2023-24 'CAF Guide

2023-24 SYRACUSE ATHLETICS AND ’CUSE ATHLETICS FUND EXPERIENCE

Dear Orange Family and Friends,

Thank you for supporting the Orange! Whether from your seat in the JMA Wireless Dome or through your contributions as a ’Cuse Athletics Fund (’CAF) member and donor, your support of Syracuse Athletics is essential to our 600+ student-athletes and 20 sports programs.

The ’Cuse Athletics Fund (’CAF) serves as the official umbrella fundraising arm of Syracuse Athletics, which supports the Orange and provides the resources needed to ensure student-athletes, coaches and programs can continue to succeed at the highest level in competition and in the classroom.

Support for ’CAF is generated through season ticket memberships, annual gifts to the Athletics Opportunity Fund, capital project fundraising through the Legends Society and donations to sport-specific Head Coach’s Funds and other initiatives. Your investment has a direct impact on the holistic development of Orange studentathletes.

This 2023-24 ’CAF Experience Guide is a year-long resource to assist you in your ’CAF annual membership renewal process, which includes information related to donations, season tickets, and parking.

Our priority is, and always will be, providing a fan experience that is worthy of the best fans in college sports. Throughout the renewal process, our ’CAF team is here to answer any questions and help you navigate all Syracuse Athletics has to offer.

Also included in this guide, is information on how to increase your impact and upgrade your experience through additional philanthropic opportunities. This includes information on the Legends Society, an exclusive group of fans, family, and alumni who join in a shared vision to provide current and future student-athletes with a championship experience through philanthropy. Legends Society commitments are above and beyond annual memberships and are used to support a comprehensive renovation of Manley Field House into the new John A. Lally Athletics Complex.

Additional information also includes an overview of the ongoing JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project, scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2024 Football season.

Syracuse Athletics is in an exciting chapter of our program’s history, with a number of ongoing campaigns focused on enhancing both the student-athlete and fan experience. Please know every donation, season ticket purchase, and Legends Society commitment contributes to this growth.

On behalf of our entire ’CAF team, Syracuse Athletics department and our student-athletes, thank you for your continued investment and involvement.

Go Orange!

JOHN WILDHACK Director of Athletics

MICHAEL PAULUS Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Executive Director of ’Cuse Athletics Fund

OUR ’CUSE ATHLETICS FUND TEAM

MICHAEL PAULUS

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director of ’Cuse Athletics Fund

JEREMIAH MAHER

Associate Athletic Director for Development/Annual Giving & Premium Seating

BOB ARKEILPANE Senior Director of Development & Alumni Engagement

ANDY HURLEY Director of Development/ Major Gifts

JORDIE KINDERVATER Associate Athletic Director for Development/Major Gifts Director of Development/

TATIANA MOTEVALLI-OLINER Assistant Athletic Director/

JENNA RODGERS Associate Director of Development/Alumni Relations & Athletics Engagement

Assistant Director of Development/ Special Events & Stewardship

ANDREW SNYDERMAN

General Manager, ’CAF Sales & Service

QUIANA MORGAN Events & Hospitality Coordinator, ’CAF Sales & Service

TROY PAKUSCH Premium Sales Manager, ’CAF Sales & Service

ADAM SCHMIDT Premium Sales Manager, ’CAF Sales & Service

CODY FLICK Development Associate, ’CAF Sales & Service

’CAF SALES & SERVICE

BRIAN DREW Data, Analytics, and CRM Specialist

CONNOR CARHART Ticket Sales Representative

VANESSA ROMERO

Ticket Sales Representative

DAVID BECKER Ticket Sales Representative

JAMES SEGARS

Ticket Sales Representative

MICHAEL TAYLOR Development Associate, ’CAF Sales & Service ’CAF MARKETING

LESLIE PASCO Director of Marketing

MICHAEL KINCHLA Content and Strategy Manager

BEN KREMENEK Graphic Designer

OUR MISSION, YOUR IMPACT

MISSION STATEMENT

To create and foster a culture of academic and athletic excellence which prepares student-athletes as leaders in our global society.

