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////////////////////////////////////////// ///////// FAN TICKETS PARKING SCHEDULES SPORTS WILDCAT CLUB SEATING 2018 SOCIAL MEDIA ////////////////////////////////////////////////////GUIDE 2019 Follow @dave_heeke Subscribe WELCOME TO THE 2018-19 FAN GUIDE GOALS & GUIDING With one year under my belt, I am as excited as ever to be a part of the Arizona Athletics family and serve as the Vice President for Athletics. Everything I have PRINCIPLES witnessed over the past year—from our student-athletes, our coaches and most importantly our fans has confirmed for me that we are indeed one of the 1 Graduate Student-Athletes greatest programs in America. As we look ahead, our mission continues to be 2 Follow the Rules achieving excellence both academically and athletically. 3 Represent the University and Academically, our student-athletes recently posted a cumulative 3.0 GPA for the Athletics Department in a First-Class Manner first time in school history. Similarly, this spring we celebrated 95 graduating student-athletes, including four returning letterwinners through our C.A.T.S. 4 Practice Sound Fiscal Forever Program. We want to maintain this trajectory of academic excellence. Management and Maximize Revenue Opportunities Athletically, we want to contend for Pac-12 and National Championships. This past season we won four Pac-12 Championship titles, in Men’s Basketball and 5 Compete for Championships Men’s Track & Field. In addition, our Women’s Golf team won the National Championship! We want this success to continue, while providing the support and resources needed for all of our programs to compete for championships. As you know, providing a world-class experience for our student-athletes and the tools for success takes resources. None of this is possible without the WILDCAT wonderful support of our Wildcat Club members and fans. From cheering us WEDNESDAY on at events, to contributing to provide these necessary Each Wednesday Vice President for resources, you make the difference. Athletics Dave Heeke gives subscribers Arizona is a special place. As we enter a “New Era” of BY PURCHASING TICKETS, an insider’s view with his weekly e-mail. Arizona Athletics, I hope you will join me by contributing BECOMING A WILDCAT CLUB Get the inside scoop on Arizona Athletics, to the Wildcat Club and purchasing season tickets. MEMBER, AND SHARING YOUR Pac-12 Conference and what’s trending Thank you for all you do, and Bear Down! PASSION FOR THE WILDCATS WITH in the world of college athletics. There is FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU MAKE A no charge to receive the e-mail. Sign up DIFFERENCE IN OUR ACADEMIC AND for free at ArizonaWildcats.com ATHLETIC SUCCESS. (under the “For Fans” tab). DAVEHEEKE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS WHAT IS THE A-CLUB? The A-Club Letterwinners Association is a FREE organization open to individuals who have lettered Why become an and/or participated in an intercollegiate sport at A-Club Member? the University of Arizona. The A-Club is designed • Free admission to Homecoming to engage former student-athletes and encourage events them to return to campus to stay connected with the • Discounted admission to University, coaches and former teammates. The A-Club promotes the history sporting events (excluding Football & Men’s Basketball) and tradition of Arizona Athletics. Only 2% of all UA alumni had the privilege • Access to A-Club exclusive and honor of wearing the cardinal red and navy blue. If you are an alumni online store letterwinner or participated in an intercollegiate sport, we encourage you to • Receive newsletter get involved with the A-Club and activate your FREE membership by visiting • Mentor & engage with current azaclub.com. student-athletes ATHLETICS ROCKY LAROSE DEPARTMENT FUNDING LEGACY LANE Arizona Athletics is funded primarily though self- The University of Arizona Athletics Department is offering a generated revenues. The department receives no once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for alumni, Wildcat fans, and state appropriations, but does receive 315 tuition supporters to become part of Arizona Athletics history. The Rocky waivers annually, authorized by the Arizona Board LaRose Legacy Lane is part of the Eddie Lynch Pavilion and the of Regents. Tuition waivers are provided to all three historic walkway that leads to the Jim Click Hall of Champions, state institutions. Revenue to meet the rest of the which honors the greatest moments, teams and letterwinners in A Legacy Lane tile purchase of $100 or more makes you department’s budgetary obligations comes from a Arizona Athletics history. a Wildcat Club member and variety of sources including: By purchasing a personalized tile, you will become a lasting qualifies you to receive the part of UA tradition. Your tax-deductible donation will also corresponding benefits based • Charitable gifts on your annual benefits level. help support nearly 500 student- athletes through the Wildcat • Ticket sales Scholarship Fund. It is a perfect gift idea for • Corporate sponsorships graduation, holidays, Father’s For more information on how you can purchase a Legacy Lane • Television