact the footballl chairs if you wish to help out.




OCTOBER 2007 back to top


Cat 5 Meeting
10/3/07, 7pm; UC 245
Come to our 4th meeting of the year.  Join a committee and plan your sport's season with events and giveaways that will increase attendance and spirit.  Also come to join our new PR committee and Spirit 100 to help get the word out to everyone!


Football Watch Party: UM @ North Carolina
10/6/07, 11am; Rathskeller
Join Cat 5 and the RAB for your second tailgate and watch party of the season. The Canes travel to Chapel Hill to take on ex-coach Butch Davis and the Tar Heels.  There will be free food and halftime giveaways, so come early to help and watch your Canes get another ACC win!  Be there by 10:30am if you can, and contact Ely or Kara for more information.


Football Pep Rally
10/11/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Hit up the Rock and enjoy our pep rally for the Georgia Tech game.  The cheerleaders, the band, Sebastian, and a guest speaker will be there, along with free pizza, prizes, games, and the piñata of the Yellow Jacket.  We need people there around 10:30-11am to help us set up, as well as people there during the pep rally to handle pizza and giveaways and after to help us clean up.  Contact Ely, Kara, Justina, or Tony for more information.


Soccer Game vs. BC
10/11/07, 7pm; Cobb Stadium
Check out our ladies soccer team, who have already upset a ranked UNC team, as they take on another ranked team, Boston College, in this ACC throwdown.  We will be handling free giveaways during the game; contact Tony or Justina for more information.


Football Game vs. GT
10/13/07, 12pm; Orange Bowl
Come out to the OB for our ACC matchup with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.  We will be painting faces and spraying hair orange and green outside the student section, as well as giving out Crocs and taking Hummer rides around the Orange Bowl.  Those who help out get premier seating for the game.  Try to be there by 10:30am if you wish to help; contact Kara or Ely if you wish to help or for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
10/17/07, 7pm; UC Ballroom B
Hit up our 5th meeting of the year.  Come out to help plan our last game in the Orange Bowl as well as the start of the basketball season.  Join a committee and plan your sport's season with events and giveaways that will increase attendance and spirit. Also come to join our new PR committee and Spirit 100 to help get the word out to everyone!  There's always free giveaways at our meetings, as well as games, usually food, and always lots of fun.  Bring friends!


Football Tailgate: UM @ FSU
10/20/07, 2:30pm; Rathskeller
Join Cat 5 and the RAB for your third tailgate and watch party of the season. The Canes travel to Tallahassee to take on the rival Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium.  There will be free food and halftime giveaways, so come early to help and watch your Canes get another ACC win!  The tailgate starts an hour before the 3:30pm kickoff, so be there by 2pm to help out!  Contact Ely or Kara for more information.


PR Campaign for VT Trip
10/22/07 - 10/24/07; everywhere on campus
Help the PR Committee create banners, flyers, posters, and advertisements to get the word out about the Cat 5-sponsored trip to Virginia Tech to watch the Canes take on VT in Blacksburg.  Contact Cortney or Alex for more information.


Ticket Sale: VT Trip
10/25/07, 7am; UC Lower Lounge
Tickets for the annual Cat 5-sponsored football trip go on sale at 7am in the UC Lower Lounge.  There are 46 ticket packages available for the Virginia Tech trip that include round trip airfare to Blacksburg from 11/16/07 to 11/18/07, a two-night hotel stay, one game ticket, busing to and from both the game and the airport, a t-shirt, and various other free stuff.  Tickets will go quickly and students will likely camp out, so get in line early!  Tickets will be available to students only (you must present your Cane Card) and will cost $250; cash only.  If you have a preference for hotel roommate, please stand in line together.  Contact Tony or Justina for more information.

Click on the picture to the right for the full flyer.


Soccer Game vs. Clemson
10/27/07, 7pm; Cobb Stadium
Come check out the final home game of the season!  We will be giving out various items for free, so meet beforehand in UC 214 to help carry over these items to the stadium.  Contact Tony or Justina for more information.


