Penn Football Parents Association

04/20/2024

Join us for Spring pregame tailgate !

Our normal spot in Penn Park ! 1/1:30ish!

Please spread the word! ❤️💙🏈

11/21/2023

Looking for some special personalized items for your football player? I’ve ordered from Cristine several times and never disappointed. She can do any school and did my son’s fraternity too! She’s super quick as well!
Here’s a link to pricing and how to order if you’re interested ❤️💙!

https://bit.ly/CreativeConcepts2023

11/18/2023

Catch all the info here Princeton Game & Senior Day tomorrow
Come out and support our Seniors for their last game!!

https://mailchi.mp/d42543cb0d54/pfpa-spring-game-and-banquet-5427983?e=cff157271b
Please note next post for how to avoid the marathon!!!
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10/27/2023

Get all the details for tonight’s game here :

Tailgate at 4
Postgame at New Deck
Locker Room tour tomorrow !

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?e=cff157271b&u=02c1c147c9b1e40384133ea9d&id=fcf25e09ae

10/19/2023

With heavy hearts the Penn Football family is grieving the loss of fellow player Michael Gavin. Arrangements have been made for the players to attend services for Michael this Monday

A wreath from PFPA has been ordered.
Michael David Gavin
February 10, 2003 ~ October 14, 2023

Michael David Gavin, 20, of West Chester, PA died Saturday October 14, 2023 at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Born February 10, 2003 in Bryn Mawr, PA he was the son of Michael J. Gavin and Wendy Holden Gavin.
Michael grew up in West Chester and attended St. Aloysius School where he made lifelong friends. Michael transferred to St. Agnes School where he found treasured friends and fell in love with football, thriving under the guidance of his CYO coaches. Michael then attended the Haverford School, where he wrestled and played football, earning Second Team honors in the Inter-AC for his play as an offensive lineman in 2019. Michael transferred to The Hun School of Princeton in the hopes of playing Division I football. In 2020 he earned recognition as First Team, All Area New Jersey, Defensive Tackle and an invitation to the 2021 Under Armour All-America Football Camp Series in Baltimore. With the encouragement of the Hun coaching staff Michael spent the offseason remaking his body in preparation for his senior year, playing both offensive and defensive line for a team that went undefeated, earning the following recognition as a defensive tackle: First Team All MAPL (Mid-Atlantic Prep League); First Team Northeast Prep Conference; First Team NJISAA Prep "A"; The Trentonian TD Club Players of the Week; and MaxPreps Defensive Player of the Game.
In addition to excelling at football, Michael was an accomplished pianist, Altar Boy at Saint Agnes and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 153. Michael earned his Eagle Scout at age 12, 9 Eagle Palms and 67 merit badges. He was an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow and held various leadership positions. Michael particularly enjoyed camping and the High Adventure Scout bases including High Adventure at the SBR – The Summit Bechtel Reserve - The Summit Experience, Northern Tier High Adventure Base and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
Michael enjoyed all things outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, and time at the beach where he also enjoyed surfing and jet skiing. Michael was a Certified Scuba Diver and had a boating license for small craft.
Most of all Michael enjoyed working with his hands. He enjoyed the time he spent working on his 1995 F350 with his garage family and driving it with his friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and created many beautiful pieces for friends and family.
Michael was thrilled to be accepted to the University of Pennsylvania and intended to join his fellow Quakers in community and on Franklin Field as a dedicated member of Penn’s football team, but in June of 2022, he learned that he had glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer for which there is no cure. Michael accepted the devastating news and decided that he wanted to fight the disease as a Penn student-athlete. His family, friends, medical teams, caregivers and the Penn Community embraced his decision and rallied from the moment of diagnosis to stand with him and support him. They ensured that he received the best medical treatment, both at home and abroad, and enabled his active participation at Penn academically and athletically. Michael’s fight defied the odds and inspired those who supported him to be their best selves. Throughout his battle those that came into contact with Michael demonstrated that kindness is everywhere, meeting him where he was throughout his battle and fueling his will to live.
In the 22-23 academic year, while battling cancer, Michael earned a 3.95 grade point average and was honored by the Penn Football Team with the Coach Lake Award, which is awarded to the player who demonstrates leadership, team spirit, and unwavering Penn Pride.
His coach, Ray Priore, shared this sentiment about Michael’s comradery and spirit; “Today the world lost a truly special soul. For the last two years, Michael has fought the fiercest battle anyone could: stage 4 brain cancer. He will forever be one of the toughest and bravest men I have ever met. His legacy will live on in all our hearts and he will forever be a part of the Penn Football Family. On behalf of the staff and team, I offer my deepest condolences to the Gavin Family and to all of those who had the honor to know and love Michael.”
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Annabel Gavin, brother, Gabriel Gavin, Claire and George DiNardo, grandparents, Honorable Thomas and Denise Gavin, David and Betty Holden and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Monday, October 23, 2023 from 9:00 am - 10:45 am at the St. Agnes Church 233 W. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 am. Live streaming will be available Here.
Interment will be private at St. Agnes Cemetery.
Parking is available at St. Agnes Church and/or the Chestnut Street Parking Garage 14 East Chestnut Street West Chester and/or the High Street Parking Garage 20 S. High Street West Chester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to advance research in neuro-oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Checks may be made out to CHOP Foundation with “In Memory of Michael Gavin” in the memo and mailed to CHOP Foundation, PO Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178.
Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com

