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Blue-Gold Club

Join alumni, families, fans and community partners in providing meaningful support for Thiel College student-athletes and the continued growth of Tomcat Athletics.

Individuals & Families Join or Renew Membership Become part of the Blue-Gold Club or renew your support for Tomcat Athletics.
Businesses & Organizations Athletic Sponsorships Explore sponsorship opportunities designed to connect your organization with Thiel Athletics.
Founded 1990
Primary Mission Support Thiel Athletics
Club DirectOR Director of Athletics Isaac Collins

About the Blue-Gold Club

The Blue-Gold Club raises funds specifically for Thiel College Athletics. Contributions help underwrite the daily operation of collegiate programs, including team travel, equipment upgrades and the maintenance and improvement of athletic facilities.

Your Impact Team Travel Help programs meet the transportation and travel demands of a competitive collegiate schedule.
Your Impact Equipment Support the purchase, replacement and improvement of equipment used by Tomcat student-athletes.
Your Impact Athletic Facilities Assist with the maintenance and continued enhancement of Thiel's athletic venues.
Your Impact Student-Athlete Experience Strengthen the academic, athletic and personal experience of current and future Tomcats.

Why Give?

Blue-Gold Club support helps strengthen Thiel Athletics and its ability to attract quality students, build competitive programs and add value to the Thiel College experience.

Who Benefits?

Student-athletes, alumni, parents, fans and the surrounding community benefit from the spirit, pride and connection created through Tomcat Athletics.

Benefits of Giving

Members enjoy camaraderie, fellowship, special access and, most importantly, the satisfaction of supporting the education and athletic pursuits of Thiel student-athletes.

A Letter from the Director of Athletics

Isaac Collins, Director of Athletics

The recent success of many Thiel athletic programs reflects the commitment, hard work, loyalty, teamwork and dedication of Tomcat coaches and student-athletes. Alumni and fans can contribute to that success through encouragement and financial support.

The Blue-Gold Club provides an opportunity to support every Thiel athletic program and has been instrumental in providing needed resources to student-athletes. Members are encouraged to join or renew at one of the available giving levels.

With a combined effort, the Thiel community can help student-athletes achieve and maintain the level of success for which they strive.

Read the COMPLETE Letter

Membership Levels & Giving Options

Membership Guide View Membership Tiers Review the current Blue-Gold Club membership levels and associated benefits. Open Membership Chart ›
Additional Giving More Ways to Support Other charitable opportunities may include bequests and life-income trusts, endowed scholarships, memorial gifts, donated goods and services, gifts of stock or life insurance, corporate matching gifts, naming opportunities and sponsorship packages.

Blue-Gold Club History

May 1990
The Tomcat Advisory Committee held its first meeting at the Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh under the guidance of Dale Liston and in cooperation with Presidents Louis Almen and Dr. Carlyle Haaland.
November 1990
The Tomcat Advisory Committee was renamed the Blue-Gold Club.
October 1991
The organization held its first elections after initially operating through a committee format led by budget committee chairman Richard Koehler Jr. '65.
1991-1994
Jerry Zaleski '57 served as the first officially announced president.
1994-2000
Paul Saternow '71 served as president, followed by Mark Batt '87 for one year.
Today
The Blue-Gold Club operates under the direction of Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins.

Contact the Blue-Gold Club

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Director of Athletics

Isaac Collins

Questions about membership, giving opportunities or sponsorship packages are welcome.