Ticket distribution for UVA game (11/10/07)
10/29/07, 9am; UC Ticketmaster
Due to high demand, all students who wish to attend the last UM home game in the Orange Bowl (on 11/10/07 vs. Virginia) are required to get a free ticket from the UC Ticketmaster location.  Bring your Cane Card; once it has been swiped, you will receive a student ticket that will get you into the UVA game.  If you are a senior, you will also receive something special which will get you into the Senior Walk area in the East (open) Endzone before the game. These tickets will be distributed starting on Monday, 10/29, and will continue to be distributed as long as supplies last.  Tickets are free, but each student is allowed only one ticket.  You must also bring your Cane Card to the Orange Bowl, as you'll be required to show it to confirm that you're a student.

***YOU CANNOT GET INTO THE ORANGE BOWL FOR THE FINAL HOME GAME WITH JUST YOUR CANE CARD -- YOU MUST HAVE A STUDENT TICKET TOO!***


Cat 5 Meeting
10/31/07, 7pm; UC 233
Hit up our special Halloween meeting!  Come in costume if you wish, and bring some ideas for the final home game in the Orange Bowl, as well as basketball, whose season is just around the corner.  There's always free stuff at Cat 5 meetings, so bring some friends!




NOVEMBER 2007 back to top


Football Pep Rally
11/1/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Hit up the Rock and enjoy our special Homecoming pep rally for the NC State game.  The cheerleaders, the band, Sebastian, and a guest speaker will be there, along with free pizza, prizes, games, and the piñata of Wuffie.  We need people there around 10:30-11am to help us set up, as well as people there during the pep rally to handle pizza and giveaways and after to help us clean up.  Contact Ely, Kara, Justina, or Tony for more information.


Baseball Alumni Game
11/2/07, 5pm; Mark Light Field
Celebrate Homecoming with the baseball team as the team plays its annual alumni game.  Watch current and former Canes play an exhibition game against each other before heading over to catch the Homecoming parade, the boat burning, and the concert on the Green.  The list of attendees includes many current and former Major League Baseball players, such as Ryan Braun and Pat Burrell.


Football Game vs. NC State
11/3/07, 12pm; Orange Bowl
Come out to the OB for our Homecoming Game against the NC State Wolfpack.  We will be painting faces and spraying hair orange and green outside the student section, as well as giving out Crocs and taking Hummer rides around the Orange Bowl.  We will also be helping Student Government with their "Green Orange" recycling initiative by giving out 1,000 t-shirts at the OB student entrance.  Those who help out get premier seating for the game.  Try to be there early if you wish to help; contact Kara or Ely if you wish to help or for more information.


Men's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. Barry
11/6/07, 7:30pm; BankUnited Center
Hit up the BUC to watch YOUR basketball team play their only exhibition game of the season against Barry.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building.  Contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Football Pep Rally
11/8/07, 12:15pm; UC Rock
Come to the Rock for the LAST football pep rally of the year. As always, there will be free food, giveaways, games, prizes, the band, Sebastian, a piñata of the opposing team, guest speakers, and more!  Celebrate as we prepare to take on Virginia in our LAST EVER HOME GAME in the Orange Bowl.  We need people there around 10:30-11am to help us set up, as well as people there during the pep rally to handle pizza and giveaways and after to help us clean up.  Contact Ely, Kara, Justina, or Tony for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. FAU
11/9/07, 12pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to watch your women's basketball team open its season against FAU.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building. Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Florida Southern
11/9/07, 7:30pm; BankUnited Center
Journey back over to the BUC to see your men's basketball team open its season against Florida Southern.  Find out more info on joining Haith's Faithful, as well as more information on what's going on with the Beach (the student section) this year.  And don't forget to pick up your copy of the Gameday Report, your source for news, rosters, stats, and information on the basketball team.  We'll be meeting at the Hecht-Stanford Bridge before the game and then march over to the BUC, starting a new tradition called "Haith's Hurricane Hike."  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Senior Walk: UM vs. Virginia
11/10/07, 5:15pm; Orange Bowl
SENIORS, don't miss your opportunity to be the last class at UM to ever walk the field. There will be a special tailgate in the East (open) Endzone for all seniors, as well as free t-shirts and seats reserved for all who walk.  You know you don't want to miss the game or the great Cat 5 giveaways, so don't forget to pick up your special tickets at the UC Ticketmaster window, then take them to the East Endzone once you get to the Orange Bowl.  UNDERCLASSMEN, we need staff for Senior Walk -- if you want to be a part of this historic last walk around the OB field (and you want priority seating with Cat 5), sign up! Contact Ely or Kara for more information.


