<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Fans can begin purchasing tickets for the highly anticipated University of Tennessee at Martin 53rd annual Spring College Rodeo at 6 p.m., March 15, online. This year’s event takes place on Thursday, April 15, through Saturday, April 17 at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Because of high demand, fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early as attendance is operating on 1/3rd capacity for all three nights. Following COVID-19 protocols set by the National Finals Rodeo, tickets must be purchased in blocks of two or four. Admittance for each session this year is $15 per ticket and must be purchased online at <a href="http://www.utmsports.com/rodeotickets">utmsports.com/rodeotickets</a>. Tickets cannot be purchased at the event. Ages 5 and under get in free but are required to sit in an adult’s lap.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"> For the first time this year, there is also an online streaming option (performance or slack), which is available for $10 per night. The streaming link is also available at the link above.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Annually considered one of the biggest events on campus, UT Martin has received “Rodeo of the Year” honors by the Ozark Region in 13 out of the last 14 years. Head coach John Luthi is in his 24th season in charge of the program, as he has guided the men’s team to 19 combined Ozark Region championships – including the men’s team’s 2014 national championship. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">For more information, contact Sports Information at 731-881-7630. </span></p>