10/19/2023

👉👉Please pay close attention to Yale's clear bag policy & tailgate options. Click link for all details below 👇👇👇

🏈UPenn vs Yale-Sat 10/21 🏈
📌Kick off: 12p TV- ESPN+
📌Tailgate: 9am - See details below
📌Stadium: Yale Bowl - 81 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

⭐No Re-Entry at Yale. Once you leave the stadium you will not be allowed to return.

⭐Yale Clear Bag Policy: NO bags including purses, camera bags & backpacks. You can bring in a clear plastic bag or large ziploc only. You will be turned away.

🎉Tailgate in Lot A: Lot A: Yale has designated Lot A as the visitor lot. This is closest to our seats. Before and after the game, the players will enter through the tunnel on this side. Parents are not allowed on the field after the game, so the only way to see your son would be in the tunnel on the Lot A side. This Lot is down a hill from the stadium. The big PENN FOOTBALL tent will be in Lot A starting at 9:00 AM. Enter from Yale Avenue. BYOB & food.
Lot D is larger and nicer than Lot A. However, it is with the Yale fans and a longer walk back after the game. If you want to park here, be sure to arrange to arrive together so you can park close to each other.

💰Pre-pay for Parking: General parking is $10. . Please add your parking pass to your digital wallet prior to arrival and have your pass ready to be scanned upon entry to the lot. Digital First Ticketing info.
GENERAL PARKING (LOTS OPEN 3 HOURS PRIOR TO KICKOFF)
LOT D | LOT A (VISITORS)
Lot D: Enter from Central Ave. via Derby
Lot A: Enter from Yale Ave. via Derby
🎟Player/Guest Pass List: Guest pass list is located at Gate A. There will be signage indicating the correct line to enter for pass list entry.
https://mailchi.mp/b1ac6d750332/pfpa-spring-game-and-banquet-5425011?e=cff157271b

10/13/2023

Join fellow parents and alumni at Tubby Hook tomorrow! 11am
Can't make the game...get all the details here on how to watch & listen to the Quakers!
Mid Season Party at the home of the Polemeni Family too!
Go Quakers...looking for W #4!!
👉👉👉https://mailchi.mp/50ac0978bf8b/pfpa-spring-game-and-banquet-5424651?e=cff157271b

10/06/2023

Parents if you're not on the email list be sure you join. Sarah Fairman and Madeleine Polemeni are rocking the emails w/all the details for every game. Don't miss the tailgate tomorrow!