Football Game vs. Virginia
11/10/07, 7:15pm; Orange Bowl
Join Category 5 and thousands of Canes fans as we play our LAST EVER HOME GAME in the Orange Bowl.  Get there early to get good seats, as the student section is likely to fill up quickly.  And don't forget to bring your special student ticket AND your Cane Card -- you need BOTH to enter the stadium. Contact Ely or Kara for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville
11/13/07, 7pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to watch your women's basketball team take on the Jacksonville Dolphins.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building. Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
11/14/07, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Walk on over to the UC Ballrooms and hit up the latest Cat 5 meeting for all your info on upcoming games and activities that are being planned.  Help plan the basketball and baseball seasons, as well as the final football tailgate at the Rat.  Also join the PR/Graphic Design Committee and Spirit 100 if you want to be involved and promote spirit on campus.  As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!


Virginia Tech Road Trip
11/16/07-11/18/07; Blacksburg, VA
Cat 5 will lead the 50 students who purchased tickets last month on the trek to Blacksburg, VA, to see the Canes football team take on the #10 Virginia Tech Hokies.  Contact Tony or Justina for more information.


Football Tailgate: UM @ VT
11/17/07, 3:30pm; Rathskeller
Join Cat 5 and the RAB for your VT tailgate and watch party. The tailgate starts a half-hour before the 3:30pm kickoff, so be there by 2:45pm to help out!  Contact Ely or Kara for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. Michigan
11/19/07, 7pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to watch your women's basketball team take on the Michigan Wolverines in the ACC-BigTen Challenge!  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Morgan State
11/24/07, 1pm; BankUnited Center
Hit up the BUC on Thanksgiving weekend to see your men's basketball team go up against Morgan State.  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
11/28/07, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Come to our LAST meeting of the semester!  Help plan the basketball and baseball seasons, as well as joining the PR/Graphic Design Committee and Spirit 100 if you want to be involved and promote spirit on campus.  As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time, then head over to the BUC for the basketball game!


Men's Basketball vs. Alabama State
11/28/07, 7:30pm; BankUnited Center
After the Cat 5 meeting, hit up the BUC to see your men's basketball team go up against Alabama State.  Grab some balloons to distract the opposing team with, and don't forget to take your copy of the Gameday Report.  Also look for signups for Haith's Faithful and for more information on how to sit in the "Beach Suite."  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.




DECEMBER 2007 back to top


Women's Basketball vs. UCF
12/2/07, 12pm; BankUnited Center
Watch your women's basketball team take on in-state rival UCF at the BUC just before the men's game against the St. John's Red Storm.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. St. John's
12/2/07, 4pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to watch your men's basketball team play its last home game of the semester against former Big East rival St. John's.  Cat 5 will be signing people up for the Haith's Faithful program at the game.  Also look out for the Gameday Reports, the orange balloons, and other giveaways. Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball: Road Trip to FIU
12/8/07, 5:30pm-10pm; Stanford Circle
Join Cat 5 and your fellow student basketball fans on a road trip to play crosstown rival FIU.  Tickets and transportation will be provided for free, but you MUST pre-register.  Meet at Stanford Circle at 5:30pm, where we will be loading students onto a bus that will take everyone over to the Pharmed Arena on FIU's campus.  For more information and to pre-register, contact Tony.




