From the legendary football team of 1899 to the teams of today competing in national intercollegiate tournaments, Sewanee has a long tradition of excellence in varsity athletics. Now there's a new way for Tiger fans to show their support. The University of the South is happy to introduce the YSR Club, an annual membership organization that will support the athletic program and enhance athletics overall at Sewanee.
Sewanee coaches develop teams that are exciting to watch and are deeply connected to the best traditions of student-athletics. Team members attend college on their academic merits alone and play sports for the love of the game. Sewanee athletes pursue the sports they enjoy while developing skills of leadership and discipline.
As the University fields teams of student-athletes, fans are an important part of the lineup. Members of the community are invited to make an annual contribution to support Sewanee's teams. Contributions may be designated to benefit the entire athletic program or to will support an individual team.
The primary purpose of the YSR Club is to raise operating funds to support student-athletes and the athletic programs of the University of the South. A corollary purpose is to connect the broader community of alumni, athletes, coaches, parents, faculty, and staff members. Founding and initial membership will be for the 2009-10 fiscal year, which ends in June 2010. Gifts to the YSR Club should not take the place of contributions to the Sewanee Annual Fund but should instead be in addition to unrestricted support of the annual fund.
Gifts to the YSR Club will provide important resources for:
--Team travel
--Equipment purchases
--Recruitment of potential student-athletes
Various gift levels are available:
--$500 to be a Founding Member of the YSR Club (Founding Members will receive a limited edition YSR Club lapel pin and recognition in athletic programs and on the YSR Club Web site)
--$100 to become a member of the YSR Club
--Other amount
To join others in supporting the Sewanee Tigers and showing a commitment to the values and mission of the University of the South, please click
HERE. For more information, contact the athletic department at 931-598-1136 or dpaterso@sewanee.edu.