Sport Specific Investment
Directly support the Bengal team(s) of your choice.
Champions Fund
The Champions Fund provides vital support for Athletics in areas of greatest need that advance ISU's mission of leading the Big Sky Conference academically, athletically, and in culture and experience. Donations to the Champions Fund are used at the discretion of Director of Athletics, Pauline Thiros, and help the Bengals compete for championships by providing each of our teams with the essential tools they need such as nutrition, medical care, academic support, and facility enhancements.
Cost of Attendance Fund
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an additional stipend distributed to student-athletes who are on scholarship to help cover expenses outside of a normal scholarship stipend like: housing, books and supplies, supplemental nutrition, non-athletically related medical care, and loan fees. The ability to award COA at a high level will represent a tremendous advantage in recruiting, and greatly elevate the quality of experience and wellness of Bengal student-athletes.
Women's Sports Excellence Fund
The newly created Women's Sports Excellence Fund, thanks to a lead gift from longtime Idaho State University benefactors Don & Candie Wyckoff, provides enhanced support to every women's sports team at ISU in the areas where they need it most. This includes: team travel, nutrition, financial aid support, gear and equipment, and so much more.
Quarterback Club
All Quarterback Club donations directly support Idaho State Football and is essential to building the program’s foundation and ensuring future success. Every contribution is used at the discretion of Head Coach Cody Hawkins and provides the team with funding in the areas of greatest importance such as: new equipment, pre and post-workout nutrition, financial aid support, travel accommodations, and funding essential assistant coaching positions that help the Bengals compete at the highest level in the FCS.
Cage Club
All Cage Club donations directly support Idaho State Men’s Basketball and contributions allow Head Coach Ryan Looney to provide the team with the tools his program needs in order to recruit and retain the best student-athletes in the Big Sky Conference. Gifts in years past have helped offset the costs of better team travel, new shooting machines, gear, and financial aid support. Continued support of the Cage Club will allow the team to continue pushing towards the top of the conference.
Fast Break Club
All Fast Break Club donations directly support Idaho State Women’s Basketball and are essential to the future success of the program. Contributions allow Head Coach Seton Sobolewski to provide the team with items they need in order to recruit and retain the best student-athletes in the Big Sky Conference. Previous funding has helped offset the cost of a foreign tour to Europe, additional items for team care and wellness, as well as elevated the team travel experience during non-conference and in-conference play.
Caddie Club
Caddie Club donations directly support Head Coach Todd Loveland’s Idaho State Women’s Golf team and they are critical to growing this program. Recent contributions to the Caddie Club helped purchase: an indoor golf simulator, mat accessories, embroidered Ping golf bag travel cases for air travel, and better travel accommodations.
Keeper Club
Keeper Club donations directly support Idaho State Soccer and are routinely needed to keep this team on the rise. Contributions to the Keeper Club in the past year helped Head Coach Dustin Downey purchase heart rate monitors to improve student-athlete health and performance, weighted goals to increase productivity in training sessions on any surface, and a foreign tour to Europe.
Winged Foot Club
Winged Foot Club donations directly support the Idaho State Track & Field and Cross Country program and are needed to continue pushing this program forward. Recent contributions to Idaho State Track & Field and Cross Country helped Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Hillary Merkley, and Head Cross Country Coach Zach Kughn purchase 50 new hurdles which were critical as the Bengals hosted the Big Sky Conference Championships. Funds also allowed for upgrades to Centennial Course that included much needed maintenance and widening of the course, and event indicator boards and computers were purchased to provide live results. These have been needed for a long time and represented a major upgrade to meet management, as well as student-athlete and fan experience.
Match Point Club
Match Point Club donations directly support Idaho State Volleyball and they are essential to the success of the program. Recent contributions to Match Point Club assisted with the purchase of a state-of-the-art HUDL video exchange and practice video storage. In addition, new couches were made possible for the team room in an effort to give the players a “home away from home” when studying and spending time with each other. This year, an anonymous donor has offered an exciting match for the program! All donations through the #Prepare2ROAR campaign up to $7,000 will be matched dollar for dollar.
Baseline Club
The Baseline Club was established in 2021 to allow for donations to be allocated directly to ISU Men's Tennis. Formerly the Ace Club, which supported both the men's and women's tennis programs, contributions to the baseline club have recently helped update the Idaho State Tennis Center with newly branded nets and scoreboards. In addition, state-of-the-art lockers were installed in the team room by ISU benefactor, Chris Kobus, and a new stringing machine was purchased for the team. Baseline Club funds have also been used to help offset the cost of resurfacing the indoor courts and provided updated wide-angle cameras as well as new on-court equipment.
Ace Club
Donations to the Ace Club directly support Idaho State Women’s Tennis and enhancements for the program. Since 2015, Head Coach Gretchen Maloney has used Ace Club funds to provide new equipment, Adidas apparel, and unique tournament experiences for the team. Recent Ace Club funds have provided the team with new practice equipment and helped offset the cost of resurfacing the courts in the Idaho State Tennis Center, benefiting both the men's and women's tennis programs and community members who utilize the facility.
On Deck Circle
On Deck Circle donations directly support Idaho State Softball and they are essential to the success of the program. Contributions in previous years to the On Deck Circle helped purchase two pitching machines, dozens of softballs, and team parkas for training and competing in whatever weather southeast Idaho brings. Coach Rich is seeking donations to build his support base as he sets the tone for the future of Bengal Softball.
Iron Ambush Club
Help our 300+ Bengal student-athletes behind the scenes with a donation to Bengal Sports Performance. This fund is utilized year-round by Head Coach Brandon Stephens and his staff to provide student-athletes with state-of-the-art equipment, personalized training software, and pre and post workout nutrition. The Jared Allen Strength & Conditioning Center is where it all starts for your favorite Idaho State teams and support to the strength program helps fuel the Bengals as they prepare to compete for championships in the Big Sky Conference.
Spirit Squad
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Each year the Bengal Dance Team and ISU Cheer Squad are on the sidelines generating excitement and promoting campus spirit. You can also see them active at numerous campus and community events. A vital member of the Bengal family, they spend hours strength-training and perfecting each step, not only to make fans cheer, but to compete.
Bengal Nutrition
The Bengal Nutrition program helps fuel ISU's 300-plus student-athletes with healthy foods, pre- and post-workout drinks, and snacks year-round. Sports Dietician Natalie Christensen works with each team to design personalized meal plans that allow Bengal student-athletes to excel in training, competition, and in life by developing healthy eating habits. Supporting this fund helps fuel the Bengals to victory on and off the field of play!
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