[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/marauders_thumb.jpg” caption=”Marauder Weekend runs from Feb. 2 to 3.”]McMaster's winter homecoming, Marauder Weekend, will feature a variety of athletic events, including flag football, basketball and volleyball games.

On the morning of Saturday, Feb. 2, the McMaster Alumni Association will host the fifth annual Hawkrigg Cup flag football tournament featuring over a dozen past and present CFL players.

The McMaster basketball teams will host their annual alumni game with the women's game beginning at 9 a.m. followed by the men's game at 10 a.m. in the Burridge Gymnasium.

On Saturday afternoon, the McMaster women's and men's basketball teams will tip off against Wilfrid Laurier at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

During half-time of the men's basketball game, McMaster will recognize the 2007-08 Friends of Distinction. After the third quarter, the United Way will draw the winners of the McMaster United Way Lottery. The grand prize for this lottery is a one-year reserved parking spot on campus.

On Saturday evening, the McMaster volleyball teams will see double-duty as they match up against the Windsor Lancers. Both McMaster volleyball programs will honour their graduating seniors.

The McMaster fastpitch team encourages spectators to bring canned or dried goods for the team's food drive for Hamilton Food Share.