Ole Miss Athletics is on the rise and it is both an exciting and significant time for Rebel Nation as we move Forward Together. The UMAA Foundation is grateful for your passion and support, which has fostered yet another record breaking year. We look forward to building on this achievement, starting with your investment in the Men’s Basketball Priority Seating Fund. Coach Kennedy and his staff have assembled one of the deepest and most talented rosters to date and we are thrilled to see how they excel this season. Commitment, sacrifice and a healthy sense of optimism are the hallmarks of success in competition and the classroom. We require this from our student-athletes and we’re now asking the same of you. With your help we can ensure that our student-athletes are learning, training and competing in the finest facilities in the country. We can also make certain that every recruit who visits our campus feels as though there is no other place, but Ole Miss. Your dedication to Ole Miss Athletics is critical to our student-athletes and coaches having the necessary resources to compete for and win conference and national championships. Again, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for Rebel Athletics. Go Rebs!
Keith Carter Associate Athletics Director Executive Director
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ABOUT THE UMAA FOUNDATION •
The UMAA Foundation is the fundraising arm of Ole Miss Athletics, currently comprised of over 7,000 members
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The mission of the UMAA Foundation is to aid the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Mississippi
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The UMAA Foundation supports over 400 student-athletes who compete in 16 sports
Members support the UMAA Foundation and Ole Miss Athletics through the following: • • • • • •
Priority Seating Funds Philanthropic Giving Forward Together Campaign Sport Specific Giving Other Initiatives
The UMAA Foundation generated over $19.3 million during the 2011-2012 year setting a 3rd straight consecutive record for athletic giving breaking last year’s total of $17.5 million.
For more information on the UMAA Foundation, please visit us on the web at www.UMAAFoundation.com.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION Media Guide UMAA Foundation Merchandise Basketball Parking Pass Season Ticket Priority SUPPORT STUDENT ATHLETES Recognition in the Basketball Program UMAA Foundation E-Communication Window Decal Tax Deduction
DEADLINE TO RENEW: OCTOBER 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OLEMISSHOOPS.COM
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How to: Renew Season Tickets •
Retain your current season ticket location by making the required annual donation and season ticket payment by the deadline, October 1st.
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Season Ticket Applications are mailed separately from the Athletic Ticket Office.
Purchase New or Additional Season Tickets •
If you are trying to obtain new or additional season tickets, we strongly recommend that you contribute more than the minimum donation amount for the section you desire. All new seating is dependent upon what seats are not renewed and where the member’s priority ranks them on the allocation list.
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Members who are renewing the same seating will be autoallocated first, as long as the required donation and tickets have been ordered prior to the deadline. It is not possible to bump a renewing member out of his or her seats.
Relocate Season Tickets •
As a valued UMAA Foundation member, you can make specific requests to have your season tickets relocated in Tad Smith Coliseum.
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All seating requests must be made in writing to the UMAA Foundation or the Athletics Ticket Office.
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Make the request on your donation or ticket renewal form, or in the comments box if you renew online. Please be specific in your seating request.
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There are no guarantees for any seating requests. All requests are filled based on availability and priority.
Allocation Process
Season ticket allocations will take place in October. The allocation process is arranged by member club level first, and then by priority points within each member level.
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BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF FLOOR SEATS REMAIN
Experience Ole Miss Rebels Basketball from the premier seating location in Tad Smith Coliseum. Floor seats offer the best view of the action with 5 rows of seating located directly on the floor. Enjoy the action from a cushioned seat that provides plenty of leg room and the best atmosphere for Ole Miss Basketball. Call a UMAA Foundation representative today at 662-915-7159 to discuss seating options! Rows
Per-Seat Donation
1-3 $1,250 4-5 $750
Basketball Parking Information Preferred parking is one of the most desirable benefits associated with the basketball priority seating fund. Any member who donates $600 (Fast Break Club) or more will be eligible for a preferred parking pass. To request parking changes, simply make your request on your renewal form and your request will be accommodated based on availability.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - a new era begins adrian wiggins named head coach Adrian Wiggins, who was named Ole Miss’ head coach on March 26, 2012, enters his first year as head coach of the Rebels in 2012-13. Wiggins comes to Ole Miss from Fresno State where he spent nine years with the Bulldogs, including spending the past seven seasons as head coach. • • • • • •
Two-time WAC Coach of the Year Career record of 175-66, including a 92-18 record in WAC games Led the Bulldogs to 5 straight NCAA Tournament appearances Won the WAC Tournament title in four of the last five seasons Averaged 25 wins per season at Fresno State Led the WAC in attendance for most of his tenure
From Coach adrian Wiggins “We need our attendance to grow; we need our enthusiasm to grow. We want the Oxford community and the greater area to grow in women’s basketball. That doesn’t happen overnight but I promise our staff and players will show up every day and we want our fans to do the same.”