600+ STUDENT-ATHLETES

Our Syracuse athletic community is based on the support of people around us. It helps us stay motivated because we know we have people investing in us.

3.13

AVERAGE GPA FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

16

NCAA TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

6,389 ’CUSE ATHLETICS FUND MEMBERS & DONORS SUPPORTING ORANGE STUDENT-ATHLETES

126

2022 STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATES, FROM EIGHT SCHOOLS/COLLEGES

95% STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE

The unwavering and loyal support of ’Cuse Athletics Fund donors has allowed us to provide our Orange studentathletes with the best experience possible.

JOHN WILDHACK Director of Athletics

HILLI GOLDHAR Men’s Soccer

ABOUT THE ’CUSE ATHLETICS FUND

The ’Cuse Athletics Fund (’CAF) serves as the official umbrella fundraising arm of Syracuse Athletics, which supports the Orange and provides the resources needed to ensure studentathletes, coaches and programs can continue to compete at the highest level in competition and in the classroom. Support for ’CAF is generated through season ticket memberships, annual gifts to the Athletics Opportunity Fund, capital project fundraising through the Legends Society, and donations to sport-specific initiatives.

Season ticket holders who pay their required seat-related ’CAF membership are considered members of the ’Cuse Athletics Fund, as well as those donating directly to the Athletics Opportunity Fund, Head Coaches’ Funds and the John A. Lally Athletics Complex.

LEGENDS SOCIETY

The Legends Society is an exclusive group of leadership donors who have made a multi-year commitment to support the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Donors receive exclusive stewardship during their pledge.

ATHLETICS OPPORTUNITY FUND

The Athletics Opportunity Fund provides unrestricted annual support to all 20 varsity sports programs and 600+ student-athletes. Donors receive annual benefits based on their ’CAF annual giving level.

HEAD COACHES’ FUNDS

Alumni, parents and fans can support their favorite Syracuse program by making a donation directly to one of our Head Coaches’ Funds, which is allocated at the discretion of the program’s Head Coach.

Learn more online at: give.cuse.com/LegendsSociety

Learn more online at: give.cuse.com

Learn more online at: give.cuse.com/SportSpecific

’CAF IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

January 30

2023 Football Season

Ticket Renewals & New Season Tickets On Sale

February/March 2023-24 MBB/WBB Season Ticket Renewals & New Season Tickets On Sale

FEBRUARY JANUARY

Football/MBB/WBB

May 31 – June 9

Football/MBB Parking Selection Process

December 31

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Postseason Ticket Donor Rank lock deadline

MAY

NOVEMBER 2023

DECEMBER 2023

May 16 – May 25

February 2023 2023-24 Suite Renewals On Sale

MBB/WBB Season Ticket Upgrade & Parking Selection

Football/MBB/WBB Season Ticket & Suite Upgrade Process

Football Postseason

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’CAF 2023-24 BENEFITS CHART

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PRIORITY GROUPING (PRIMARY CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATION OF BENEFITS)

Opportunity to purchase tickets before general public (season, single game, football away game, bowl game, men’s and women’s basketball ACC tournament and NCAA tournament)

Opportunity to purchase football and men’s basketball season parking pass

Opportunity to purchase Club 44 season passes (football or men’s basketball)

Opportunity to purchase football and/or men’s basketball pre-game hospitality passes up to the number of season tickets purchased

Support and develop student-athletes in the classroom and in competition

Membership pocket calendar

Giving level recognition in football and men's basketball programs

20% discount at shop.cuse.com^

Merchandise gift

Invitation (2) to a VIP social hosted by the Director of Athletics

Invitation (2) to ‘CAF signature event

^Restrictions apply. Specific details and promo code to be provided after July 2023

^Restrictions apply. Specific details and promo code to be provided after July 1, 2022

Only seat-related and/or Athletics Opportunity Fund gifts and pledges count toward benefits eligibility.

Only seat-related and/or ‘Cuse Athletics Opportunity Fund gifts and pledges count toward benefits eligibility.

Benefits eligibility is based on your ’CAF Annual Membership Level. To understand how your ’CAF Annual Membership Level is calculated, refer to page 8.

