Blue and Gold Club
Join the Blue and Gold Club and support student-athletes at the ÍøÆسԹÏ.
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When you support the Blue and Gold Club, you are building Champions for Life.
Your generosity ensures ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï student-athletes receive a high-quality education and a competitive NCAA Division I athletic experience. It’s an investment in future leaders who excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.
Be the team behind the team. Invest in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and make your impact today!
Events that Fuel Excellence
Blue and Gold Golf Tournament
Join fellow supporters for a great day on the course! This annual tournament is a fun way to socialize, compete and directly raise funds that support all athletic programs.
Building Champions Giving Campaign
Invest in the future of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics through the Building Champions Campaign. This initiative raises funds for the immediate programmatic needs of each program. Your support fuels their success.
Women's Walk
The Women’s Walk is a community-focused fundraising event supporting ÍøÆسԹÏ’s female student-athletes. Come walk with us, celebrate women’s sports and enjoy encouragement from our very own student-athletes along the way!
Hall of Fame
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The Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1994 to recognize former ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï athletes, faculty and staff members, and others associated with the ÍøÆسԹÏ, who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics — either by virtue of their performance on the athletic teams, representing the university, or by outstanding contributions on behalf of athletics.
To nominate a Bear for the Hall of Fame use the or email ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics for a nomination form.
Your Impact: Why Your Gift Matters
1. Programmatic Needs: Enhancing resources for success
Your support provides enhanced resources that elevate the student-athlete experience. Some key elements include:
- Upgraded equipment and uniforms
- Team travel and recruiting efforts
- Top-of-the-line training technology
- Specialized team-building activities
2. Preparing Leaders: Champions for Life
Together, we create an educational environment that empowers our student-athletes to grow academically, athletically and socially. Their success extends far beyond competition, as ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï student-athletes earned a cumulative 3.42 GPA during the 2025-26 academic year. Through athletics, they develop leadership, teamwork and service skills while preparing to become successful professionals and community leaders long after they graduate.
3. Enhancing University Recognition
As the “front porch” of the university, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics connects the university with a broad audience—prospective students, dedicated alumni and the greater community. Your support elevates our teams, driving regional and national recognition for ÍøÆسԹÏ.
Contact Us
Karlee Hagan
Associate Director of Athletic Annual Giving
Angelica Sena
Director of Annual Giving
Jenny Shoop
Assistant Vice President for Development
Frequently Asked Questions
We are committed to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and strive to provide our supporters with the best possible experience.
You can join by making a gift to any ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics fund or initiative.
All Bear fans are encouraged to join the Blue and Gold Club. You do not have to be a former student-athlete or ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumni to join.
When donating to a sport-specific club, 100% of your gift is used to support the programmatic needs of that program—such as equipment, travel, performance software and other resources that directly impact the student-athlete experience.
If you choose to donate to the Blue and Gold Club Area of Greatest Need, your entire gift will be used at the discretion of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics to best support our student-athletes.
Yes! The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Foundation maintains 501 (c)(3) status and therefore your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent by law. Consult with your tax advisor to determine the deductibility of your gift.
You can provide a legacy of support for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Athletics and leave a lasting impression on the lives of our current and future student-athletes. Please contact the Blue and Gold Club office at 970-351-3368 for more information.