Wheeling, W. Va. - After 39 years serving as Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach here at Wheeling University, the Wheeling Men's & Women's Soccer Alumni Association is sending him off in style with Coach Regan's Last Blast Retirement Weekend. The celebration will run from Friday April 29th to Sunday May 1st, and will feature several events celebrating Jim's historic career here at Wheeling University. There will be a golf outing, alumni game, and more at Oglebay Resort. Information, and a schedule of events is below:
RSVP For the "Regan Last Blast Retirment Party" by clicking HERE
Weekend Event Cost: Pre-payment is highly encouraged to pay for weekend costs!
· Prepay - $150/per alumni or $200/alumni/spouse/partner/family
· Pay at the door - $200/per alumni or $250/alumni/spouse/partner/family
· Includes the following events and gifts:
o Alumni Co-ed Game Participation
o One (1) adult size Coach Regan Last Blast T-shirt
o One (1) Coach Regan Last Blast Coozie
o Wristbands
o Lunch & drinks at upper stadium parking lot before games on Saturday
o Oglebay Wagon Shed Pavilion dinner & drinks on Saturday
*Any remaining funds after weekend expenses will be donated to the endowment fund*
Where to register and pay for Coach Regan's Last Blast Retirement Weekend Event:
· Venmo send to @WheelingSoccerAlumni
o Please enter full name(s) of attendee(s), graduating year and t-shirt size in Venmo notes
· Need to send a check? Email Danielle Regan Shinsky danielle.regan241@gmail.com for address information.
Schedule of Weekend Events
· Friday, April 29, 2022
o Golf Outing/Fundraiser - Contact Sean Regan if you are interested in participating at sean.regan@westliberty.edu
Where: Wheeling Country Club
Date: Friday April, 29th
Time: 11am Registration, 11:30 shot gun start.
Cost: $60 per person
o Hanging out after 4:00 p.m. check-in - Base Camp at Regan family Oglebay cabins Ash and Beech – BYOB and Chairs
· Saturday, April 30, 2022
o 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Welcome/registration tent in top field parking lot at WU
§ Sign in
§ Accept Venmo/cash/checks – **preferable is payment beforehand to put towards weekend expenses
§ Wristband
§ One (1) adult size Coach Regan Last Blast T-shirt
· Additional adult and children size t-shirts will be available for purchase until supplies last
§ One (1) Coach Regan Last Blast Coozie
· Additional coozies will be available for purchase until supplies last
o 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Lunch at top field parking lot WU
o 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Alumni games
o 6:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Wagon Shed Shelter Oglebay – Food/Beverage/Alcohol (Limited to beer, seltzers, wine)
o 11:45 p.m. - ? Base Camp at Regan family Oglebay cabins Ash and Beech – BYOB and Chairs
· Sunday, May 1, 2022
o Say Goodbyes at Regan family Oglebay cabins Ash and Beech until check-out time at 11:00 a.m.
o Chapel of Mary & Joseph mass time 11:00 a.m.
Booking/Reservations
· Hampton Inn by Hilton (304) 233-0440
o To secure the rate of $119/night under Wheeling University Soccer book before 4/01/22
o 15 rooms in block available on a first come first serve basis for Thursday April 28 – Sunday May 1
o Hampton Inn shuttle available all night for tips
· Springhill Suites by Marriott (304) 232-8903
o To secure the rate of $109/night under Wheeling University Soccer book before 4/01/22
o 15 rooms in block available on a first come first serve basis for Thursday April 28 – Sunday May 1
· Oglebay Wilson Lodge Room and Cabin Reservations (304) 243-4090 if interested
Pass the Ball Video
Can't make it into town on this weekend, but still want to be part of the fun! Or you can make it to town and still want to have a bit of fun…if so, you're invited to join the "Pass the Ball" retirement video for Coach Regan. Video will be presented to him on 4/30/22.
Video instructions:
1. Maximum length is 15 seconds long (longer videos cannot be accepted)
2. Catch or juggle a soccer ball tossed from off-screen right
3. Say your name/year and a hello to Coach
4. Throw or kick the soccer ball to the left off-screen
Video submission deadline is 4/15/22.
Be creative! Thank you!
Link to invitation: https://share.vidday.com/r-8fvew3. Feel free to share link with others.
Instructions on how to record and upload a video from your phone are available on the provided link on the vidday.com website.