All benefits are based on availability and subject to change

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS AND DONOR RANK

The ’Cuse Athletics Fund uses Donor Rank to allocate annual benefits, including tickets, parking and hospitality. The Donor Rank system ensures that all benefits are allocated in a fair, equitable and consistent way. A new feature in your MyCuse Account allows you to view your up-to-date status.

DONOR RANK

Your ’CAF Annual Membership Level will be taken into consideration first, and then your Priority Point total will be used to determine your rank within your ’CAF Annual Membership Level.

’CAF Annal Membership Level is calculated based the sum of the following:

• Annual required seat-related ’CAF membership, included in any season ticket purchase(s)

• Annual tax-deductible donations to the Athletics Opportunity Fund

Priority Points are calculated based on the following:

• 1 point for every $100 in current annual year giving to any Athletics fund*

• 1 point for every $1,000 of lifetime giving to any Athletics fund*

• 1 point for every $5,000 of lifetime giving to the University

One Donor Rank will be assigned to each account. Your Donor Rank will be locked-in on the Donor Rank lock dates and will be used to allocate your benefits for that current membership year. Benefits can include parking passes, new or additional season tickets, seat relocation, premium seating, away game tickets, neutral site tickets, postseason tickets and hospitality tickets.

*“Any Athletics Fund” includes the Athletics Opportunity Fund, John A. Lally Athletics Complex Fund, all Head Coaches’ Funds, and other funds, endowments, sport-specific initiatives and capital campaign funds, that directly support Syracuse Athletics.

PREMIUM SEATING AND GAMEDAY HOSPITALITY SUITES

FOOTBALL | ’CAF ON THE QUAD TAILGATE

Enjoy an exclusive tailgate experience on the Quad hosted by the ’Cuse Athletics Fund two hours before the kickoff of every home football game. The hospitality area includes complimentary beer and wine, flat screen televisions, tailgate games and an enhanced buffet. ’Cuse Athletics Fund members at the ACC Championship level ($5,000) and above with football season tickets are eligible for this benefit.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | BACKCOURT HOSPITALITY

Get game-ready at the ’Cuse Athletics Fund’s unique tailgate experience before every home ACC basketball game. The backcourt hospitality area, located behind sections 122-125, opens 90 minutes before tip-off and closes at the start of the second half. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine, our enhanced buffet and an exciting atmosphere. ’Cuse Athletics Fund members at the ACC Championship level ($5,000) and above with men’s basketball season tickets are eligible for this benefit.

CLUB 44 | PREMIUM HOSPITALITY SPACE

A deluxe, climate-controlled lounge exclusively for ’Cuse Athletics Fund members that includes a full-service, top-shelf cash bar, and flat screen televisions for all football and men’s basketball home games. Access begins 90 minutes before the game and closes one hour after. Club 44 passes are exclusively available to ’Cuse Athletics Fund members.

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Luxury suites provide an incredible, private in-game experience for football and/or basketball games.

MEN’S BASKETBALL COURTSIDE

Enjoy the best seats in the house for men’s basketball and access VIP hospitality inside the exclusive lounge for courtside seat holders.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COURTSIDE

Enjoy the best views of the court for everyone women’s basketball home game from your reserved courtside seats.

For more information, please contact CAF@syr.edu or 315-443-1419

FOOTBALL SEASON

TICKETS & PARKING

FOOTBALL SEASON PARKING PASS

INFORMATION

# of Season Tickets

Max Parking Pass #

1 to 4 1

5 to 8 2

9 to 12 3

13 to 16 4

17 to 20 5

21 + 6

*Please reference the grid above to determine the maximum number of season parking passes that can be purchased based on the number of season tickets purchased. A maximum number of two parking passes per account can be purchased in Area A. Additional passes may be purchased in Area B, Area C and/or Area D based on eligibility (above).

*All donors will have the opportunity to select season parking passes based on Donor Rank. See the ’CAF calendar for deadlines. Parking passes are based on eligibility and subject to change.

