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Cougar Pride 2013 Membership Guide

The University of Houston Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inspires excellence today, while preparing leaders for life, by fostering a culture which challenges student-athletes to achieve their highest academic,

athletic and personal aspirations.

Mission Statement

3Cougar Pride 2013 Membership Guide

Football Season Ticket and Cougar Pride Renewal Deadline for 2013 priority seating allocation on July 9 has passed. You can still purchase season tickets; however, if you renew at this point, your seating priority will come after the initial seating allocation. You can also make your Cougar Pride donation, but your parking pass may not arrive with your football season tickets.

July 2013Houston Athletics will release 2014 Football Season Ticket Seat Selection Plan and pricing information.

July and August 2013Football Season Ticket Payment Plan

July - NovemberMonthly Cougar Pride Priority Point Updates

November 30, 2013Final day of 2013 Cougar Pride donor year and deadline to make donations and earn priority points towards the 2013 Cougar Pride Priority Point System. Points are locked in for the purpose of 2013 football seat allocation scheduling, football football bowl seating and basketball postseason seating.

Letter from the AD 4

About Us 5

Cougar Pride Staff 6

Reasons for Giving 7

How Can I Do More? 8

Investing in the Future 9

“Refer a Coog” 10

Changes in Cougar Pride Giving Levels 11

Giving Levels and Benefits Chart 12

Reliant Stadium Parking Map 13

Reliant Stadium Priority Parking 14

Reliant Stadium Rules and Regulations 15

Bayou Bucket Parking Map 16

Bayou Bucket Priority Parking 17

2013 Annual Fund Campaign & Season Ticket Important Dates

Bayou Bucket Rules and Regulations 18

BBVA Compass Parking Map 19

BBVA Compass Priority Parking 20

BBVA Compass Rules and Regulations 21

Rice Stadium Parking Map 22

Rice Stadium Priority Parking 23

Rice Stadium Rules and Regulations 24

Priority Points System 25

Reliant Stadium Seating Chart 26

Ways to Give 27

Program Specific Gifts 28

Friends of Cougar Pride 29

FAQ’s 31

“Refer a Coog” Form 33

Table of Contents


Thank you for your generous involvement with Houston Athletics through your membership in Cougar Pride. You play a critical role in the development and success of our student-athletes as your support directly improves the lives of these extraordinary men and women in the classroom, in competition and in our community.

What a great year this has been at the University of Houston! With your support, we were able to begin building and renovating first class facilities for our Tier One athletics program. Building creates excitement and opportunity. The opportunity created here at Houston with your support is unprecedented. We are continuing to build our program’s national reputation; at the same time, we are developing our student-athletes into “Champions for Life”. They are learning the commitment, values, work ethic and team cohesiveness that it takes to be truly successful.

We always ask our student-athletes to give “110%” effort as they represent you and Houston Athletics. Just as we ask our student-athletes for maximum effort, we also ask each of our nearly 2,500 Cougar Pride members to join the “110 % Club”. By giving 10% more than you did in 2012, you will help us achieve our overall goal of $3.5 million.

It is a great time to be a Coog! This is a very exciting time for Houston Athletics and we need you now more than ever. Together, we can build an amazing future for our department and our student-athletes. We appreciate you and your generosity, passion and investment in our future.

GO COOGS!

Mack Rhoades Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Letter from the AD


WOMEN’S • Basketball • Cross Country • Golf (NEW 2013) • Soccer • Softball • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track & Field Indoor & Outdoor • Volleyball

MEN’S • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Track & Field Indoor & Outdoor

Cougar Pride - an organization of alumni, fans, former student-athletes, coaches and friends joining together to ensure that current student-athletes have a first-class education and a chance to excel in the classroom and in competition. Your individual or corporate membership in Cougar Pride will help provide scholarships for more than 350 student-athletes in all 17 intercollegiate sports.

The mission of Cougar Pride is to provide financial support for student-athlete scholarships and priority needs of the athletic department while fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship and school pride among students, faculty & staff, alumni and friends of Houston Athletics.

About us

Houston Athletic Programs


JeramiahDickeyAssociate Athletics Directorfor External Relations

PHONE713.743.5948

EMAILjd ickey2@central .uh.edu

BrianCrawfordDirector of Development

PHONE713.743.3793

EMAILbjcrawf2@central .uh.edu

CelenaFloresSpecial Events Coordinator

PHONE713.743.9456

EMAILcf lores8@central .uh.edu

KatinaJacksonAssociate Athletics Directorfor Major Gifts

PHONE713.743.0837

EMAILkjackson@central .uh.edu

GabeTippyAssistant Director of Development

PHONE713.743.7718

EMAILpt ippy@central .uh.edu

BillYeomanSpecial Assistant

PHONE713.743.4684

3100 Cullen Boulevard, Suite 1003 • Houston, Texas 77204-2004713.GO.COOGS (713.462.6647) • 1-877.COUGAR.5 (877.268.4275)

713.743.9449 (FAX) • E-mail: [email protected]

3100 Cullen Boulevard, Suite 2004 • Houston, Texas 77204-6002Cougar Pride Line: 713.743.GOUH (4684) • Email: [email protected]

Cougar Pride Staff

Cougar Pride Office

Houston Athletics Ticket Office


Last year, nearly 2,500 dedicated members assisted Cougar Pride in offsetting the cost of athletic scholarships for more than 350 student-athletes who are pursuing their college degrees at the University of Houston.

