Thank you for being a member of the Crimson Club! This guide outlines our programs and benefits for 2023-24.
BUILDING CHAMPIONS. IMPACTING GENERATIONS. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! IN 2022-23, OUR CRIMSON CLUB MEMBERSHIP HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON OUR UTE STUDENT-ATHLETES.
10,500+ RECORD NUMBER OF MEMBERS 430 STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVING FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AID
$47.2+ Million ALL-TIME HIGH IN DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS 321 SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERS
THE YEAR OF THE
In 2022-23, Utah Athletics enjoyed its most successful year in the classroom, competition and our community since joining the Pac-12 Conference. Skiing won its fourth-consecutive NCAA Championship, football played in its second-straight Rose Bowl, gymnastics placed third at nationals, softball played in the Women’s College World Series, cross country placed 12th at the NCAA Championships, women’s basketball advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, men’s tennis made the NCAA second round and lacrosse earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. Football, women’s basketball, gymnastics, men’s tennis and softball were all crowned Pac-12 champions, while skiing won the RMISA Championship and lacrosse claimed the ASUN Championship. All of that led to an all-time record finish of 28th in the LEARFIELD Director’s Cup. Academically, Utah’s student-athletes recorded their third-highest combined fall-spring grade-point average on record with a 3.355. The Utes’ 93-percent score in the most recent NCAA GSR report marked its fifth consecutive year at 93-percent or higher, and tied for the fourth-highest figure among Power 5 public institutions.
Ute student-athletes have logged 1500 hours of community service over the past 12 months.
3 Conference Athlete/Player of the Year Awards 2022-23 BY THE NUMBERS 3 RD Ranking of Utah’s 3.355 academic year GPA all-time 4 Teams finishing in the top 10 in the nation 5 Conference Coach of the Year Awards 6 NCAA individual champions 109 Student-Athletes who participated in University Commencement in May
6 Conference individual championships 8 Programs that earned NCAA post-season or bowl game berths. 10 Conference regular-season and post-season titles claimed by seven teams
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Teams ranked in the Top 25
LEARFIELD Director’s Cup, the highest ever
OUR MISSION
BUILDING CHAMPIONS. IMPACTING GENERATIONS. Members of the Crimson Club set the stage for Utah student-athletes be successful in the classroom, competition and our community. Through contributions to the Crimson Club Excellence Fund, team excellence funds, and purchasing season tickets, Crimson Club members provide the yearly financial support needed to fund scholarships and operate our programs at the highest level.
For the latest news and information on the Crimson Club, as well as access to tickets and parking, visit our website at www.UtahCrimsonClub.com
WEBSITE
To make a contribution, please visit our centralized giving page
DONATE
For those who want to support Utah student-athletes with financial contributions, there are three primary methods. One is through the Crimson Club, which was founded in 1983. Supporting student-athletes through Name, Image & Likeness programs (either directly or through the Crimson Collective) is also premissable. Corporate sponsorship packages are offered through Utah Utes Partnerships.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Build Your Business by Becoming a Sponsorship Partner
Build Champions & Impact Generations Through the Crimson Club
Recruit, Develop, & Retain Championship-Level Talent
UTE LETTER WINNERS
Scholarship Circle As Scholarship Circle members, you impact the lives of student-athletes and their families by funding the cost of Utah student-athlete scholarships. This leadership annual giving has proven to impact generations and their families beyond their playing days at Utah and building champions while competing as student-athletes. Excellence Funds Excellence Funds are focused to support services that directly impact the student-athlete experience at Utah. These funds include: Utes with Wings (women’s sports), academic support services, sports medicine, mental health support, and specific team excellence funds. Your support directly impacts the student-athlete experience. Facility Projects State-of-the-art facilities impact student-athletes, fans, and the University of Utah for generations. Through your support in facility projects, you help shape the future of Utah Athletics and the national acclaim of our programs.
Champions Alliance The Crimson Club Champions Alliance is the most prestigious philanthropic membership providing unmatched access to the University of Utah Athletics for our most loyal and financially committed investors in Utah Athletics. Through your major investment, above and beyond ticket and annual giving contributions, you qualify for elite experiences and make a generational impact that aligns with your Utah Athletics philanthropic interests. Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) NIL support through collectives or directly with student- athletes is essential for the retention of our championship student-athletes and teams. NIL collectives are outside Utah Athletics organizations. As such, the NCAA has ruled that is currently impermissible to offer Crimson Club benefits for NIL support. Sponsorships Build your business with a corporate sponsorship through Utah Utes Partnerships.
