2011 Membership Guide

Dear Gamecock Nation,

As I travel around the world to compete on the LPGA Tour, the Gamecocks

are always in my heart. My time at South Carolina helped make my dream of

becoming a professional golfer come true. As a former student-athlete, I am

thrilled to be a part of the Gamecock Club. This is my chance to make future

student-athletes’ dreams realities and help them uncover a family they never

knew they had.

While enrolled at South Carolina nearly nine years ago, I was fortunate to have

success that included two SEC championship titles and SEC Player of the Year

honors. None of that would have been possible without true Gamecock fans

investing in me. You may not realize the impact you’ve had on my life, but I am

thankful to each and every one of you for making my dreams possible.

This is why I am so confident in the Gamecock Club and proud to serve as

this year’s Annual Fund co-chair. I know for a fact that being a member will

make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes. South Carolina is a

great program that is continuously improving. However, we can only get better

with the support of loyal Gamecocks. Together, we can provide life-changing

opportunities.

Thank you for joining me as we invest in the future of South Carolina Athletics.

Go Gamecocks! Kristy McPherson

Annual Fund Co-chair

Kristy McPherson

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Dear Gamecock Nation,

Having grown up right outside of Columbia, I loved the University of South

Carolina even before I put on the No. 3 jersey. The memories I made and

the people I met at South Carolina are incomparable. I am fortunate that

I was able to excel on the court and in the classroom during my time as a

student-athlete. It was the support and generous contributions from loyal

Gamecock Club members that made this amazing opportunity possible

for me.

There’s no better way to show appreciation to my alma mater than to

support the Gamecock Club. The need for devoted supporters matters

now more than ever. I understand this need and am honored to serve as

Annual Fund co-chair. I look forward to giving back and helping student-

athletes achieve their dreams.

I am excited to once again have a part in leading my team to victory.

Together our contributions will enable our beloved South Carolina to

be the best in the SEC. I know we can provide our student-athletes

with the support they need to become better Gamecocks and better

people. I hope that you, too, will be a part of our family and invest in

our future.

Go Gamecocks! BJ McKie

Annual Fund Co-chair

BJ McKie

It’s growing up a Gamecock ... It’s showing appreciation to my alma mater ... It’s always being part of the team ...

Dear Gamecock Nation,

As we move into one of the most important phases that South

Carolina Athletics has ever experienced, I want to pause and take

a moment to thank you for the support you provide our student-

athletes. Your contributions allow our young men and women to

earn a valuable education while competing in the Southeastern

Conference.

For them to excel both in the classroom and in competition, we

need to provide our student-athletes with the proper academic

and athletic resources. The Master Plan for Athletics Facilities

will address these resources and elevate our status across the

conference and the country, which will in turn help us attract the

best and brightest recruits.

Your support is paramount to the success of South Carolina

Athletics and Gamecock student-athletes. I am proud to have

such a passionate and enthusiastic fan base behind us as we

battle for championships. Thank you again for demonstrating

your commitment through your Gamecock Club membership.

Go Gamecocks!Eric Hyman

Director of Athletics

A Message From Eric Hyman

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8 Explanation of Benefits

10 Ticket Priority Chart

11 Priority Points Information

13 Ticket Office Information

14 Seating Diagram for Williams-Brice Stadium

16 Seating Diagram for Colonial Life Arena

18 Seating Diagram for Carolina Stadium

20 Parking Information

21 Gamecock Club Chapter Information

22 Junior and Student Gamecock Clubs

23 Ways to Give

24 Master Plan for Athletics Facilities

26 Frequently Asked Questions

27 2010 Important Dates

Table of Contents

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Car decals

Membership cards

The Inside Spur e-newsletter

Opportunity to purchase football parking*

Spurs & Feathers

Calendars (desk and pocket)

Elevator access at Williams-Brice Stadium

Scholarship Lounge access at Williams-Brice Stadium

Media guides (football/basketball)

Opportunity to purchase premium seats

Invitation to Signing Day South Carolina

Opportunity to name beneficiary

Access to McGuire Club at Colonial Life Arena

Student-athlete scholarship assignment

Complimentary away trip (football or basketball)

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Benefits ChartAll benefits are contracted annually and may be subject to change.

