TeamAGGIE Kicks Off the 2007 Season

Team Aggie LogoAs always, your annual financial support of TeamAGGIE is critical to maintaining a level of excellence that has become the benchmark for UC Davis Athletics. Over 700 student-athletes and 26 varsity coaches need your support of the Aggie Sports Fund or their specific sports fund. For the first time in the rich heritage of Aggie Athletics, on-line giving to TeamAGGIE and Capital Campaigns is now available. For your added convenience, you may join TeamAGGIE for the first time, renew your membership, or upgrade your 2007-08 benefits level by going to http://www.ucdavisaggies.com and simply clicking on the Give Online button then the TeamAGGIE link.

Your continued support provides opportunities for our student-athletes to compete at the highest level while earning their prestigious UC Davis degree. Competing at the highest level requires extraordinary funding. It is through the annual fund drive, and your financial support of TeamAGGIE that provide opportunities for the 26 varsity sports to reach new heights. Enhancement of the sports fund is critical to the success of the athletics program.

UC Davis Athletics’ current and future student-athletes need your continued financial support of the Aggie Sports Fund, or the sport specific funds. These funds provide annual assistance to the athletics department and coaches for:

  • Minor facility improvements and/or debt service on major renovations
  • Sport specific video needs, including camcorders, digital cameras, monitors, etc.
  • Computer technology needs, including printers, video editing software, etc.
  • Partial funding for part-time seasonal coaches
  • Office and sport amenities, including sport specific note cards and stationery, office furniture, pictures, paint, etc.
  • Student-athlete awards
  • Special team travel not covered by the sport budget

UC Davis Athletics and its student-athletes appreciate your support. Please give the Aggie Sports Fund special consideration as you plan your tax-deductible gifts. Call Executive Director of TeamAGGIE, Sharon Lynch at 530-757-3146, or email selynch@ucdavis.edu for more information and to make your gift.

 

Are You On the Team?

UC Davis entered a new era this fall by becoming official members of NCAA Division I and the Big West Conference. An exciting campus announcement was made in July, bringing an end to a four-year reclassification period in which UC Davis readied itself to compete against many of the top institutions in the country. The Aggies, though, announced their arrival, however, by enjoying another year of outstanding athletics accomplishments in 2006-07. Derek Moore provided one of the biggest highlights in school history when he won the 141-pound weight class at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in March, becoming the Aggies’ first-ever Division I national champion and All-American. Senior golfer Louie Bishop was named the Division I Independent Men’s Golfer of the Year. The Aggie football team maintained its tradition of excellence by securing its 37th straight winning season and the men’s cross country squad won the Division I Independents Championship. Lacrosse hosted the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships at Aggie Stadium while track and field did the same for the Division I Independents. And throughout the year, Aggie student-athletes matched well against their future competition in the Big West, sending word they are to be contended with beginning this fall and for many years to come.

Alumni and friends are encouraged to join the team as we make our move. TeamAGGIE is the annual fund for UC Davis Athletics. To join TeamAGGIE contact Sharon Lynch at selynch@ucdavis.edu or call 530-757-3146.