MEET OUR TEAM
Sean Farrell Associate A.D. Sales & Development 801-581-8849 sfarrell@huntsman.utah.edu
Gavin Van Wagoner Assistant A.D. NIL and Major Gifts 801-243-3325 gvanwagoner@huntsman.utah.edu
Jared Heldt Director of Major Gifts 801-585-8837 jared.heldt@utah.edu
Brooke Abel Assistant Director
Rob Clark, Ph.D. Associate A.D. Development 801-213-4097 rob.clark@utah.edu
of Major Gifts 801-581-8519 brooke.abel@utah.edu
Darrell Peters Senior Development Officer 801-587-9896 dpeters@huntsman.utah.edu (Levels 7-11 - A-G)
Mike Lageschulte Director of
Ari Davis Assistant Director of Annual Giving 801-581-6183 adavis@huntsman.utah.edu (Levels 7-11 - P-Z)
Anacelic Fernandez Financial Coordinator 801-209-4827 afernandez@huntsman.utah.edu
Annual Giving 801-557-2322 mlages@huntsman.utah.edu (Levels 7-11 - H-O)
Garrett Dziedzic Director of Sales & Service 801-581-3181 gdziedzic@athletics.utah.edu
Corey Bond Development Officer 801-213-1070 cbond@athletics.utah.edu (Levels 1-11 - A-G)
Hayley Smith Development Officer 801-581-2983 hsmith@athletics.utah.edu (Levels 1-11 - H-O)
Nick Hoffman Development Officer 801-213-2785 nhoffman@athletics.utah.edu (Levels 1-11 - P-Z)
BENEFITS CHART CRIMSON CLUB
BENEFITS CHART
Scholarship Circle
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Total Annual Contribution
$50,000
$20,000 $30,000
$14,000
$2,500 $4,500 $8,500
$750 $250 $100 $1 $1,250
RECOGNITION & COMMUNICATION
25% Utah Red Zone Discount Annual Thank You Gift Exclusive Crimson Club Magazine FB and MBB Yearbook Recognition
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES & ACCESS
Season Ticket Priority for FB, MBB, GYM
Thank You Events
Exclusive Utah Red Zone O ers
Invitation to Exclusive Events
Hospitality for MBB Non-Conference Hospitality for MBB Entire Season Pre-Meet Hospitality for GYM
FB Season Ticket Limit TICKETS & PARKING
20 20 20 14 12
8 8 6
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Parking Pass for GYM Post-Season Ticket Purchase Priority Parking Pass for MBB Priority Football Parking ($75 or $125)
Zone A Zone A Zone A
Zone A (2)
Zone D Zone D
Zone A
Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D
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1
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2
1
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FB Signature Reserved Parking Pass
2
2
1
MBB Signature Reserved Parking Pass
2
2
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GYM Signature Reserved Parking Pass
2
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1
*Higher donor levels will receive benefit fulfillment priority
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SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE
CRIMSON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE CRIMSON CLUB HERITAGE SOCIETY
BUILDING CHAMPIONS. IMPACTING GENERATIONS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS.
The Crimson Club Scholarship Circle serves as the catalyst for leadership annual giving supporting University of Utah student-athletes in their pursuit of a first-class education.
Education transforms lives and impacts generations of students. Members of the Crimson Club at the Scholarship Circle (Levels 9-11) are afforded benefits that connect student-athletes with members. These connections have proven to impact the lives of student-athletes and members alike.
BENEFITS • Connection with scholarship student-athletes • Concierge Program with premium customer service • Premium ticket opportunities and benefits • Premium parking benefits • Premium hospitality • Invitations to exclusive events • Invitations to exclusive experiences • Access to exclusive gear • Tailgate opportunity at Utah Football • Access to Champions Alliance hospitality at Men’s Basketball (Level 11)
• Access to the Café in the Eccles Football Facility • West Tower Coaches chalk talk at Football games
PREMIUM HOSPITALITY
As one of the many benefits for supporting the Crimson Club, our members have access to premium hospitality at Utah Athletics events.
FOOTBALL
Pregame Tailgate Before every home game, all Crimson Club members are invited to a pregame tailgate party adjacent to the Smith’s Tailgate location on the southwest corner of 500 South and Guardsman way. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Crimson Club on a first come, first served basis. The event begins three hours prior to kickoff and features BBQ, alcohol and soft drinks, games on TVs, music and lawn games. West Tower Crimson Club members are able to purchase suites on levels four and five of the Rice-Eccles Stadium & Tower. There are eight suites on level four. The mezzanine on level five provides access to 17 suites. The Spence and Cleone Eccles Scholarship Box on level four has 450 covered outdoor seats and an indoor dining and gathering space. A pre-game meal is offered two hours prior to kickoff. Soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the game. Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium The Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium opened in the fall of 2021, providing members with a variety of premium seating options, including suites, loge, ledge, club and premium terrace seating.
