Average Annual Costs for One Student-Athlete

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1 THE NEXT LEVEL

2 FROM THE A.D. THE MISSION Dear Eagle Fans, What a great time to be a Winthrop Eagle! This past year was truly incredible, as our student-athletes continued to excel on the playing field, in the classroom, and throughout our community. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our alumni, fans, and friends who make up the Eagle Club! The Eagle Club is the official fundraising arm of Winthrop Athletics, and relies on annual contributions by its members to offset the cost of student-athlete scholarships, build and maintain first-class facilities, and fund 18 varsity sport programs. We aim to increase overall revenue and membership each year in order to keep up with the rising costs of running a successful athletics program. Average Annual Costs for One Student-Athlete Over the next few years, we re looking to take our entire department to the NEXT LEVEL, and we need your help! We re determined to take our facilities and fan experience to the NEXT LEVEL. Our student-athletes are looking to take their academic and athletic performance to the NEXT LEVEL. Our coaches are working harder than ever to not only provide the best studentathlete experience in the country, but to also balance our budget, make sure our teams are involved in the community, and to bring home championships! Scholarships and Books $15,0.1 Academic Support $ Strength & Conditioning $978.7 Home Games $1, Equipment $1, Your annual contributions are the lifeblood of our department, and ultimately provide once-ina-lifetime opportunities for our student-athletes. While our staff and coaches work tirelessly to provide the best student-athlete experience as possible, YOU are the key to ensuring a bright future for Winthrop Athletics! As we move into the future, this guide will share with you all of the exclusive benefits associated with membership. In return, we are asking all Eagles to help take us to the NEXT LEVEL and give just a little bit more this year by moving up to the next annual giving level. For those of you who are new to the Eagle Club, you can take it to the NEXT LEVEL by joining as a donor for the first time! Travel $2,700 Sports Medicine $3,425. Thank you for all of your support & GO EAGLES! Ken Halpin Winthrop University Athletics Director Room and Board $8,500

3 Eagle Club Benefits Supporter Coaches Garnet Golden Eagle Loyalty Executive Legacy Platinum $100 $00 $1,200 $2,400 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 Impact the Life of a Winthrop Student-Athlete Tax Deduction* WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP? Your Eagle Club membership is now based on your total annual giving to athletics and is comprised of gifts to any combination of the following: Eagle Club E-Newsletter Parking Pass Concession Fast Pass Access to Golf and Tennis Facilities Home Seating Priority: Level II Access to The Landing Hospitality Area 2 4 Home Seating Priority: Level I Donor Gift All-Sports Pass Special Events Package Travel with Team of Your Choice Capital Projects EXAMPLES Reserved Parking Access to VIP Floor Seats Endowments Jane Doe is an Executive-level member of the Eagle Club after donating $3,000 to the Eagle Club Fund and $2,000 to the Strength & Conditioning Facility Project. Post-Season Ticket Priority VIP Hospitality in the Eagle Room Sport Specific Eagle Club Fund 4 $3,000 $2,000 = Executive Level $5,000 Eddie Eagle gave $00 to the Eagle Club Fund, to Women s Lacrosse, and to the De Andre Adams Memorial Endowment these gifts move him up to the Golden Eagle level. Exclusive Athletic Director and Head Coach Event Personal Correspondence with Student-Athlete *Please consult your tax advisor if you received benefits for your gift $ = Golden Eagle Level $1,200

4 Explanation of Benefits Concessions Fast Pass Tired of long lines at concessions? Eagle Club members will now have access to an exclusive Eagle Club member line at all concession stands in the Winthrop Coliseum. SEASON TICKETS ZACH SEABOLT, '17 Men s Golf Raleigh, North Carolina All-American Third Team Big South Conference Player of the Year Big South Conference Freshman of the Year Parking Pass Beginning with the basketball season, there will be a charge for all gameday parking at Men's Basketball games (except on Homecoming). Eagle Club members will receive a Parking Pass and be permitted entry at no charge. Eagle Club members at the Golden Eagle level or higher will receive a special parking pass for their reserved parking spaces. The Landing Pre-Game Hospitality Access to "The Landing" allows donors and families to have soft drinks, light snacks, beer and wine. Children under the age of 18 are welcome without passes. VIP Pre-Game & Halftime Hospitality VIP Hospitality in the Eagle Room includes foods from our local sponsors and a full bar. Open pre-game and during halftime. Access to VIP Floor Seats Eagle Club members at the Loyalty level will receive the right to buy courtside tickets to Men s & Women s Basketball. Seats are limited and will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis. All-Sports Pass All-Sports Pass allows donors entry to any Winthrop home sporting event (Men's Basketball excluded) without purchase of a ticket. Special Events Package Special Events Package: Includes two tickets at the Eagle Club Auction, two tickets to the Hall of Fame Dinner, and two tickets to the Spring Athletic Awards Banquet. Travel with the Team of Your Choice Want to experience life on the road with the Eagles? Eagle Club members at the Legacy level receive two tickets to travel with the team of their choice to a selected game. Other questions about benefits? Give us a call at 803/ , and we'll be happy to assist you. Seating Eagle Club Gift VIP Floor Seats $2,400 Priority Level I $00 Priority Level II General Seating N/A Student Section N/A Men s Basketball Season Tickets Price Individual Ticket $115 Faculty/Staff & Young Alumni1 $90 Family Pack2 $345 Additional Family Pack Seats $80 Women s Basketball Combo Ticket3 $40 Women s Basketball Season Ticket ONLY $50 WU alumni who have received an undergraduate degree within the last ten years 2 Includes four tickets 3 Option to include Winthrop Women s Basketball tickets at $40 each 1