For more information on Women’s Basketball visit OleMissHoops.com
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FORWARD together campaign Launched August of 2011, the Forward Together campaign seeks to raise $150 million in support of a comprehensive initiative aimed at new facility construction and existing facility enhancements at Ole Miss. The Forward Together campaign is the most aggressive and comprehensive campaign in the history of Ole Miss Athletics. To date, the campaign has raised over 1/3 of its campaign goals, including having sold over 900 premium seats in the new basketball arena as part of the Capital Gift Agreement program.
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BASKETBALL CAPITAL GIFT AGREEMENTS The basketball Capital Gift Agreement (CGA) is a vital component of the Forward Together campaign. The CGA gives everyone the opportunity to invest in the long-term future of Ole Miss Athletics while offering UMAA Foundation members unparalleled amenities and privileges. As part of those amenities, the new arena will offer two premium hospitality areas (Arena Club and Courtside Club). Each premium seating area will be designed with the fan experience in mind, providing plenty of leg room, a comfortable padded chair, and more:
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Courtside Club | Premium Parking | Locker Space | In-Seat Wait Service
Arena Club | Premium Parking | Locker Space | In-Seat Wait Service | Private Box Area w/ storage
Courtside Club | Premium Parking | Locker Space | In-Seat Wait Service
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FLOOR SEATS
$2,000* (per-seat) & $800 Annual Donation (per-seat)
$3,000* (per-seat) & $1,200 Annual Donation (per-seat)
$4,000* (per-seat) & $2,500 Annual Donation (per-seat)
$5,000* (per-seat) & $2,500 Annual Donation (per-seat)
*Paid in full by July 1st, 2015
For more information on CGAs and the Forward Together campaign, visit ForwardTogetherRebels.com or call (662) 915-7159.
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Online Account – At UMAAFoundation.com you can login to your online account and take advantage of some great features. After logging in, you can renew season tickets and annual priority seating donations, purchase single game tickets, review your ticket purchase and donation history, view your priority point total, update your account contact information, and transfer reissue or re-print your tickets. Contact the UMAA Foundation if you need assistance accessing your online account. Post-Season Tickets – The opportunity to order post-season tickets is a benefit of being a UMAA Foundation member. All SEC Tournament and post-season tickets will be allocated by priority. All members of the Basketball Priority Seating Fund will be given first priority to order tickets, and their tickets will be allocated before non-members. Donation Schedules – The UMAA Foundation offers a number of flexible donation schedules. Donations can be broken into installments as long as all annual priority seating donations are satisfied before tickets are mailed. To set up your personalized donation schedule contact a UMAA Foundation representative at (662) 915-7159, or indicate your donation schedule on your paper renewal form. Gameday Information – We want to make your gameday experience at Ole Miss and C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum as enjoyable as possible. For the latest on gameday information, please visit OleMissHoops.com.
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CONTRIBUTION METHODS Online – Go to UMAAFoundation.com and click on the “My Account” tab to log-on to an existing account or create a new one. Online contributions can be made using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Online is the most convenient and hassle-free way to renew your annual donation. Mail – Mail a check made payable to the UMAA Foundation to P.O. Box 355, University, MS 38677. Please include your account number in the memo field. Matching Gifts – Many employers will match contributions their employees make the charitable and educational organizations, providing you the opportunity to increase your gift to the UMAA Foundation. If your company participates in a matching gift program, please obtain the information from your human resources representative. Stock – Contact the UMAA Foundation for instructions on transferring stock and utilizing this option to make your contribution.
Tax Information Under Section 170(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, 80% of an amount donated to an institution of higher education is eligible for treatment as a charitable contribution if as a result of the donation, the member receives the right to purchase tickets for seating in an athletic stadium, arena, or other athletic benefits. Gifts made to the Vaught Society or 5-Star Fund may be up to 100% tax deductible. You should consult your tax advisor for determining your proper charitable deduction.
Live Chat
Want to speak to a UMAA Foundation online? There is a Live Chat available to our members that can be located under the Contact Us tab on UMAAFoundation.com. The chat will link you with a UMAA Foundation representative who can answer any questions you might have about tickets, donations, or the Forward Together campaign.
CONTACT US
Thank you again for everything you do for Ole Miss Athletics. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our offices by calling (662) 915-7159 or email umaa@olemiss.edu.
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