2006 Teambacker News and Events Chancellor Casey Renews Commitment to Division II Athletics
Stephanie Helgeson, director of athletics, states, "We are very excited about the commitment that the Chancellor and University are making to the athletic program. We want to build excellence in all of our athletic programs. Excellence requires various resources; ticket sales, sponsorships, and private gifts. Resources of all varieties are more important than ever with the rising costs of transportation, facility improvements, and scholarship needs. Your generosity is critical to ensure the ongoing success of Golden Eagle Athletics." UMC is committed to a strong, well-balanced program of intercollegiate athletics which offers competition in 12 sports:
UMC is in its tenth year as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The hockey program is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA) and the equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Nearly 280 student athletes compete in UMC athletics. Many athletes have earned All-Conference and All-Academic honors while competing for UMC. Some of the recent athletic teams' accomplishments include:
The cost of athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston is rising dramatically. Grant-in-Aid (tuition, books, fees, and room & board) at the University has increased significantly in the last five years. Today, scholarships consume nearly 24% of the athletics department budget. Please take a few minutes to consider how you can help the University of Minnesota, Crookston student athletes in their quest for excellence. Please feel free to contact our development staff at 218-281-8436 if you have questions or comments. On behalf of the UMC Teambacker organization of the Golden Eagle Athletics, thank you for your past support and future generosity. I am confident that we will continue to build an athletic program that will provide a sense of pride, tradition, and legacy in our community, region, and state.
August 8, 2006 (Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Department held its Sixth Annual Women's Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston, MN on Tuesday, August 8th. "We had a great day for the women's golf tournament. We had more sponsors than ever before and raised approximately $1,500 for the women's athletic scholarship fund," says UMC Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson. "The UMC athletic department would especially like to thank Minakwa, all the businesses, as well as the individuals who sponsored the tournament to make it such a successful day," Following the 9-Hole Scramble, golfers enjoyed Hors d'oeuvres served by Minakwa and door prizes donated by area businesses and individuals. All proceeds go towards the UMC Women's Athletic Scholarship Fund.
Hole sponsors included: Chuck Larson, Marv Bachmeier, Schulz Carpeting, Ampride, Natural Look Salon, AmericInn Motel & Suites, Ness Café (Erskine, MN), Minakwa Grille, Proulx Refrigeration, Heating & Appliance, Kari Odland, American Federal, Lifetime Vison Center (Grand Forks, ND), Corby Kemmer, Bill Tyrrell, Chuck Wilder and McDonald's. Prizes were donated by: Videos on Broadway, Salon Elite, Happy Joe's, Munn's Jewelry, UMC, Widman's Candy, RBJ's, GLS, Gerrell's Sports Center, North Country Business Products, Studio 108, Hardware Hank, The Hair Gallery, Riverview Healthcare, Dawn Skjei, Limited Additions, Nicholas Collections, Mary Kay-Joyce Beattie, UMC Bookstore, Lia Sophia Jewelry-Judy Brekken, Northland Inn, Pam Ecklund, Crystal Maruska, Brandy Chaffee, Lee Murphy and Karen Murphy. July 17, 2006
Upcoming Teambacker Golf Outings
Summer Raffle Prizes: Grand Prize – a gas grill contributed by True Value Hardware of Crookston; Second Prize – two U of M Gopher hockey tickets for Jan. 26 and 27, 2007, between North Dakota and Minnesota in Minneapolis and a two-night stay at the Radisson (tickets were donated by 1955 NWSA graduate Harlene Hagen); Third Prize – Minnesota Vikings logo putter donated by Minakwa Golf Course. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from UMC Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell via email btyrrell@umn.edu or phone at 218-281-8436. The drawing will be July 15 at the UMC Teambackers Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston. Tickets will be sold through July 15 and participants need not be present to win. April 28, 2006 The 11th Annual UMC Teambacker Fun Nite will be on Friday, April 28th at the Crookston Eagles Lodge. The $35.00 ticket includes a dinner and chances to win over $750.00 in prizes.
Contact a UMC Teambacker member for tickets or call: January 23, 2006 (Crookston, Minn.)- The UMC Teambackers will be holding a coaches luncheon this Friday, January 27th, 2006 at the Crookston Eagles Club. Lunch will be served and the winter coaches will give updates of their seasons to date as well as outlooks on their upcoming games. The luncheon begins at noon and runs approximately one hour, lunch will be available at the Eagles. Everyone is invited to attend the event. January 12, 2006
(Crookston, Minn.)- Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC has made a generous contribution to help the growth of Golden Eagle Athletics. The dealership donated a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu to be used as a recruiting car for the recruiting season. UMC coaches spend numerous hours on the road recruiting and talking with prospective student athletes. A reliable automobile is essential in making these contacts; Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC noticed the need and came through in the "clutch". "We certainly appreciate the generosity of Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC. This allows us to save a substantial amount of money in our recruiting budget," says Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson. "We feel fortunate to have relationships with businesses like this and look forward to working with them in the future."
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(2006) UMC Chancellor, Charles H. Casey, reaffirmed the University's commitment to Division II Athletics at UMC. Chancellor Casey states, "Teambackers have provided outstanding support for the University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Program. Their financial support for scholarships for student athletes is important as is the visibility they provide in the community and region for Golden Eagle Athletics."