The annual cost per full scholarship to educate these men and women for the 2013-14 year is more than $20,000 and on the rise. Cougar Pride’s long term goal is to fully fund all Houston student-athlete scholarships on an annual basis. Despite Cougar Pride reaching its 2012 fundraising goals with an all-time annual fundraising record of over $3.1 million, it still fell short by approximately $2.2 million of fully funding the financial aid of all Houston student-athletes. To offset 2013-14 scholarship costs of over $6 million, the Cougar Pride fundraising goal is $3.5 million in 2013.

Houston Athletics will begin the process of seating the new football stadium prior to its completion date of August 2014. Seat allocation in the new stadium will be based off of your 2013 Cougar Pride donation, if you had 2013 football season tickets, any football stadium pledge and the Cougar Pride Priority Point system. These components will have a direct impact on your season ticket allocation priority for the 2014 football season. Please refer to the 2014 Season Ticket Seat Selection Plan below and the Cougar Pride Priority Points information on page 25.

*Full details of the seating process for 2014 will be released in July with the full 2014 pricing structure.

2014 Season Ticket Seat Selection Plan2013 Season Ticket Holders with Minimum $10,000 Stadium Donation

1. $100,000+ Stadium Donors - seat selection based on stadium donation amount first and then the 2013 Cougar Pride Priority Point System (CPPPS).

2. Corbin J. Robertson Donors (minimum of $20,000 annually to Cougar Pride for 2013) - minimum stadium donation of $10,000 with seat selection based on the 2013 CPPPS.

3. $10,000 to $99,999 Stadium Donors - seat selction based on stadium donation amount first and then the 2013 CPPPS.

* StadiumDonation -Pledgecommitment to theHoustonFootball Stadiumpayableoverafive-yearperiod from initialpayment.StadiumpledgeagreementmustbesignedpriortoNov.30,2013,toreceiveseatingallocationbenefits.

4. 2013 Cougar Pride Donors with 2013 Football Season Tickets - seat selection based on the 2013 CPPPS.

5. 2013 Football Season Ticket Holders (non 2013 Cougar Pride members) - seat selection based on 2013 CPPPS.

6. 2013 Cougar Pride Donors without 2013 Football Season Tickets - seat selection based on the 2013 CPPPS.

7. All other seat selections will take place after the first six (6) levels have completed their selections.

*Thebestwaytoensureaspecificnumberofseatsinthenewstadiumistopurchaseanequalnumberofseatsin2013.Ifyourequestadditionalseatsinthenewstadiumatapricelevelwhererequestsexceedcapacity,alimitequaltoyour2013season ticket order may be imposed.

Reasons for giving

2014 Season ticket seating priority


110% Club: Whether they are in competition, in the classroom or in the community, Houston student-athletes always give 110%. Cougar Pride donors have the opportunity to do the same by adding an extra 10% to your annual Cougar Pride donation for 2013. All members who increase their 2012 donation by 10% or more this year will receive a special gift from Cougar Pride and will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following rewards:

•AutographedTonyLevineFootball

•Football Experience: Two (2) Pre-Game Field Passes

•Men’s Basketball Experience: Two (2) Floor Seats for mutually agreed upon Non-Conference Game

•LunchwithMackRhoades,VicePresidentforIntercollegiateAthletics

Take it to the Next Level: Renewing members have the opportunity to further support Houston Athletics and all 350 Houston student-athletes by “Taking it to the Next Level.” Donors who increase their 2013 Cougar Pride net donation to the next giving level will become members of the “Take it to the Next Level” program. All participants will receive a special gift from Cougar Pride and will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following rewards:

•AutographedCougarLegendsBasketball–ClydeDrexler,HakeemOlajuwonandElvinHayes

•Houston Football Nike Team Gear Package

•FootballExperience–Two(2)in-GameFieldPassesandtwo(2)A.D.SuitePasses

•Men’s Basketball Experience: Men’s Basketball Suite (16 tickets) food & beverage for mutually agreed upon Non-Conference Game

GIVING 110%IN COMPE TITION

ERROL NOLANTrack & Field

2013 National Champion(Indoor 400m Dash)

SAMI SAKOSSoccer

Houston’s Academic Cougar of the Year & C-USA All-Academic

First-Team

KARLEY KINGTrack & Field

Student Athletic Advisory Committee President

GIVING 110%IN THE CLASSROOM

GIVING 110%IN THE COMMUNITY

How can I do more?


WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP:

The cost of providing an education for our student-athletes continues to escalate. Cougar Pride is committed to offsetting the costs of tuition, fees, books and room and board for each student-athlete who receives athletics aid from the University of Houston.

Houston Athletics moves into the newly formed American Athletic Conference for the 2013-14 academic year. Just as our teams compete in a new conference and against heightened competition, we need everyone giving 110% to help take Houston Athletics to the next level.

