Community Relations

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Because of various department and NCAA regulations, we ask that requestors read our online policy to ensure that they qualify and then submit the official request forms found below. Our policies vary for each type of request.

We are committed to helping as many non-profit agencies and charitable organizations as possible and appreciate you understanding our inability to fill personal and out-of-state requests due to resource constraints.

If interested in further program support, please review the ICA Non-Profit Policy (PDF) and contact (520) 621-2331.

Administrative or Coaches Speaker RequestS +

REQUEST A SPEAKER

Looking for a special speaker at your event?

The Athletics Department is fortunate to have outstanding administrators and coaches as part of its program and it is excited to provide so many opportunities for them to give back to the local community. Our Athletic Administrators and Coaches appreciate the value of giving back to the community and they want to thank the fans and the community for the continued support.

REQUEST YOUR SPEAKER

VIEW FULL POLICIES AND SUBMIT REQUEST FORM >

Thank you for your interest in Arizona Athletics. Bear Down and Go Cats!

STUDENT-ATHLETE OUTREACH REQUESTS +

REQUEST A STUDENT-ATHLETE

Each year, our student-athletes proudly volunteer over 4,000 hours through C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development and the community impact programs.

At this time, we are not accepting new volunteer requests. However, we’re always inspired by the incredible work happening throughout our community. We’ve built strong partnerships with many organizations in Tucson and are always open to forming new connections.

If you’re interested in partnering with us in the future, please review the policies and complete the interest form below.

View Policies and Submit Organization Information

We appreciate your interest and look forward to the possibility of working together!

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT TOUR REQUESTS +

Department Tours

As of May 7, our tour request form will close for the summer. We will begin accepting requests in August with the start of a new school year.

If you have already submitted a form for consideration, thank you for your patience as we process your request.

Thank you for your continued support of the Wildcats. Bear Down.

DONATION REQUESTS +

Donation Requests

Arizona Athletics has had an outstanding year! Our football had a successful 9-win season and brought the Territorial Cup back to Tucson. Our men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and earned the Big 12 Regular Season and Tournament championships. Additionally, this year marked the inaugural season under new women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke.

As a result of these incredible achievements, demand for donation items has been exceptionally high. As of April 30, our donation request form will close for the summer. We will begin accepting requests in August with the start of a new school year.

If you have already submitted a form for consideration, thank you for your patience as we process your request.

Thank you for your continued support of the Wildcats. Bear Down.

CHEERLEADER AND MASCOT REQUESTS +

REQUEST THE CHEERLEADERS & MASCOTS

The University of Arizona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is proud to sponsor the Cheerleaders, Wilbur and Wilma. These students volunteer countless hours, juggle their academics, cheer on the Wildcats, and participate in several community events. It is the goal of the Spirit Program to participate in the local community and represent the student body and alumni of the University of Arizona!

Request a Cheerleader or Mascot for your event

VIEW FULL POLICIES AND SUBMIT REQUEST FORM >

Thank you for your interest in Arizona Athletics. Bear Down and Go Cats!

JIM CLICK HALL OF CHAMPIONS MUSEUM RENTAL INFORMATION +

RESERVE THE MUSEUM FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

Welcome to the Jim Click Hall of Champions at the University of Arizona. The Jim Click Hall of Champions opened on September 14, 2003 and has 9,000 square feet of floor space displaying over 100 years of outstanding student-athletes, performances, traditions, events, and spirit. This venue is located on the north side of McKale Center and is both a heritage museum as well as a special event space.

The mission of The Jim Click Hall of Champions Heritage Museum is to collect, preserve, and make available artifacts and related materials to communicate the history of Arizona Athletics. This mission guides the acquisition of artifacts for the Museum collections.

Arizona Athletics Jim Click Hall of Champions rental requests are available only for Arizona Athletics internal events at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Jim Click Hall of Champions at (520) 621-2331. Bear Down!

INTERNAL USE REQUEST FORM >

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS +

ARIZONA ATHLETICS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD PROGRAM

Arizona Athletics wishes to thank participating Southern Arizona school district and their outstanding teachers for the opportunity to recognize excellence in education through the Arizona Athletics Teacher of the Year program.

We believe this partnership between business, higher education and public education is an important way to recognize teachers for their outstanding efforts on behalf of students.
Nominations are accepted from High School Principals and applicants are judged on the following criteria:

Teaching preparation and experience
Leadership ability
Participation in co-curricular or extracurricular activities involving students
Innovation or unique teaching practices
Evidence of successful teaching
Recognition by colleagues
Community Involvement

HONOR ROLL: PAST FINALISTS & WINNERS >

Engagement Experiences and Programs Staff

MEGAN O'LEARY
Assistant Athletics Director, Donor Services and Special Events
moleary@arizona.edu
(520) 621-7491

OVERSIGHT:
DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT, DONOR ENGAGEMENT EVENTS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

VANESSA ROMEO
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
vromeo@arizona.edu
(520) 621-0503

OVERSIGHT:
CHEER & MASCOT PROGRAM

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Because of various department and NCAA regulations, we ask that requestors read our online policy to ensure that they qualify and then submit the official request forms found below. Our policies vary for each type of request.

We are committed to helping as many non-profit agencies and charitable organizations as possible and appreciate you understanding our inability to fill personal and out-of-state requests due to resource constraints.

If interested in further program support, please review the ICA Non-Profit Policy (PDF) and contact (520) 621-2331.

Engagement Experiences and Programs Staff

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