Overview
An alumni association represents all of Yale's 35 varsity sports. The association consists of former athletes, alumni, parents, and friends but membership is open to anyone interested in contributing or getting involved with Yale athletics.

Mission
The purpose of each association is to provide alumni and friends of Yale athletics information about Yale teams as well as creating a support network for current student athletes. Through the offering of career networking and job placement, hosting of special events including receptions, alumni/alumnae games, golf outings, and the raising of money to support Yale Athletics, Associations enhance the experience of current Yale student athletes while establishing a strong connection between Yale athletics and the alumni community.

Structure
Each association has a President and Board who, along with the Yale athletic staff, direct all the association activities. Any inquiries about a particular sport can be directed to the association president or by calling (203)432-1434

How to make a contribution
Alumni, parents and friends can make gifts to Yale with many kinds of assets and in a variety of forms. Options include cash, checks, credit cards payments, gifts of marketable securities and other assets. Please call (203) 432-1419 for details. Checks should be made payable to Yale University and should include the sport association you wish to have your contribution directed towards. Gifts or pledges can be made by calling (203) 432-1434 or mailing payment to:

Yale Athletic Association
P.O. Box 1844
New Haven, CT 06508-1844

Impact of Giving
Associations supplement the Department budget and help cover the cost of expenses in the areas of recruiting, out-of-region travel, prospect visits, equipment, communications, and other annual team expenses. These contributions provide our coaches with the resources necessary to attract the best and the brightest to come to Yale. All association contributions are considered gifts to Yale. All expenditures of associations are governed by departmental policy for compliance with Yale, Ivy League, and NCAA requirements.

Ways of Giving
Yale is supported by alumni, parents, and friends in many ways - through unrestricted annual giving; capital gifts in support of priorities such as student aid, faculty research, and facilities; special reunion contributions; planned gifts; and grants and awards from corporations and foundations. However you choose to support Yale - and at whatever level - your generosity is both essential and truly appreciated. Every gift counts.