With the cost of scholarships on the rise, Cougar Pride’s goals are continuing to increase as well. Houston Athletics’ scholarship costs in 2013 are over $6 million and our Cougar Pride fundraising goal has increased to $3.5 million from $3 million in 2012. Cougar Pride surpassed its 2012 goal with a record setting $3.1 million raised for scholarships.

Investing in the future

$1.1$1.8

$2.6$3.2

$4.2 $4.5

$6.8$7.3

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$10.5 $10.6

$27.0

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(4,325 Donors) (3,450 Donors) (1,400 Donors) (3,500 Donors) (5,000 Donors) (3,600 Donors) (17,489 Donors) (3,500 Donors) (2,800 Donors) (4,900 Donors) (6,000 Donors) (10,000 Donors) (2,500 Donors)

Annual Donors and Contributions Chart


The “Refer a Coog” Campaign is an incentivized referral program with the goal of adding 1,000 new members by the end of 2013 and setting its sights on a total of 5,000 total members by 2014.

We encourage ALL current Cougar Pride members to participate in the campaign by simply signing up new members to Cougar Pride (at least $100). If each current member successfully enrolls one new Cougar Pride member in 2013, membership goals will be reached a year in advance! Those who sign up new members will earn benefits such as bonus priority points and special game-day recognition, as well as a special gift from Cougar Pride and access to exclusive Cougar Pride events.

In addition, current Cougar Pride members that refer a new member will receive not only their own Cougar Pride priority points, but also (1) one bonus priority point per $100 for their referred member’s gift as well. Seating for the 2014 football season will be determined based on the Cougar Pride Priority Point System so the more members referred, the higher you move up to select your seats for the inaugural season at the brand new Houston Football Stadium!

Example: • Houston Smith makes a $1,000 gift. – Houston Smith receives 40 Cougar Pride Priority Points. • Houston Smith refers Paul Cougar to Cougar Pride. • Paul Cougar makes a $1,000 gift. – Paul Cougar receives 40 Cougar Pride Priority Points. • Houston Smith receives 10 Cougar Pride Bonus Points as credit for Paul Cougar’s donation. • Houston Smith receives a total of 50 Cougar Pride Priority Points.

Houston student-athletes need your support more than ever and with your help, we will reach our goal of $3.5 million for 2013! Current Cougar Pride members can “Refer a Coog” several different ways. Please find the referral form on the last page (page 33) of this online brochure which can be filled out and returned to Cougar Pride to officially refer a new member. You can also call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GOUH (4684) or email [email protected] with proper contact information.

“Refer a coog”


Corbin J. Robertson Society ($20,000+) - The Corbin J. Robertson Society is committed to underwriting the current cost of one full athletic scholarship. The current cost of educating one Houston student-athlete has increased to over $20,000 for the 2013-14 academic year. In order for Houston Athletics to continue to meet the needs of annual academic scholarship expenses for our student-athletes, this society has increased its membership level from $19,000 to $20,000 for this year.

*Legend’s Club: ($15,000-$19,999) - Houston Athletics always continues to challenge our student-athletes to reach new heights. Several step by step programs have been implemented for Houston student-athletes to more easily and efficiently reach their goals in the classroom, in the community and in competition. Cougar Pride’s long term goal is to fully fund all Houston student-athletes scholarships on an annual basis and continue growing the membership of the Corbin J. Robertson Society. The Legend’s Club will provide an easier step for Cougar Pride members to increase their support to the Corbin J. Robertson level. The Legend’s Club ($15,000-$19,999) will fall between the Commissioner’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) and the Corbin J. Robertson Society ($20,000+). Check out the benefits of the Legend’s Club in the benefits chart on the next page.

Commissioner’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) - The Commissioner’s Circle remains one of Cougar Pride’s most important membership levels. Contributors at this level will see a small change in the giving level from ($9,500-$18,999) in 2012 to ($10,000-$14,999) in 2013.

Director’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) - The Director’s Circle is one of Cougar Pride’s most impactful giving levels. The change in this level is reflective of the variation of the Commissioner’s Circle. Contributors at this level will see a small change in the giving level from ($5,000-$9,499) in 2012.

Captain’s Club ($350-$499) - Houston football’s priority seating donation ($250 per 4 seats) has remained the same since the Cougars returned to Robertson Stadium from the Astrodome in 1998. The priority seating pricing has not historically reflected the substantial tuition increases at the University of Houston since 1998. The current cost of a fully funded scholarship is now over $20,000! The increased funds will help support all Houston Athletics programs. This, in turn, enhances the experience for all Houston student-athletes.

Varsity Club ($100-$349) - Each and every gift to Cougar Pride is incredibly important to Houston Athletics and each student-athlete. The change in this level is reflective of the variation of the Captain’s Club. The Varsity Club was ($100-$249) in 2012.

*Legend’sClubisanewCougarPridegivinglevel.Benefitsarereflectedinthebenefitschartonpage12.

Cougar Pride Benefit Events: • Football Kick-Off Luncheon • Basketball Preseason Reception • Football Signing Day Reception • Director’s Club – Men’s Basketball Priority Area • Corbin J. Robertson Society & Endowment Dinner

Cougar Pride Fundraising Events: • Tony Levine Golf Classic • Dominique Sachse “H” Association Golf

Classic presented by Texas Emergency Care Center and Local 2

Changes in Cougar Pride Giving Levels


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1 AfinalizedcomprehensiveparkingplanforremaininghomegameswillbeannouncedasinformationcomesavailabletoCougarPride.

