MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
March 2024
Celebrating Women's History Month
Happy Women's History Month, Wildcat Family! Celebrating Wildcat women who changed the game, left their mark, and paved way for future generations of Wildcats, including our 15 National Championship women's teams, our Letterwomen on Arizona Athletics staff, and quotes from Wildcat Olympians that motivated them to be their best.
SAVE THE DATE: Arizona Softball Alumni Weekend
The A-Club Letterwinners Association is thrilled to announce that Softball Alumni Weekend is set for April 19-21, 2024. We look forward to having our Softball Letterwinners back in Tucson to celebrate 50 Years of Arizona Softball, cheer on our Wildcats when they beat ASU, and celebrate the legacy our Letterwinners have created.
50 Years of Arizona Softball
Arizona Athletics is celebrating 50 Years of Arizona Softball all season long, including decade recognitions for Softball Letterwinners. While these are not A-Club organized recognitions, Arizona Athletics will have a variety of unique elements, including a Letterwinner First Pitch and recognition from your seats for each decade of Arizona Softball at the games listed below.
SAVE THE DATE: Arizona Football Alumni Weekend
With all the momentum building behind Arizona Football and a new coaching staff in the house, the A-Club Letterwinners Association is happy to invite our Football Letterwinners back to Tucson for Football Alumni Weekend and Spring Game 2024. You can expect all the details for Football Alumni Weekend in the next few weeks as we finalize all our plans for the weekend. We appreciate your patience as we put together a great weekend of celebration and fun for our Football Letterwinner family!
Congratulations Amy Skieresz!
Arizona Track and Field Cross Country Letterwinner and one of the most dominant runners in Arizona program history, Amy Skieresz, is a Class of 2024 USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame Inductee! Amy is a 7x National Champion, 7x Conference Champion, and 10x All-American. Congratulations Amy!
Men's Basketball Ring of Honor
Arizona Men's Basketball announced that three former players will have their official Ring of Honor induction ceremonies at various home games during the 2023-24 season.
Congratulations to Kenny Lofton for his recognition into the Arizona Men's Basketball Ring of Honor!
Wildcats Back in the Building
Men's Basketball Letterwinner and former coach Josh Pastner was Back in the Building to watch and comment on our Wildcats defeating the Oregon Ducks. Karen Geren, Gymnastics Letterwinner, was in McKale as the Gymcats dedicated their Cats vs. Cancer meet to her as she battles ovarian cancer.
Arizona Baseball Letterwinner and Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Kevin Ginkel returned to Hi Corbett to throw the first pitch for the UA vs. ASU series. We loved the energy Ginkel brought to Hi Corbett and we're excited to support him through Spring Training!
Arizona Softball Letterwinners Rachel Gonzalez and Stacy Iveson returned to Hillenbrand to kick off the UA vs. WASH series. The 80's themed game was a blast and we're so happy we got to spend it with these ladies!
Wildcats Supporting Wildcats
Women's Basketball Letterwinner and current Phoenix Mercury Forward Sam Thomas attended the PAC 12 tournament to support her former team. Bear Down For Life!
Men's Basketball Letterwinners and legends Richard Jefferson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson attended the PAC-12 Tournament to support our Cats and give wisdom as they competed.
Volleyball Letterwinner and current Head Volleyball Coach Rita Stubbs threw the first pitch at Hi Corbett for Arizona Baseball's series vs. GCU.
March Madness
Congratulations to our Men's and Women's Basketball teams who reflected the Wildcats beautifully in Connecticut and Utah! Cheers to the Men's as they move on to the Sweet Sixteen!
Wildcat Remembrance
The A-Club is deeply saddened to hear the recent news of the passing of our fellow Wildcats. Our thoughts and love go out to their family, friends, and teammates.
John Lowry
Football Letterwinner ('49 - '51)
Celebrating National Cheerleading Week
From the very first Wildcat cheer squad, to this latest one, and everyone in between. Happy National Cheerleading week to our Cheer and Mascot Letterwinners!
PAC 12 Championships
Congratulations to all of our sports teams who competed in the PAC 12 Championships!
After becoming regular season champions, Men's Basketball moved on to the PAC-12 championships where they played USC and Oregon.
Women's Basketball went on to play Washington and USC at their PAC-12 Championship games.
Our Arizona Gymcats went on to their PAC 12 Championship where they competed beautifully and are making their way to the Fayetteville Regional!
JOIN THE BEAR DOWN NETWORK
Join the Bear Down Network to help our current student athletes with career and life advice but also learn more about how you can elevate your own career! Please note our CATS Connect Mentorship Program will communicate through the Bear Down Network. Click here to create an account and join the network (this platform is similar to LinkedIn but, exclusively for Wildcats).
SIGN UPCATS Give Back
There are many ways to give back as a Letterwinner from giving your time to provide career advice to student-athletes or by giving directly to your Arizona sports program. If you are interested in giving philanthropically, click the links below.
Wildcat Scholarship Fund
Pooled fund to benefit Arizona's 21 individual sports that supports room, board, books, fees and meals for student-athletes
Individual Sports
Support individual sport scholarships or sport operations
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CONTACT US
We have a New Director!
TARA BRUCE
Assistant Athletic Director, Engagement & A-Club Letterwinners
CEILEIGH TREVERS
Senior Coordinator, A-Club & Regional Engagement
Arizona A-Club Letterwinners
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