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Membership CardsUse your Gamecock Club membership card to gain admission to events available exclusively to Gamecock Club members. Half Scholarship and above members may, in addition, access the scholarship lounges at Williams-Brice Stadium during pregame and halftime, as well as the elevators at Williams-Brice Stadium.

The Inside SpurThe Inside Spur is the official monthly e-newsletter of the Gamecock Club. With club event news, donor spotlights, and the latest ticket information, The Inside Spur is the inside scoop to Gamecock Athletics.

Signing Day South CarolinaGarnet Spur and above members are invited to the annual Signing Day South Carolina. The February event is hosted by the Gamecock Club and the football office, and it offers donors an exclusive opportunity to learn about the newest Gamecock football recruits firsthand from the football staff.

Opportunity to Name BeneficiaryGolden Spur members and above have the option to name a beneficiary for their Gamecock Club member-ship.* This recipient is entitled to the benefits of the membership, without losing priority point or ticket privileges.

Student-Athlete Scholarship AssignmentPlatinum and Diamond Spur members are assigned a Gamecock student-athlete to correspond with during the year. The donors and student-athletes meet at the annual Gamecock Gala, held in April.

Complimentary Away TripDiamond Spur members are invited on an annual away football or basketball trip. These trips include the option to travel with the team, book hotel accommodations, and purchase game tickets.**

Premium SeatingSilver Spur members and above have the opportunity to purchase premium seating for football, basketball, and baseball. The option to purchase premium seating is based on availability.

Explanation of Benefits

*The named beneficiary must be a relative within one generation of the original donor. No corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, etc. may be named a beneficiary. All membership levels pass to the member’s spouse as long as the spouse continues at the same level or increases his/her level of giving.

**Based on availability

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Ticket Priority

First Priority Second Priority First Priority Second Priority First Priority Away Games Level Football Football Basketball Basketball Baseball Football Priority

Century 2 2 4 2

Roundhouse 4 2 4 2

Half Scholarship 4 2 4 4 2

Full Scholarship 4 4 4 6 2

Silver Spur 4 4 4 6 4

Garnet Spur 4 4 4 6 4

Golden Spur 6 2 4 2 8 6

Platinum Spur 6 2 4 2 8 6

Diamond Spur 8 2 4 2 10 8

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In an effort to equitably serve Gamecock Club members, a priority point system was developed to determine rankings for season ticket assignments, away and postseason game ticket distribution, parking pass assignments, and other special events. The current system was voted on and approved by the Gamecock Club Board of Directors on Feb. 27, 2006.

Point AccumulationGamecock Club members can accumulate points through the following methods:

• one point for every $100 donated to the Gamecock Club

• one point for every $100 donated to an individual sport or to The Garnet Way Capital Campaign

• two points for each consecutive year a donation is made to the Gamecock Club

• one point for each season ticket purchased in football, baseball, and men’s/women’s basketball.

Season Ticket RankFor the assignment of season tickets for home events, Gamecock Club members are ranked by membership level first and then points within their specific levels. The table below provides season ticket rankings as of Dec. 31, 2009.

Away Game/Parking RankFor the allocation of away game tickets and home parking passes, Gamecock Club members are ranked by points only. The table below provides away game/parking rankings as of Dec. 31, 2009.

