Hey Transfer Terps and Commuters!!
This time difference in California has me waking up 3 hours earlier than normal. So while I have some time, I figured I'd make a new post. Hope you're enjoying your mid-30's temperature. It's averaging 75ish during the day here. :)
Basketball (and Soccer, Swimming, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, and Women's Volleyball) season is upon us, and while we always support our Terp Football, I think we are all happy that Fall Football is wrapping up. But Maryland Athletics is much more than just Football and Basketball. As you can see from the list, there are many other options to get involved in Maryland Athletics. All of these events are free for you to attend as students.
For bigger games, like Basketball and Football, Maryland utilizes an online ticketing system. Go to
www.tickets.umd.edu to register for the lottery. About a week before each big game, you will receive an email asking you if you want to register for a ticket in the lottery for the game. Once you say yes, your name is added to a pot and then a few days later your name may be drawn to receive a ticket for that game. You will log back into the system and print out your ticket. When you get to the venue, scan your ticket and find your seat.
The important thing to remember with the lottery is that it runs on loyalty points. For every game you attend (and scan your ticket), you receive a certain amount of points. The more points you have, the more "loyalty" you have. That means that you have more chances of being drawn for the next game. This is important if you want to go to the UNC or Duke level games. If you obtain a ticket, but don't scan your ticket, you will lose loyalty points. If you print tickets and don't attend a certain amount of games, you will be blocked from receiving tickets for the rest of the season. Basketball and Football run on two different loyalty systems, so they don't affect each other. Your loyalty points restart each semester. So even if you come in as a Junior transfer student, you still have the same opportunity to obtain tickets as a senior non-transfer student.
For all other events, soccer, field hockey, etc, all you have to do is go to the venue at the time of the game and flash your student ID card. Walk in and cheer on the Terps!
Fear the Turtle!!
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