The Blue & Gold -- 2008 Information
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The Mission of The Blue & Gold
We expect to win in everything we do - on and off the field of competition. The Blue & Gold provides the supplemental resources necessary to assist our coaches and midshipmen to realistically pursue the highest level of success within the context of their physical challenges. We are an institution invested in a mission that educates future leaders in moral, mental and physical excellence. The Blue & Gold enables our midshipmen to pursue the highest goals possible as members of varsity or junior varsity teams.
The Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization charged with providing resources to support 44 varsity and junior varsity programs offered by the Naval Academy. The NAAA operates with the guidance of the Naval Academy's Board of Control, whose members report to the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. The majority of funding support for the NAAA programs is through external sources of revenue (ie. ticket sales, corporate sponsorship, television revenue, parking, etc.). Less than 10% of the operating budget for the varsity and junior varsity programs is provided by the Academy via government funding. Therefore, the Blue & Gold memberships are critical to provide our teams with the supplemental dollars necessary to close the "resource gap" between the Naval Academy teams and our Division I competition.
Your support is critical to our continued success!
- Robb Dunn
Associate Athletic Director, Blue & Gold
Securing Tickets to Army-Navy is as easy as A...B...C...
Assure yourself tickets to the biggest games of the year. Navy hosts Notre Dame on November 15, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and the Army Navy football game returns to Philadelphia in 2008 on December 6th at Lincoln Financial Field.
Becoming a Blue & Gold Member is the best way to secure tickets to these games. Season ticket holders that are Blue & Gold members receive top priority when it comes to location of seats.
Club level seats are assured to Admiral's Row members of the Blue & Gold. Each member at this level is entitled to purchase 4 club level seats to the game. At last year's Army Navy game in Baltimore, only 3-Star and above members were able to purchase club seats.
Levels of Membership
We are grateful for any level of support extended to encourage the advancement of our midshipmen. Below are recommended levels of membership with the minimum level being 1-Star:
Tax Information
Since your membership includes an option to purchase tickets, 80% of your membership is tax deductible. Only the individual paying for the membership is eligible to take the tax deduction. The Blue & Gold members will receive a receipt for tax purposes at the end of the year.
For more information, contact:
The Blue & Gold
566 Brownson Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
Sherrie Werner (410) 293-8708 or werner@usna.edu
