Thank you for your continued support of UAB Athletics! Your financial generosity leaves an impact that lasts a lifetime for our Blazer student-athletes. Because of you, 450 student-athletes have the opportunity to obtain a prestigious college degree as a Division I Athlete. As we continue into the 2024 giving year, we hope to continue to be a resource for you! Throughout the year, we hope you will consider our various initiatives that will help UAB Athletics continue to Power Up and pursue the mission of Winning Championships, Graduating with Honors, and Making a Difference.
Basketball in Birmingham may be over, but there is still plenty of action on the Southside as our spring sports continue to compete in our first year in the American Athletic Conference! Make sure you take every opportunity to cheer on our student-athletes as they pursue conference championships!
Click here to renew your Blazer Boosters membership online and impact the Blazers in 2024!
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Student Spotlight: Jessica Ennis
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which is where my parents still live. My parents are Martin and Estelle Ennis, and I have a younger brother Aiden. Both my parents have always played many sports while I was growing up, including volleyball. So, from the age of 11, I started playing indoor volleyball. I played club indoor, and I would casually play some beach volleyball in the summers. When I was 16, I decided to try out for Team Ontario Beach Volleyball and when I made that, that is when I fell in love with beach and started playing it more competitively.
Why did you choose to attend UAB?
I chose to attend UAB because of the culture on the team here and all the support that is provided for our athletes. UAB is also known for being a good school academically and that was really important to me. Over my years here the culture on our team has continued to elevate and I am so grateful to be on a team with such supportive and empowering women.
What is the best part about being a student-athlete?
The best part about being a student-athlete is the community that comes with it. You are automatically surrounded by so many like-minded people that all have similar goals to you. Another amazing part is getting to travel to so many different places and schools to compete at the highest level. For beach volleyball, it’s also truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play beach volleyball with a full team (not just you and a partner) and the environment is unmatched.
What has been your favorite moment this season?
My favorite moment so far this season has been playing at home. Playing on Blazer Beach surrounded by all our family, friends, support staff, and fans is truly the best feeling. Being able to make everyone who supports us proud, and show them our team culture, is so fulfilling.
A special message to Blazer Booster members:
Thank you so much for every contribution you make to our team and athletics. It truly gives us the ability to have the best experience possible and being a student-athlete at UAB has been the experience of a lifetime. It has truly been so transformative, and I am grateful to be here and have these opportunities every day. Thank you!
Renew Your Football Season Tickets!
Football season is right around the corner! Don't miss your chance to catch the Blazers in action all season long! The renewal deadline for the 2024 season is Monday, April 1st.
When you renew your scholarship seat fees, not only are you enhancing your gameday experience, but you are also helping make an instant impact on UAB Athletics. Each scholarship seat fee helps ensure all 450 of our student-athletes have the opportunity to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors, and Make a Difference.
Help UAB Athletics continue to Power Up and renew today!
If you need assistance with your renewal, please contact us at (205) 996-9969 or email us at blazerboosters@uab.edu.
Enhance Your Football Experience!
Looking to enhance your UAB Football gameday experience to the next level? Consider exploring our various premium experiences! Whether you are looking to enjoy the Stadium Club which includes access to our climate-controlled club lounge with complimentary premium concessions, a cash bar, and private restrooms, or want more group-oriented experiences through a private suite or cabana, we are here to help! Cabanas are now available for both full-season and single-game commitments!
UAB Football Spring Showcase
Join UAB Athletics on Saturday, April 6th for UAB Football's Spring Showcase at Legacy Pavilion! The event will start at 10:00 a.m. with gates to the practice field opening at 9:00 a.m. This event is free to the public and provides you with the opportunity to see your Blazers in action leading up to the 2024 season!
Don't miss your chance to get a sneak peak at UAB football before their home opener on August 29th!
Baseball to Host Dragon Egg Hunt!
UAB Baseball will host the 7th annual Dragon Egg Hunt at Young Memorial Field on Saturday April 6th, following the conclusion of game 2 vs Tulane. First pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. and the Dragon Egg Hunt will begin on the field after the conclusion of the game.
During the game, kids can enjoy inflatables and games inside the ballpark. Come out and have a blast with UAB Baseball!
Participation in the Dragon Egg Hunt will require registration. Pre-register online for faster check-in by filling out this form.
Parking is free and first come first serve at 1091 10th Ave S Birmingham, Alabama 35233. Overflow parking is available in the gravel lot at 711 11th St S Birmingham, Alabama 35233.
Football Excellence Golf Tournament
The UAB Football program is set to host Trent Dilfer's UAB Football Excellence Golf Tournament on Monday, May 20th, at Bent Brook Golf Course!
This year's golf tournament will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Packages for the golf tournament are available to purchase here and are as follows:
- Individual Golfer - $500
- Green & Gold Team (Five Golfers) - $2,500
- Hole Sponsor - $250
- Blazer Sponsorship - $5,500
Other Ways to Support, Including Additional Sponsorship Packages are available here.
All proceeds for the tournament will benefit the UAB Football Excellence Fund. To register a team or solidify a 2024 UAB Football Excellence Golf Tournament package, click here. For questions about the event or other ways to support Football Excellence, contact us at (205) 996-9969.
Ever Loyal Society
The Ever Loyal Society recognizes those who make philanthropic commitments of $25,000 and above to the UAB Athletics Foundation through Blazer Boosters. The Ever Loyal Society helps position UAB Athletics to compete at the highest level nationally and is essential to the growth of the UAB Department of Athletics. Gift commitments to the Ever Loyal Society are above and beyond any ticket-related annual membership and can be fulfilled over a multi-year period.
Members of the Ever Loyal Society gain access to exclusive stewardship and naming opportunities. Naming opportunities and associated benefits are based on the individual project. All contributions to the Ever Loyal Society are tax-deductible. Your gift will allow Blazer student-athletes to enjoy an elite-level college experience while positioning the Blazers to become one of the premier athletics programs in the country.
Planned Giving
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Planned Giving can help you make a powerful and lasting difference to UAB Athletics. There are many planned giving gift types, offering creative, flexible strategies for your estate and charitable planning. A planned gift makes a promise today that will be kept tomorrow.
Many UAB alumni and friends have let us know they have made estate provisions that will one day benefit UAB Athletics. If you have made such arrangements, we hope you’ll let us know so that we can thank you today for the support your generosity will provide tomorrow.
If you are considering a planned gift or are interested in more information about the different types of planned gifts, Blazer Boosters partnered with The Office of Planned Giving can help you develop a plan to benefit you, your family, and Athletics. Call us at (205) 996-9969.
Sport Gift Accounts
Is there a sport that holds a special place in your heart? You can make a lasting impact on the sport of your choice by making a gift to their sport gift account. Donations made contribute to the enhancement of the program's operating budget.
By giving to a Sport Gift Account, members are not eligible for benefits such as priority seating or parking. However, sport specific donors are eligible for non-tangible benefits outlined by the sport in which their contributions are made.
Join Blazer Boosters on Facebook!
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Blazer Bylaws
Extra Benefits
Per NCAA Bylaw 16.02.3, an extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt of a benefit by student-athletes or their relatives or friends not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the institution's students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body (e.g., international students, minority students) determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability.
Click here for more information, or follow UAB Compliance on Twitter @BlazerBylaws for compliance updates and reminders.
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