2017 parking & ticket benefits
TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE AD
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IMPORTANT DATES
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THE POWER OF THE CYCLONE CLUB
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BY THE NUMBERS
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METHODS OF GIVING/HOW TO GIVE
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SCHEDULED PAYMENTS & PRIORITY POINTS 8 2017 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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2017 PARKING & TICKET BENEFITS
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2017 FOOTBALL SEATING & PARKING
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2017 BASKETBALL SEATING & PARKING
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PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS
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LETTERWINNERS CLUB
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ENDOWMENTS/PLANNED GIVING
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JR. CYCLONE CLUB
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ISU ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE
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BOOSTER INFORMATION
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CONTACT US
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MESSAGE FROM THE AD Dear Cyclone fans, On behalf of our studentathletes, coaches and staff, I want to thank you for your generous donation to our athletics department through your membership in the Cyclone Club. The incredible support we receive from Cyclone fans is truly unmatched! As a result of your generosity, we are able to provide our student-athletes the necessary tools to be successful both academically and athletically. Please know every Cyclone Club member and every donation make a difference in our being able to prepare our studentathletes today to become leaders for tomorrow. Again, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at all of our events in 2017. Go Cyclones!
IMPORTANT DATES January 1, 2017 2017 annual Cyclone Club drive year begins. February 1, 2017 2017 season football ticket and parking renewals begin. March 31, 2017 2017 season football ticket and parking renewal deadline. 2017 Cyclone Club renewal deadline (for football seating and parking benefits). Late April 2017 2017 football seating and parking selection process begins for current and new season ticket holders. June 30, 2017 2017 Cyclone Club renewal deadline (for basketball seating and parking benefits). July 2017 2017-18 season basketball ticket renewals begin. August 2017 2017-18 season basketball ticket renewal deadline. Mid August 2017 2017-18 season basketball seating allocations begin.
Sincerely,
Jamie Pollard Director of Athletics
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THE POWER OF THE CYCLONE CLUB Each year, financial support from faithful Cyclone Club members helps our student-athletes achieve peak performance in the classroom and on the field. Cyclone Club donations fund the future success of the Iowa State athletics program, which includes:
• Recruiting the brightest and most talented student-athletes
• Attracting and retaining the best coaches and staff
CYCLONE CLUB BY THE NUMBERS CYCLONE CLUB DONATIONS 2011-2016 $12,000,000
$11.2M
$10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000
• Investing in the improvement and construction of state-of-the-art facilities
$4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
These initiatives require financial investment from every member of Cyclone Nation. There is a misconception that only major gifts make a difference, but each donor plays a significant role in the success of the Cyclones. That’s why the Cyclone Club offers several different membership levels, allowing you to match your budget with your passion for Iowa State Athletics. The Cyclone Club offers fans an opportunity to truly be a part of the success of the Cardinal & Gold. Members are also the first to know about season ticket renewals, bowl trips, tournament tickets, special events and more. With the strength of Cyclone Club members pushing towards every goal, Iowa State Athletics can go further than ever before. - Did not disclose
ACTIVE CYCLONE CLUB MEMBERS
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DONORS BY LEVEL
DIRECTORS
VICTORY
CAPTAINS
GOLD
CARDINAL
STATES
CENTURY
2016
275
712
617
1,518
1,466
915
655
2015
258
737
627
1,503
1,568
956
805
2014
182
445
707
1,598
1,716
855
1,444
2013
137
427
666
1,515
1,777
982
1,504
2012
123
375
644
1,354
1,599
1,052
1,437
2011
105
343
604
1,135
1,558
1,014
1,361
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METHODS OF GIVING
SCHEDULED PAYMENTS
MATCHING GIFTS: Many companies provide matching
The Cyclone Club makes it easy and convenient for you to distribute your financial support over the course of the membership year. Take advantage of the monthly, quarterly or semi-annual payment options by using a debit/credit card at sign-up. The card will be automatically charged on the following dates:
gift programs for employee contributions (amount matched varies per company). Ask your personnel office about your employer’s matching gift policy and see how you can make your gift work harder for the Cyclones! (Matching gift forms must be applied for with copies sent to the Cyclone Club by March 31, 2017).
GIFT-IN-KIND: Contributions of products, services,
equipment or merchandise may be credited toward a Cyclone Club membership based upon fair market value. Trade outs are accepted on a limited basis and must be preapproved by the Cyclone Club prior to March 31, 2017. Gifts to the Cyclone Club are acknowledged by the ISU Foundation and can be made by cash, check or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Discover). Checks and securities must be made payable to the ISU Foundation.
HOW TO GIVE My Cyclone Athletics Account: Go online at Cyclones.
com, click on “Cyclone Club” and select “Donate Online” Log in to your personal account using your account number and password. Cyclone Club, Jacobson Building, Ames, IA 50011
MONTHLY PLAN First business day of each month QUARTERLY PLAN March 31 | May 31 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 31 SEMI-ANNUAL PLAN March 31 | August 31
PRIORITY POINTS The Cyclone Club uses a priority points system to provide consistent, fair and equitable allocation of donor benefits. Benefits are allocated by Cyclone Club membership level and then by priority points within that level. Priority points are allocated to an account when a financial gift is received, not when a pledge is made. Priority points accumulate from year to year on a donor’s account and are not transferable. Donations to other campus departments or units do not qualify for Cyclone Club priority points. PRIORITY POINTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY FOR:
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Factor
Points
Giving to Athletics
1 per $100
Consecutive Years of Football Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Cyclone Club ALL IN Member
10 per year
Cyclone Club 110% Member
5 per year
ISU Letterwinners Club Member
5 per mbsp.