revenues Day, Mother’s Day and more! tile, please visit ArizonaWildcats.com/legacylane. WILDCAT CLUB PRIORITY SEATING WHAT IS THE WILDCAT CLUB? Certain areas of Arizona Stadium, McKale Center, Hillenbrand Stadium, and Hi Corbett Field carry a The Wildcat Club is a collective group of individuals who provide per-seat contribution over and above the ticket cost called “priority.” All season ticket holders whose financial support for nearly 500 University of Arizona student- priority amount totals $100 or more automatically qualify for membership in the Wildcat Club. Priority athletes. The support from these donors allows Arizona Athletics to seating contributions are included in each donor’s annual benefits level*. compete with the best in the nation by providing: Due to recently passed tax law, effective January 1, 2018, no portion of a priority payment is considered • Programs that allow student-athletes to succeed on and off their to be a charitable contribution and will no longer be 80 percent tax deductible. Despite this change, respective playing surfaces Arizona Athletics remains thankful for your support and contribution through priority payments. • Financial support for scholarships Tax law may have changed, but your impact on Arizona student-athletes has not. As we continue to work through the impact this change will have on our department and our loyal fans • State-of-the-art facilities and supporters, we appreciate your patience. • Equipment and travel WILDCAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP There are many ways Wildcat fans can become official supporters of Arizona Athletics. With a contribution of $100 or more (or $50 or more 12,000 for recent graduates within three years of graduation) individuals 10,000 become a Wildcat Club member. Most contributions fall into one of 8,000 the below categories: 6,000 4,000 • Philanthropic gifts (i.e. capital campaign donations*, sport/area MEMBERS 2,000 specific giving, scholarships, endowments) 12,604 12,900 11,913 6,198 6,665 6,569 6,089 7,194 9,592 11,220 10,417 10,748 0 • Ticket Priority: contribution above and beyond overall ticket price ‘05-06 ‘06-07 ‘07-08 ‘08-09 ‘09-10 ‘10-11 ‘11-12 ‘12-13 ‘13-14 ‘14-15 ‘15-16 ‘16-17 SCHOLASTIC YEAR that is not tax deductible. *Please note, for the 2018-19 year, contributions made through priority seating will continue to count toward your Wildcat Club Annual Benefits Level, despite no longer being considered a tax-deductible gift. This is subject to change for subsequent years. *ICA Capital Campaign donations made with the understanding of the right to purchase Please consult your tax advisor if you have questions about your contributions to Arizona Athletics. basketball tickets are not tax deductible. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES WILDCAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND PLANNED GIFTS Donating to the Wildcat Scholarship Fund means By including Arizona Athletics in your estate plan making a commitment to the academic success of (i.e. bequest, charitable gift annuity, charitable IRA all Arizona student-athletes. Scholarship costs are distribution), you can help ensure a quality student- projected to be more than $5.6 million annually* athlete experience for future generations of Wildcats. and are one of the largest and most important needs Arizona Athletics works closely with the UA Foundation of the Athletics Department. concerning a specified planned gift to honor the intentions of the donor. Priority Points will be given to C.A.T.S. Academics Building SPORT SPECIFIC OR AREA GIVING donors who establish irrevocable planned gifts after calculating the IRS Charitable Deduction. Individuals may also choose to support specific sports or areas within the Athletics Department. These generous contributions offset the operating ENDOWMENTS costs of specific sports and areas. Establishing an endowment for Arizona Athletics affords a donor the unique opportunity to provide CAPITAL PROJECTS scholarship support in perpetuity; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. A minimum commitment of $100,000 must Individuals who contribute to the ICA Capital be made to create an endowment within Arizona Campaign help fund facility projects that support Athletics. By doing so, the individual will become UA student-athletes. Currently these contributions a member of the Wildcat Club and receive the provide support for projects such as the McKale appropriate annual benefits. Center renovation, Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, Lowell-Stevens Football Facility McKale Center Renovation Jim Click Hall of Champions, Kasser Pool, Roby Gymnastics Practice Facility, Richard Jefferson Gym, Hi Corbett Field & the Ginny L. Clements C.A.T.S. Academic Center. WELCOME | WILDCAT CLUB 1 GUIDE TO NCAA REGULATIONS FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS The University of Arizona deeply appreciates your loyalty and continued support of our programs. AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETICS We strive to serve the University, our student-athletes and our fans. Compliance with NCAA INTERESTS YOU MAY: regulations is of the highest priority for our athletics programs and institution.