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THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND IS DEDICATED TO HONORING THE LASTING EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC LEGACY OF NELL AND JOHN WOODEN. TOGETHER, MEMBERS OF THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND PROVIDE INVALUABLE SUPPORT FOR ALL UCLA STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE CLASSROOM, IN COMPETITION AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

WAF MEMBERSHIP TIMELINE


THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

As student-athlete scholarship costs and the overall cost of providing the best possible UCLA student-athlete experience continue to rise, UCLA Athletics would not be a leader in the NCAA without the support of each and every Wooden Athletic Fund member. Here is how your support of the Wooden Athletic Fund positively impacts nearly 700 student-athletes at UCLA.

IN-STATE SCHOLARSHIP
STUDENT-ATHLETE ANNUAL EXPENSES

UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF

STAFF DIRECTORY

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF
WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND SUPPORT?

The revenue from Wooden Athletic Fund contributions makes a critical impact on the following areas:

  • STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS

  • ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

  • RECRUITING

  • ATHLETIC TRAINING AND NUTRITION

  • COACHING COMPENSATION AND RETENTION

BY THE NUMBERS

92%

UCLA student-athlete graduation rate

$16.5M

Estimated 2019-20 scholarship cost for UCLA Athletics

#1

UCLA ranking among U.S. Public Institutions by US News & World Report

18%

Amount of UCLA Athletics' annual revenue that comes from donations

(Wooden Athletic Fund, individual sports, endowment income)

295.2

Number of scholarships provided to UCLA student-athletes

MEMBERSHIPS START AT
JUST $100

The Wooden Athletic Fund has set its sights on a new milestone in support of UCLA's student-athletes: 10,000 WAF members. As we approach 10,000 members, special incentives will be offered to current WAF members who refer new members to join as well as to new donors themselves.

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All new WAF Members and current donors who "Become a Champion" receive an exclusive WAF Member Under Armour hat.

FOR THE ALLOCATION OF BENEFITS, INCLUDING TICKETS (HOME, AWAY AND POSTSEASON), PARKING, EXPERIENCES AND MORE, WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONORS ARE PRIORITIZED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

1.

WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVEL

1.

LIFETIME GIVING TO UCLA ATHLETICS

1.

CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS A UCLA SEASON TICKET HOLDER

THE CHART BELOW OUTLINES WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONOR PRIORITY RANKINGS AS OF JULY 1, 2019.

Priority Group Wooden Athletic Fund Annual Membership Level Average Lifetime Giving to UCLA Athletics Number of Donors Priority Rank
1 John R. Wooden Benefactor ($50,000+) $2,997,604.55 88 1-88
2 Director's Circle ($25,000+) $455,275.72 149 89-238
3 Bruin Legends ($12,500+) $290,857.80 94 239-332
4 Coaches Roundtable ($5,500+) $99,911.69 417 333-749
5 Bruin All-American ($3,500+) $70,351.62 291 750-1,040
6 Bruin All-Conference ($1,700+) $24,386.78 596 1,041-1,636
7 Bruin Athletic Club ($850+) $11,371.68 941 1,637-2,578
8 Bruin Bench ($350+) $4,423.56 1,380 2,579-3,959
9 Bruin Varsity Club ($100-$349 for Former Student-Athletes) $3,502.82 414 3,960-4374
10 Bruin Booster ($100+) $2,741.61 1,237+ 4,375+
11 Season Ticket Holder N/A 1,237+ 4,375+

WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND MEMBER BENEFITS

All benefits are based upon availability and are allocated on priority basis by WAF Membership Level and lifetime giving to UCLA Athletics. To ensure access, please renew your gift by July 1, 2020.

VIEW MEMBER BENEFITS

WAYS TO SUPPORT UCLA ATHLETICS

WOODEN
ATHLETIC
FUND

The Wooden Athletic Fund is the backbone of UCLA's financial commitment to support the educational and athletic excellence of each student-athlete who competes for the Bruins. In recognition of their financial support, Wooden Athletic Fund members are offered a wide variety of exclusive benefits including access to tickets, parking and hospitality.

Gifts of $25,000+ annually to the Wooden Athletic Fund, an Individual Sport, or a Capital Campaign qualify for Premium Benefits included in Director's Circle membership.

Football Information

Tickets & Parking

Basketball Information

Tickets & Parking

COURTSIDE SEATS

Be a part of the action with the closest and most personal view of the game in Pauley Pavilion.

THE PAVILION CLUB AT PAULEY PAVILION

This exclusive club offers premium catered meals and snacks along with a full bar and multiple high definition TVs before, during and after all Men's Basketball games at Pauley Pavilion.

MEMBERSHIP AT THE DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE ($25,000+) OR JOHN R. WOODEN BENEFACTOR ($50,000+) LEVELS OF THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY THE FOLLOWING PREMIUM EXPERIENCES WITH UCLA ATHLETICS:

VALET PARKING

Arrive in style at Pauley Pavilion with priority entry and exit to and from our exclusive valet parking in Lot 7, the closest lot to Pauley Pavilion.

WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONOR TRIP

Attend the Wooden Athletic Fund Donor Trip aboard our exclusive donor charter to a select UCLA away game.

TUITION OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE

Gifts and membership at the Director's Circle ($25,000+) or John R. Wooden Benefactor (50,000+) levels provide the support needed to fund the tuition for a student-athlete for an academic year.

DINNER WITH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACHES

Visit with UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero and our outstanding group of head coaches at our private Director's Dinner each spring.

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