1 All 2013Cougar Pridemembers at theCaptain’s Club level ($350-$499) and abovewith football season ticketswill receive acomplimentarypriorityparkingpassatReliantStadium(onepassperaccount).

1 Donorshaveaccesstopurchaseanadditionalparkingpass(es)fortheseasonbasedonthechartonpage14for$120perextrapass.

1 Cougar Pride and Houston Athletics do not own parking lots at any of the 2013 temporary venues. All parking rules and regulations will be enforced by each temporary venue.

2 Allocation for Trip for Two (2) on Football Charter is based on Cougar Pride Priority Points System.

3 InvitationsforTwo(2)toCougarPrideReceptions.Admissionforadditionalguestswillcost$50perguest.

* AllCougarPridebenefitsaredistributedbasedonavailabilityandallocatedaccordingtotheCougarPridePrioriyPointSystem(seepage 25).

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Recognition in Game Program

Cougar Tracks


Reliant Stadium Parking Map

Cougar Pride Priority ParkingDonor Parking $350 Minimum DonationSouth Kirby Lot Sections 16, 17 & 18Anyoverflowpriorityparkingisdesignatedongameday

as necessary.

Cash Parking* - Day of Game$10 per Vehicle$100 per RV & Oversized VehiclesNorth Kirby Lot Sections 2, 4 & 5South Kirby Lot Sections 20 - 27Westridge Lot Sections 28 - 29

*No pre-purchase passes unless purchased through Cougar Pride based on Cougar Pride Priority Points System.

Handicap Parking$10 per VehicleDirected to nearest available handicap spot to stadium

upon entering lot. If you present your Cougar Pride Priority Parking Pass upon arrival, you will not be charged the $10 fee.

Student ParkingMcNee Lot Sections 31 & 32

Parking Lot Entrances

This map does NOT apply to Bayou Bucket Game. See pages 16-18 for more information.


How will my annual gift to Cougar Pride affect my parking for the 2013 season while playing home games at three different venues?

• 2013 Cougar Pride donors at the Captain’s Club ($350-$499) or above, receive one (1) complimentary priority parking pass for four (4) Houston Football home games at Reliant Stadium.

• A comprehensive parking plan for the 2013 season will be released once information is available to Cougar Pride.

Where will my priority pass allow me to park at Reliant Stadium? • A Cougar Pride Priority Parking Pass will allow entry to section

16, 17 & 18 of the South Kirby Blue Lot (Refer to map on p.13 - entry via Gate 9 on Kirby Dr.).

• Once you have presented your pass to the lot attendant at the lot entrance, priority parking is first-come, first-served. You will be led to the closest available space by Reliant parking staff. Any overflow priority parking is designated by on-site staff on the day of game as necessary.

How can I access the South Kirby Blue Lot with my priority parking pass?

• All parking passes have a perforated stub at the bottom to be torn off by a lot attendant at the Gate 9 lot entrance on Kirby Dr. (Refer to map on p.13).

How will Handicap Parking be handled? • Handicap parking will be free with presentation of Cougar

Pride Priority Parking Pass and handicap placard for priority lots at the gate and will be directed to closest available handicap space upon entering the lot. If you do not have a pass you will be charged $10 per vehicle with handicap placard.

How will cash parking be handled at Reliant Stadium on gameday? • All cash parking will be $10 per vehicle (unless vehicle is

oversized). • Refer to the Reliant Stadium Parking Map on Page 13.

Where will student parking be located?• Student parking is located in McNee Purple Lot (entry via Gate

15 on McNee Rd.)• $5.00 per spot with presentation of UH Student ID to lot

attendant.

How is RV and Oversized Vehicle Parking handled?• RV parking is $100 cash only at any cash lot on game day.• In past years, Cougar Pride has provided specific season-long

RV Parking areas and passes that could be obtained prior to gameday. ue to the nature of hosting home games in several temporary venues, Cougar Pride will be unable to provide the same opportunity for the 2013 football season.

How do I obtain an extra parking pass for the 2013 season? • Due to a limited number of priority spaces in the priority parking

lots, donors must place a request for additional parking passes prior to July 26.

• The cost for each additional parking pass is $120. • The additional number of parking pass(es) allowed for

purchase is determined by your Cougar Pride giving level (Please refer to chart below to determine the number of extra passes you are able to purchase).

• Additional parking pass(es) at this time, only apply to four (4) games at Reliant Stadium.

Giving Level # of Passes

All-Conference Club ($500-$999) 1

All-American Club ($1,000-$2,499) 2

Coach’s Club ($2,500-$4,999) 3

Director’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) 4

Commissioner’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) 5

Legend’s Club ($15,000-$19,999) 6

Corbin J. Robertson Society ($20,000+) 7

What happens if I make my Cougar Pride donation after the July 9 deadline?

• Parking passes can still be obtained by making a donation to Cougar Pride following the July 9 deadline; however, your parking pass may not arrive with your football season tickets.