Cyclone Gridiron Club Member
5 per mbsp.
ISU Alumni Association Member
5 per mbsp.
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2017 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS CHART Minimum Donation Level Membership Benefits Priority Points
Directors
$12,500
$5,000
Victory
Captains
$2,500
$1,000
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
125
50
25
10
5
2
1
4
2
$500
$250
$100
Cyclone Merchandise Discount Donor Recognition in Publications Membership Card (electronic) and Window Decal (upon request) Tax Deduction Sukup End Zone Club Premium Seating Eligibility Olympic Sports Pass* Women’s CourtCYd and MatCYd Premium Seating Eligibility Order of the Knoll Recognition** Jack Trice Club and Men’s CourtCYd Premium Seating Eligibility Access to Johnny’s at Hilton Coliseum (women’s basketball) Access to Johnny’s at Hilton Coliseum (men’s basketball)
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Invitation to Athletics Director’s Private Reception
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*Members receive two (2) free admissions for all home regular season competitions for gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling (excluding Iowa). Donors must print their complimentary tickets through “My Cyclone Athletics Account” online or contact the Athletics Ticket Office in advance of game day. ** The university’s donor recognition program is administered by the ISU Foundation. Under IRS section 170(1), donors may deduct 80% of contributions to higher education institutions for which the donor is given the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletics event. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
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2017 PARKING & TICKET BENEFITS Minimum Donation Level Ticket & Parking Benefits Football Car Parking Pass
OR
Victory
$2,500
$1,000
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
1 Reserved
1
1
1
1
N/A
1
1
1
N/A
N/A
N /A
1
1
1
1
1
N /A
Directors
$12,500 2
$5,000
1 - Reserved; 1 - Best Available
Football RV Parking Pass 2
Captains
$500
$250
$100
Men’s Basketball Parking Pass
1 - Directors; 1 - Best Available
Women’s Basketball Parking Pass
1 - Directors; 1 - Best Available
1
1
1
1
1
N/A
Football Season Tickets
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4
4
4
4
4
4
Sukup End Zone Club Seats (Football)
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12
8
6
4
N/A
N/A
Away Football/Bowl Game Tickets (Ticket order maximum)
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4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Subject to Availability
Men’s Basketball Season Tickets Special Event/Neutral Site Game Tickets
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4
(Ticket order maximum)
Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Tickets
(Ticket order maximum)
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Tickets
8
4
Subject to Availability
4 - Directors; 4 - Best Available
4
Subject to Availability
4
2
Subject to Availability
(1st/2nd Rounds -Ticket order maximum)
PRIORITY SEATING When do I need to make my Cyclone Club contribution? To receive 2017 priority seating privileges, a Cyclone Club donation must be made prior to March 31 for football and/or prior to June 30 for basketball benefits. How many seats can I get with my Cyclone Club membership? Donors may purchase up to four seats in a priority seating area (except for Directors Level donors, who may purchase up to eight season tickets). What if I would like more than four seats? If a donor desires more than four seats in a priority area, an additional 25% of their annual club level is required for each additional seat. Otherwise, the additional seats will be located in a non-donor area. All seats are subject to availability and may already be sold out in many sections.
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PRIORITY PARKING FOOTBALL PARKING
Directors Level members may purchase two parking passes (one reserved space). Victory Level members may purchase one parking pass for a reserved space. Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated by donor preference next to Captains, followed by Gold, Cardinal and so on.
BASKETBALL PARKING
Directors Level members receive two parking passes (one in Directors lot and one best available). Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated next to Captains, followed by Gold, Cardinal and so on.
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JACK TRICE STADIUM
FOOTBALL PARKING
Minimum donation requirements are estimates and subject to change. All parking allocations are based on availability.
All minimum priority seating donation requirements are estimated. Seating availability may be limited (or not available) in some priority sections.
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HILTON COLISEUM
BASKETBALL PARKING
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEATING
LINCOLN WAY
N
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
6 20
7
5 20
8
10 102 101
6 12 7 12
A
B2
22
C2 VE
CENTER DRI
A1
B3
C3
D1
A2
B4
C4
D2
A3
B5
C5
D3
B6
C6
D4
6
130
5 22
235
234
233
232
231
230
229
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7
23
8
8
22
23
7
9 236
ALUMNI CENTER
242
142
131
HILTON COLISEUM
STEPHENS AUDITORIUM
5
203 202
224
132
SCHEMAN BUILDING
223
123
241
222
122
8
133
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ò
221
121
201
8
13
134
General Public
220
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9
0
135
$250
A Public Will-Call & Ticket Office
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10
11
6
114
$1,000 & $500
BEACH AVENUE
4
113
$2,500
MINIMUM PRIORITY SEATING DONATION REQUIREMENT (in addition to season ticket cost)
$12,500 / $5,000 (+$595 Season Ticket)
E S
9
20
112
21
111
C1
$5,000
FISHER THEATER
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110
13
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N
$12,500
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W
Estimated Parking Requirements B1
6
20
7
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Men’s Basketball Parking
$500 (+$325 Season Ticket)
$2,500 (+$425 Season Ticket)
$250 / $100 (+$325 Season Ticket)
$1,000 (+$425 Season Ticket)
NO DONATION REQUIRED ($199 Season Ticket)
A4
SOUTH 4TH STREET
Please note: Season tickets were sold out in 2016-17. All requests for new or additional tickets in 2017-18 will be limited and based upon availability.
