Wildcat Welcome Tour Launched by Arizona Athletics

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is embarking on its Wildcat Welcome Tour this spring, aiming to spread the Wildcat spirit to alumni, fans, and supporters across the state with various stops scheduled throughout May and June. These tour stops will feature coaches, student-athletes, staff, spirit squad members, and mascots, all ready to greet fans, sign autographs, take photos, and provide opportunities for attendees to win Wildcat prizes.

Desireé Reed-Francois, Vice President and Director of Athletics, expressed excitement about the opportunity to connect with the Wildcat Family statewide, highlighting the enduring support from fans as a cherished tradition at the university.

The aim is to engage fans across Arizona, learn about their experiences with the institution, and welcome them back to campus. The athletics department encourages everyone to register for their nearest tour stop, emphasizing that all stops are free to attend.

The Wildcat Welcome Tour is a collaboration between the athletics department and the University of Arizona Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. The complete schedule, featuring eight stops, can be found below and fans can register to attend at ArizonaWildcats.com/WildcatWelcome.

Here’s the complete schedule for the Wildcat Welcome Tour:

– Thursday, May 2: Evening in Phoenix at Culinary Dropout (N. 7th Street)

– Monday, May 6: Evening in Yuma at a location to be determined

– Tuesday, May 7: 5:30 p.m. in Tucson at Union Public House

– Friday, May 17: 6 p.m. in Glendale at Chicken N Pickle

– Tuesday, June 4: 5:30 p.m. in Sahuarita at Rancho Sahuarita

– Thursday, June 6: 5:30 p.m. in Prescott Valley at Stone Ridge Golf Club

– Monday, June 17: 5 p.m. in Nogales at Tacos & Tarros

– Friday, June 21: 4:30 p.m. in Pinetop at Charlie Clark’s Orchard