Community Service the SAAC Way. . .
Very few folks outside of UW’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department know what SAAC is all about. But it has a very important function. The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the quality of life of the student athlete and to promote a positive student-athlete image both on and off campus. A few of the many components of SAAC’s mission include: to inspire and develop student-athletes into leaders of character beyond athletics; to plan community service projects which involve student-athletes; to coordinate academic affairs with the lives of student-athletes, and to act as a voice of UW student-athletes in regard to NCAA regulations and university matters.
There are 31 members on UW’s SAAC committee representing every one of UW’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The president is Mara Cosgrove from soccer and the vice president is Jeff Frey from the swimming team. Their community service includes projects like Toys for Tots at Christmas, Read Across America and Lunch With Children.
The committee organizes numerous community-service functions. Last Sunday was an excellent example as 67 members of the Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming team spent all day picking up trash along stretches of I-80 northwest of Laramie.
“The Highway Cleanup went really well on Sunday,” said Amanda Fay, a Cowgirl diver and a member of SAAC. “Our entire swim team showed up to help, and it was a great way for us to give back to the community.”
Tom Johnson, Wyoming’s head swimming and diving coach, said that his program continually looks for ways to contribute to the community. “We had a beautiful day Sunday for the highway clean up. It was a great opportunity for the kids to give back to the community for the tremendous support we have received over the years.”
Fan Fest a Huge Success. . .
The first annual athletics department Fan Fest prior to last Saturday’s Cal-Poly football game was a tremendous success. Children from all over Wyoming participated in the two-hour event in the Indoor Practice Facility.
“I’ve heard nothing but great feedback about the Fan Fest,” Athletics Director Tom Burman said. “It’s a great outreach event that allows young people from across the state to interact with our student-athletes. I’d like to thank our staff and our student-athletes for making it a success.”
It’s official for the 20th Class. . .
The 1985 National Champion Ski Team and six individuals—Dick Campbell, Len Kuczewski, Jordan Lintz, Chris Lull Terjeson, Selmer Pederson and Ray Sanchez—were inducted into the UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame last Friday night. It was a memorable event, and we thank the folks at the Hilton Garden Inn as well as those in the athletics department who helped make the evening successful.
Inside Cowboy Football Web Show...
Inside Cowboy Football with Dave Christensen presented by Union Wireless can be seen each Tuesday throughout the football season by logging on here. The show will have highlights for the previous week's game, a Cowboys player segment along with a look ahead to the next game.
From the Ticket Office. . .
Football season 3-Packs are on sale through the ticket office. Remember there are two options. The Gold option includes the CSU game and your choice of two other home games excluding Boise State. The Brown option consists of Boise State and your choice of two additional games other than CSU. The price is $99 for adults and $48 for youth (3-18). Contact the ticket office for more information or visit here.
If you have purchased tickets for the Cowboys’ road game at Nevada, those tickets are being sent this week.
Group-ticket packages also are available. Contact the ticket office for more information (307-766-4850).
Season tickets for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons also are on sale now.
From the Compliance Department...
Student-athletes and prospective student-athletes often seek employment with boosters. The athletics department staff may help arrange for employment of a student-athlete and prospective student-athlete provided: 1) The employment (for PSAs) does not begin prior to the completion of the prospect's senior year in high school; 2) Any compensation paid to the athlete must be for work actually performed and at the rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality for services of like character; and 3) Any compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, or fame that he or she has obtained because of athletic ability. Any employment of any student-athlete or prospective student-athlete requires the approval of the Compliance Office. For more information please visit the compliance page on wyomingathletics.com. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our compliance staff...Jessica Kumke, Director of Compliance (307-766-4960) or Peter Prigge, Compliance Assistant (307-766-3795).
Cowboy Joe Club News. . .
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Cowboy Joe Club Golf Series Championship. The foursome of Chris Telkamp, Scott Powers, Doug Hughes and Tyler Willard won the tourney. They were eligible for the championship after winning the Denver tournament.
If you are going to the Idaho-Wyoming game, don’t forget the tailgate function Saturday before the game. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Winger’s (1700 W. Pullman Road) in Moscow. Cowboy Joe and the UW Alumni Association are hosting the event. There will be a cash bar and fans may order off the menu.
Ground was broken last Saturday before the football game for another outstanding facility, the Cowboy and Cowgirl Indoor Golf Practice Facility. The $1.2 million state-of-the-art facility will allow the golf teams to work on their game year-round. The facility will include four eight-foot wide hitting bays; a more-than-1,800-square-foot indoor putting green with a high-tech synthetic surface; a state-of-the art simulator; a team room with amenities, among other things. The facility will be funded entirely by private funds.
Around the Chutes. . .
The Always a Cowboy 5K Race in honor of Wyoming’s eight cross country runners killed in a tragic automobile accident, will be run this Saturday in Laramie. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Undine Park. All proceeds from the race go to the UW track program. Contact assistant coach Amanda Clower (307-766-3754) to pre-register by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Runners may also register on Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. Cost is $20 if you pre-register and $25 if you register on the day of the event.
Volleyball is back on the road this week at New Mexico on Saturday (7 p.m.). The Cowgirls return home on September 27 and 29 to host San Diego State (7 p.m.) and the University of Nevada (7 p.m.) respectively.
Soccer hits the road as well this week at Utah State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Men’s golf has a pair of tournaments next week, the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational on Monday and Tuesday, and the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate at Albuquerque next Friday and Saturday (September 28-29).
The tennis team opens its fall campaign tomorrow through Friday at the BYU Invitational.