• Due to Reliant Stadium parking guidelines and a limited number of spaces in the priority parking lot, donors must make a Cougar Pride contribution prior to July 26.

What if I lose/forget my parking pass? • Cougar Pride does not own or operate the parking lots at

Reliant Stadium and is being charged a premium for each allocated parking pass. Please report the loss of your parking pass immediately to Cougar Pride and you can obtain one replacement priority parking pass for a $120 fee.

Can I get a parking pass if I am not a season ticket holder? • No. Due to the cost and limited size of the priority lots at each

venue, only 2013 football season ticket holders will receive a priority parking pass for the season.

What is the process of obtaining a parking pass for basketball season?

• Information for basketball season donor permit parking will be released at a later date. Donors at the Varsity Club ($100 - $349) and above will receive complimentary parking with the purchase of men’s basketball season tickets.

For the 2013 season, please note several changes made to the Cougar Pride Priority Parking Plan for the four (4) home games at Reliant Stadium (8400 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054) at this time. Houston Athletics has done its best to create a simple, but accommodating parking plan for Cougar Pride supporters. TheBayouBucketGamevs.RiceatReliantStadiumandthehomegamevs.MemphisatBBVACompassStadium(2200TexasStreet,Houston,Texas77003)willNOTbeincludedinthepriorityparkingplanforthe2013season. A comprehensive parking plan for the 2013 season will be released once information is available to Cougar Pride. Please remember that Cougar Pride has been working through the intricacies of hosting home games in multiple temporary venues. Priority parking has traditionally been an available amenity for Cougar Pride to allocate to supporters as a benefit. While these games are Houston Football home games for 2013, all usage (rules, regulations and procedures) of the stadium(s) and surrounding property, including all parking lots, are solely controlled by each individual venue.

Reliant Stadium Priority Parking


RELIANT STADIUM TAILGATING RULES • Parking lots will open four (4) hours prior to kickoff.

• Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and close 1 hour after game conclusion.

• To gain access to the South Kirby Blue Lot priority parking area (sections 16, 17 & 18), you must present a Cougar Pride Priority Parking Pass to the lot attendant at the entrance of the lot.

• No priority parking can be purchased at the gate on gameday. A parking pass must be obtained at least a day prior to the game through Cougar Pride.

• Parking within both the priority parking lots and cash lots are on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be led to the closest available space by Reliant parking staff.

• Saving spaces will not be allowed. To obtain a space beside an individual, please arrive together.

• If you have any questions on gameday, please call our gameday hotline at 832-667-1400.

HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION • Trash must be disposed in the Green dumpsters only.

• For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering Reliant Stadium.

• In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking lots.

CHARCOAL/FLAME/GRILLING REGULATIONS • Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are

strictly prohibited. Charcoal may be started with an electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is recommended. Open flames are allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be extinguished.

• Ash containers, trash containers and port-o-lets are located in each lot.

• Hot ashes, cinders, smothering coal, disposable LP-gas cylinders or other hot materials must be disposed of in the Orange dumpsters only.

• All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required.

• A minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a current service tag is required at each cooking area.

• LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max). Portable generators and fuel must be stored away from cooking appliances.

• Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire Inspector.

POSTGAME TAILGATING INFORMATION • Guests are welcome to continue tailgating up to one

hour after the end of the game although guests may be asked to clear the parking lots before that time.

Cougar Pride and Houston Athletics have encouraged tailgating at Robertson Stadium and will continue to support the pregame tailgate experience at Reliant Stadium in 2013. Our goal is to provide the very best atmosphere for everyone, so we have established guidelines that parallel Reliant Stadium tailgating policy for Texans’ Games.

Reliant Stadium Rules & Regulations

Houston Athletics and Cougar Pride reserve the right to revoke the season parking pass of those who do not comply with these guidelines. For further information regarding these guidelines or any other questions regarding gameday operations, please contact Cougar Pride at 713-743-GOUH (4684) or email [email protected].


Bayou Bucket Parking Map

More Information Coming Soon


Bayou Bucket Priority Parking



Bayou Bucket Rules & Regulations



BBVA Compass Parking Map



BBVA Compass Priority Parking



BBVA Compass Rules & Regulations



Rice Stadium Parking Map



Rice Stadium Priority Parking



Rice Stadium Rules & Regulations



In an effort to more equitably serve Cougar Pride members, a system was developed in 2009 to determine ranking to fairly process and prioritize many benefits, like postseason ticket allocation, championship tickets and special events. The priority point system is also used to allocate Cougar Pride benefits, such as football season parking and seating. Each donor’s priority points total is taken into consideration when distributing benefits and assigning or allocating the following:

•Neutral site tickets •Football bowl tickets •Men’s basketball conference post-season tournament tickets •Allotherpriority-basedbenefits

How do I Receive Priority Points?