BERGSTROM INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY
STUDENT SECTION
All minimum priority seating donation requirements are estimated. Seating availability may be limited (or not available) in some priority sections. Seats will be assigned according to best available/donor request at the time of your Cyclone Club priority.
VARD UNIVERSITY BOULE
208
85W
OLSEN BUILDING
85E
SAND VOLLEYBA COURTS
Minimum donation requirements are estimates and subject to change. All parking allocations are based on availability.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING Parking lot assignments for Iowa State women’s basketball games are distributed as follows: Lots C1 and C2 Directors, Victory and Captains Level members Lots C3, C4 and D2 Gold, Cardinal, and States Level members Lots A1, A2, A3, A4, B5, B6, C5, C6, D3 and D4 General public parking (no donation required) Lot requirements subject to change.
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JACK TRICE CLUB The Jack Trice Club is one of the best premium seating venues in the Big 12. Since its opening in 2008, the club has received overwhelming praise and positive feedback from ticket holders. To purchase Jack Trice Club seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above and each season ticket (up to four) costs $1,500 per seat. If a donor orders more than four Jack Trice Club seats, an additional donation is required. Additional outside priority seating in Jack Trice Stadium donor areas requires the appropriate annual contribution.
Sukup End Zone Club Section Amenities and Benefits • 3,000 premium outdoor chair-back seats with cup holders • Access to a climate-controlled two-level lounge area overlooking stadium • Access to “gameday” themed a-la carte food stations • Access to full-service cash bar (mixed drinks, beer and wine) • Wi-Fi service, HD televisions and audio in lounge areas • Access to private restrooms within club lounge areas Existing Cyclone Club members, who donate at the Cardinal ($500) and above levels, are not required to make any additional annual donation to purchase Sukup End Zone Club Seats. Non-Cyclone Club members must join at the Cardinal level ($500) or above to be eligible to purchase Sukup End Zone Club Seats. Donation Level - Maximum Number of Seats per Account Directors Level ($12,500) Victory Level ($5,000) Captains Level ($2,500) Gold Level ($1,000) Cardinal Level ($500)
16 seats 12 seats 8 seats 6 seats 4 seats
JACK TRICE SUITES Watching Iowa State football from the comforts of the Jack Trice Stadium suites is a memorable experience whether you are relaxing with family and friends, entertaining associates or courting prospective clients. Forty-five suites run the length of the field on two levels of the west side. Located at an excellent height to follow the action, the climate-controlled suites with food/beverage service provides the premiere game experience. Please contact the Cyclone Club at 515-294-5022 for more information on club seats or suites.
Sukup End Zone Club Season Ticket Price - $750 per seat
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COURTCYD SEATS
LETTERWINNERS CLUB
The CourtCYd Club allows you to experience the excitement and power of Cyclone men’s and women’s basketball up close! To purchase men’s basketball CourtCYd seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above. Donors must be at the Gold Level ($1,000) or above to purchase women’s basketball CourtCYd seats.
MATCYD SEATS To purchase wrestling MatCYd seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Gold Level ($1,000) or above. All premium seating options come with complimentary appetizers and beverages, access to a cash bar and reserved parking. Please contact the Cyclone Club at 515-294-5022 for more information on CourtCYd or MatCYd seats.
JOHNNY’S For men’s basketball, Directors Level donors with men’s basketball season tickets and CourtCYd seat holders receive access to Johnny’s. For women’s basketball, access to Johnny’s is for Directors and Victory Level donors with women’s basketball season tickets and CourtCYd seat holders. Johnny’s amenities include complimentary appetizers and beverages, access to a cash bar, a coat check and television monitors to catch all the basketball and sports action.
The ISU Letterwinners Club focuses on the fellowship and involvement of former student-athletes as a way to celebrate the rich tradition and heritage of Cyclone Athletics. Each year, the Letterwinners Club holds a variety of events to provide many ways to get connected. These events include letter jacket ceremonies, all sport reunions, alumni weekends, the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony, and many mentoring opportunities with current student-athletes. Through a strong and active membership of the Letterwinners Club, the legacy and tradition of excellence continues to prosper for all who wear the cardinal and gold. Every Letterwinner has the opportunity to pay forward the support to the next generation of studentathletes at Iowa State. Each person has a story to tell, a memory they will never forget, or a moment that changed their life because of the opportunities Iowa State Athletics and the Letterwinners Club provided. To learn more about membership, please visit www.isuletterwinnersclub.org. For more information on the Letterwinners Club, please call 515-294-5022
or email [email protected].
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ENDOWMENTS The costs for scholarship and program support within the athletics department continue to escalate and a key source of funding that can help ensure the long-term health of the Iowa State athletics programs are Scholarship and Program Support Endowments. Endowments also give the donor, if they wish, a chance to recognize or honor an individual with naming opportunities. All gifts can be pledged over time, typically three to five years. SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT Endowments help underwrite the costs of tuition, room, board, books, academic support and other student services Fully endowed named athletics scholarship • $500,000 minimum Partially endowed named athletics scholarship • $50,000 minimum PROGRAM SUPPORT Support individual programs and/or positions within the athletics department Help alleviate program costs of operations, recruiting, salaries and other costs associated with maintaining academic and athletic excellence.