Priority Points Information

Membership Rank No. of Points

250th 2,333

500th 846

1,000th 598

2,500th 348

5,000th 198

7,500th 124

10,000th 40

Membership Level No. of Donors*

Lifetime Members 227

Diamond Spur 10

Platinum Spur 34

Golden Spur 128

Garnet Spur 90

Silver Spur 1,297

Full Scholarship 2,508

Half Scholarship 2,443

Roundhouse 1,946

Century 2,700

Roost 968

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The South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office is located in Colonial Life Arena at the corner of Lincoln and Greene streets. Regular business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ticket office may be reached by calling 803-777-4274 or, toll-free, 800-4SC-FANS. The fax number is 803-777-7971. Ticket applications or other mail may be sent to South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208.

Tickets may also be purchased online at www. gamecocksonline.com. For further assistance online, e-mail the ticket office at gamecocktickets@sc.edu.

All season tickets are assigned by giving level and then by points within each giving level. Season parking passes and away game tickets are assigned strictly by priority points.

Donors wishing to request a change in their basketball or baseball seating should note their requests on the appropriate ticket application. Donors wishing to request a change in their football seating will be given the option to select new seats online. Seat selection times are assigned based on season ticket rank and are printed on football ticket applications.

The ticket office and Gamecock Club work together to accommodate as many requests as possible following the ticket application deadline for each sport.

Ticket Office Information

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Garnet $395Red $325Grey $260Blue $200Green $145Yellow $95Black $50White—Premium Seating(See “Premium Seating” on page 8)

Williams-Brice Stadium

2010 South Carolina Gamecock Football ScheduleHome games in bold

Thursday, Sept. 2 Southern Miss

Saturday, Sept. 11 Georgia

Saturday, Sept. 18 Furman

Saturday, Sept. 25 at Auburn

Saturday, Oct. 2 Bye

Saturday, Oct. 9 Alabama

Saturday, Oct. 16 at Kentucky

Saturday, Oct. 23 at Vanderbilt

Saturday, Oct. 30 Tennessee

Saturday, Nov. 6 Arkansas

Saturday, Nov. 13 at Florida

Saturday, Nov. 20 Troy

Saturday, Nov. 27 at Clemson

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Q. How is parking assigned?A. Parking for football, basketball, and baseball is assigned based on Gamecock

Club priority point rankings (see page 11).

Q. When will I receive my football parking application?A. Football parking applications are mailed in March, along with football ticket

applications.

Q. Will I receive a basketball parking application?A. No. Parking for basketball is assigned based on priority point rankings and is offered

to Full Scholarship donors and above who purchase season basketball tickets. Basket-ball parking passes are mailed in November, separately from basketball tickets.

Q. When will I receive my baseball parking application?A. Baseball parking applications are mailed in December, separately from baseball ticket

applications.

Q. Is handicapped parking available?A. Yes. Handicapped parking is available at all of the University’s sports venues on a

per-season basis. When completing your parking application, please indicate your need for handicapped parking and include a photocopy of your handicapped placard or other documentation to verify your request.

Q. Who should I contact if I have questions about my parking?A. Please contact Jim Petrus, director of parking, at 803-777-9302. The athletics parking

office is located in the Colonial Life Arena at 801 Lincoln Street.

Q. How many parking passes may I order?A. All parking is based on availability, and parking policies are annually reviewable.

For the 2010–2011 season, Gamecock Club members may purchase one football parking pass for every four season tickets purchased. One basketball parking pass will be available for all Full Scholarship and above members who purchase basketball season tickets. One baseball parking pass may be ordered by each Gamecock Club member who purchases baseball season tickets.

Please note that all parking areas are subject to change on an annual basis based on availability and construction projects as determined by the Athletics Department.

Parking Information

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In addition to being a part of Gamecock Nation, Gamecock Club membership provides the opportunity to connect with other Gamecock fans across the state. The Gamecock Club has local chapters throughout South Carolina and several other parts of the United States. Local chapters assist the Gamecock Club in growing the Gamecock family through events, including golf tournaments, game-viewing parties, and chapter meetings.

How to Contact Your RepresentativeTo get involved with a local chapter, please visit www.gamecockclub.org for a complete list of Gamecock Club chapters and chapter representatives. Please contact the Gamecock Club at 803-777-4276 for more information about starting a new chapter.