There is also a midseason post game party at Madeleine's home for the Columbia game...but she needs your RSVP by Tuesday! Get all the info in the link below 👇👇👇!!

https://mailchi.mp/489524a6308a/pfpa-spring-game-and-banquet-5424083?e=cff157271b

11/16/2022

Penn @ Princeton 11/19! Fight on PENN! -

Our Quakers travel to that school across the river this Saturday and we are still alive with five!  If Penn can beat Princeton and get their 5th win of the season we are still in the running for an Ivy title....but will need help from Harvard beating Yale.  Lets go to Powers Field and watch our bo...

11/10/2022

Updated Photo Link! Penn vs. Harvard 11/12 Senior Day! Sign Up Genius -

It will be our Senior Quakers last home game at historic Franklin Field as the Crimson come red in the face trying to save their season after a loss to Columbia.  Penn is looking to send them back to Cambridge with another Ivy League loss and revenge for last years defeat.  These seniors have led ...

11/09/2022

Penn vs. Harvard 11/12 1 p.m.! PFPA Sign-Up Genius! -

It will be our Senior Quakers last home game at historic Franklin Field as the Crimson come red in the face trying to save their season after a loss to Columbia.  Penn is looking to send them back to Cambridge with another Ivy League loss and revenge for last years defeat.  These seniors have led ...

11/02/2022

Penn @ Cornell 11/5 1:00 p.m. -

Penn @ Cornell 11/5/22 1:00 p.m.  Let's be loud and proud! Second straight week our Quakers are on the road traveling up to Ithaca, NY to face the Cornell Big Red!  Sights are still set on that Ivy title but a stingy Cornell football team will look to hand us a second straight loss.  Our Quakers...

10/25/2022

No better way to follow up a win than a post game meal featuring Smoked Brisket by Favorites BBQ! 6-0. Fight on Penn! Thanks Coach Weeks!

10/25/2022

Penn @ Brown 10/29 12:30 p.m. -

Providence Rhode Island beckons the undefeated Quakers in an Ivy League showdown hoping to see our boys stay undefeated and 4-0 in Ivy play.  Brown wants to upset our upstart Penn football team but our stingy defense and opportune offense should prove to be too much for the Bears!  For those that...

10/18/2022

Penn vs. Yale 10/22 1 p.m.! PFPA Sign-Up Genius! -

It’s a battle of unbeaten Ivy teams this Saturday at Franklin Field when Yale brings their 2-0 record looking for their 5th straight win against the Quakers.  Lets send the Bulldogs back to New Haven with their tails between their legs with their first Ivy loss, then meet at Penn Park for anoth...

10/15/2022

There is a bike ride in philly today! until 12:30. Plan for traffic.

10/12/2022

Penn vs. Columbia 10/15 1 p.m.! PFPA Sign-Up Genius! -

We start the season 4-0 for the first time since 2003!!  A familiar face comes to Franklin Field to break our winning streak.  Lets send Bagnoli back to upper Manhattan with his second Ivy loss of the season.  Lets turn out in the stands...be loud and proud and cheer our boys to 5-0!  Afterwards...

09/30/2022

Coming to the game tomorrow! Penn parents tailgate at Dunks Sports Grill, located at 7 Lebanon Street, Hanover NH. (603)- 277-9102.

Doors open officially at 4 PM, All are welcome!
Dunk's Sports Grill, https://www.dunkssportsgrill.com/. All individual checks and it will be happy hour so they have half price pints. 4-6 p.m.

09/25/2022

Huge shoutout to the Starkey family for an amazing addition to the Penn Post Game Meal! The boys went crazy for the BBQ!

09/25/2022

Another win in the books! Great gathering after. Fight on Penn!

