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Blazer Club

Each year UAB Athletics incurs more than $6 million in scholarship expenditures for Blazer student-athletes. Donations to the Blazer Club help offset these annual scholarship costs for approximately 350 student-athletes. Donations without ticket benefits or those above and beyond the minimum requirement for seating allocations are 100% tax deductible and can be made online here, or by calling the Blazer Boosters Office at (205) 996-9969.

Benefits

Champion Club

Champion Club members provide the philanthropic leadership for UAB Athletics. Memberships are $16,500 and $20,000 for individuals and corporate accounts, respectively. Champion Club benefits include the following:

  • 4 football season tickets in the Champion Club
  • 4 mid-court men's basketball season tickets
  • Champion Club hospitality access that includes a catered menu and hosted bar at home football and men's basketball games
  • Football Scholarship Lot parking and valet parking for men's basketball
  • Away game team travel (1 game)
  • Other benefits as identified by the membership benefits chart (please link this to the "Annual Membership Benefits" chart as well)

Benefits

Benefits Chart

 

 

 

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B Club

The B Club is the official organization within UAB Athletics that recognizes and coordinates former letterwinners of all sports in order to keep them connected to the program. Through B Club events, members reconnect with teammates to help promote and serve the UAB Athletics Department. Membership dues for the B Club are $100 annually and any additional donations will support UAB student-athlete scholarships. An added benefit for 2013 will be a commemorative B Club pin for every active member in the group. A portion of a B Club membership is tax deductible and all the support goes to directly assisting in scholarship needs for over 350 student-athletes.

2013 B Club Events
  • Kickoff dinner over the summer
  • Suite access to a select UAB home football game during the 2013 season
  • One designated 2013-14 Saturday home conference game for men's basketball
  • Tailgate surrounding the Spring Football game/Baseball and Softball schedules
B Club Members Growth
200960
201084
2011106
2012132
*2013 B Club member goal -- 150*
**deadline for dues is September 30th**

Belles & Whistles

Belles & Whistles was formed in 2008 with the goal of providing UAB's female student-athletes with the greatest opportunity for success in academics and athletics by forming a network of women who will raise funds for scholarships and facilities and serve as positive examples of sharing, leadership, and character. For more information, please contact Phoebe Pletcher at (205) 996-9969 or pletcher@uab.edu.

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Blazer Rep Program

The Blazer Rep Program is a volunteer initiative to recruit new Blazer Club members and fundraise for UAB Athletics. Blazer Reps also assist by volunteering at special UAB Athletics fundraising events. For example, reps secure both live and silent auction items for the Blazer Auction conducted each August as well as other events throughout the year. The Blazer Rep minimum requirements are to recruit 3 new members or $500 in new revenue to receive the full priority points. For more information on how to become a Blazer Rep, contact Paul Kabbes at (205)996-5994 or pkabbes@uab.edu.

Athletics Auction

The UAB Athletics Auction occurs each fall. The event includes live and silent auction items, and all proceeds go toward UAB student-athlete scholarships. Examples of previous live items include tickets to the NCAA Men's Final Four, a week vacation at an island getaway, UAB football and basketball travel packages, and art sculptures. Donations to the auction are accepted year-round. Please submit this form when sending in donations to the auction. For more information regarding the Athletics Auction, contact Phoebe Pletcher at (205) 996-9969 or pletcher@uab.edu.

2012 UAB Athletics Auction Photo Gallery

 

 

 

Hall of Fame

UAB Athletics is proud to announce the addition of five individuals to the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame. Vonetta Flowers (track and field), Dr. Charles "Scotty" McCallum (former UAB President), Steve Mitchell (men's basketball), Bryan Thomas (football), and Harry "The Hat" Walker (former baseball coach) will be inducted into the second class of the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, February 15, 2013.

The Hall of Fame was created in 2009 to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of individuals whose participation in Blazer athletics has brought distinction and honor to the program. As outlined in the Hall of Fame bylaws these inductees have met all of the criteria required to be inducted. Nominations were taken from Blazer fans and the Hall of Fame committee unanimously voted in this year's class. UAB inducts new members into to the Hall of Fame once every three years.

The induction will take place at the UAB National Alumni Society House on Friday, February 15, 2013, with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. Tickets to the Hall of Fame event must be purchased in advance.

The inductees will be recognized at the UAB men's basketball game versus Rice at Bartow Arena on February 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame event and the basketball game, please contact Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969. Click here to see all of the available Hall of Fame ticket packages.