PLANNED GIVING Deferred gifts give donors the chance to continue to benefit others in ways they feel are important and to invest in the future of ISU Athletics. The deferred giving options can also provide peace of mind for the donors and their families by simplifying the estate process and reducing overall taxes on the estate. • Bequests • Retirement Plan Assets
What is the Jr. Cyclone Club? The Jr. Cyclone Club (formerly known as Lil Clone Club) is the official fan club for Cyclone fans 12th grade and younger. What are the benefits of being a club member? Club members receive an official club t-shirt, lanyard, and a personalized membership card. Also included are invitations to exclusive events. Members gain admission to over 70 sporting events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, including hillside seating at all home football games and general admission to women’s basketball (lower level sections 121-123), volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, soccer, and softball. In Jack Trice Stadium, the northeast and northwest hillsides are designated solely for club kids and their parents. In order for the hillsides to remain exclusive for Jr. Cyclone Club families, hillside football tickets are not sold to the public. Jr. Cyclone Club parents may purchase football season parent passes in order to sit with their Jr. Cyclone Club member on the hillsides if they wish. How do I enroll my children? Online memberships for the 2017-18 season will begin on Thursday, April 6. For more information and to register online, please visit: jrcycloneclub.com.
For more information, please contact the Jr. Cyclone Club at 515-294-3558.
• Charitable Remainder Trust • Charitable Gift Annuity For more information on endowments or planned giving for ISU athletics please contact the Cyclone Club office at 515-294-5022.
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ISU ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE
BOOSTER INFORMATION
The ISU Athletics Ticket Office uses Ticketmaster for events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased online at cyclones.com, ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet.
Iowa State is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster violates an NCAA, Big 12 or ISU rule, the university may be subject to penalties. In addition, student-athletes or prospects may lose their eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Further, a booster found to have intentionally violated NCAA, Big 12 or ISU rules may be disassociated from Iowa State’s athletics program, resulting in a loss of all benefits and privileges offered by the Department of Athletics.
MY CYCLONE ATHLETICS ACCOUNT My Cyclone Athletics Account is an online, one-stop shop for season ticket account management. This account manager allows you to make payments, renew your season tickets, purchase additional Cyclone tickets or packages for other events, track ticket usage, forward your tickets via email (most events), purchase additional tickets to Cyclone athletics events and update your profile. Season ticket holders can access their personal account by following these three easy steps: Go online at cyclones.com, click on ‘Tickets’ and select ‘Account Login’. Log in to your personal account using your account number and password. Start managing your tickets. It’s that easy! TICKET FORWARDING Season ticket holders can forward their single game tickets to other fans from their “My Cyclone Athletics Account.” Log in to your account to see which events are eligible. This service is a great way to make sure fans are in your seats to cheer for the Cyclones in case you can’t make it.
TICKET EXCHANGE Can’t make it to a game? Need to sell your seats to another Iowa State fan? Use TicketExchange, Iowa State’s official re-sale site, through your My Cyclone Athletics Account at cyclones.com. Sell your season ticket anonymously to other fans with TicketExchange, utilizing Ticketmaster’s secure online selling service. The total integration of TicketExchange with your My Cyclone Athletics Account at cyclones.com provides a convenient, seamless solution for selling seats online to other fans. 1-888-478-2925 (toll free) or 515-294-1816 (locally) [email protected] Ticket Office, Jacobson Building, 1800 S. Fourth St., Ames, IA 50011
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Some important things to be aware of as a booster: • Boosters may not provide any extra benefits for prospects, current student-athletes or former student athletes. Extra benefits include but are not limited to: o Cash or any type of gift o Loans or co-signing of loans o Vehicle or the use of a vehicle o Free or reduced-cost goods or services o Free or reduced-cost housing • A permissible benefit a booster can be involved with is an occasional meal. Student-athletes may attend an occasional meal hosted by a booster held only at the home of the booster, and it may be catered. Occasional meals must be preapproved by the Athletics Compliance Office. • Boosters are not permitted to make in-person, on- or off-campus recruiting contacts with prospects or their relatives or friends. Boosters are also prohibited from initiating telephone or other electronic communication with prospects or their relatives or friends until the individual begins his or her first regular term (fall or spring) at ISU or begins preseason practice (two-adays). • A booster may employ or arrange for the employment of a student-athlete as long as the student-athlete has registered the job with the Athletics Compliance Office before beginning work. • A business may not use the name, picture or appearance of an enrolled student-athlete to advertise, recommend or promote sales or use of a product or service of any kind.
