2017-18 FAN GUIDE TICKETS PARKING SCHEDULES SPORTS WILDCAT CLUB SEATING SOCIAL MEDIA Follow @dave_heeke Subscribe WELCOME TO THE 2017-18 FAN GUIDE GOALS & GUIDING I could not be more excited to be part of the Arizona Athletics family and serve as the new Vice President for Athletics. It is an honor and a privilege PRINCIPLES to join one of the finest departments in the nation; where we will continue 1 Graduate Student-Athletes striving for excellence both academically and athletically. 2 Follow the Rules Academically, our number one goal is to assist our student-athletes in earning their degrees. Along the way, we hope to provide them with the 3 Represent the University and tools they need to be successful in the classroom. Recently, our student- Athletics Department in a First-Class Manner athletes have produced some of the best semesters on record, and with the addition of the Ginny L. Clements Academic Center (thanks to the support 4 Practice Sound Fiscal from our generous donors), we expect that positive trend to continue. Management and Maximize Revenue Opportunities Athletically, we want to contend for both Pac-12 and National Championships. We have a number of programs that are consistently 5 Compete for Championships ranked among the nation’s top 25. We want that to continue, while providing the support and resources needed for all of our programs to compete for championships. None of this is possible without the wonderful support of our Wildcat Club members and fans. From support at our events to our ability to provide the WILDCAT resources needed for our student-athletes, you make a difference. WEDNESDAY Arizona is a special place and I am looking forward to Each Wednesday Vice President for being a part of the next chapter. I hope you will join BY PURCHASING TICKETS, Athletics Dave Heeke gives subscribers me for the journey by joining the Wildcat Club and an insider’s view with his weekly e-mail. purchasing season tickets. BECOMING A WILDCAT CLUB MEMBER, AND SHARING YOUR Get the inside scoop on Arizona Athletics, Thank you for what you do, and Bear Down! Pac-12 Conference and what’s trending 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 to engage former student-athletes and encourage Homecoming events them to return to campus to stay connected with • Discounted admission to sporting events (excluding the University, coaches and former teammates. The Football & Men’s Basketball) A-Club promotes the history and tradition of Arizona Athletics. Only 2% of all • Access to A-Club exclusive UA alumni had the privilege and honor of wearing the cardinal red and navy online store blue. If you are an alumni letterwinner or participated in an intercollegiate • Receive newsletter sport, we encourage you to get involved with the A-Club and activate your • Mentor & engage with FREE membership by visiting azaclub.com. current student-athletes ATHLETICS ROCKY LAROSE DEPARTMENT FUNDING LEGACY LANE Arizona Athletics is funded primarily though self- generated revenues. The department receives no The University of Arizona Athletics Department is offering a state appropriations, but does receive 315 tuition once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for alumni, Wildcat fans, and waivers annually, authorized by the Arizona Board supporters to become part of Arizona Athletics history. The Rocky of Regents. Tuition waivers are provided to all three LaRose Legacy Lane is part of the Eddie Lynch Pavilion and the state institutions. Revenue to meet the rest of the historic walkway that leads to the Jim Click Hall of Champions, department’s budgetary obligations comes from a which honors the greatest moments, teams and letterwinners in A Legacy Lane tile purchase of $100 or more makes you variety of sources including: Arizona Athletics history. a Wildcat Club member and • Charitable gifts By purchasing a personalized tile, you will become a lasting qualifies you to receive the corresponding benefits based part of UA tradition. Your tax-deductible donation will also on your annual gift club level. • Ticket sales help support nearly 500 student-athletes through the Wildcat 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 Day, Mother’s Day and more! • Television revenues tile, please visit ArizonaWildcats.com/legacylane. WILDCAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP WHAT IS THE WILDCAT CLUB? The Wildcat Club is a collective group of individuals who provide 12,000 financial support for nearly 500 University of Arizona student- 10,000 8,000 athletes. The support from these donors allows Arizona Athletics to 6,000 compete with the best in the nation by providing: 4,000 MEMBERS 2,000 • Programs that allow student-athletes to succeed on and off their 12,604 12,900 11,913 6,198 6,665 6,569 6,089 7,194 9,592 11,220 10,417 0 respective playing surfaces ‘05-06 ‘06-07 ‘07-08 ‘08-09 ‘09-10 ‘10-11 ‘11-12 ‘12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 FISCAL YEAR • Financial support for scholarships • State-of-the-art facilities WILDCAT CLUB PRIORITY SEATING • Equipment and travel Certain areas of Arizona Stadium, McKale Center, Hillenbrand Stadium, and Hi Corbett Field carry With a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more (or $50 or more a per-seat tax-deductible contribution over and above the ticket cost called “priority.” All season for recent graduates within three years of graduation), individuals ticket holders whose priority amount totals $100 or more automatically qualify for membership in become a Wildcat Club member. Most tax-deductible gifts fall into the Wildcat Club because the priority amount is a tax-deductible donation. Priority seating gifts are included in each donor’s annual gift club level. one of the below categories: • Philanthropic gifts (i.e. capital campaign donations, sport/area Priority amount on season ticket specific giving, scholarships, endowments) purchase is approximately 80% tax-deductible! Please consult • Ticket Priority (the tax-deductible portion of the overall ticket price) your tax advisor. Donations of $100 or more make you a Wildcat Club member! Visit wildcatclub.org for more information GIVING OPPORTUNITIES WILDCAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND PLANNED GIFTS Donating to the Wildcat Scholarship Fund means making By including Arizona Athletics in your estate plan a commitment to the academic success of all Arizona (i.e. bequest, charitable gift annuity, charitable IRA student-athletes. Scholarship costs are projected to distribution), you can help ensure a quality student- be more than $5.6 million annually* and are one of athlete experience for future generations of Wildcats. the largest and most important needs of the Athletics Arizona Athletics works closely with the UA Foundation 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 ANNUAL ACADEMIC ENDOWMENTS generous contributions offset the operating costs of COSTS FOR A specific sports and areas. Establishing an endowment for Arizona Athletics STUDENT-ATHLETE affords a donor the unique opportunity to provide ROOM ..................................................$7,400 CAPITAL PROJECTS scholarship support in perpetuity; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. A minimum commitment of $100,000 must be BOARD/MEALS..................................$4,000 Individuals who contribute to the ICA Capital Campaign made to create an endowment within Arizona Athletics. TRANSPORTATION ...........................$1,500 help fund facility projects that support UA student- By doing so, the individual will become a member of MISCELLANEOUS .............................$1,800 athletes. Currently these contributions provide support the Wildcat Club and receive the appropriate annual for projects such as the McKale Center renovation, giving benefits. BOOKS ...................................................$800 Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, Jim Click Hall of McKale Center Renovation Champions, Kasser Pool, Roby Gymnastics Practice TOTAL ..............................................$15,500* Facility, Richard Jefferson Gym, Hi Corbett Field & the *Numbers are for the 2016-17 academic year C.A.T.S. Academic Center. and may change in future years. 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. In order to • Provide employment opportunities for current student-athletes* accomplish this, we must always seek the highest standards of ethical conduct. With your (Please contact the Compliance Office or C.A.T.S Life Skills assistance and cooperation, we can achieve these goals. Office with any opportunities) WHO IS A “PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE?” • Provide occasional meals to student-athletes in your home* A “prospective student-athlete,” known as a recruit or prospect, is a student who has started classes • Bring outstanding prospects to the attention of the Arizona coaching staff in the ninth grade. In addition, any younger student who receives any benefits from the institution would be considered a prospect. *Requires athletic department approval prior to occurring.