2007 UM Men's Fantasy Football Experience Q&A
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Q: How does my $2,500 donation benefit prostate cancer research? 
A: The event raises more than $250,000 for the “Men of Michigan” Prostate Cancer Research Fund. The $2,500 player registration fee includes the event cost of $500, and a $2,000 charitable donation. Proceeds generated from this event are used to provide seed grants for prostate cancer research. The National Institute of Health (NIH) does not support highrisk new research with grant funding until scientific projects are well underway. So, your donations help to ensure that funding is available for medical advancement. Together we can make a difference.
Q: Do I need to workout to get my sixpack abs before Fantasy Football Camp?
A: You do not need to be a Heisman Trophy winner, but it would be to your benefit to do some physical fitness exercises before you get to camp, depending on how much you want to exert yourself while on the field. But don’t forget to stretch before you head to the Big House!
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: You need to bring your own cleats or other athletic shoes. We will provide your authentic NIKE®team jersey, tshirt, shorts, and socks for practice, which will be laundered Thursday evening so they will be nice and clean for Friday—just like the real UM players. The Thursday evening cocktail reception and team dinner will be businesscasual.
Q: How do I get to the Campus Inn?
A: The Campus Inn is located at 615 E. Huron, on the edge of the UM campus. The Campus Inn’s website provides helpful maps and directions:www.campusinn.com. Click “Location” on the homepage.
Q: I need to stay in Ann Arbor for some additional nights. Who do I call?
A: The UM Fantasy Football Experience provides one night at the Campus Inn on August 2. If you need extra nights to accommodate your travel schedule, you can call the Campus Inn directly and tell them you are participating in the UM Fantasy Football Experience. The Campus Inn has extra rooms set aside for participants at a discounted rate. Their number is: 18006668693.
If you would like to stay somewhere else in Ann Arbor for the additional nights, you can visit this website: http://www.arborweb.com/hotelsindex.html. It has a search function to help find hotels in the area, and has additional links to other hotels. You can also visit http://www.umich.edu/~info/ and click on accommodations.
Q: Will my family and friends be able to see my awesome football skills on the field?
A: Yes! Your loyal fans can applaud for you during your grand entrance into the Big House, and cheer you on during the Final Practice, along with the general public and the media. Player introductions start at 4:30, so have your family and friends plan to arrive at 4:00.
→Be sure to bring something for autographs, marking pens, your camera and camcorder for exclusive photo opportunities!
Q: Where can my fans park on Friday?
A: After 4:00 pm. on Friday, August 3, the UM Parking Department will suspend enforcement in the staff lots located at Michigan Stadium for the fundraiser. These free lots will include Blue, Yellow and
Orange staff parking areas. No permit will be required even though it is posted. It will be best to park between the Stadium and Crisler Arena. You can enter the parking lots from East Stadium Blvd. or Keech St, off of Main St. From there you can walk to the Big House via the tunnel entrance and sit in the stands where directed.
Q: Do you have any highlights from last year’s UM Fantasy Football Experience that I can view?
A: Of course! You can download a video from the event, courtesy of Michigan Replay. The video is at the bottom of the page, and can be viewed in Windows Media or QuickTime. There are also photos from the 2006 Fantasy Football Experience, and additional articles about the event.
For more information, please contact us at: FootballExperience@umich.edu.
You can also contact Maureen Perdomo at: 7349365752
Thank you for your support and donation to benefit prostate cancer research, and we look forward to seeing you on August 23 for the 2007 UM Fantasy Football Experience!
GO BLUE!
