The Jacksonville Sharks and the University of North Florida are teaming up for the university's “first football game.” On April 19, the Sharks will use the “North Florida Ospreys” moniker for an official Indoor Football League game at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
For the alter-ego night, the Sharks will don custom jerseys featuring the “North Florida Ospreys” emblem in school colors, and the announcer will refer to the team as such throughout the game. UNF cheerleaders, the Pep Band and fans will rally behind the team, creating a spirited game-day experience. The jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the game, with proceeds benefitting the UNF Foundation and the Jacksonville Sharks Foundation.
Doors open at 6 p.m., an hour before kickoff.
In addition to meeting Ospreys, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Sharks players, the coaching staff and the Attack Dance Team for pictures and autographs on the field after the game.
