Thank you, to all volunteers who helped at last Friday’s game. Also thank you for all the donated water and snacks for 3rd quarter. The band had a blast and are already looking forward to our next game this Friday which is an away game at Gulf High School. We will need volunteers to chaperone. We also have HOT Day which is this Saturday! If you are able to donate bottled water for this weekend it would be much appreciated!!

Here is an itinerary to help you plan for the away game:
Friday, August 30th

5:00pm – Band room opens
5:30pm – students will need to be on the practice field in block formation by 6pm. Band students will need to wear black socks, marching shoes, gym shorts and show shirts. Color Guard students will need to have their black flats or shoes, black plants, and show shirt. (guard uniforms are on their way)
6:00pm – Load the Uhaul with all our pit equipment, water, podium and drums.
6:30pm – Leave for Gulf High School in 3 school busses
7:30pm – Game starts
8:30pmish – Halftime (our band performs first)
3rd quarter – Students will be able to purchase concessions food(bring money)
10pmish – Game over
11pmish – Arrive at Hudson High School

HOT DAY INFO – Saturday, August 31st
Things to bring and wear for HOT Day:

• Khaki shorts (abide by school dress code regarding length)
• Sneakers or Athletic shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
• Hats and/or sunglasses are NOT permitted during halftime performance
• Money for concessions at Raymond James Stadium
• Please read some of the restrictions for Raymond James Stadium (i.e. no cash for concession only credit card, and no bags allowed in Ray Jay)

9:30am – Meet at Hudson High School
10:00am – Leave for USF
11:00am – Arrive at USF and watch Heard of Thunder
Noon – Join USF band for rehearsal
2:00pm – Lunch at the field(provided)
3:00pm – Leave for Raymond James Stadium
6:40pm – Watch the HOT Band take the field for Pre-Game
7:00pm – Kick Off
End of First Quarter – High School students begin moving to get ready for Halftime
10:30pm – Move back to the busses
11:00pm – Leave Raymond James Stadium
12:00pm – Arrive at Hudson High School

It’s going to be a great weekend!!