March 16, 2016

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DeKALB, Ill. – With the first day of spring still a few days away, Northern Illinois University Athletics on Wednesday announced the dates and locations for the 2016 Huskie Summer Circuit, the annual “tour” that brings NIU Athletics head coaches and staff in contact with fans and alumni throughout the region.

The Huskie Summer Circuit, which made its debut in 2014, will make four stops during the first week of June, beginning at its newest location, The Trophy Room in Chicago (Wednesday, June 1). The Huskies will be at Chandler's in Schaumburg on Thursday, June 2 and return to Franchesco's in Rockford (Monday, June 6) and Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora (Tuesday, June 7) to close out this summer's events.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. each evening of the Huskie Summer Circuit. At each event, fans will hear from NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier and the head coaches from each of the Huskies' 17 sports programs, including football's Rod Carey, Mark Montgomery of men’s basketball, women's basketball coach Lisa Carlsen and volleyball coach Ray Gooden.

Frazier said he looks forward to seeing many Huskie fans and alumni at this year’s Summer Circuit events.

"I love heading out on the Huskie Summer Circuit with our coaches and meeting the passionate NIU fans and alumni each June," Frazier said. "Going out on the road to these locations and engaging with our fans one-on-one is a great opportunity for all of us to tell our story and spread the news about what we have going on at NIU Athletics. This year, I want to encourage all of our fans and alumni to come out, meet me, our staff and our coaches -- and bring a friend."

Each stop on the Huskie Summer Circuit will have music, appetizers, a cash bar and a raffle for great prizes like tickets to NIU sporting events, Huskie apparel and more. Attendees will hear from Frazier, Carey and all of the head coaches in group and individual settings. Information on purchasing football and volleyball season tickets and becoming a donor to the Huskie Athletic Fund will be available.

Huskie Summer Circuit stops are open to everyone. Register in advance to attend any of the four Huskie Summer Circuit events for just $10, or pay $20 at the door each day. Sign up online, download and mail the form linked above or call 815-753-0800. Advance registration ends one week prior to each event so reserve your spot today and make plans now to get all the latest news and information directly from NIU Athletics coaches and staff this June. Current NIU students pay just $5 with a valid NIU OneCard. Pricing at the door for students will be $20.

NIU will also admit all current members of the Kish Kids Pup Club to any Summer Circuit event for free with advance registration. The offer is good for Pup Club members for 2015-16 or new members for 2016-17. Look for registration form and information on the 2016-17 Kish Kids Pup Club soon on NIUHuskies.com.

NIU Football 2016 season tickets are on sale now through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office in the Convocation Center, online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets and by calling 815-753-PACK (7225). Renewal packets have been mailed and prices for 2016 season tickets begin as low as $99. Season ticket members will see the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field versus Toledo, and all five Huskie Stadium games from the best seat locations at the lowest prices, and enjoy other benefits including access to special events, a season ticket member gift, priority seating and discounts on basketball and volleyball tickets.

NIU is again offering the Huskie Family Pack with four tickets in sections A, B, F or G for just $299. Larger families can add tickets to the Family Pack for $74.75 each. See the Season Ticket Guide/Order Form for more information on all of the season ticket options.

Season tickets for seats in the premium areas at Huskie Stadium, as well as passes for the Coaches Club, End Zone Club and the new Premium Access Pass, are now available. Contact the Huskie Athletic Fund, the primary fundraising arm of NIU Athletics at 815-753-PACK (7225) or go to huskieathleticfund.com for more information on how to maximize your game day experience this year.

NIU is coming off an 8-6 season in 2015 that saw the Huskies win their sixth consecutive MAC West Championship and play in a bowl game for a MAC-record eighth consecutive year. The Huskies lost just 13 seniors off the 2015 team and return six All-MAC players from a year ago, including first team All-American cornerback Shawun Lurry and Freshman All-American offensive tackle Max Scharping. NIU opens 2016 spring football practices Tuesday, March 22 with the Huskie Bowl Spring Game scheduled for Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m.

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