MAY 1 : Donor Rank Lock Date for FB/MBB/WBB Season Ticket Upgrade & Parking Selection

May 16 - 25 : Season Ticket Upgrade Process FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 888-DOME-TIX OR VISIT: CUSE.COM/TICKETS

$650 Premium A ($225 Ticket, $425 Donation) $225 1st Level Corner/Endzone/2nd Level First 5 Rows

($100 Ticket, $125 Donation)

$500 Premium B ($225 Ticket, $275 Donation) $175 2nd Level Corner/Endzone

($100 Ticket, $75 Donation)

$350 Premium C ($175 Ticket, $175 Donation) $125 3rd Level Side/Corner/Endzone

($75 Ticket, $50 Donation)

Student Seating

Band Seating

$300 Premium D ($175 Ticket, $125 Donation) $99 3rd Level Endzone/Corner - Top 10 Rows

($55 Ticket, $44 Donation)

FOOTBALL PARKING MAP

GAME DAY PARKING AVAILABLE IN UAG, LALLY, AND SKYTOP*

May 31 - June 9 : Parking Upgrade Selection Process

MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS & PARKING

MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PARKING PASS

INFORMATION

# of Season Tickets Max Parking Pass #

1 to 4 1

5 to 8 2

9 to 12 3 13 to 16 4

17 to 20 5

21 + 6

*Please reference the grid above to determine the maximum number of season parking passes that can be purchased based on the number of season tickets purchased. A maximum number of two parking passes per account can be purchased in Area A. Additional passes may be purchased in Area B, Area C and/or Area D based on eligibility (above).

*All donors will have the opportunity to select season parking passes based on Donor Rank. See the ’CAF calendar for deadlines. Parking passes are based on eligibility and subject to change.

MAY 1 : Donor Rank Lock Date for FB/MBB/WBB

Season Ticket Upgrade & Parking Selection

May 16 - 25 : Season Ticket Upgrade Process

FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 888-DOME-TIX OR VISIT: CUSE.COM/TICKETS

Courtside Seating

For more information, please contact CAF@syr.edu or 315-443-1419

$1,340 Premium A1

($460 Ticket, $880 Donation)

$1,260 Premium A2

($460 Ticket, $800 Donation)

$1,180 Premium A3

($460 Ticket, $720 Donation)

$1,060 Premium B

($460 Ticket, $600 Donation)

$810 Premium C ($460 Ticket, $350 Donation)

$710 Premium D ($460 Ticket, $250 Donation)

$500 Season Ticket ($400 Ticket, $100 Donation)

$250 Season Ticket ($200 Ticket, $50 Donation)

Student Seating

MBB PARKING MAP

GAME DAY PARKING AVAILABLE IN UAG, LALLY, AND SKYTOP*

May 31 - June 9 : Parking Upgrade Selection Process

JMA WIRELESS DOME 2024 TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

THE PROJECT

The JMA Wireless Dome is one of the most legendary venues in college sports -- home to not one, but five Syracuse programs, the soul of the Syracuse student experience and the premier event venue in central New York. Our history is a source of great pride for Syracuse University and for the Athletics Department. The JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project is an opportunity to build on this history and ensure a modernized and first-rate experience for all students, fans, student-athletes, coaches, alumni and guests.

In December 2022, Syracuse University and Syracuse Athletics announced Phase Two of the JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project, which represents the latest milestone in a multimillion-dollar, multiyear effort to reimagine the stadium experience. This effort began in 2018 with the installation of a new fixed roof, the largest center-hung video scoreboard in college sports and air conditioning throughout the venue. Since then, we have also invested significantly in accessibility updates, lighting and sound enhancements, and the concession experience.

Phase Two will build on this momentum with the installation of upgraded seating and new premium offerings throughout the venue. Bench seating throughout the venue will be replaced with chairback seats, enhancing the comfort and accessibility of the seating experience.

Upgraded seating will result in new seat maps and revised capacities for all home events, including football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, and women’s lacrosse competitions.

Phase Two of the JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project is set to begin in spring 2023 following Commencement and will be completed ahead of the 2024 football season.