Eldin & Talia Diglisic Family Lounge Suites, loge, ledge and club seats include access to the Eldin and Talia Diglisic Family Lounge. A wide variety of food, snacks and soft drinks are provided beginning two hours prior to kickoff. Julie M. & David S. Layton Field Club A unique gameday atmosphere with indoor space and a patio right off the south end zone at field level is available in the Julie M. & David S. Layton Field Club. Watch the Utes come through the club area as they take the field right before kickoff. Food and soft drinks are offered beginning two hours before kickoff. Premium Terrace Fans are seated in large chairback seats with access to dedicated concession stands, restrooms and an indoor club space. A large deck where fans can socialize and watch the game is located at the top of the seating area. MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL A hospitality lounge is open for every home men’s and select women’s basketball games off the south concourse of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. A light meal and soft drinks are offered beginning 60 minutes before tipoff. Ice cream, snacks and soft drinks are available at halftime. Crimson Club Scholarship Circle members (levels 9-11) with season tickets are invited for all men’s basketball games. Level eight members are welcome for non-conference contests.
Crimson Club members levels 6-11 are welcome to the hospitality lounge for all women’s basketball games.
Snacks and soft drinks are provided with in-seat service at halftime for those on the floor at both men’s and women’s basketball.
GYMNASTICS A hospitality lounge is open for every home meet off the south concourse of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. A light meal and soft drinks are offered beginning 90 minutes before the first event.
VOLLEYBALL Snacks and soft drinks are offered to those seated on the floor of Huntsman Center at the intermission between sets two and three.
CRIMSON CLUB AND VARSITY CLUB MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENTS Appreciation events are offered for both Crimson Club and Varsity Club members at select athletic competitions throughout the year with pregame hospitality, food, drinks and giveaways. Check the Crimson Club Magazine, emails and social media accounts for dates, times and locations.
CHAMPIONS ALLIANCE
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BUILDING CHAMPIONS. IMPACTING GENERATIONS THROUGH ENHANCED PHILANTHROPIC GIVING.
The Crimson Club Champions Alliance is the most prestigious philanthropic membership providing unmatched access to the University of Utah Athletics for our most loyal and financially committed investors.
TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP 5-Year Membership*
Utah alumni and friends that commit a gift to any area of Utah Athletics totaling $100,000 to $2.99 million (payable over a five-year period) above Crimson Club required contributions for season tickets. * Membership begins at the date of your signed Letter of Intent/Gift Agreement. * If a new pledge of $100,000+ is committed within your active membership term, the five-year membership will begin from the date of the new Letter of Intent/Gift Agreement.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS Champions Alliance members will have exclusive access and benefits that will not be available to the general Crimson Club membership. The purpose of these benefits is to build greater connection with the University of Utah leadership, coaches, and athletes while building camaraderie among members passionate to grow Utah Athletics.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Access to behind-the-scenes events to establish intimate connection with Utah Athletics and top supporters of the Utah Utes.
SIDELINE ACCESS Experience the thrill of the action from the sidelines at Rice-Eccles Stadium with exclusive pregame field passes.
CHAMPIONS ALLIANCE SUMMIT A series of exclusive events held on-campus annually during a football game weekend to provide exclusive events and state of the athletic department with the Director of Athletics. POSTSEASON GATHERINGS Exclusive access to postseason gatherings during the Pac-12 basketball championships, bowl games, and other postseason events.
EXCLUSIVE RECEPTIONS/PRACTICE EXPERIENCES Enjoy exclusive receptions and practice experiences throughout sport seasons, which include appearances by coaches and leadership.
EXCLUSIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES Access to exclusive events and gatherings that are appropriate for the entire family to enjoy.
TEAM TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity to travel on an away game with Utah football or basketball.
ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE GEAR Opportunity to receive exclusive Utah Utes gear only available to members.
HOW THIS WORKS WITH SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE AND CRIMSON CLUB ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS The Champions Alliance members are eligible to receive benefits for both the Scholarship Circle (which will continue) or on the respective annual Crimson Club level of their contributions for season tickets (including suites and premium seating). For more information contact:
Rob Clark (Rob.Clark@utah.edu) or Jared Heldt (Jared.Heldt@utah.edu) (Please consult your tax advisor. Tax deductible minus goods rendered.)
