ASHLAND – Southern Oregon University is pleased to invite up to 80 parents, boosters and fans to join the university in supporting the team for this weekend's SOU Playoff Experience.

Participants are invited to join the team on a two-hour charter flight Friday to Helena, Montana. They will be transported to the team hotel and are invited to meet up with SOU fans prior to Saturday's NAIA Championship Series quarterfinal game between the eighth-ranked Raiders and top-ranked Carroll, which kicks off at noon local time.

The flight leaves from Medford to Helena at 6 p.m. Friday.  The return flight, coming directly to Medford, will take off promptly following the conclusion of the game.

Participants will need to make their own hotel reservations at the team hotel, which are available for $95 per night through the Holiday Inn in Helena.  Friday evening hotel accommodations can be made by contacting Denise Trautman (406-443-2200 x186) or Karlee Flemming (406-443-2200 x181) at the Holiday Inn.  Meals are not included.

If you are interested in flying to Helena with the team and participating in the SOU Playoff Experience, please contact Natasha Ford (541-552-6772) or email Bobby Heiken at heikenb@sou.edu by 5 p.m. Wednesday to make arrangements.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for each of the SOU student-athletes involved and the supporters who will join us.  The Raider Club kindly urges that a donation of $500 or more be made for each person traveling with the team.

These donations can be made through the SOU Athletic Department and will be deposited in the Raider Club account in the University Foundation. Each donation will support SOU athletic programs and better ensure that our many successful student-athletes have the opportunity and financial support to continue participating in national playoffs and similar competitions.

Tickets for the game can be purchased through the Carroll College ticket office at 406-447-4480.