5 GIVING PAIGE JENKINS, '17 Lacrosse Glen Mills, Pennsylvania All- Big South Conference First team OUR ATHLETES Ways to Give The Eagle Club now provides you with an opportunity to designate your gift to the area of your choice. CAITLIN CRIDLAND, '17 Women's Tennis Perth, Australia All-Big South Conference Doubles First Team All-Big South Conference Singles Second Team Eagle Club Fund With scholarship costs continuing to rise, gifts to the general Eagle Club fund are the most vital method of supporting Winthrop Athletics. These gifts enable funding to directly impact scholarships and support for all of Winthrop s nearly 300 student-athletes and 18 varsity teams. Sport Specific Passionate about a specific sport at Winthrop? Your contribution to the Eagle Club can now be allocated to the sport(s) of your choice and make you eligible for Eagle Club benefits. Winthrop Athletics fields 18 varsity athletic programs. Pick your passion. Support the program of your choice! MIKE HAJDUK, '17 Men s Track & Field Hardy, Virginia Big South Conference Champion (Hammer Throw) All-Big South Conference (Discus) Endowments ANTHONY PAULSEN, '17 Baseball Columbia, South Carolina 2017 All-Big South Conference First Team LAUREN WATTS, '17 Gifts to established athletic endowments are a meaningful and lasting way to impact the lives of current and future Winthrop student-athletes. Please contact Winthrop Athletics if you are interested in learning more about giving to one of our many athletic endowments or starting one of your own. Women's Soccer Rock Hill, South Carolina All-Big South Conference Second Team Capital Gifts Gifts in support of capital projects play a pivotal role in the enhancement, construction, and maintenance of first-class athletic facilities. These facilities are not only vital to attracting the nation s best and brightest, but are also needed to equip them with the necessary tools to pursue their academic and athletic goals. PAIGE HALEY, '17 Softball Pickering, Ontario Big South Conference All-Tournament Team All-Big South Conference Second Team Leave a Legacy Leave your lasting legacy through planned giving, naming opportunities, or other unique gifts aimed to positively impact Winthrop studentathletes for years to come. To learn more, please contact the Eagle Club at 803/ MARCO GATZKE, '17 Men's Soccer Nottulan, Germany All-Big South Conference Honorable Mention

6 STUDENT-ATHLETES BOAST AN 8% GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE. ALESHA LOVE, '17 THE STUDENT-ATHLETES' CUMULATIVE GPA FOR THE 2017 SPRING TERM WAS A (9%) had a 3.0 or above for the spring 2017 term. 118 (41%) had a 3.5 or higher for spring 2017 term. 31 had a perfect 4.0 GPA for the spring 2017 term. 182 STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE NAMED TO THE BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE PRESIDENTIAL HONOR ROLL. 14 STUDENT-ATHLETES HAD A PERFECT 4.0 GPA FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR. 53 STUDENT-ATHLETES GRADUATED WITH UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & 2 STUDENTATHLETES GRADUATED WITH THEIR MASTER'S DEGREE DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. Women s Track & Field Columbia, South Carolina Big South Conference Champion (400m hurdles) All-Big South Conference (100m hurdles) Cut on dashed line. Return in person or fold and mail in an envelope using the address on the bottom of the form. ACADEMIC STATS ENROLLMENT Name: Spouse Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Address(s): Phone: PAYMENT INFORMATION Check (Payable to Winthrop University Eagle Club) Card (VISA/MasterCard/American Express/Discover) Cash Gift Amount: $ Card Number: Expiration Date: / CVC Code: Signature: Charge my card: One Time Quarterly Annually Semiannually Monthly Select Membership Level Platinum $25,000 Legacy $10,000 Executive $5,000 Loyalty $2,400 Golden Eagle $1,200 Garnet $00 Coaches Supporter $100 Other $ Please designate my gift to the following: Eagle Club Scholarship Fund I DECLINE ALL MEMBERSHIP Other: 14 SEMESTERS IN A ROW STUDENTATHLETES HAVE HAD A CUMULATIVE GPA ABOVE 3.0 Please complete and return form to the Eagle Club, Winthrop Coliseum, 112 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC Please call 803/ with any questions.

7 Winthrop Coliseum 112 Eden Terrace Rock Hill, SC /