The Army-Navy Game Returns To Philadelphia With A Full Weekend Of Festivities For Fans

PHILADELPHIA, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played on December 8, 2012. Fans and locals are invited to join in on the free and budget-friendly activities.

Visit www.PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com for more information on all Army-Navy Weekend activities, hotel accommodations, and local discounts.

ARMY-NAVY SWIM MEET
6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6
Kroc Center, 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19129
Cheer on the Army-Navy swim teams as they take to the water for a match-up that’s sure to be action-packed.

ARMY- NAVY PEP RALLY
Noon, Friday, December 7
The Shops at Liberty Place, 16th and Chestnut Streets
With just over 24 hours until the Army-Navy Game, take a break at lunchtime and head over to The Shops at Liberty Place at 16th and Chestnut streets to be part of the excitement as pep bands, cheerleaders, and Army-Navy fans get fired up for the big game. Go Army! Go Navy!

PATRIOT GAMES
Friday, December 7 – Saturday, December 8
What’s better than an exciting two-day competition between the Cadets and Midshipmen before the game to see who will win this year’s bragging rights? The team with the most points after five events will be presented with the coveted Patriot Games trophy on the field between quarters at the Army-Navy Game.

Challenge 1
Rocky Relay
8:30 a.m., Friday, December 7
Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Event is open to public)
As the sun rises over the City of Brotherly Love, so do the Cadets and Mids as they kick
off the annual Patriot Games with a relay up the famous “Rocky Steps.” Strength and speed will be tested, and only the winners can do their best Rocky victory leap! (A list of participants is available.)

Challenge 2
Leadership Reaction Course
10:00 a.m., Friday, December 7
Independence Visitor Center, Market St. between 5th and 6th (Event is open to public)
The Leadership Reaction Course will be revealed to the participants at the start of the challenge. Leaders receive a mission, then brainstorm, execute, and readjust to complete it under a time restraint. The course includes mental and physical obstacles that can only be overcome with leadership and teamwork.

Challenge 3
Pull-Up Challenge
Noon, Friday, December 7
The Shops at Liberty Place, 16th & Chestnut, (Event is open to public)
Amid the cheering and pep bands at the official Pep Rally, the Cadets and Mids attempt to complete as many pull-ups as possible.

Challenge 4
Tug-of-War
3 p.m., Friday, December 7
USS New Jersey Battleship, Camden, NJ
In the shadow of the USS New Jersey, the Cadets and Mids will see who has the determination and strength to win the Tug-of-War competition! Experience the Battleship New Jersey. America’s most decorated Battleship is one of the area’s most exciting museums. Visit BattleshipNewJersey.com

ARMY-NAVY SWIMMING CLINIC
4 p.m., Friday, December 7
Kroc Center- 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19129
Join the Army-Navy competitors for a free swimming clinic open to all ages. Anyone can sign-up for this free swimming lesson. The event is first come first served, due to limited space.

ARMY-NAVY GALA
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Friday, December 7
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom, Arch St. & North Broad St.
(By Invitation or Working Media Only)

More than 1,500 alumni, sponsors, academy leadership and other VIPs will be on hand for a festive Army-Navy evening. This private event includes performances by the schools’ pep bands and cheerleaders, as well as remarks from City and Academy officials. Interviews and photos with Army-Navy representatives will be available upon request. For tickets, visit PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com.

GAME DAY
There are a host of activities taking place on Game day. From the final event challenge of the Patriot Games, to the pageantry of the March-On and the battle for the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, the Army-Navy Game day is one to be remembered.

ARMY-NAVY TAILGATE
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8
Citizens Bank Park, Hall of Fame Club
Beat the cold and tailgate inside Citizens Bank Park’s Hall of Fame Club, located across the street from Lincoln Financial Field. Enjoy two hours of all-you-can-eat-and-drink with cheesesteaks, hoagies, beer, wine, soda and more. For tickets visit PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com.

ARMY-NAVY FANFEST
11:00 a.m. – Kickoff (3:00 p.m.), Saturday, December 8
Lincoln Financial Field, Headhouse Plaza
Join the pre-game fun with live music, face painting, activities and more. Fan Fest features interactive displays from USAA, US Army and US Navy.

MARCH-ON
12:15p.m. – 1:15p.m., Saturday, December 8
Lincoln Financial Field
Watch the Brigade of Midshipmen and Corps of Cadets march into Lincoln Financial Field complete with a military flyover. This time-honored procession is a moment to remember.

PATRIOT GAMES
Challenge 5
Stadium Obstacle Relay
1:15 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field (Game Ticket Required)
Saturday, December 8
It all comes down to game day and a Stadium Obstacle Relay to determine this year’s Patriot Games Champion!

113TH ARMY-NAVY GAME PRESENTED BY USAA
11:00 a.m. – Gates Open
3:00 p.m. – Kick-off
Saturday, December 8
Lincoln Financial Field
The Army-Navy Game returns to the City of Brotherly Love in 2012. After an inspiring performance of the National Anthem, kickoff for the 113th annual game takes place at 3:00 p.m. The game will be televised nationally by CBS and carried by Sirius Satellite Radio and Dial Global Radio. Locally, the game will be broadcast live on CBS3 and 950AM ESPN.

OPERATION GRATITUDE
Saturday, December 8
Operation Gratitude, UPS and the Army-Navy Host Committee are collecting items such as gift cards, toiletries, entertainment items and letters of appreciation for care packages to be sent to our troops serving overseas. Collection boxes will be located at the entrances of Lincoln Financial Field on game day.

RED, WHITE & YOU
The Philadelphia Army-Navy Host Committee, Philadelphia School District and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation will again partner to give 350 Philadelphia and Camden high school students an opportunity to experience the Army-Navy Game. Hot drinks for the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen will also be offered in the stadium parking lots, compliments of the Philadelphia Sports Congress.

PHILLYLOVESARMYNAVY.COM
Visit the Army-Navy Game website at www.PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com for more information on all Army-Navy Weekend activities, and hotel fan rates. Fans are also encouraged to upload game photos.

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The Philadelphia Sports Congress (PSC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, seeks to attract major sporting events and conventions to the Philadelphia area. The PSC produces the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA for the City of Philadelphia in conjunction with the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia will also host the game in 2013, 2015 and 2017.