09/20/2022

Penn vs. Lafayette 9/24 1 p.m.! PFPA Sign-Up Genius! -

First Tailgate and Post Game Meal was a resounding success!  We would like to thank everyone that helped and special thanks to the Morris, Sweitzers, and Polemeni-Hegarty Families who helped set up and break down last week.  Rest assured we will have water and gatorades reserved on the side for th...

09/07/2022

Penn vs. Colgate 9/17/22 1pm

Welcome to the PFPA 2022 tailgate series. We hope all Quaker friends and family will join us in our new location to party at Penn Park, mingle, and celebrate our boys as they embark on the 2022 season.

The tailgate will begin 3 hours before kickoff, and end 2 hours after the final whistle. This year we hope to bring a new energy to the tailgates and provide a Penn football experience unlike any before.

The tailgates will feature a new open location with a spirited pregame that includes food and drinks. Post-game will be highlighted by a differentiated catering menu.

We are asking for liquor donations to create a team bar for pre-game (for those 21+), and attached is the link to sign-up for pre-and-post game items.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADA922A7F58-penn

Thank you to all who have already donated , we are also still looking for donations to make this year memorable for everyone involved. We are excited and hope you can make it for what is sure-to-be a great season for the Quakers!!

Donation Amount: $250
Venmo -

Note: Please add the player's name in the memo section so we can record your payment

Parking -
Penn Park is sandwiched between two parking lots. Both have paths leading to Penn park, handicap assessable. Bring those coolers on wheels!

Directions to Penn Park Parking Lot
Penn Park Parking Lot 3100 Lower Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
*Many GPS systems do not recognize Lower Walnut Street.
To reach the Penn Park Parking lot: Travel East on Chestnut Street to the intersection of Chestnut and S. 31st Street. Turn right on to South 31St Street. Drive to the end of South 31st Street and bear left into the Penn Park Parking lot. The Creating Canopy Tree Giveaway is located at the far east side of the parking lot.

Hollenback Parking Lot
Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: 39.947471999999998,-75.188008999999994
Hollenback under South St. (enter via River Fields Drive from northbound University Avenue)
Teri and Brad Radosevich

12/10/2021

Parents I found a cool source for unique personalized UPenn goodies if you’re needing some holiday gift ideas! These cups & can coozies are so cute! Some are glittery for those that like some sparkle! Missy at Twisted Crafts created these for my gift list, maybe she can help you so wanted to share. She can do any school or just fun colors ! www.Facebook.com/twistedcraftsbymissy

11/19/2021

🏈It's SENIOR DAY!! UPenn vs Princeton-Sat 11/20🏈

📌Kick off: 1pm
📌Friends & Family Tailgate: 10am-12:30pm - See details below
📌Senior Ceremony: 12:40-1pm (Parents arrive 12:15/others
📌Post Game Meal w/Team: 4-6pm
📌Join parents at Smokey Joe's Later Saturday night!
📌Stadium: Franklin Field
📌 TV: ESPN+
📌Radio : https://portal.stretchinternet.com/pennaudio/

❤️💙Senior parents arrive at stadium by 12:15. Everyone else by 12:40 for the Senior ceremony. Parents/family need to pick up tickets from will call and have Green Pass before entering stadium for pre-game celebration

⭐️Parking: Will be challenging look for orange cones for parent spots at tailgate
⭐️MORE Help NEEDED Pregame & Post: Set up, bring desserts, serve the team & cleanup. Please sign up to bring and share your time or food treats!
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADA922A7F58-saturday6

⭐️Covid Policy: Complete PennOpen PASS. Masks required in stands
👉 PennOpen Pass: https://pennopen.med.upenn.edu/campus

