Football | 7/6/2015 2:23:00 PM

STATESBORO, Ga. – Head Football Coach Willie Fritz and the Eagles will hold a free, one-hour field day for all children ages 6-12 on Saturday, August 8. The field day is held on the field at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. 

With different stations set up on Glenn Bryant Field, the Little Eagles will run ladder drills, learn how to pass, kick a field goal, tackle and block on a padded blocking dummy. After the physical activities on the field, Eagle student-athletes and Coach Fritz will speak to the Little Eagles and sign autographs.

Check in for the day begins at 10 a.m. at Gate 9 with the activities starting promptly at 11 a.m.  

For more information, contact the Athletic Marketing Office at 912-478-1500.

This event will also be a great opportunity for parents to sign their children up for membership in the Junior Eagle Club. Information on the benefits of the Junior Eagle Club, including free admission to several athletic events throughout the year, will be available at the check-in desk. 

Little Eagles will have the opportunity again to enjoy the Eagle Fun Zone and Field of Dreams at every home game this season. 

Fans can purchase 2015 season tickets and select their seats online, by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS or by visiting the ticket office in the Cowart Building adjacent to Paulson Stadium (203 Lanier Drive). Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Season ticket prices start as low as $75 for all six games, and seats that do not require a donation are available from $135-145 per seat.

Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. Fans can purchase tickets to Georgia Southern Athletics events by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS or by visiting GSEagles.com.