SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football program will be hosting the 11th Annual Gridiron Gathering this weekend on November 2, 2019 in conjunction with the game vs. Western Colorado University.  The change from spring to fall is due to scheduling conflicts with the annual spring game being on the same day as the Gold Rush Auction. 
 
The day begins with a BBQ at 11 a.m. before the 1:00pm kickoff against Western Colorado University. Post-game action will continue Saturday evening at The Lodge at Deadwood with a slot tourney, social hour, and dinner. There will also be a silent auction with various Yellow Jacket Football items along with the Gridiron Races.
 
This event provides an excellent atmosphere to get to know the Yellow Jacket Football Staff, Yellow Jacket Football Alumni, and all the Yellow Jacket Football Family and Friends. There will be ample opportunity to meet, recap the season to-date and visit about the exciting things happening for the future of Yellow Jacket Football. 
 
Event cost is $60.00 a person or $110 per couple. The event cost will include the following:

• Yellow Jacket Football hat
• Free entrance to tailgate at the Joy Center before the game - meal included (hamburger/brat, chips, drink)
• Optional slot tournament at an additional fee of $10 per person.  Will payout three places.
• Social with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and tap beer
• Dinner Buffet
• Great time gathering with Yellow Jacket Football supporters

 
Lodging and Entertainment Options:

• Hotel rates starting at $119…… (Make sure to reference Gridiron Gathering when making reservation)
  • The Lodge at Deadwood – 605-584-4800
• Optional Slot Tournament
  • $10 Buy-in required - $500 CASH payout to be divided between 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place.
  • Must sign up and pay in advance to participate (ie. w/ registration or at BBQ)

 
Please RSVP by visiting http://www.bhsu.edu/Athletics/Gridiron-Gathering. If you have any questions please contact either Jade Temple at 605-642-6630, jade.temple@bhsu.edu or Thayer Trenhaile at 605-642-6460, thayer.trenhaile@bhsu.edu.