A donor/season ticket holder can receive points on both a one-time and annual basis. Donors/season ticket holders receive points based off the charts below:

Current Donor Year Priority Point Opportunities Current year/Unrestricted Cougar Pride Donation 4 pts for every $100

Restricted Gifts – Capital Projects 3 pts for every $100

Restricted Gifts – Endowments 2 pts for every $100

Restricted Gifts – Sport Specific Gifts 2 pts for every $100

Paid Season Tickets 2 pts per sport per account

Other Priority Point OpportunitiesAll Houston Athletics Gifts since 2000 1 pt for every $100

Paid Season Tickets (Since 2000-All Sports) 1 pt per sport per account

Houston Athletics Letterwinner 25 pts (one-time credit)

Athletics Endowment Created Prior to 2000 500 pts (one-time credit)

2014 Season Ticket Seating Priority

Houston Athletics will begin the process of seating the new football stadium in the spring of 2014. Seat allocation will be based on stadium donations (five-year pledges), 2013 Cougar Pride donations, the 2013 Cougar Pride Priority Point System and the purchase of 2013 football season tickets. Our Cougar Pride Priority Points System allows us to reward and be more equitable to donors/season ticket holders for their past contributions in addition to their current support.

Three Things You Can Do To Secure The Best Seats In The New Football Stadium:

- Become a 2013 season ticket holder- Become a 2013 Cougar Pride member- Make a pledge to the Houston Football Stadium fund

How is the Cougar Pride Priority Point System Prioritized?

Benefitswill beprioritized first byannualgiving leveland thenbyprioritypoints within the giving level. Preference will be given to season ticket holdersifthebenefitisseatingforaparticularsport.

How do you account for my prior involvement with Houston Athletics?

The priority point system allows us to be most fair to donors/season ticket holders and reward them for their past contributions in addition to their current support. Donors accrue points for each year of paid season tickets as well as one point for every $100 contributed to Houston Athletics (see above chart for priority point opportunities).

Priority Points System

•New season tickets •Season ticket seat improvement requests •Priority parking for athletics events •Away game tickets


Reliant Stadium Seating Chart

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ALL SEASON TICKET PACKAGES INCLUDE THE 7 GAMES LISTED BELOW:

Reliant Club PricingLocation Description Unit Price Purchased After July 12

Club 1* Sections 336 - 339 $750 $760

Club 2* Sections 333 - 335 & 340 - 342 $625 $635

Club 3* Sections 329 - 323 & 343 - 346 $500 $510

Lower Donor^ Sections 125 - 128 $270 $280

Lower Reserved Sections 121 - 124 & 129 - 130 $225 $235

Lower GA Sections 113 - 120 $150 $160

Family Plan+ Sections 113 - 120 $299 $319

Student Sections Sections 131 - 138 - -* Ticket cost of $270, ($280 after July 12, 2013) with remaining balance as a Cougar Pride Donation.^ Requires a Cougar Pride Donation of $350 for every 4 seats purchased.+ Family plan consists of 2 adult and 2 youth GA tickets. Additional youth only $75, ($80 after July 12, 2013).

SouthernFri., Aug. 30

Reliant Stadium

RiceSat., Sept. 21

Reliant Stadium

MemphisSat., Oct. 12

BBVA Compass

BYUSat., Oct 19

Reliant Stadium

USFThurs., Oct. 31

Reliant Stadium

CincinnatiSat., Nov. 23

TBA

SMUFri., Nov 29

Reliant Stadium

Season Ticket Schedule

Seating allocations at Reliant Stadium and other facilities will be based on the Cougar Pride Priority Point System.You will receive the same number of seats purchased in Reliant Stadium in other venues in 2013.

2013 HOuston FootballSeason Ticket Options


Ateverygivinglevel,CougarPrideoffersoptionstoensurethegreatestbenefittobothHoustonAthleticsandyou, our valued Cougar Pride member.

COUGAR PRIDE - HOUSTON ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP FUND There is no better way to show your support for Houston Athletics than to support Cougar Pride. You can make a contribution to Cougar Pride in several different ways.

3 C’S – CASH, CHECK AND CREDIT Accepting Cash, Checks payable to Houston Athletics, or Credit (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Contributions can also be made online at UHCougars.com.

COUGARS HELPING BY AUTOMATIC MONTHLY PAYMENT SYSTEM (CHAMPS) “CHAMPS” is an automatic debit from your checking account or charged to your credit card each month.

“CHAMPS” removes the worry about deadlines, and you don’t have to wait until all the payments are made to receive any parking or seating benefits that are tied to a donation level. Just fill out and submit an application. You may also cancel or increase your donation at any time. To obtain an application, contact Cougar Pride or visit http://giving.uh.edu/cougarpride/ to download an application.

PAYROLL DEDUCTION Any UH staff member can take advantage of Payroll Deduction in the same monthly payment manner as the “CHAMPS” program.

ENDOWMENTS Established with a minimum pledge of $25,000, payable within five years. A fully endowed scholarship is $500,000.

MATCHING GIFTS Cougar Pride meets the criteria for the Matching Gift Program of many companies. Simply enclose your matching gift form and your personal payment in the same envelope. Verification of your donation is sent directly to your employer’s benefits office. Cougar Pride credit will be awarded when the matching funds are received.

GIFT-IN-KIND Cougar Pride accepts gifts-in-kind; however, all such donations must be approved in advance. Please contact Cougar Pride for information on providing gifts of goods or services.

PLANNED GIVING When you include Houston Athletics in your long-term financial plans, your legacy ensures that student-athletes will continue to benefit from an education at the University of Houston far into the future. At the same time, you help to secure your own financial future or that of loved ones.

