A perenial SEC and National powerhouse, the Alabama Crimson Tide Gymnastics Team is already working hard in the practice gym to prepare for the upcoming 2011 season. And you can help make this another successful year by joining the Medalist Club, the official fan organization that spearheads all booster events related to Crimson Tide Gymnastics.
First formed in 1987, The
Medalist Club has seen its membership grow into one of the largest, most loyal fan groups in NCAA Division I Women's Sports. In 2010-11 we need to keep expanding our numbers and efforts on behalf of this great team of student-athletes. Coaches Sarah and David Patterson, Bryan Raschilla and Dana Duckworth are already in the gym beginning to mold into shape a very young team that will include nine freshmen by season's start.
But first, just like the coaches, we all have a lot of work to do to help pull off another successful season of competition...and it starts with the direct support we can give them through the Medalist Club membership drive. So, if you're thinking about joining up for the first time or renewing your current
membership, here are some important facts to consider:
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By joining The Medalist Club, you will get to attend and enjoy the "Members only" Receptions that will follow three (3) designated home meets during the regular season. This is the best way to meet and get to know the gymnasts and coaches in a more personal way while relaxing with a tasty array of food and drink. You also get the chance to chat with some of our more knowledgeable fans who are also Medalist Club members that voluntarily contribute to the program in substantial
ways through Radio and Website online reporting during the meets, as well as other board members and fans who are ready and eager to dialogue with you about Crimson Tide Gymnastics. What a great way to greet old friends and make new ones as you follow one of your favorite Crimson Tide sports!
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Depending on your membership level, you will receive a Variety of Benefits, including the Newly Designed T-Shirt to wear with pride to each meet, as well as the pre- and post-season Newsletters that will provide detailed, informative perspectives on this year's team along with a scouting report of the competition. The highly coveted Coleman Coliseum Parking Passes can be purchased at lower levels and are included as part of the packages in the Silver Medal or above levels, with Gold,
Platinum and Ruby members receiving Autographed 2011 Media Guides as well. The Post-Season Banquet is also sponsored by The Medalist Club and ticket(s) are included as part of the member's package. Check out the [table below] for more specific details regarding benefits at each level.
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Your Medalist Club membership also Benefits the Alabama Crimson Tide Gymnastics Team in more important ways. As an example, The Medalist Club recently helped purchase a State-of-the-art Video Replay System for the Frances Smith Gymnastics Practice Facility, which will allow the coaches to remain at their designated workout area with the gymnast while reviewing their practice routines on one of three large LCD monitors mounted around the gymnasium. This will help give the program an
extra edge in coaching and recruiting.
Other items purchased over the years have included the Game Ready Machine and attachments to help the gymnasts more quickly rehabilitate their injuries and return to the competition floor, as well as Furniture for the Gymnasts' Locker Room and Billboard Advertising to help promote local and state-wide attendance at meets.
Last, but not least, The Medalist Club is the only NCAA Division I gymnastics fan organization that provides Post-Graduate
Scholarships for eligible student-athletes to pursue their graduate degree at the Capstone. Outgoing 2009 senior Ashley O'Neal was awarded a $4500 scholarship from The Medalist Club at the season-ending banquet back in May that she will begin using this Fall. Congratulations Ashley! And thank you Medalist Club loyal members for your continued support.
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Membership Levels
To join The Medalist Club or to see a breakdown of the benefits relative to each level, see the 2011 table and application link below.
See also: [ Tax Deductible Status of contributions ]
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Membership Levels |
Cost |
# People Included in the Membership |
Banquet Tickets |
T-Shirt |
Parking Pass |
Season Ticket Vouchers |
Coleman Club Passes |
Other Benefits |
 Red/White |
$50 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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|
Pre/Postseason Newsletter |
 Crimson |
$90 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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|
Pre/Postseason Newsletter |
 Bronze |
$125 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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|
Pre/Postseason Newsletter |
 Silver |
$200 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
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|
Pre/Postseason Newsletter |
 Gold |
$350 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
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Pre/Postseason Newsletter, Autographed Media Guide |
 Platinum |
$750 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
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Pre/Postseason Newsletter, Autographed Media Guide |
 Ruby |
$1,250 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
Pre/Postseason Newsletter, Autographed Media Guide |
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Tax Deductible Status of contributions:
In May of 2009, the IRS recognized the Medalist Club as a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. A part of your membership dues for 2009-10 will be tax deductible. The higher level membership, the larger percentage deduction you'll receive
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Downloads
To Join the Club or to see a breakdown of the benefits of joining, see the Medalist Club application and brochure below:
The free
Acrobat reader can be
[ downloaded here ] 
Note: The application and brochure are updated, usually in the fall of each year, for the upcoming competitive season's informaion. Applications received after the end of the competitive season, but before the brochure is updated, will go toward the next competive season. However, the Medalist Club reserves the right to make changes to the price and benefits of the various levels until the application and brochure are updated each year.