DistrictsOrangeburg, Calhoun, DorchesterAiken, Barnwell, BambergSumter, Lee, Clarendon, WilliamsburgDillon, Chesterfield, Darlington, MarlboroRichland, KershawChester, Fairfield, LancasterSpartanburg, CherokeeAbbeville, Laurens, Greenwood, NewberryCharleston, BerkeleyAnderson, OconeeMcCormick, Edgefield, Saluda, LexingtonFlorence, MarionGreenville, PickensBeaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Hampton, AllendaleHorry, GeorgetownYork, Union

DistrictsOrangeburg, Calhoun, DorchesterAiken, Barnwell, BambergSumter, Lee, Clarendon, WilliamsburgDillon, Chesterfield, Darlington, MarlboroRichland, KershawChester, Fairfield, LancasterSpartanburg, CherokeeAbbeville, Laurens, Greenwood, NewberryCharleston, BerkeleyAnderson, OconeeMcCormick, Edgefield, Saluda, LexingtonFlorence, MarionGreenville, PickensBeaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Hampton, AllendaleHorry, GeorgetownYork, Union

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Junior Gamecock ClubCocky is calling all kids ages 13 and under to join the Junior Gamecock Club, the official University of South Carolina Athletics Department kids’ club! It’s great to be a Gamecock fan. Membership costs $25 per child. Here are a few benefits of joining:

• Official club T-shirt

• Special keepsake souvenir

• Exclusive Junior Gamecock Club parties and events

• Opportunities to meet players and coaches

• Consecutive years of membership will apply to future Gamecock Club memberships

• Junior Gamecock Birthday Club (visit www.gamecockclub.org for more details).

Children between the ages of 14 and 18 can join at a regular Roost membership level for $55 to continue their consecutive years of membership.

Student Gamecock ClubLed by students, the Student Gamecock Club (SGC) promotes and supports all facets of Gamecock Athletics. Involvement in the organization provides University of South Carolina students with an inside connection to their favorite teams and the opportunity to give back to the University. Membership costs $25 per student. Benefits of membership include:

• Official club T-shirt

• Special invitations to team practices

• Athletics facilities tours

• Participation on SGC intramural sports teams

• Consecutive years of membership will apply to future Gamecock Club memberships.

Please call 803-777-4276 to join the Student Gamecock Club.

Junior & Student Gamecock Clubs

is the official sponsor of the Junior Gamecock Club.

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How to ContributeDonations may be made by credit card or using a check made payable to the Gamecock Club. The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Money orders and cashier’s checks cannot be accepted. Payment for the membership must come from the donor listed on the account.

Join the Gamecock Club by completing the membership application included in this guide and mailing it to Gift Processing, 1600 Hampton Street, Room 736, Columbia, SC 29208. The Gamecock Club staff is also available in person at the Rex Enright Athletic Center, located off Rosewood Drive, or by phone at 803-777-4276 (choose Option 1).

The quickest and easiest way to join or renew membership is online at www.gamecockclub.org.

Matching Gift InformationMany companies offer their employees matching gift donations. Please ask your benefits administrator if your company offers a matching gift program. The IRS only allows companies to match the tax-deductible portion of your membership.

For more information about how to complete a matching gift, visit the matching gifts page on www.gamecockclub.org, or call the Gamecock Club at 803-777-4276 (choose option 1).

Ways to Give

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South Carolina Athletics has launched The Garnet Way Capital Campaign in an effort to raise $60 million in philanthropic gifts over five years to transform its athletics facilities. When we reach this goal, we will be able to take pride in the fact that we have dramatically impacted South Carolina Athletics and prepared ourselves to compete on a national stage.

South Carolina Athletics’ goal is to battle for championships and become a nationally prominent program. There are four components needed to create a championship program: a great university committed to its athletics program, a vibrant community that can be proudly presented to recruits, excellent coaches, and outstanding facilities.

