Indy Ignite Fan Fest & Tailgate at Butler University to Include Fan Fest and Volleyball Clinic for Middle School Athletes
Indy Ignite pro women’s volleyball players will sign autographs and snap pictures with fans at the Indy Ignite Fan Fest & Tailgate on Sept. 21 on the Butler University campus.
The event, which will include family-friendly tailgate games and food trucks, is scheduled before the Butler Bulldogs volleyball match vs Wright State at 3 p.m., Sept. 21, at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. The festivities are part of Indy Ignite Day at Butler.
“I’m always excited to tell members of our volleyball community about Indy Ignite pro volleyball,” said Kylie Murr, an Ignite libero. “It’ll be fun to make new friends and see some old ones before the Butler match.”
As part of the event, high school and club teams will be invited to compete in the Indy Ignite Team Challenge! Each registered team will work together to complete a scavenger hunt. The fastest team wins! CLICK HERE to register your team to participate.
Ignite Coach George Padjen and players will also be hosting a free middle school camp immediately after the Butler match on the auxiliary courts inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. Early registration is offered exclusively to Indy Ignite Founders Club season ticket members on Sept. 5; pending availability, the registration link will be open to the general public and posted on Indy Ignite social media channels starting Sept. 9.
For more details about the tailgate, fan fest, and volleyball clinic, please see the detailed information below.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 21
- 12:30 – 2:30 PM: Indy Ignite Fan Festival & Tailgate, featuring the Indy Ignite Team Challenge for local high school and club teams
- 3:00 PM: Butler vs Wright State
- Immediately following the match for registered attendees: Indy Ignite Middle School Clinic (only registered athletes may participate)
WHAT:
- Indy Ignite Fan Fest & Tailgate: Join Indy Ignite players for a pregame tailgate featuring food trucks, family friendly tailgate games, and more.
- Indy Ignite Team Challenge: High school and club teams will compete in a scavenger hunt during the Indy Ignite Fan Fest & Tailgate.CLICK HERE to register your team to participate.
- Indy Ignite Middle School Clinic: Coach Padjen and Indy Ignite players will host a volleyball clinic for middle school athletes immediately following the Butler vs. Wright State match, inside the Hinkle Fieldhouse auxiliary courts just off the main arena. Early registration is offered exclusively to Indy Ignite Founders Club season ticket members on Sept. 5; pending availability, the registration link will be open to the general public and posted on Indy Ignite social media channels starting Sept. 9. Space is limited, only registered athletes may attend.
WHERE: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University. All pregame activities will take place in the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot near Gate 1.