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2 LSU ALMA MATER Where stately oaks and broad magnolias shade inspiring halls, There stands our dear Old Alma Mater who to us recalls Fond memories that waken in our hearts a tender glow, and make us happy for the love that we have learned to know. All hail to thee our Alma Mater, molder of mankind, May greater glory, love unending be forever thine. Our worth in life will be thy worth we pray to keep it true, And may thy spirit live in us...

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4 LSU HOW IT WORKS With loyal support from LSU fans, Tiger Athletic Foundation is dedicated to enhancing LSU and its athletic program. LSU has a proud athletic tradition, highlighted by scores of Southeastern Conference and NCAA championships in 21 men s and women s varsity sports. Thanks to the generosity of its members, TAF plays an integral role in sustaining that outstanding tradition. As the primary source of private funding for LSU Athletics, TAF s mission is clear - to lead the university in building a comprehensively superior athletic program. Contributions to TAF benefit every student-athlete and every team at LSU through scholarship and academic awards, as well as through the construction and maintenance of athletic facilities. These projects, large and small, chart the unmistakable course to excellence. And it is the shared vision of alumni and friends of LSU that make excellence a reality at LSU. Your donation assists TAF in its programs of support for LSU Athletics. Funding the construction and renovation of facilities and the purchase of equipment to provide LSU student-athletes with the best possible opportunity to compete at a national level. Funding support for facilities and programs to enhance the academic opportunities for studentathletes. Funding the construction and renovation of training facilities that provide student-athletes with the best possible care and rehabilitation when needed, thus allowing them to return to training and competition as quickly as possible. TABLE OF CONTENTS How It Works 1 Introduction Letter 2 Scholarship Expenses 3 TAF Donation vs. Tradition Fund 4 Important Deadlines 5 Donor Benefit Chart 6 Football Ticket Guidelines and Seating Chart 7 Basketball Ticket Guidelines and Seating Chart 9 Baseball Ticket Guidelines and Seating Chart 11 Parking Information 13 Completed Building Projects 15 Our Vision 17 General Ticket Information 19 Priority Point System Summary 20 Premium Seating Options 21 How to Contribute 23 Methods of Payment/Tax Information 24 NCAA Compliance Information Fundraising Year 27 Important Dates to Remember 28 Frequently Asked Questions 29 Staff Listing Straight Top 20 Director s Cup Finishes 10 Men s Basketball SEC Championships

5 TAF Joe Alleva Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics LSU R. G. Richard Major General, USMC (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer TAF Tiger Athletic Foundation works in collaboration with LSU Athletics to create the optimum experience for student-athletes in their quest to win championships and earn a diploma. TAF is proud of the role it plays in the continued excellence of LSU Athletics in competition, in the classroom and in the community. TAF has played a significant role in LSU s sustained success over the course of the last dozen years, including the construction of the east and west sides of Tiger Stadium, the renovation of the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes, the construction of Mike the Tiger s habitat and the addition of the Football Operations Center. TAF was also responsible for the renovation of the University Club Golf Course, the construction of the Basketball Practice Facility and the suites in Alex Box Stadium. Most recently, TAF funded more improvements to Tiger Stadium, with the renovation of the north end exterior façade, the addition of a new gating system and plaques that recognize the great Tiger football players of the past. Now TAF has embarked on a new era of expansion for Tiger Stadium with a south stadium end zone addition that will bring the capacity of Death Valley to approximately 100,000 seats. On the horizon are new facilities for our tennis and gymnastics programs, along with a nutrition center for our student-athletes. These are the next big steps in keeping LSU Athletics among the elite programs in college sports. These are exciting times for LSU Athletics and you can be proud of the Tiger Athletic Foundation s role in this unprecedented era of success. Together we all make LSU a better place for our student-athletes, coaches, fans and alumni. Thank you for your loyal support of LSU and its athletic programs. GEAUX TIGERS! Joe Alleva Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics LSU R. G. Richard Major General, USMC (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer TAF 14 Baseball SEC Championships 3 Football National Championships 2

6 LSU SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES IN-STATE PER SEMESTER PER YEAR Tuition/Fee $3,427 $6,854 Room $3,451 $6,901 Board $3,710 $7,419 Books $400 $800 TOTAL $10,987 $21,975 OUT-OF-STATE PER SEMESTER PER YEAR Tuition/Fee $11,062 $22,124 Room $3,451 $6,901 Board $3,710 $7,419 Books $400 $800 TOTAL $18,622 $37,245 Championships start with annual scholarships. In order to compete nationally, LSU must ensure the top in-state recruits are choosing to play for the Tigers, while also attracting the top national recruits. ADRIENNE WEBB WOMEN S BASKETBALL SPRING 2013 Tuition and fees for out-of-state students cost $15,270 more annually than in-state student-athletes. With scholarship costs rising nationally, it is imperative that Tiger Athletic Foundation continues to raise the funds for scholarships. Every donor and every dollar counts towards making the student-athlete dream a reality. 3 1 Women s Golf SEC Championship 65 Football All-Americans