JANUARY 2008 back to top


Orientation - Spirit Session
Wednesday, 1/9/08, 12:30pm; UC Rock
Come out and help Cat 5 show new incoming students what being a Cane is all about.  We'll be holding a trivia contest, amongst other things, and we need your help!  Contact Tony for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech
Saturday, 1/12/08, 2pm; BankUnited Center
Celebrate your return from Winter Break by watching YOUR men's basketball team start off ACC play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.  Bring your spirit and your orange shirts, and come early, as we're expecting a big crowd.  Also look out for the Gameday Reports, the orange balloons, and other giveaways. Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 1/16/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Hit up the FIRST Cat 5 meeting of the new semester!  We'll be talking basketball and baseball, so bring your thinking caps and help come up with some great ideas that will promote attendance and spirit for both sports. You can also join the PR/Graphic Design Committee and Spirit 100 if you want to be involved and promote general spirit on campus.  As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!


Women's Basketball vs. Virginia
Monday, 1/21/08, 5pm; BankUnited Center
Stop by the BUC to check out your women's basketball team take on the Virginia Lady Cavaliers in an ACC matchup.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. North Carolina
Wednesday, 1/23/08, 9pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to catch your RANKED Hurricanes Hoops team take on one of the best teams in the country, the UNC Tar Heels.  There should be a huge student crowd at this game, so get there early!  Bring your spirit and your orange shirts, plus look out for the Gameday Reports, the orange balloons, and other giveaways.  We'll also be blowing up balloons beforehand in UC 241, around 2pm, and can use as much help as we can get.  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. Florida State
Thursday, 1/24/08, 7pm; BankUnited Center
Hit up the BUC to see your women's basketball team play the nemesis FSU Lady Seminoles.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Clemson
Sunday, 1/27/08, 1pm; BankUnited Center

Hit up the BUC and watch YOUR Hurricanes Hoops team take on the Clemson Tigers.  Cat 5 will be giving out CROCS at the game, plus there will be the halfcourt shot for $200 to the bookstore.  So get there early, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit!  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 1/30/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Hit up the SECOND Cat 5 meeting of the new semester!  We'll be talking basketball and baseball, so bring your thinking caps and help come up with some great ideas that will promote attendance and spirit for both sports. You can also join the PR/Graphic Design Committee and Spirit 100 if you want to be involved and promote general spirit on campus.  As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!




FEBRUARY 2008 back to top


Men's Basketball vs. Florida State (Safe Sex on the Beach Night)
Wednesday, 2/6/08, 7:30pm; BankUnited Center

Hit up the BUC and watch YOUR Hurricanes Hoops team take on the rival FSU Seminoles.  We will be blowing up balloons for the game at 1:45pm outside UC 241, so please come if you can to help us out.  Also, with Pier 21 and the Health Center, we are sponsoring "Safe Sex on the Beach" Night.  Free mocktails and condoms will be given out to students who sit in the Beach.  In addition, Cat 5 will be giving out armbands to promote team unity.  Get there early to help us out, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit!  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech
Thursday, 2/7/08, 7pm; BankUnited Center
Hit up the BUC to see your women's basketball team play the GT Lady Yellow Jackets.  Admission is free for all students; simply swipe your Cane Card at the student entrance on the east corner of the building.  If you are in Haith's Faithful, you also get a ticket for a chance at priority seating for the men's Duke game later in the month.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. Virginia Tech
Monday, 2/11/08, 7pm; BankUnited Center
It's "Think Pink" at the BUC, recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness, as the Lady Canes take on the rival Hokies.  The first 250 students at the game will receive a free t-shirt and be entered into a raffle for a chance at winning an iPod speaker.  Also, If you are in Haith's Faithful, you also get a ticket for a chance at priority seating for the men's Duke game later in the month. Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 2/13/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Hit up the THIRD Cat 5 meeting of the new semester!  We'll be talking basketball and especially baseball, so bring your thinking caps and help come up with some great ideas that will promote attendance and spirit for both sports. You can also join the PR/Graphic Design Committee and Spirit 100 if you want to be involved and promote general spirit on campus.  As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!