We have a fantastic university environment with an energized and supportive community in Columbia and the state of South Carolina. We have tremendous coaches that blend hall-of-fame experience and exciting new perspectives that, together with our seasoned athletics staff, give us a competitive advantage in the recruiting battle. It is time to focus on providing outstanding facilities for our student-athletes and fans.

We ask all Gamecocks to consider making a commitment to The Garnet Way Capital Campaign. That pledge of support will have a monumental impact on the University of South Carolina and Gamecock Athletics for years to come. Please visit www.thegarnetway.com for more information about the campaign.

Master Plan for Athletics Facilities Conceptual renderings for Williams-Brice Stadium and the Farmers Market

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Frequently Asked Questions

Athletics Village at the Roost

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Q: Who may join the Gamecock Club?A. All supporters of South Carolina Athletics are encour-

aged to join the Gamecock Club. You do not have to be a graduate of the University of South Carolina or a former student-athlete to join.

Q: How is my gift to the Gamecock Club used?A. Your gift is used to provide Gamecock student-athletes

with scholarships and the necessary resources to be successful on the field of competition and in the class-room. Each dollar is vital to building a championship-caliber program.

Q: Is my contribution to the Gamecock Club tax-deductible?A. Yes. The Internal Revenue Service allows a full deduction

if there is no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor. If a benefit is received, such as tickets, an 80 percent deduction may be allowed. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.

Q: How many members are in the Gamecock Club?A. There are more than 12,000 active Gamecock Club

members.

Q: Is my donation to the Gamecock Club refundable?A. No. Donations received are used to provide scholarship

funds to student-athletes.

Q: May I pay for someone else’s membership?A. If you are purchasing a membership as a gift, you may

pay for it for one year only. Parents are allowed to pay for a child’s membership until the child reaches 22 years of age.

Q: Who may inherit my membership?A. Donors giving at the Golden Spur, Platinum Spur, and

Diamond Spur levels may designate an heir other than their spouse.* The designated heir must maintain the same giving level (or higher) to keep all benefits associ-ated with that membership. Only a spouse may inherit a membership at all other levels. Donors who were at the Silver Spur giving level in 2007 had the opportunity to designate an heir. Those designations will continue to be honored.

Q: What forms of payment are accepted for membership?A. The Gamecock Club accepts cash, personal checks,

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Cashier’s checks or money orders will not be accepted.

Q: Will my ticket assignment be affected if I lower my giving level?

A. Yes. Members choosing to contribute at a lower level may have their tickets and parking reassigned.

Q: How are tickets and parking assigned?A. Season tickets are assigned based on giving levels and

then points within giving levels. Parking is assigned based only on points, as are all away game and postseason tickets.

Q: When will payment for my 2011 Gamecock Club membership be due?

A. You have until Jan. 31, 2011, to pay for your 2011 membership.

*The named beneficiary must be a relative within one generation of the original donor. No corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, etc. may be named a beneficiary. All membership levels pass to the member’s spouse as long as the spouse continues at the same level or increases his/her level of giving.

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January Baseball tickets mailed

Baseball parking application deadline

February Baseball parking passes mailed

March Football ticket application mailed

Football parking application mailed

Gamecock Club membership cards mailed

April Spring meetings

May Spring meetings

Football ticket application deadline

Football parking application deadline

June 2009–2010 fiscal year ends (June 30)

August Football tickets mailed

Football parking passes mailed

September Basketball ticket application mailed

October Basketball ticket application deadline

Junior Gamecock Club Halloween party

November Basketball tickets mailed

Basketball parking passes mailed

Baseball ticket application mailed

Gamecock Club 2011 car decals mailed

December 2011 Gamecock Club wall calendar mailed

Baseball ticket application deadline

Baseball parking application mailed

2010 Important Dates

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Gamecock Club1300 Rosewood DriveColumbia, SC 29208

Phone: 803-777-4276Fax: 803-777-4488

www.gamecockclub.org

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