University of California Athletics

The California Women's Basketball team is set to host its annual School Haas Rock game when it faces Idaho State on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. The annual event serves as an opportunity to entertain and educate local youth at the elementary and middle school levels and bring them into a university setting.

Geared towards classrooms, the event includes a special price of $3 per ticket. Educators are encouraged to sign up their classroom or school as early as possible by contacting 1-800-GO-BEARS. Students will have the option to bring their own lunch or pre-purchase a lunch for $7 at the arena if ordered by November 1. Lunches can be ordered through the Cal Ticket Office at goldstandard@berkeley.edu or by calling 1-800-GO-BEARS.

Before the game, students will take part in an educational assembly that features visits from the Golden Bear community, fun and exciting learning opportunities, and more. In addition to the assembly, kids will receive a workbook that introduces the women's basketball players to kids and highlights the different cultures that are on the team. Doors for the event will open at 9:30 a.m.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Getting to Haas Pavilion

If your school is taking BART to Haas Pavilion, click here to view walking directions from Downtown Berkeley BART station.

If you are taking a bus, please have your driver drop off and pick up students at Crescent Lawn. Please make sure your driver does NOT attempt to stop on Bancroft Way. Walking directions from Crescent Lawn to Haas Pavilion can be found here.

Bus Parking

The closest available free bus parking is at the Berkeley Marina, and is open from 5 AM to 11 PM. 

Gameday Itinerary

What To Bring and What Not To Bring

No backpacks/bags: please encourage students to bring as little as possible with them to the game. Anything that can be left in the classroom or on the bus will help us expedite the arrival process. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out, but we recommend everyone err on the side of caution and bring as few items as possible.

Please refrain from bringing hard plastic, glass, or metal bottles as those are prohibited.

Any fruit/food must be cut into pieces. (example: apples, oranges)

All students and educators will be subject to Haas Pavilion's standard security and screening policies. A clear bag policy is in effect. Click here for more information. 

Bagged Lunches, Concessions & Food Policies

Lunches are available for purchase that include a hot dog, chips, and bottled water. Lunches must be pre-ordered through the Cal Ticket Office at goldstandard@berkeley.edu or by calling 1-800-GO-BEARS. Lunch orders must be placed no later than November 1. Pre-paid bagged lunches will be available for pickup at the main entrance, just before you enter the building.

Students may also bring their own lunch to Haas Pavilion. Cal Athletics strongly encourages students to bring their lunch in a clear plastic bag. Reusable lunch boxes or containers will NOT be permitted.

Concession stands will be open for in-game food purchases, and will have your typical arena/ballpark food. We are a cashless venue, please plan accordingly.