- Texas Tech Athletics and Lady Raider Basketball are proud to announce our 10th annual Education Day! Education Day is a mix between the excitement of a Big 12 women's basketball game as well as engaging educational programs involving both age appropriate work books and on-screen videos.
- Education Day is a great way to have your students excited about wanting to go to college and furthering their education as well as seeing the benefit of staying in school.
- Texas Tech Athletics is excited to offer your students the opportunity to visit our beautiful campus and attend a free Lady Raider Basketball game this season. All students 8th grade and younger are invited to attend. This year's Education Day will be on Wednesday, December 17th at 11:30 AM. All participating students, staff, and chaperones will receive FREE admission.Â
Educational Benefits
- Texas Tech will provide workbooks as well as other engaging educational items throughout the event so each student will be learning as they are enjoying the game.
- In game promotions will all have an educational component featuring different school subjects - such as math, geography, spelling, science, history, and more!
School Info
- In 2024, Texas Tech's Education Day had over 13,000 students!
- Texas Tech is committed to giving back to our communities and there is no better way to celebrate the success of our athletes and our younger generation than by bringing everyone together for one loud and rocking Lady Raider Basketball game!
- Tickets
- This game is free admission for everyone.
- Arrival and Dismissal Times
- As the event approaches, your school will receive an email with information regarding the timing that your school should arrive at the United Supermarkets Arena. Please note that these times will help the flow of traffic and cause less back up during drop off.
- When the game is over, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE. You will be dismissed by our Texas Tech Athletics staff as your bus arrives to prevent a bottleneck outside of the arena.
- SCHOOLS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION
- Directions
- United Supermarkets Arena is located at 1701 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409
- A designated route for busses to follow for drop off and pick up will be distributed to schools leading up to the event.
- Parking
- Texas Tech will have parking available for all buses for free. For schools driving in cars, chaperones driving separately, general fans, and season ticket holders who will be attending this game, there will be designated parking areas outside of the arena.
- Seating
- Each school will be assigned seating in the United Supermarkets Arena. Schools will receive a detailed map and assigned seats in their welcome packet.
- Welcome packets will be emailed to schools/individuals the week prior to the game.
- Restrooms
- There are restrooms located all around the concourse of the United Supermarkets Arena.
- Lunch and Concessions
- Students will be allowed to bring individual bagged lunches to the game
- PLEASE NOTE: COOLERS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA
- We will no longer be providing a complimentary lunch to each student
- Please no coordinated large group orders from outside vendors
- Concessions will be open and will take cash at this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't know the exact number of people coming?
- Please be as precise as possible when registering. We know that registering so far in advance does leave the window open for drops and add-ons. You will have time closer to the event to give us your final number.
Who should be our point of contact for our school?
- This contact will be receiving important information from Texas Tech regarding Education Day. We recommend this person be a full time employee. (I.E. Teacher, Counselor, Vice Principal, etc.)
What if I need to change the number after I have submitted?
- Contact Will Shoaf with the Promotions & Fan Engagement Department at will.shoaf@ttu.edu.
What if parents want to attend the game but not as chaperones?
- Parents are more than welcome to attend the game, however, seating with their child's school is not guaranteed. We will have specific sections in the arena open for general fans and season ticket holders.
Can my student buy lunch at the game?
- Students are welcome to purchase concession stand items throughout the game.Â
Do we have to pay for parking the bus?
- There will be areas to park your bus for free. You will receive information from Texas Tech regarding these areas and directions for how to get there.
How much does this event cost?
- This is a free event for all schools. We ask that schools register online in advance to guarantee their seating. The only cost schools will have to cover is busses and/or personal transportation.
What if my child is homeschooled but wants to attend the game?
- All students 8th grade and younger are welcome to attend! Please contact Will Shoaf (will.shoaf@ttu.edu or (806) 834-4459) with the numbers of students and chaperones wanting to attend to receive information for parking and arena seating.
Can we take a tour of the Texas Tech University campus after the game?
- Unfortunately, Texas Tech University is not offering scheduled campus tours the afternoon of December 17th. Schools are welcome to walk around campus on their own following dismissal from the game. Please note that schools will be responsible for their own students, teachers, chaperones, etc. if they elect to take a self-guided tour of campus. Â Â Â
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact Will Shoaf with the Promotions & Fan Engagement Department at will.shoaf@ttu.edu.
