Fans can get an early preview of this fall's UNLV football team at Kick Off 2000 set for April 22.

Scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to noon at Bill "Wildcat" Morris Rebel Park on campus, the second-annual free event offers a unique way to meet the team and coaching staff. The players are scheduled to hold their first scrimmage of spring practice while Head Coach John Robinson will once again host the affair via a wireless microphone.

Sponsored by Centennial Broadcasting (Star 105.5-FM & KKLZ 96.3-FM) and the UNLV Rebel Football Foundation, Kick Off 2000 will feature the school's band, cheerleaders and mascot, Hey Reb. Parking is free.

Also, this year's event will begin with a free Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 12 and under. Getting under way at 9:30 a.m., the hunt will begin in front of Earl E. Wilson Baseball Stadium.

The first 1,000 fans attending Kick Off 2000 will receive a UNLV schedule cup and a commemorative mini-poster that can be used for player autographs. Any new fans who purchase their season tickets at the event also will receive an official Kick Off 2000 T-shirt.

Following the scrimmage, fans are invited to a barbecue at the field. Catered by Big Dog's, the cost is $5.

"We've got some exciting new players wearing the Scarlet & Gray this spring and this is the best opportunity for all of Las Vegas to get a look at the second edition of the Rebels under John Robinson," UNLV Associate Athletics Director Terry Cottle said. "It will be a great atmosphere for sports fans and entire families at Rebel Park."

Following Kick Off 2000, the UNLV baseball team hosts Utah in a Mountain West Conference matchup. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children.

KICK OFF 2000 TIMELINE9:30 a.m.   Free Easter Egg Hunt10-Noon     Free Team ScrimmageNoon-1 p.m. Big Dog's Barbecue - $51 p.m.      UNLV baseball vs. Utah