🎉Pregame Tailgate Meal🎉
Hollenbeck Lot: GPS use "100 River Fields Drive, Philadelphia, PA" Need help-973-477-4896
Time: Set Up Help Needed: 10am -- Start Time: 10:30
Food: Brunch/lunch Pot Luck. Please use link to tell us what you can bring:
👉https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADA922A7F58-saturday7
Drinks: BYOB
Chairs: Bring some chairs to share if you can
Out of towners: Flying? We have you covered. We can arrange beverages or options to contribute to the pot luck. Please email: [email protected]

🎉Post Game Meal 🎉
Time: Immediately after game
Location: Hollenback lot (same as the tailgate)- If rain, move under the overpass at other end of lot
Who: Team, friends & family
Food: Friends & family please wait until the entire team has eaten before you approach the "catering" food. All "tailgate" food, however, is fair game.
Desserts: We need 4-5 to supply these
Drinks: We supply the players. Friends & Family BYOB.
Seating: Please allow players a place to sit at the tables. We've been running tight on seats.

⭐️Player Buttons & Lanyards: Grab at the tailgate if you did not pick yours up yet

💰DONATIONS NEEDED: Not made your contribution to the post-game meal? It's not too late. Use the link below or you can drop a check off with Marilyn or Tom O'Neill at the game!
👉https://www.upennfootballparents.com/support-and-donations

Pre-Game Tailgate The Pre-Game Tailgate Potluck will start at 10:30 AM. Set-Up will be at 10:00 AM. Anyone who would like to help just stop by! Please sign up to bring a food item listed below or feel free to bring your favorite potluck contribution in one of the 'generic slots' provided. Use the co...

11/15/2021

🤩Attention: Penn Football Senior Parents

The Penn Football Family invites YOU to participate in the Senior Day activities this Saturday 11/20 vs. Princeton. Kickoff is 1pm

To honor your son's commitment and dedication to Penn Football, parents will be recognized on the field in a pregame ceremony. If you are planning on attending and participating, please email the names and affiliations for all those who plan to attend to Jake at [email protected]

Example:

Paul Smith, Father of Bob Smith
Lisa Smith, Step-Mother of Bob Smith
Robert Smith- Brother of Bob Smith
Extended family members and siblings are welcome to participate

‼️Please respond to Jake by Tuesday, November 16th so they can plan the PA announcements and timing.

11/13/2021

🏈Harvard Gameday Info-Go Quakers!🏈

🏈 Game time: 12 pm
🏈 Tailgate : 10am - (Details below)
🏈 Stadium: Harvard Stadium - 79 N Harvard St, Allston, MA 02134
🏈 Player will-call is in the Murr Center (the building in their open end of the stadium on the North east side)
👉Can't make it: TV- ESPN+
Radio-WRCA https://streema.com/radios/WRCA
⭐️Covid Protocol:
Masks are NOT required outdoors and during competition

🎉🏈Tailgate Info 🎉🏈

🎉 There is no formal tailgate setup for PFPA. If you don't have a tailgate stop by & say hello to Jim Miller, Penn Football alum & huge supporter of the program in the general parking area after you enter gate 14. He will have his Penn Flag out. There will be 5 other Penn alumni joining him so please wear your badge so they know who you are. If you want to bring some food or beverage - feel free
🎉 Parking:
Parking is available through Gate 14 for $20. Gates open 2 hours prior to game time.
Additional limited general admission parking is available at the Harvard Business School for $15.
Handicapped parking access is available thru Gate 8. Cars wishing to utilize a handicapped spot must have a valid handicap placard visible and must also pay the gameday parking rate.
https://www.upennfootballparents.com/harvard-away-09-28-19-2

11/11/2021

Heading to see the Harvard game?

🏈Join us for a Friday Night Get Together 6:30pm

Maria Karrash has made arrangements for a parent get together!

🍻Russell House Tavern, 14 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA https://russellhousecambridge.com/

Located right in Harvard Square. We have a reserved spot for Penn Parents

👉Please RSVP to Maria by 11/10: 215.872.8099

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11/06/2021

🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER!

Info for getting in stadium—mask required to enter.