The University and Syracuse Athletics are committed to presenting timely and transparent information throughout this process to ensure a smooth transition for our loyal ticket holders throughout the reseating process. To stay up to date on the project, please visit JMADome2024.com to sign up to become a Project Insider.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS PROJECT?

Our goal through these endeavors is to elevate both the student-athlete and the Syracuse fan experience. Through these projects we aim to deliver an experience our Orange family can be proud of and can enjoy for years to come.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT TIMELINE?

Phase Two construction will begin in spring 2023 after Commencement and will be completed ahead of the 2024 football season.

WHO WILL BE AFFECTED?

All seats in the 100, 200 & 300 levels will be affected by the installation of chairbacks. Other premium seating areas, will also see enhancements that may affect their in-stadium experience.

Due to the upgraded quality of the seats and their larger size, capacities in all sections will be decreased.

WHEN WILL NEW PRICING BE AVAILABLE?

Pricing is still being finalized based on new capacities, upgraded chairbacks & new premium offerings. We are committed to continue to offer afforable ticketing options for all members of the community.

WILL THERE BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW NEW SEATS?

Absolutely. We are excited about the new offerings and upgraded experience we will be introducing inside the Dome. All current and prospective ticket holders will have ample opportunity to explore these new options and meet with our team to discuss inventory.

It is our intention to offer a full menu of products and prices. Once finalized, we will notify all ticket holders, ’Cuse Athletics Fund donors and members, and project insiders with this information.

BECOME AN INSIDER

VISIT JMADOME2024.COM

JMADome2024.com is the official home page for the JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project and your most reliable source for updates and information.

To stay up to date and receive information about the timeline of the renovation, seating, capacity changes, new ticket and premium offerings, and pricing as it becomes available, visit the page and sign up to become an insider. Additional questions can be directed to our team at jmadome2024@syr.edu.

LEGENDS SOCIETY

SUPPORTING THE JOHN A. LALLY ATHLETICS COMPLEX

MISSION

RECRUIT

Attract the highest caliber student-athletes & coaches in the country to compete for Syracuse University.

RETAIN

Enhance the student-athlete experience & team resources to ensure retention of top talent.

DEVELOP

Provide the resources needed to excel in the classroom, competition and the world.

$150M CAMPAIGN FOR THE JOHN A. LALLY ATHLETICS COMPLEX COMPLETE RENOVATION OF THE HOME OF SYRACUSE ATHLETICS

6 PHASES

The Legends Society is an exclusive group of Syracuse fans, family and alumni, who join in a shared vision to provide current and future student-athletes with a championship experience at Syracuse through philanthropy. Commitments to the Legends Society are used to support the transformation of Manley Field House into the new John A. Lally Athletics Complex. The renovation will help recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes across all 20 sports through new or improved academic and athletic facilities.

Legends Society donors enjoy exclusive stewardship benefits throughout the life of their commitment. Stewardship includes invitations to one-of-a-kind events with student-athletes & coaches, apparel, access to tickets & in-game experiences, quarterly newsletters, and more.

Legends Society donors enjoying pre-game sideline access at home football games -- a Legends Society stewarship benefit

JOHN A. LALLY ATHLETICS COMPLEX

In November 2021, SU launched the largest and most ambitious fundraising initiative in the history of Syracuse Athletics to fund a multi-phase, multi-year transformation of Manley Field House into the John A. Lally Athletics Complex.

STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS*

Invitations to Exclusive Legends Society Events

Member of the University’s Hill Society

FOOTBALL OPERATIONS CENTER

Legends Society

Apparel

Group 1 Priority for Parking, Post-Season Tickets & Upgrades

Phase 1

Travel to an Away Game

VIP Weekend Experience

ONE TEAM OLYMPIC SPORTS

Recognition in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex

Legends Society Quarterly Report

To learn more about the Legends Society visit: give.cuse.com/LegendsSociety

*Stewardship benefits are contingent on commitment level. To view stewardship benefits chart in its entirety, visit give.cuse.com/stewardship.

Phase 1

CENTER

Construction of the Phase 1A Entranceway was completed February 2023. Fundraising and planning for additional phases are underway.