MARKETABLE SECURITIES Gifts of appreciated shares of marketable securities are a valuable contribution. These gifts may provide significant tax advantages to you because you can deduct the fair market value of publicly traded securities without paying capital gains tax on the sale of the gifted stock.

MEMORIAL GIFTS In lieu of flowers, you may suggest that gifts be made to Cougar Pride or any Houston Athletics program in memory of friends and loved ones.

For more information on Ways to Give, please contact Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH (4684) or email [email protected].

Ways to give


The purpose of program specific gifts is to support additional fundraising efforts by the University of Houston Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Designed to assist each sports program and auxiliary athletics programs in achieving national recognition for excellence while enhancing community awareness and spirit, donors can restrict donations to the program of their choice.

Funds will be utilized as supplemental monies to the designated program’s

current budgetary needs such as summer school, staff, equipment and general program upgrades.

Annual sport-specific gifts are tax-deductible to the extent the

contribution exceeds the value of any benefits received in return. Please contact your tax advisor regarding this important information.

Sport-Specific gifts do not count toward your annual Cougar Pride

donation or benefits. Donors will receive priority points for their gifts see Page 25 for more information on priority points.

If you have any questions about restricted funds or to make a gift to a specific Houston sport program, please contact Cougar Pride

at 713-743-GOUH (4684) or by email at [email protected].

Program specific gifts


“H” Association The “H” Association is a non-profit organization of varsity letterwinners sponsored by the University of Houston. Anyone who has been awarded at least one varsity letter, former Spirit of Houston member (cheer, band, cougar dolls, mascot) and current & former athletic staff are eligible to be a member of the “H” Association. It serves as a welcoming environment, and resource, for any former student-athlete to support all Houston Athletics endeavors. In 2012, the “H” Association contributed $76,000 to Houston Athletics and Cougar Pride! Some opportunities that help foster support for Houston Athletics include:

•“H” Association BBQ - during men’s basketball season •Dominique Sachse “H” Association Golf Classic •Pre-game tailgates before all home football games •Reunions •“H” Association monthly and annual meetings

Shasta’s Kids Club

Houston Athletics wants all fans to be a part of the fun, even the youngest Cougars. Shasta’s Kids Club is for kids 8th grade and younger who want to be a part of the coolest kids’ club around. For only $20 for an annual membership, Shasta’s Kids Club members receive great benefits including:

• VIP Membership Pass: Free admission to all regular season home games/ events: baseball, softball, women’s basketball,volleyball,track&field, soccer,tennisandswimming&diving •A Birthday Card •OfficialShasta’sKid’sClubT-Shirt •Autographed Picture of Shasta •Invitations to Special Events including Shasta’s Kids Club Kick-off Party.

Coog Crew

Cougar Pride wants all current UH students to join the OFFICIAL student spirit group of Houston Athletics to help give a home field advantage to all athletic events. Coog Crew hosts tailgates before every home football game and have other select tailgates for different sports as well as organizing a road trip to an away football game every year. For only $20, Coog Crew members receive the following benefits:

•Coog Crew T-Shirt •Priority seating at UH events •Membership Card which includes discounts to sponsors •Discounted opportunities to travel to selected away contests

For additional information or to become involved with any Friends of Cougar Pride programs, please contact Cougar Prideat713-743-GOUH(4684)[email protected].

Friends of Cougar Pride


Young Alumni Club The Young Alumni Club offers students who graduated within the last three years Cougar Pride benefits and points, the opportunity to network with established alumni and continue their support of Houston Athletics. Cougar Pride points and benefits are awarded at all donor levels at a reduced rate, allowing young donors the chance to attend athletic luncheons, meet coaches and players, as well as attend alumni networking events. Example: Spring 2013 Graduate (25% of donor level) - Shasta made a Varsity Club donation of $250, she will receive all the member benefits of the All-American Club ($1,000 level).

•Year 1 – 25% of donor level •Year 2 – 50% of donor level •Year 3 – 75% of donor level •Year 4 – 100% of donor level

Trade / Gift-In-Kind Cougar Pride often accepts trade / gift-in-kind that will help offset budget costs and in return provides Cougar Pride credit for the gift. Here are just a few of the many types of gift-in-kind for which Houston Athletics is willing to provide Cougar Pride credit:

•Restaurants •Catering •Promotional products •Facility improvement products •Officesupplies •Print materials

Wheels Club

The Wheels Club is designed to aid Houston Athletics in promoting its sport programs in the areas of recruiting, scouting, public relations and fundraising. It allows auto dealers and donors the opportunity to directly impact the success of Houston Athletics by providing a personal benefit for them common to most NCAA Division 1 athletic programs. The Wheels Club is of great benefit in terms of cost savings and convenience. Therefore, in appreciation of our car dealers, we offer recognition and benefits to exhibit the high esteem we hold for each dealer including:

•$3,000ticket purchase allotment for Houston home regular season events ($7,000 allotment - two vehicles provided) •Named Parking for men’s basketball •AllCougarPridebenefitsattheCommissioner’sCirclelevelofCougarPride •Recognition in Wheels Club ad in both football and men’s basketball game programs

For additional information or to become involved with any Friends of Cougar Pride programs, please contact Cougar Prideat713-743-GOUH(4684)[email protected].