GOT QUESTIONS? ASK COMPLIANCE! [email protected] | (515) 294-4633
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CONTACT US For questions or more information on the Cyclone Club, priority seating/parking or premium seating contact: Cyclone Club Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-5022 (888) 478-2925 (toll free) [email protected]
For questions or more information on season tickets contact: Athletics Ticket Office Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-1816 (888) 478-2925 (toll free) [email protected]
For questions or more information on the Jr. Cyclone Club contact: Jr. Cyclone Club Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3558 [email protected]
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CYCLONE CLUB JACOBSON ATHLETIC BUILDING 1800 SOUTH 4TH STREET AMES, IA 50011
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IMPORTANT DATES
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THE POWER OF THE CYCLONE CLUB
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BY THE NUMBERS
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METHODS OF GIVING/HOW TO GIVE
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SCHEDULED PAYMENTS & PRIORITY POINTS 8 2017 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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2017 PARKING & TICKET BENEFITS
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2017 FOOTBALL SEATING & PARKING
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2017 BASKETBALL SEATING & PARKING
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PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS
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LETTERWINNERS CLUB
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ENDOWMENTS/PLANNED GIVING
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JR. CYCLONE CLUB
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ISU ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE
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BOOSTER INFORMATION
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CONTACT US
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MESSAGE FROM THE AD Dear Cyclone fans, On behalf of our studentathletes, coaches and staff, I want to thank you for your generous donation to our athletics department through your membership in the Cyclone Club. The incredible support we receive from Cyclone fans is truly unmatched! As a result of your generosity, we are able to provide our student-athletes the necessary tools to be successful both academically and athletically. Please know every Cyclone Club member and every donation make a difference in our being able to prepare our studentathletes today to become leaders for tomorrow. Again, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at all of our events in 2017. Go Cyclones!
IMPORTANT DATES January 1, 2017 2017 annual Cyclone Club drive year begins. February 1, 2017 2017 season football ticket and parking renewals begin. March 31, 2017 2017 season football ticket and parking renewal deadline. 2017 Cyclone Club renewal deadline (for football seating and parking benefits). Late April 2017 2017 football seating and parking selection process begins for current and new season ticket holders. June 30, 2017 2017 Cyclone Club renewal deadline (for basketball seating and parking benefits). July 2017 2017-18 season basketball ticket renewals begin. August 2017 2017-18 season basketball ticket renewal deadline. Mid August 2017 2017-18 season basketball seating allocations begin.
Sincerely,
Jamie Pollard Director of Athletics
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THE POWER OF THE CYCLONE CLUB Each year, financial support from faithful Cyclone Club members helps our student-athletes achieve peak performance in the classroom and on the field. Cyclone Club donations fund the future success of the Iowa State athletics program, which includes:
• Recruiting the brightest and most talented student-athletes
• Attracting and retaining the best coaches and staff
CYCLONE CLUB BY THE NUMBERS CYCLONE CLUB DONATIONS 2011-2016 $12,000,000
$11.2M
$10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000
• Investing in the improvement and construction of state-of-the-art facilities
$4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
These initiatives require financial investment from every member of Cyclone Nation. There is a misconception that only major gifts make a difference, but each donor plays a significant role in the success of the Cyclones. That’s why the Cyclone Club offers several different membership levels, allowing you to match your budget with your passion for Iowa State Athletics. The Cyclone Club offers fans an opportunity to truly be a part of the success of the Cardinal & Gold. Members are also the first to know about season ticket renewals, bowl trips, tournament tickets, special events and more. With the strength of Cyclone Club members pushing towards every goal, Iowa State Athletics can go further than ever before. - Did not disclose
ACTIVE CYCLONE CLUB MEMBERS
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DONORS BY LEVEL
DIRECTORS
VICTORY
CAPTAINS
GOLD
CARDINAL
STATES
CENTURY
2016
275
712
617
1,518
1,466
915
655
2015
258
737
627
1,503
1,568
956
805
2014
182
445
707
1,598
1,716
855
1,444
2013
137
427
666
1,515
1,777
982
1,504
2012
123
375
644
1,354
1,599
1,052
1,437
2011
105
343
604
1,135
1,558
1,014
1,361
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METHODS OF GIVING
SCHEDULED PAYMENTS
MATCHING GIFTS: Many companies provide matching
The Cyclone Club makes it easy and convenient for you to distribute your financial support over the course of the membership year. Take advantage of the monthly, quarterly or semi-annual payment options by using a debit/credit card at sign-up. The card will be automatically charged on the following dates:
gift programs for employee contributions (amount matched varies per company). Ask your personnel office about your employer’s matching gift policy and see how you can make your gift work harder for the Cyclones! (Matching gift forms must be applied for with copies sent to the Cyclone Club by March 31, 2017).
GIFT-IN-KIND: Contributions of products, services,
equipment or merchandise may be credited toward a Cyclone Club membership based upon fair market value. Trade outs are accepted on a limited basis and must be preapproved by the Cyclone Club prior to March 31, 2017. Gifts to the Cyclone Club are acknowledged by the ISU Foundation and can be made by cash, check or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Discover). Checks and securities must be made payable to the ISU Foundation.
HOW TO GIVE My Cyclone Athletics Account: Go online at Cyclones.
com, click on “Cyclone Club” and select “Donate Online” Log in to your personal account using your account number and password. Cyclone Club, Jacobson Building, Ames, IA 50011
MONTHLY PLAN First business day of each month QUARTERLY PLAN March 31 | May 31 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 31 SEMI-ANNUAL PLAN March 31 | August 31
PRIORITY POINTS The Cyclone Club uses a priority points system to provide consistent, fair and equitable allocation of donor benefits. Benefits are allocated by Cyclone Club membership level and then by priority points within that level. Priority points are allocated to an account when a financial gift is received, not when a pledge is made. Priority points accumulate from year to year on a donor’s account and are not transferable. Donations to other campus departments or units do not qualify for Cyclone Club priority points. PRIORITY POINTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY FOR:
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Factor
Points
Giving to Athletics
1 per $100
Consecutive Years of Football Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Cyclone Club ALL IN Member
10 per year
Cyclone Club 110% Member
5 per year
ISU Letterwinners Club Member
5 per mbsp.
