Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG - More details and a schedule of events are now available ahead of Virginia Tech's Virtual Fan Day presented by Virginia529 on Sunday, Aug. 9, a day that will also feature an ACC Network takeover with replays of memorable Hokie victories through the years.
Hokie fans everywhere will have plenty of opportunities to engage with Virginia Tech athletics across a variety of digital platforms, including HokieSports.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. There will be a number of sweepstakes and giveaways to give fans the chance to win prizes, along with a Q&A with Virginia Tech football head coach Justin Fuente and select student-athletes. The Hokie Sports Shop will offer a special Virtual Fan Day promo code for a discount on Virginia Tech gear.
Registration is also still available for the Hokie Club Virtual 5K. The first allotment of race packets has sold out, but fans are still encouraged to sign up for the event. Those who register before Friday, Aug. 7, will receive a race packet after the event that includes a t-shirt, race bib, face tattoo, and Hokie Club decal. To register, please click here.
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. - Hokie Club Virtual 5K
Hokie Club Virtual 5K roll call. Runners are encouraged to use the hashtag #HokieClub5K when posting to social media.
9:30 a.m. - Autograph giveaway
Autograph giveaway on the @hokiesports Twitter account.
11:30 a.m. - Family Pack sweepstakes presented by Virginia529
Family Pack sweepstakes presented by Virginia529. Fans can enter to win four season tickets and a parking pass to Hokie football by clicking here.
1 p.m. - Hokie Kids Club packet pick-up and HokieBird photos
Hokie Kids Club members are invited to pick up their packets for this year and take a socially distanced photo with the HokieBird in front of Cassell Coliseum. Packets and photos will be available until 2 p.m. To get directions, please click here. To register for the Hokie Kids Club, please click here.
1:30 p.m. - Autograph giveaway
Autograph giveaway on the @hokiesports Facebook page.
3 p.m. - Spirit squad youth clinic presented by Southland Dairy
Spirit squad youth clinic presented by Southland Dairy. Fans are encouraged to follow the @hokieshightechs and @hokiescheer Instagram accounts for a special live clinic.
4 p.m. - Football Q&A
Fans are able to submit questions for Hokie football head coach Justin Fuente and select student-athletes by clicking here. Be sure to tune into the Virginia Tech athletics Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts to see if your question was answered.
In addition to Virtual Fan Day activities, fans will be able to enjoy a full day of memorable Hokie moments on the ACC Network. For more information, please click here.