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Fans joining WAA for Alamo Bowl trip

December 16, 2002 By Cheryl Porior-Mayhew

Wisconsin Alumni Association officials are encouraging Badger football fans to finalize and book their trips this week to the Alamo Bowl.

The WAA’s official tour to San Antonio, Texas, departs on Thursday, Dec. 26. More than 400 packages have already been sold with a limited number of full packages and land-only packages still available, according to Paula Bonner, WAA president and CEO.

The four-day tour includes round-trip charter air from Madison, an option to stay at the team hotel and a variety of excursions. The UW Marching Band will provide Badger-style entertainment at a free Wisconsin pep rally on Friday, Dec. 27. Appearances by Bucky Badger and the Spirit Squad at the pre-game Badger Blast on Saturday, Dec. 28, will get Badger fans fired up to cheer the team to victory.

“This is the way to travel to the Alamo Bowl,” says Bonner. “We’re excited to offer Badger fans an action-packed tour that’s fun for the whole family.”

Travelers can purchase deluxe tour packages, starting at $999 per person. Land-only packages start at $529 per person. Badger fans can find full details and register online at http://www.uwalumni.com/bowltours. Tour packages can also be purchased by calling (608) 262-9521 in Madison or toll-free at (888) 553-5527. The trip itinerary follows:

Official Alamo Bowl Tour Itinerary

Thursday, December 26, 2002

  • Charter air service from Madison to San Antonio, Texas.
  • Round trip transfers between airport and Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk or Menger Hotel by deluxe motorcoach, including meet-and-greet service by experienced, uniformed Dodds Athletic Tours escorts.
  • 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Visit The University Book Store in the Patio Room of the historic Menger Hotel for the latest in Badger merchandise.
  • 6:30 p.m. – Alamo Bowl-sponsored Fan Rally. Join both teams and pep bands at the Arneson River Theatre. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, December 27, 2002

  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – San Antonio sightseeing tours. Available to WAA tour members only.
  • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Visit The University Book Store in the Patio Room of the historic Menger Hotel for the latest in Badger merchandise.
  • 12:00 p.m. – Alamo Bowl Kickoff Luncheon at the Mariott River Center.
  • 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – University of Wisconsin Pep Rally and Band Concert, Lone Star Pavilion, Sunset Station. Join fellow fans as we gather to show our support to the UW and for our beloved band! This event is free and open to the public.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Fan social at Champions Sports Bar, River Center, sponsored by the South Texas chapter of WAA. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, December 28, 2002

  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Visit The University Book Store in the Patio Room of the historic Menger Hotel for the latest in Badger merchandise.
  • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Badger Blast. Join all Badger fans at St. Paul’s Square, Sunset Station. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Children’s discounts available.
  • 7:00 p.m. – Alamo Bowl kickoff.

Sunday, December 29, 2002

  • Depart Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk or Menger Hotel by deluxe motorcoach for airport.
  • Charter air service from San Antonio, Texas to Madison.

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