👉Covid Updates:
☀️Confirmed Covid Policy:
https://pennathletics.com/.../general-penn-athletics...
☀️All attendees must complete PennOpen Campus on game day:
👉 https://pennopen.med.upenn.edu/campus.
QR codes also all over that you can complete when you arrive.
📌 Current policy is all fans must be vaccinated but they will not be checking or requiring any proof other than the attestation that’s included in that link.

PennOpen Campus Screening for COVID-19 All University of Pennsylvania event participants, day visitors, vendors, and non-badged contractors must complete a COVID-19 screening through PennOpen Campus before arriving on campus, each day they are on campus. The screening will generate either a Green Pa...

11/05/2021

🏈It's HOMECOMING!! UPenn vs Cornell-Sat 11/6🏈

📌Kick off: 1pm
📌Friends & Family Tailgate: 10am-12:30pm - See details below
📌Post Game Meal w/Team: 4-6pm
📌Stadium: Franklin Field
📌 TV: ESPN+
📌Radio : https://portal.stretchinternet.com/pennaudio/

⭐️Parking: WILL BE extra challenging w/other events & HOCO, arrive early, look for orange cones for parent spots
⭐️MORE Help NEEDED Pregame & Post: Set up, bring desserts, serve the team & cleanup. Please sign up to bring and share your time or food treats!
👉https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADA922A7F58-saturday6
⭐️Covid Policy: Masks required in stands

🎉Pregame Tailgate Meal🎉
Hollenbeck Lot: GPS use "100 River Fields Drive, Philadelphia, PA" Need help- 732.672.6633
Time: Set Up Help Needed: 10am -- Start Time: 10:30
Food: Brunch/lunch Pot Luck-bring a dish to share. Please use link to tell us what you can bring: 👉https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945ADA922A7F58-saturday6
Drinks: BYOB
Chairs: Bring some chairs to share if you can
Out of towners: Flying? We have you covered. We can arrange beverages or options to contribute to the pot luck. Please email: [email protected]

🎉Post Game Meal 🎉
Time: Immediately after game
Location: Hollenback lot (same as the tailgate)- If rain, move under the overpass at other end of lot
Who: Team, friends & family
Food: This week we're taking the menu up a notch. Friends & family please wait until the entire team has eaten before you approach the "catering" food. All "tailgate" food, however, is fair game.
Drinks: We supply the players. Friends & Family BYOB.
Seating: Please allow players a place to sit at the tables. We've been running tight on seats.

⭐️Player Buttons & Lanyards: Grab at the tailgate if you did not pick yours up yet

💰DONATIONS NEEDED: Donations still needed for the home post-game meals. If you have not contributed, use the link below or you can drop a check off with Marilyn or Tom O'Neill at the game!
👉https://www.upennfootballparents.com/support-and-donations

Pre-Game Tailgate The Pre-Game Tailgate Potluck will start at 10:30 AM. Set-Up will be at 10:00 AM. Anyone who would like to help just stop by! Please sign up to bring a food item listed below or feel free to bring your favorite potluck contribution in one of the 'generic slots' provided. Use the co...

10/30/2021

🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER!

Info for getting in stadium—mask required to enter.

👉Covid Updates:

☀️Confirmed Covid Policy:
https://pennathletics.com/news/2021/8/27/general-penn-athletics-announces-fall-sport-spectator-guidelines.aspx

☀️All attendees must complete PennOpen Campus on game day:

👉 https://pennopen.med.upenn.edu/campus.

QR codes also all over that you can complete when you arrive.

📌 Current policy is all fans must be vaccinated but they will not be checking or requiring any proof other than the attestation that’s included in that link.

PennOpen Campus Screening for COVID-19 All University of Pennsylvania event participants, day visitors, vendors, and non-badged contractors must complete a COVID-19 screening through PennOpen Campus before arriving on campus, each day they are on campus. The screening will generate either a Green Pa...