LAWRENCE, Kan. – After taking a break during the 2020-21 season due to limited capacity, Kansas Athletics will once again hold the Teddy Bear Toss at Allen Fieldhouse to benefit Toys for Tots. The Teddy Bear Toss will be held during halftime of the Kansas Men’s Basketball game versus Missouri on Saturday, December 11 and again at halftime of the Kansas Women’s Basketball game versus Santa Clara on December 12.
Fans are encouraged to bring brand new teddy bears, or any plush toys, to throw onto James Naismith Court when instructed to do so during halftime. All of the teddy bears and plush toys will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots to be distributed to children in the local community. Preferred maximum height for the teddy bears is 24 inches.
In addition, donation bins will be available for other toy donations to Toys for Tots, cash donations will also be accepted inside the facility from all ticketed patrons. All donated toys should be brand new and unwrapped.
Teddy bears and other plush toys are available to purchase at your local Rally House store, including the one located on the second floor, north end, of Allen Fieldhouse.
Security measures for the men’s game versus Missouri will remain intact, as they have all season. All patrons will be asked to adhere to the clear-bag policy and enter the facility through metal detectors. If a teddy bear or plush toy sets off a metal detector it will be collected at the entrance and donated to Toys for Tots, but will not be allowed to enter Allen Fieldhouse. Once in the facility, the teddy bears cannot impede other fans’ enjoyment of the first half of play. There will be time allowed at the halftime intermission for patrons not wishing to participate in the teddy bear toss to exit to the concourse prior.
Event Information
Keys to Teddy Bear Toss
Fans are encouraged to bring brand new teddy bears, or any plush toys, to throw onto James Naismith Court when instructed to do so during halftime. All of the teddy bears and plush toys will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots to be distributed to children in the local community. Preferred maximum height for the teddy bears is 24 inches.
In addition, donation bins will be available for other toy donations to Toys for Tots, cash donations will also be accepted inside the facility from all ticketed patrons. All donated toys should be brand new and unwrapped.
Teddy bears and other plush toys are available to purchase at your local Rally House store, including the one located on the second floor, north end, of Allen Fieldhouse.
Security measures for the men’s game versus Missouri will remain intact, as they have all season. All patrons will be asked to adhere to the clear-bag policy and enter the facility through metal detectors. If a teddy bear or plush toy sets off a metal detector it will be collected at the entrance and donated to Toys for Tots, but will not be allowed to enter Allen Fieldhouse. Once in the facility, the teddy bears cannot impede other fans’ enjoyment of the first half of play. There will be time allowed at the halftime intermission for patrons not wishing to participate in the teddy bear toss to exit to the concourse prior.
Event Information
- Date: Saturday, December 11 (men’s game) and Sunday, December 12 (women’s game)
- Game Time: 2:15 p.m. (men’s game) and 2 p.m. (women’s game)
- Tickets: Tickets for the men’s game with Missouri are sold out through the KU Athletics Ticket Office. Fan are encouraged to check Stubhub for available tickets on the secondary market. Tickets to the women’s game versus Santa Clara are available.
- Toss Time: Halftime Intermission
- Donations: Teddy bears/plush items will be donated to Toys for Tots to benefit youth in our local community. Those wishing to donate monetarily can do so on the concourse of Allen Fieldhouse.
- Type of plush toys allowed: All teddy bears and other plush items that pass through security will be allowed to enter and be thrown onto the court during halftime. All other toys will be collected outside of the Allen Fieldhouse Gates by Toys for Tots volunteers. All donated items should be brand new and unwrapped.
- Where to purchase: Bears are available for purchase at your local Rally House, including Rally House inside of Allen Fieldhouse. Bears or plush toys brought from home or purchased from other retailers will also be accepted.
Keys to Teddy Bear Toss
- What is a Teddy Bear Toss?
A Teddy Bear Toss is a charitable promotion to benefit Toys for Tots and members of the local Lawrence community. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears or other plush toys to throw on to James Naismith Court at the designated time of halftime intermission. Once all teddy bears and plush toys have reached the floor, they will be gathered and donated to Toys for Tots to benefit the local community. - Need a Teddy Bear?
Fans can purchase teddy bears and other plush items from their local Rally House store, including the one housed on the second floor, north end of Allen Fieldhouse. - Security Measures
Security measures for the men’s game versus Missouri will remain intact, as it has all season. All patrons will be asked to adhere to the clear-bag policy and enter the facility through metal detectors. If a teddy bear or plush toy sets off a metal detector it will be collected at the entrance and donated to Toys for Tots, but will not be allowed to enter Allen Fieldhouse. Once in the facility, the teddy bears cannot impede other fans’ enjoyment of the first half of play. There will be time allowed at the halftime intermission for patrons not wishing to participate in the teddy bear toss to exit to the concourse prior.