Cyclone Gridiron Club Member
5 per mbsp.
ISU Alumni Association Member
5 per mbsp.
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2017 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS CHART Minimum Donation Level Membership Benefits Priority Points
Directors
$12,500
$5,000
Victory
Captains
$2,500
$1,000
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
125
50
25
10
5
2
1
4
2
$500
$250
$100
Cyclone Merchandise Discount Donor Recognition in Publications Membership Card (electronic) and Window Decal (upon request) Tax Deduction Sukup End Zone Club Premium Seating Eligibility Olympic Sports Pass* Women’s CourtCYd and MatCYd Premium Seating Eligibility Order of the Knoll Recognition** Jack Trice Club and Men’s CourtCYd Premium Seating Eligibility Access to Johnny’s at Hilton Coliseum (women’s basketball) Access to Johnny’s at Hilton Coliseum (men’s basketball)
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Invitation to Athletics Director’s Private Reception
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*Members receive two (2) free admissions for all home regular season competitions for gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling (excluding Iowa). Donors must print their complimentary tickets through “My Cyclone Athletics Account” online or contact the Athletics Ticket Office in advance of game day. ** The university’s donor recognition program is administered by the ISU Foundation. Under IRS section 170(1), donors may deduct 80% of contributions to higher education institutions for which the donor is given the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletics event. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
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2017 PARKING & TICKET BENEFITS Minimum Donation Level Ticket & Parking Benefits Football Car Parking Pass
OR
Victory
$2,500
$1,000
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
1 Reserved
1
1
1
1
N/A
1
1
1
N/A
N/A
N /A
1
1
1
1
1
N /A
Directors
$12,500 2
$5,000
1 - Reserved; 1 - Best Available
Football RV Parking Pass 2
Captains
$500
$250
$100
Men’s Basketball Parking Pass
1 - Directors; 1 - Best Available
Women’s Basketball Parking Pass
1 - Directors; 1 - Best Available
1
1
1
1
1
N/A
Football Season Tickets
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
Sukup End Zone Club Seats (Football)
16
12
8
6
4
N/A
N/A
Away Football/Bowl Game Tickets (Ticket order maximum)
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Subject to Availability
Men’s Basketball Season Tickets Special Event/Neutral Site Game Tickets
8
4
(Ticket order maximum)
Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Tickets
(Ticket order maximum)
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Tickets
8
4
Subject to Availability
4 - Directors; 4 - Best Available
4
Subject to Availability
4
2
Subject to Availability
(1st/2nd Rounds -Ticket order maximum)
PRIORITY SEATING When do I need to make my Cyclone Club contribution? To receive 2017 priority seating privileges, a Cyclone Club donation must be made prior to March 31 for football and/or prior to June 30 for basketball benefits. How many seats can I get with my Cyclone Club membership? Donors may purchase up to four seats in a priority seating area (except for Directors Level donors, who may purchase up to eight season tickets). What if I would like more than four seats? If a donor desires more than four seats in a priority area, an additional 25% of their annual club level is required for each additional seat. Otherwise, the additional seats will be located in a non-donor area. All seats are subject to availability and may already be sold out in many sections.
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PRIORITY PARKING FOOTBALL PARKING
Directors Level members may purchase two parking passes (one reserved space). Victory Level members may purchase one parking pass for a reserved space. Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated by donor preference next to Captains, followed by Gold, Cardinal and so on.
BASKETBALL PARKING
Directors Level members receive two parking passes (one in Directors lot and one best available). Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated next to Captains, followed by Gold, Cardinal and so on.
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JACK TRICE STADIUM
FOOTBALL PARKING
Minimum donation requirements are estimates and subject to change. All parking allocations are based on availability.
All minimum priority seating donation requirements are estimated. Seating availability may be limited (or not available) in some priority sections.
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HILTON COLISEUM
BASKETBALL PARKING
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEATING
LINCOLN WAY
N
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
6 20
7
5 20
8
10 102 101
6 12 7 12
A
B2
22
C2 VE
CENTER DRI
A1
B3
C3
D1
A2
B4
C4
D2
A3
B5
C5
D3
B6
C6
D4
6
130
5 22
235
234
233
232
231
230
229
22
7
23
8
8
22
23
7
9 236
ALUMNI CENTER
242
142
131
HILTON COLISEUM
STEPHENS AUDITORIUM
5
203 202
224
132
SCHEMAN BUILDING
223
123
241
222
122
8
133
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ò
221
121
201
8
13
134
General Public
220
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9
0
135
$250
A Public Will-Call & Ticket Office
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10
11
6
114
$1,000 & $500
BEACH AVENUE
4
113
$2,500
MINIMUM PRIORITY SEATING DONATION REQUIREMENT (in addition to season ticket cost)
$12,500 / $5,000 (+$595 Season Ticket)
E S
9
20
112
21
111
C1
$5,000
FISHER THEATER
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110
13
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N
$12,500
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109
W
Estimated Parking Requirements B1
6
20
7
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Men’s Basketball Parking
$500 (+$325 Season Ticket)
$2,500 (+$425 Season Ticket)
$250 / $100 (+$325 Season Ticket)
$1,000 (+$425 Season Ticket)
NO DONATION REQUIRED ($199 Season Ticket)
A4
SOUTH 4TH STREET
Please note: Season tickets were sold out in 2016-17. All requests for new or additional tickets in 2017-18 will be limited and based upon availability.
