Niagara College reunion Saturday
Niagara College alumni and friends are invited to attend ReuKnighted ’24 this Saturday at the Welland campus.
The event, organized by the college’s alumni relations and athletics teams, promises to be a day of family-friendly fun.
“We look forward to reconnecting with our alumni community and friends at ReuKnighted ’24,” said Jana Boniferro, Niagara College’s director, alumni relations. “We are thrilled by the response from our alumni community this year. We have some of our college’s Alumni of Excellence honorees joining us as well as some of our guests who will be marking their 50-year reunion since graduating.”
Those attending can catch the action of varsity Knights basketball and volleyball games at the Simplii Financial Athletic Centre, along with an alumni indoor tailgate party, VIP access to The Core, and a dedicated kids’ zone for younger Knights fans.
Attendees will have a rare opportunity to own a piece of Knights’ history.
“This year will have a one-time added feature; the team bench chairs have been replaced and the old ones will be for sale on Saturday, ” said Michele O’Keefe, Niagara’s director athletics and student engagement. “The chairs can be made extra special with some personalization. Come and see.”
There are about 40 old team bench chairs bearing the former Knights logo available for purchase.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the event. The tickets include admission to four games throughout the day at the Simplii Financial Athletic Centre, and the indoor tailgate party at The Core. The tailgate party will feature food from the college’s School of Culinary Arts.
Saturday’s schedule includes: women’s basketball versus Sheridan starting at noon; men’s basketball versus Sheridan starting at 2 p.m.; the tailgate party from 4 to 6 p.m.; women’s volleyball against Fanshawe starting at 6 p.m.; and, men’s volleyball against Fanshawe starting at 8 p.m
Adult tickets are $10 per ticket plus fees. Ticket includes VIP access to The Core, game admission, and food. A cash bar will be available. Youth tickets for ages 12 and under are free and includes VIP access to The Core, game admissions, food and access to the kids’ zone. Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite here.