Very few folks outside of UW’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department know what SAAC is all about. But it has a very important function. The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the quality of life of the student athlete and to promote a positive student-athlete image both on and off campus. A few of the many components of SAAC’s mission include: to inspire and develop student-athletes into leaders of character beyond athletics; to plan community service projects which involve student-athletes; to coordinate academic affairs with the lives of student-athletes, and to act as a voice of UW student-athletes in regard to NCAA regulations and university matters.
There are 31 members on UW’s SAAC committee representing every one of UW’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The president is Mara Cosgrove from soccer and the vice president is Jeff Frey from the swimming team. Their community service includes projects like Toys for Tots at Christmas, Read Across America and Lunch With Children.
The committee organizes numerous community-service functions. Last Sunday was an excellent example as 67 members of the Cowboy and Cowgirl swimming team spent all day picking up trash along stretches of I-80 northwest of Laramie.
“The Highway Cleanup went really well on Sunday,” said Amanda Fay, a Cowgirl diver and a member of SAAC. “Our entire swim team showed up to help, and it was a great way for us to give back to the community.”
Tom Johnson, Wyoming’s head swimming and diving coach, said that his program continually looks for ways to contribute to the community. “We had a beautiful day Sunday for the highway clean up. It was a great opportunity for the kids to give back to the community for the tremendous support we have received over the years.”
Fan Fest a Huge Success. . .
The first annual athletics department Fan Fest prior to last Saturday’s Cal-Poly football game was a tremendous success. Children from all over Wyoming participated in the two-hour event in the Indoor Practice Facility.
“I’ve heard nothing but great feedback about the Fan Fest,” Athletics Director Tom Burman said. “It’s a great outreach event that allows young people from across the state to interact with our student-athletes. I’d like to thank our staff and our student-athletes for making it a success.”
It’s official for the 20th Class. . .
The 1985 National Champion Ski Team and six individuals—Dick Campbell, Len Kuczewski, Jordan Lintz, Chris Lull Terjeson, Selmer Pederson and Ray Sanchez—were inducted into the UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame last Friday night. It was a memorable event, and we thank the folks at the Hilton Garden Inn as well as those in the athletics department who helped make the evening successful.
Inside Cowboy Football Web Show...
Inside Cowboy Football with Dave Christensen presented by Union Wireless can be seen each Tuesday throughout the football season by logging on here. The show will have highlights for the previous week's game, a Cowboys player segment along with a look ahead to the next game.
From the Ticket Office. . .
Football season 3-Packs are on sale through the ticket office. Remember there are two options. The Gold option includes the CSU game and your choice of two other home games excluding Boise State. The Brown option consists of Boise State and your choice of two additional games other than CSU. The price is $99 for adults and $48 for youth (3-18). Contact the ticket office for more information or visit here.
If you have purchased tickets for the Cowboys’ road game at Nevada, those tickets are being sent this week.
Group-ticket packages also are available. Contact the ticket office for more information (307-766-4850).
Season tickets for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons also are on sale now.
From the Compliance Department...
Student-athletes and prospective student-athletes often seek employment with boosters. The athletics department staff may help arrange for employment of a student-athlete and prospective student-athlete provided: 1) The employment (for PSAs) does not begin prior to the completion of the prospect's senior year in high school; 2) Any compensation paid to the athlete must be for work actually performed and at the rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality for services of like character; and 3) Any compensation does not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, or fame that he or she has obtained because of athletic ability. Any employment of any student-athlete or prospective student-athlete requires the approval of the Compliance Office. For more information please visit the compliance page on wyomingathletics.com. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our compliance staff...Jessica Kumke, Director of Compliance (307-766-4960) or Peter Prigge, Compliance Assistant (307-766-3795).
Cowboy Joe Club News. . .
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Cowboy Joe Club Golf Series Championship. The foursome of Chris Telkamp, Scott Powers, Doug Hughes and Tyler Willard won the tourney. They were eligible for the championship after winning the Denver tournament.
If you are going to the Idaho-Wyoming game, don’t forget the tailgate function Saturday before the game. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Winger’s (1700 W. Pullman Road) in Moscow. Cowboy Joe and the UW Alumni Association are hosting the event. There will be a cash bar and fans may order off the menu.
Ground was broken last Saturday before the football game for another outstanding facility, the Cowboy and Cowgirl Indoor Golf Practice Facility. The $1.2 million state-of-the-art facility will allow the golf teams to work on their game year-round. The facility will include four eight-foot wide hitting bays; a more-than-1,800-square-foot indoor putting green with a high-tech synthetic surface; a state-of-the art simulator; a team room with amenities, among other things. The facility will be funded entirely by private funds.
Around the Chutes. . .
The Always a Cowboy 5K Race in honor of Wyoming’s eight cross country runners killed in a tragic automobile accident, will be run this Saturday in Laramie. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Undine Park. All proceeds from the race go to the UW track program. Contact assistant coach Amanda Clower (307-766-3754) to pre-register by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Runners may also register on Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. Cost is $20 if you pre-register and $25 if you register on the day of the event.
Volleyball is back on the road this week at New Mexico on Saturday (7 p.m.). The Cowgirls return home on September 27 and 29 to host San Diego State (7 p.m.) and the University of Nevada (7 p.m.) respectively.
Soccer hits the road as well this week at Utah State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Men’s golf has a pair of tournaments next week, the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational on Monday and Tuesday, and the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate at Albuquerque next Friday and Saturday (September 28-29).
The tennis team opens its fall campaign tomorrow through Friday at the BYU Invitational.