Baseball Meet & Greet/Pep Rally
Wednesday, 2/20/08, 12:30-3pm; UC Rock

Come on out to the Rock to meet the baseball team as they kick off the season.  We will be holding a pep rally on the Rock, as well as having tables set up for autographs from the players.  
Contact Alaina or Steven for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Duke
Wednesday, 2/20/08, 9pm; BankUnited Center

Hit up the BUC and watch YOUR Hurricanes Hoops team take on the top-5 ranked Duke Blue Devils.  Always the biggest home game of the season, the BankUnited Center will be rockin', so get there early to make sure you get a seat.  Cat 5 will be painting faces outside the arena, amongst other things. Get there early to help us out, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit!  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Women's Basketball vs. UNC
Thursday, 2/21/08, 7pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to see your women's basketball team play the #3 team in the nation, the UNC Lady Tar Heels.  This game is also the Greek Extravaganza Event, so hit up the BUC to go party with the frats and sororities.  Contact Emily or Dan for more information.


Men's Basketball vs. Maryland
Saturday, 2/23/08, 2pm; BankUnited Center

Check out YOUR Canes basketball team as they take on the Maryland Terrapins.  Get there early to help us out, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit to show those turtles to fear the ibis!  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 2/27/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Hit up the FOURTH Cat 5 meeting of the new semester!  We'll be talking basketball, tennis, and especially baseball, so bring your thinking caps and help come up with some great ideas that will promote attendance and spirit. As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!


Baseball vs. Florida
Friday, 2/29/08, 7pm; Mark Light Field

Walk on over to the Light to see YOUR highly-ranked UM baseball team take on our biggest rivals, the Gators from UF.  The atmosphere will be great, the Light will be packed, and as soon as you walk into the park, you'll know that baseball season is back!

We will be painting faces at the entrance, and we'll also be raffling off a chance to ride in the Cat 5 Hummer for the Saturday game.  Friday nights at the Light are student nights, but make sure to come back Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 1pm to see the other two games of the series.  
Contact Alaina or Steven for more information.




MARCH 2008 back to top


Men's Basketball vs. Virginia
Saturday, 3/1/08, 2pm; BankUnited Center

Check out YOUR Canes basketball team as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers. Get there early to help us out, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit to root your Canes on to the NCAA Tournament!

We'll be painting faces and spraying hair orange and green before the game, and we'll be giving out free towels, balloons, and beads. 
Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.



Women's Basketball vs. Boston College
Sunday, 3/2/08, 3pm; BankUnited Center
Come out to the BUC to see your women's basketball team take on the BC Eagles in the last regular game of the season.  It's SENIOR NIGHT, so we'll be honoring our seniors and will hope to close out the year with a victory.

We will be giving out free t-shirts, and we'll also be raffling off a luxury suite for the men's game against Boston College.  We'll pick 4 winners, who can each bring 2 friends into the suite.   Contact Emily or Dan for more information.




Men's Basketball vs. Boston College
Wednesday, 3/5/08, 7pm; BankUnited Center

Come out to the BUC to watch YOUR Canes basketball team take on the dreaded BC Eagles in the last home game of the season.  It's SENIOR NIGHT, so we'll be honoring our 5 seniors (King, Hicks, Nass, Glover, Stratton).  Get there early to help us out with face painting and giveaways, be on the lookout for the Gameday Report, and bring some Canes spirit to root the Canes on to the Tourney!  Visit www.umbeach.com or contact Brad or Dan for more information.


Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 3/19/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Hit up the FIFTH Cat 5 meeting of the new semester!  We'll be talking baseball and tennis, so bring your thinking caps and help come up with some great ideas that will promote attendance and spirit. As always, there will be prizes, games, and food at the meeting, so join us for a fun time!


NCAA Tournament Watch Party
Friday, 3/21/08, 12:30pm; Rathskeller
Hit up the Rat and watch YOUR Miami Hurricanes basketball team take on the St. Mary's Gaels in the first round of the NCAA Tournament!   We'll have free giveaways and the game on TV on the big projection screen, so be there and cheer on your Canes to victory!  Contact Tony, Justina, or Brad for more information.