BERGSTROM INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY
STUDENT SECTION
All minimum priority seating donation requirements are estimated. Seating availability may be limited (or not available) in some priority sections. Seats will be assigned according to best available/donor request at the time of your Cyclone Club priority.
VARD UNIVERSITY BOULE
208
85W
OLSEN BUILDING
85E
SAND VOLLEYBA COURTS
Minimum donation requirements are estimates and subject to change. All parking allocations are based on availability.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING Parking lot assignments for Iowa State women’s basketball games are distributed as follows: Lots C1 and C2 Directors, Victory and Captains Level members Lots C3, C4 and D2 Gold, Cardinal, and States Level members Lots A1, A2, A3, A4, B5, B6, C5, C6, D3 and D4 General public parking (no donation required) Lot requirements subject to change.
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JACK TRICE CLUB The Jack Trice Club is one of the best premium seating venues in the Big 12. Since its opening in 2008, the club has received overwhelming praise and positive feedback from ticket holders. To purchase Jack Trice Club seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above and each season ticket (up to four) costs $1,500 per seat. If a donor orders more than four Jack Trice Club seats, an additional donation is required. Additional outside priority seating in Jack Trice Stadium donor areas requires the appropriate annual contribution.
Sukup End Zone Club Section Amenities and Benefits • 3,000 premium outdoor chair-back seats with cup holders • Access to a climate-controlled two-level lounge area overlooking stadium • Access to “gameday” themed a-la carte food stations • Access to full-service cash bar (mixed drinks, beer and wine) • Wi-Fi service, HD televisions and audio in lounge areas • Access to private restrooms within club lounge areas Existing Cyclone Club members, who donate at the Cardinal ($500) and above levels, are not required to make any additional annual donation to purchase Sukup End Zone Club Seats. Non-Cyclone Club members must join at the Cardinal level ($500) or above to be eligible to purchase Sukup End Zone Club Seats. Donation Level - Maximum Number of Seats per Account Directors Level ($12,500) Victory Level ($5,000) Captains Level ($2,500) Gold Level ($1,000) Cardinal Level ($500)
16 seats 12 seats 8 seats 6 seats 4 seats
JACK TRICE SUITES Watching Iowa State football from the comforts of the Jack Trice Stadium suites is a memorable experience whether you are relaxing with family and friends, entertaining associates or courting prospective clients. Forty-five suites run the length of the field on two levels of the west side. Located at an excellent height to follow the action, the climate-controlled suites with food/beverage service provides the premiere game experience. Please contact the Cyclone Club at 515-294-5022 for more information on club seats or suites.
Sukup End Zone Club Season Ticket Price - $750 per seat
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COURTCYD SEATS
LETTERWINNERS CLUB
The CourtCYd Club allows you to experience the excitement and power of Cyclone men’s and women’s basketball up close! To purchase men’s basketball CourtCYd seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above. Donors must be at the Gold Level ($1,000) or above to purchase women’s basketball CourtCYd seats.
MATCYD SEATS To purchase wrestling MatCYd seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Gold Level ($1,000) or above. All premium seating options come with complimentary appetizers and beverages, access to a cash bar and reserved parking. Please contact the Cyclone Club at 515-294-5022 for more information on CourtCYd or MatCYd seats.
JOHNNY’S For men’s basketball, Directors Level donors with men’s basketball season tickets and CourtCYd seat holders receive access to Johnny’s. For women’s basketball, access to Johnny’s is for Directors and Victory Level donors with women’s basketball season tickets and CourtCYd seat holders. Johnny’s amenities include complimentary appetizers and beverages, access to a cash bar, a coat check and television monitors to catch all the basketball and sports action.
The ISU Letterwinners Club focuses on the fellowship and involvement of former student-athletes as a way to celebrate the rich tradition and heritage of Cyclone Athletics. Each year, the Letterwinners Club holds a variety of events to provide many ways to get connected. These events include letter jacket ceremonies, all sport reunions, alumni weekends, the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony, and many mentoring opportunities with current student-athletes. Through a strong and active membership of the Letterwinners Club, the legacy and tradition of excellence continues to prosper for all who wear the cardinal and gold. Every Letterwinner has the opportunity to pay forward the support to the next generation of studentathletes at Iowa State. Each person has a story to tell, a memory they will never forget, or a moment that changed their life because of the opportunities Iowa State Athletics and the Letterwinners Club provided. To learn more about membership, please visit www.isuletterwinnersclub.org. For more information on the Letterwinners Club, please call 515-294-5022
or email [email protected].
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ENDOWMENTS The costs for scholarship and program support within the athletics department continue to escalate and a key source of funding that can help ensure the long-term health of the Iowa State athletics programs are Scholarship and Program Support Endowments. Endowments also give the donor, if they wish, a chance to recognize or honor an individual with naming opportunities. All gifts can be pledged over time, typically three to five years. SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT Endowments help underwrite the costs of tuition, room, board, books, academic support and other student services Fully endowed named athletics scholarship • $500,000 minimum Partially endowed named athletics scholarship • $50,000 minimum PROGRAM SUPPORT Support individual programs and/or positions within the athletics department Help alleviate program costs of operations, recruiting, salaries and other costs associated with maintaining academic and athletic excellence.