Friends of Cougar Pride Cont’


Q: How will my season tickets and Cougar Pride renewal for 2013 have an impact on 2014 season ticket allocation?

A: Houston Athletics will begin the process of seating the new football stadium prior to its completion date of August 2014. Seat allocation in the new stadium will be based off of your 2013 Cougar Pride donation, if you had 2013 football season tickets, any football stadium pledge and the 2013 Cougar Pride Priority Point System. These components will have a direct impact on your season ticket allocation priority for the 2014 football season. Refer to chart on page 7.

Full details of the seating process for 2014 will be released at a later date with the full 2014 pricing structure.

Q: How will my seats be allocated this year?A: 2013 football season ticket seating allocation will be prioritized by the Cougar Pride Priority Points

System; annual giving level first and priority points within each giving level second.

If you would like to make a specific seating request or location preference, please email [email protected]. Please include your account number and name in all emails. We will do our best to get you as close to your request as possible, but are unable to guarantee requests. Please make sure to include this request with your renewal.

Q: Is my Cougar Pride donation tax-deductible?A: Yes, the donation that covers your priority seating obligation is 80% deductible; any additional

donation is 100% deductible. Please contact your tax advisor for more information.

Q: AtwhatdonationleveldoIbeginreceivingCougarPridebenefits?A: Although all cash/credit card gifts will be accepted, Cougar Pride benefits begin with a minimum

annual contribution at the Varsity Club ($100 level). Parking benefits begin at Captain’s Club ($350 level).

Q: How can I request to sit with my friends?*A: Indicate the names and account numbers of the individuals you would like to be seated with

when completing an order form or request forms. All parties must indicate their desire to be seated together and make the same request on their respective order forms. You may also fax or e-mail your group seating request to [email protected] by the renewal or order deadline. Each party must make this request!

* When allocating seats for parties wishing to sit together, the location will be based on the party member with the lowest priority point total.

Q: How can I purchase Donor Seats/Cougar Pride seats?A: Cougar Pride seating in the lower donor sections requires a minimum $350 per year donation. For

each $350 donation, you may purchase up to four seats in the Cougar Pride area. Club seating at the $635 and $510 sections include a ticket price of $280 and the remainder is the Cougar Pride donation.

FAq’s


Q: Why is the cost of seats in the Club areas higher than seats in the lower bowl?A: Along with the ticket price for each club seat, there is now a per seat donation attached to the

ticket price in the club seating area. This procedure has been implemented to help offset the demand of premium seating options available to fans. In addition, and most importantly, the offering of premium seating that includes premium dining and beverage options helps to elevate Houston Athletics to a new level of excellence. This additional gift will go directly to Cougar Pride to help offset the cost of student-athlete scholarships. With your support, we are able to impact our program in an immediate and positive way.

Q: Why is the donor seating donation being raised from $250 to $350?A: Houston football’s priority seating donation ($250 per 4 seats) has remained the same since the

Cougars returned to Robertson Stadium from the Astrodome in 1998. The priority seating pricing has not historically reflected the tuition increases at the University of Houston since 1998. The current cost of a fully funded scholarship is now over $20,000! The increased funds will help support all Houston Athletics programs; in turn, enhancing the experience of all Houston student-athletes.

Q: What are Cougar Pride Priority Points used for?A: In an effort to more equitably serve Cougar Pride members, a system was developed in 2009 to

determine ranking to fairly process and prioritize many benefits, like postseason ticket allocation, championship tickets and special events. The priority point system is also used to allocate Cougar Pride benefits, such as football season parking and seating. Each donor’s priority point total is taken into consideration when distributing benefits and assigning or allocating the following:

• 2013 football season tickets • Priority parking for athletics events • Away game tickets • Neutral site tickets • Football bowl tickets • Men’s basketball conference post season tournament tickets •Allotherpriority-basedbenefits

Q: I see I can buy tickets to donate to the Little Coogs program. What is Little Coogs?A: Little Coogs is a University of Houston community outreach program. The program’s purpose it to

expose at-risk and underprivileged youths from Houston and the surrounding areas to a college atmosphere. One of the ways this is done is through attending sporting events on campus. Your donated tickets are distributed to these groups who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend. You will receive a tax donation form from All-N-One for any donations made to Little Coogs. For more information on the program, visit UHCougars.com.

For more information or additional questions, please contact Cougar Pride at 713.743.GOUH (4684) or email [email protected].

FAq’s


“Refer a Coog” form

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Email:

Phone #: ( )

Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone

Do you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program?

Yes Company Name: (Please enclose the matching gift form from employer)

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please call 713.743.GOUH (4684) or email [email protected]

Simply return this pledge card with your payment to:Cougar Pride • 3100 Cullden Blvd., Suite 2004 • Houston, TX 77204-6004

or email [email protected]

Cougar Pride Member who referrd you:

Thank you for your support!

Pledge Information

Total Pledge for 2013: $

Payment (Circle One): Visa / MasterCard / AMEX / Discover

Credit Card No. Exp. Date

Check Enclosed Payable to: University to Houston

Signature:

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