Men's Tennis vs. Duke
Friday, 3/21/08, 3pm; Neil Schiff Tennis Center

After the basketball game, hop on over to the tennis center and see your RANKED men's tennis team take on the Blue Devils.  We'll be giving out free stuff and pizza, plus we'll be riding the Hummer over to the match.  
Contact Tony, Justina, or Christina for more information.


Baseball vs. Wake Forest
Friday, 3/21/08, 7pm; Mark Light Field

And then finish up a very busy sports day at the Light with some Canes baseball, as your top-10 Canes baseball team takes on the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest.  We'll be painting faces and raffling off rides in the Hummer, so come and help us out!  
Contact Tony, Justina, Steven, or Alaina for more information.


NCAA Tournament Watch Party
Sunday, 3/23/08, 2pm; UC Lower Lounge
Hit up the UC and watch YOUR Miami Hurricanes basketball team take on the Texas Longhorns in the SECOND round of the NCAA Tournament!   We'll have free food and giveaways, so be there and cheer on your Canes to victory! Contact Tony, Justina, or Brad for more information.


Football Spring Game
Saturday, 3/29/08, 9am; Lockhart Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale)

The annual Spring Game is upon us!  Make the trek up to Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale to get a good look at YOUR Canes football team in its spring scrimmage. The scrimmage is free to the public and starts at 10am, with the gates opening at 9am.  There'll be tons of free stuff and an autograph session with the players as well.  Category 5 will be running a bus up to the stadium for students if you don't wish to drive; please email umcategory5@gmail.com with your name and C-Number by Wednesday to reserve your seat!  Contact Tony for more information.




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Cat 5 ELECTION Meeting
Wednesday, 4/2/08, 9:30pm; UC 211
Come out to the SIXTH Cat 5 meeting of the semester, where we will be holding elections!  Members who have attended at least two meetings or helped out at two of our events are eligible to vote for chair and vice chair for next year.  This special meeting will be short, so come on out and VOTE!


Men's Tennis vs. NC State
Friday, 4/4/08, 3pm; Neil Schiff Tennis Center

Walk over to the tennis center and see your RANKED men's tennis team take on the Wolfpack of NC State.  This is the final home weekend for men's tennis, so come out and give them some support!



Baseball vs. Clemson
Saturday, 4/5/08, 7pm; Mark Light Field

Hit up the Light to check out YOUR #2 ranked Hurricanes take on ACC rival Clemson in the second game of a 3-game weekend series.  We'll be painting faces and giving away a ride in the Cat 5 Hummer, as well as giving out Crocs to students.



Cat 5 Meeting
Wednesday, 4/9/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
We're back to our regular place and time for the SEVENTH Cat 5 meeting of the semester.  Meet your new Chair and Vice-Chair, and discuss events dealing with baseball and the other spring sports.  Be there!


Men's Basketball Banquet
Tuesday, 4/15/08, 6:45pm; BankUnited Center

A non-Category 5 event thrown out there for all basketball fans -- come join the basketball team in their annual banquet at the BUC.  Cost is $50 per person, which includes a special catered dinner, a chance to talk to the coaches and players, the first glimpse at the annual end-of-the-year video, and more.  Visit www.hurricanesports.com for more information or to register.



Cat 5 Meeting (CANCELED)
Wednesday, 4/23/08, 7pm; UC Ballrooms
Join us for the LAST Cat 5 meeting of the year.  Meet our new chair, vice-chair, and football chairs for next year, discuss events dealing with our top-ranked baseball team, and help us wrap up what's been a fun year!



Baseball vs. Virginia
Weekend of 4/25/08, 7pm (Fri. & Sat.), 1pm (Sun.); Mark Light Field

Hit up the Light to check out YOUR #1 ranked Hurricanes take on ACC rival Virginia in a 3-game weekend series.  It's the last home series before finals, so make sure to come out to the Light and watch the best college baseball team in the country!  We'll be giving out special t-shirts to students on Friday, so get there early to make sure you receive one.  Contact Justina for more information or if you want to help.








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