AlumniCornell Sprint Football has an alumni base of over 1400, of which more than 70 percent continue to support the program after graduation. This alumni base of highly successful individuals provides the financial support for the team through donations as well as career placement. This gives the team a large network of contacts for internships and job-placement opportunities. Sprint football's extremely loyal and influential alumni base is very fond of the program as witnessed by their financial support and their willingness to return to campus for annual games and receptions. The program is self sufficient, receiving no financial support from the university and the long range plan of providing an endowment that will support the sport forever is well on its way.
Friday-Saturday, September 10-11 2010 - Ithaca, NY
Golf Tourney, Fossil/Rookie Game, Food/Drink
Alumni Weekend has been very successful for our program for 25+ years. We focus on family and kids, and encourage everyone to join us with a unique no charge (donations accepted) policy. As a result, we always have a large response and everyone donates what they can afford. We always have a net profit, which is added to the Robert Cullen Endowment Fund for 150 lb. Football to continue Sprint Football for many years to come!
Tentative Schedule
Friday, Sept. 10: Golf Tee Times (Robert Trent Jones Golf course) – 10:00 AM to Noon
Informal reception (Hall of Fame Room) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 11: Equipment issue – 9:00 AM
Pre-game Brunch – 11:00 AM
Rookie v. Fossil Kick-off – 3:00 PM
Barbeque – 5:30 PM
Room Reservations
Blocked for Sprint Football
- Best Western Motel: East Hill Plaza (607-272-6100) - ask for the Cornell Sprint Football room block (double room rate: $109 / night)
- The Statler Hotel: Cornell Campus (607-254-2600)
Other Options
- Courtyard Marriott: 29 Thornhill Drive (607-330-1000)
- Hilton Garden Inn: 130 East Seneca Street (607-277-8900)
- Visit Ithaca
Weekend Charges
- Football players: $2 for each pound over your collegiate weight limit. For example, in 1966, your senior year, the weight was 154 lbs. You currently weigh 204 lbs. You gained 50 lbs., so you owe $100 (50 x $2). No rebate for the skinny underweight guys.
- Everyone else: donations are accepted
- Optional Sprint clothing: large selection at check-in