PLANNED GIVING Deferred gifts give donors the chance to continue to benefit others in ways they feel are important and to invest in the future of ISU Athletics. The deferred giving options can also provide peace of mind for the donors and their families by simplifying the estate process and reducing overall taxes on the estate. • Bequests • Retirement Plan Assets
What is the Jr. Cyclone Club? The Jr. Cyclone Club (formerly known as Lil Clone Club) is the official fan club for Cyclone fans 12th grade and younger. What are the benefits of being a club member? Club members receive an official club t-shirt, lanyard, and a personalized membership card. Also included are invitations to exclusive events. Members gain admission to over 70 sporting events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, including hillside seating at all home football games and general admission to women’s basketball (lower level sections 121-123), volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, soccer, and softball. In Jack Trice Stadium, the northeast and northwest hillsides are designated solely for club kids and their parents. In order for the hillsides to remain exclusive for Jr. Cyclone Club families, hillside football tickets are not sold to the public. Jr. Cyclone Club parents may purchase football season parent passes in order to sit with their Jr. Cyclone Club member on the hillsides if they wish. How do I enroll my children? Online memberships for the 2017-18 season will begin on Thursday, April 6. For more information and to register online, please visit: jrcycloneclub.com.
For more information, please contact the Jr. Cyclone Club at 515-294-3558.
• Charitable Remainder Trust • Charitable Gift Annuity For more information on endowments or planned giving for ISU athletics please contact the Cyclone Club office at 515-294-5022.
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ISU ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE
BOOSTER INFORMATION
The ISU Athletics Ticket Office uses Ticketmaster for events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased online at cyclones.com, ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet.
Iowa State is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster violates an NCAA, Big 12 or ISU rule, the university may be subject to penalties. In addition, student-athletes or prospects may lose their eligibility for intercollegiate competition. Further, a booster found to have intentionally violated NCAA, Big 12 or ISU rules may be disassociated from Iowa State’s athletics program, resulting in a loss of all benefits and privileges offered by the Department of Athletics.
MY CYCLONE ATHLETICS ACCOUNT My Cyclone Athletics Account is an online, one-stop shop for season ticket account management. This account manager allows you to make payments, renew your season tickets, purchase additional Cyclone tickets or packages for other events, track ticket usage, forward your tickets via email (most events), purchase additional tickets to Cyclone athletics events and update your profile. Season ticket holders can access their personal account by following these three easy steps: Go online at cyclones.com, click on ‘Tickets’ and select ‘Account Login’. Log in to your personal account using your account number and password. Start managing your tickets. It’s that easy! TICKET FORWARDING Season ticket holders can forward their single game tickets to other fans from their “My Cyclone Athletics Account.” Log in to your account to see which events are eligible. This service is a great way to make sure fans are in your seats to cheer for the Cyclones in case you can’t make it.
TICKET EXCHANGE Can’t make it to a game? Need to sell your seats to another Iowa State fan? Use TicketExchange, Iowa State’s official re-sale site, through your My Cyclone Athletics Account at cyclones.com. Sell your season ticket anonymously to other fans with TicketExchange, utilizing Ticketmaster’s secure online selling service. The total integration of TicketExchange with your My Cyclone Athletics Account at cyclones.com provides a convenient, seamless solution for selling seats online to other fans. 1-888-478-2925 (toll free) or 515-294-1816 (locally) [email protected] Ticket Office, Jacobson Building, 1800 S. Fourth St., Ames, IA 50011
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Some important things to be aware of as a booster: • Boosters may not provide any extra benefits for prospects, current student-athletes or former student athletes. Extra benefits include but are not limited to: o Cash or any type of gift o Loans or co-signing of loans o Vehicle or the use of a vehicle o Free or reduced-cost goods or services o Free or reduced-cost housing • A permissible benefit a booster can be involved with is an occasional meal. Student-athletes may attend an occasional meal hosted by a booster held only at the home of the booster, and it may be catered. Occasional meals must be preapproved by the Athletics Compliance Office. • Boosters are not permitted to make in-person, on- or off-campus recruiting contacts with prospects or their relatives or friends. Boosters are also prohibited from initiating telephone or other electronic communication with prospects or their relatives or friends until the individual begins his or her first regular term (fall or spring) at ISU or begins preseason practice (two-adays). • A booster may employ or arrange for the employment of a student-athlete as long as the student-athlete has registered the job with the Athletics Compliance Office before beginning work. • A business may not use the name, picture or appearance of an enrolled student-athlete to advertise, recommend or promote sales or use of a product or service of any kind.
GOT QUESTIONS? ASK COMPLIANCE! [email protected] | (515) 294-4633
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CONTACT US For questions or more information on the Cyclone Club, priority seating/parking or premium seating contact: Cyclone Club Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-5022 (888) 478-2925 (toll free) [email protected]
For questions or more information on season tickets contact: Athletics Ticket Office Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-1816 (888) 478-2925 (toll free) [email protected]
For questions or more information on the Jr. Cyclone Club contact: Jr. Cyclone Club Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3558 [email protected]
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CYCLONE CLUB JACOBSON ATHLETIC BUILDING 1800 SOUTH 4TH STREET AMES, IA 50011