CRIMSON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE CRIMSON CLUB HERITAGE SOCIETY
HERITAGE SOCIETY
BUILDING CHAMPIONS. IMPACTING GENERATIONS THROUGH LEGACY GIVING The Crimson Club Heritage Society is an exclusive recognition that honors individuals and families that have built long-term sustainable success by leaving the ultimate legacy for University of Utah student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs through charitable estate gifts. In partnership with University of Utah Legacy Giving, Crimson Club Heritage Society members will receive the benefits of the Dr. John R. Park Legacy Society as well as recognition on the Huntsman Center concourse. HOW TO JOIN Alumni and friends of Utah can become members of the Crimson Club Heritage Society by completing the Bequest Intent form indicating that you have included Utah Athletics in your estate plans (bequest, trust, gift annuities, IRA, life insurance policies, etc.). For more information, contact the Crimson Club at 801-585-UTES or email Jared Heldt at jared.heldt@utah.edu.
HOW TO LEAVE A LEGACY GIFT Most Common Legacy Gifts - Charitable Bequests Wills Living Trusts Gifts That Pay You Income - Life Income Gifts Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Easiest Gifts to Give - Beneficiary Designations Retirement Accounts (IRA)
Life Insurance Policy Donor Advised Funds Payable on Death Transfer on Death Creative Assets to Give Appreciated Securities Tangible Property
Real Property Gifts of Stock Mineral Interests
CRIMSON CLUB HERITAGE SOCIETY
VARSITY CLUB
The Varsity Club is a prestigious network of former student-athletes and coaches who are engaged in the continuing success of Utah Athletics.
The Varsity Club provides special benefits and activities designed to bring our letter winners back to campus and to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the success of our teams. Stay in touch with former teammates and connect with other former Ute athletes. Take part in our annual Varsity Club reunion, other social events throughout the year, and career networking opportunities.
Benefits are additive by level and include a base membership into the Crimson Club First Year – Free Former student-athletes are automatically enrolled for 12 months upon graduation Invitation to the annual Varsity Club Reunion Varsity Club and Crimson Club member emails Receive our monthly Crimson Club Magazine Level 1 – $50 25% discount at the Utah Red Zone Complimentary tickets to Varsity Club nights at select Utah Athletics home events Level 2 – $75 Football season ticket discounts on up to 4 bleacher seats or 2 chairbacks 4 season tickets for men’s basketball, women’s basketball and gymnastics Questions Email: VarsityClub@athletics.utah.edu Call: (801) 585-3515
UTES WITH WINGS
A donor-funded grant program, Utes with Wings enhances the experience of our female student-athletes and financially supports numerous areas of need for all of our women’s programs. Facility improvements, team retreats and personal development workshops are all things that have been made possible through this program in recent years. Plus, donations to this program contribute to your Crimson Club benefits level.
2023-24 CALENDAR
August • Fan Fest and Scholarship Circle Kickoff Event • Football Away Game Tickets on Sale • Annual Membership Gift Mailed • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition September • Home Football Game Tailgate Parties • Scholarship Circle Dinner • Utah Athletics Hall of Fame and Varsity Club Reunion Weekend • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition October • Home Football Game Tailgate Parties • Men’s Basketball Parking Passes Assigned • Basketball Practice Viewing Opportunities • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition November • Home Football Game Tailgate Parties • Hospitality for Home Basketball • Year End Giving Campaign Begins • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition December • Hospitality Lounge for Home Basketball • Gymnastics Signature Passes Assigned • Scholarship Circle Holiday Party • Football Postseason Events • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition
March • Hospitality Lounge for Home Basketball and Gymnastics
• Basketball Postseason Events • Gymnastics Postseason Events
• Football Season Ticket Renewal Deadline • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition
April • U Giving Day • Crimson Club and Varsity Club Member Appreciation Events
• Football Season Ticket Upgrade Process • Football Forever 22 Game (Spring Game)
May • Crimson Club and Varsity Club Member Appreciation Events
• Softball and Baseball Postseason Events • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition June • Football Parking Passes Purchases • Football Signature Parking Passes Assigned • Crimson Club Magazine Summer Edition
January • Hospitality Lounge for Home Basketball and Gymnastics
• Gymnastics Practice Viewing Opportunities • Football Season Ticket Renewals Available • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition
February • Hospitality Lounge for Home Basketball and Gymnastics • Crimson Club Magazine Monthly Edition
MEMBERSHIP CONCIERGE PROGRAM Personalized sales and service for all ticketing, parking and donations to Utah Athletics Accounts assigned alphabetically by last name LEVELS 1 - 11
A-G Corey Bond 801-213-1070 cbond@athletics.utah.edu
H-O Hayley Smith 801-581-2983 hsmith@athletics.utah.edu
P-Z Nick Hoffman 801-213-2785 nhoffman@athletics.utah.edu
LEVELS 7 - 11
A-G Darrell Peters 801-587-9896 dpeters@huntsman.utah.edu
H-O Mike Lageschulte 801-557-2322 mlages@huntsman.utah.edu
P-Z Ari Davis 801-581-6183 adavis@huntsman.utah.edu
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