The UTSA Roadrunners are putting a fresh spin on their 2024 season tickets, and they're reaching for ideas from the crayon box. UTSA Athletics has called upon children in the San Antonio area to put their artistic skills to the test, hosting a competition to design the football tickets for the next season, as KENS 5 reported.
The contest, aimed at kids between the ages of 5 and 12, seeks to bring a kid's touch to the game day experience. According to Dr. Brad Smith, UTSA Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs, involving the youth adds "a unique and special touch to our football season." His statement, as fetched from KSAT, highlighted the inspiration the athletic department draws from the creativity and passion of its youngest fans.
Entrants are tasked with a hefty challenge: create a design that represents one of six hometown heroes, including educators, first responders, healthcare workers, small business owners, essential workers, and members of the armed forces. The winning artwork will grace the official tickets, offering the young artist a shot at local fame, and the winner also snags an exclusive UTSA Athletics prize pack, which includes tickets to the season opener and a VIP game day experience.
Submission instructions are straightforward and kid-friendly, with digital entries directed to [email protected] or physical versions mailed to Katie Meyers at UTSA Athletics. The deadline for sending in the works of art is May 10, and, the victor's big reveal is slated for June 1. The contest, sprinkled with the chance for these young creatives to put their mark on UTSA football, is a clever play by the athletics department to forge deeper connections with the local community and possibly inspire the next generation of Roadrunner devotees.
And for those who aren't handy with a pencil or paintbrush but still want to show their support for the team, season tickets are already on sale starting at $90, a chance to secure a seat for the UTSA action. Inquiries and purchases can be made online or via a phone call to the ticket office, as outlined by both KENS 5 and KSAT.