7 TAF TAF DONATION vs. TRADITION FUND The Tradition Fund consists of annual seat donations associated with football, basketball, and baseball season tickets paid to the LSU Athletic Department. The tradition fund was implemented in 2004 for football. Approximately 45,000 football season tickets have an LSU Tradition Fund donation associated with their tickets and parking permit. Tradition Fund donations are often confused with the TAF annual seat donations. A limited amount of football season tickets and parking permits carry an annual TAF donation. Both Tradition Fund and TAF seats are included in the pool of available inventory for upgrades and new seat assignments. Tradition Fund donations are now the same price levels as the per seat TAF donations. These donations earn 1 point per $1,000 donated and do receive fractional priority point credit. There are football season tickets that do not have a seat donation associated with them through the LSU Athletic Department. All football season tickets through TAF have a seat donation. 25 Football Academic All-Americans 46 National Team Championships 4

8 LSU IMPORTANT DEADLINES MARCH 31 Deadline for making TAF or Tradition Fund seat donation for the renewal of football season ticket(s) and football season parking permit(s). Deadline to place name on football season ticket and parking waitlist at Deadline to place request for football season ticket and parking upgrades. APRIL 30 LSU Philanthropic Priority Points freeze date for distribution of new football season tickets and new football season parking permits and any upgrade requests. LSU Philanthropic Priority Points freeze date for distribution of new men s and women s basketball season tickets and new men s and women s season parking permits. LSU Lifetime Priority Points frozen for football away game ticket distribution. MAY 31 LSU Athletic Ticket Office deadline for football season ticket costs and football away game applications to be received. OCTOBER 31 LSU Philanthropic Priority Points freeze date for distribution of new baseball season tickets and new baseball season parking permits and any upgrade requests. LSU Lifetime Priority Points freeze date for distribution of post season football tickets, including the SEC Championship game and bowl game. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS We are on a quest to make the LSU athletic program the best in America. Generous TAF donors help make champions of LSU teams and successful graduates of the university. The success and influence of TAF is ultimately dependant on donations from Tiger fans and LSU alumni from all over the world SEC Team Championships 5 Volleyball All-Americans (3 1st team)

9 TAF TAF DONOR BENEFIT CHART TAF Membership Card TAF CHAMPIONS FUND PURPLE $50-99 PER YEAR TAF CHAMPIONS FUND GOLD $100-4,999 PER YEAR FIGHTING TIGERS $5,000-9,999 PHILANTHROPIC GIFT PER YEAR FIGHTING TIGERS GOLD $10,000-24,999 PHILANTHROPIC GIFT PER YEAR TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF FIGHTING TIGERS PLATINUM $25,000 + PHILANTHROPIC GIFT PER YEAR Opportunity to attend TAF Tailgate Parties TAF Window Decal TigerLand News TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF 1 TAF Membership Priority Point 3 TAF Memberhip Priority Points 2 Points per every $1,000 donated philanthropically Annual invitation to exclusive tailgate party 7 bonus points for reaching $5,000 philanthropic giving level in a calendar year 12 bonus points for reaching $10,000 philanthropic giving level in a calendar year 17 bonus points for reaching $25,000 philanthropic giving level in a calendar year Opportunity to Purchase Club Tickets for the National L Club Spring Football Game TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF TAF 15 Softball All-Americans (6 1st Team) 109 Gymnastics All-American Honors 6

10 LSU FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION The LSU Athletic Department and TAF assign football season tickets and parking permits based on the LSU Priority Point System. NEW SEASON TICKET AND PARKING PERMIT REQUESTS New season ticket and parking permit requests will be processed through waiting lists available at Available season tickets and permits will be assigned in LSU philanthropic priority point order by the LSU Athletic Ticket Office and TAF. Please follow the process below in order to apply for new season tickets and/or parking permits: On your computer, go to Select Tickets, then Buy Tickets Online. Input your information as prompted. The waiting lists will carry a fee of $10 per account, per waiting list. The waiting lists closes on March 31 each year. Please Note: Additional season tickets and parking permits are considered new and will therefore be subject to the procedure indicated above. EXISTING SEASON TICKETS AND PARKING PERMIT UPGRADE REQUESTS Renew your current seat location by making your per seat donation by March 31. Only accounts paid in full by the March 31 deadline will be considered for relocation. Complete the LSU and TAF Seating/Parking Upgrade Form that is also located at and submit to the LSU Athletic Ticket office by March 31. In order for the ticket office to be aware of your interests for upgrade/relocation you must fill out the upgrade form every year. Each request is specific to the year and seat location. Previous requests will not be considered. TAF and the LSU Ticket Office do not imply or make any guarantee to season ticket holders regarding the upgrade/relocation of seats. If your request is granted, you will be notified via phone or . For requests that cannot be fulfilled, you will be notified by mail. Upgrade requests will be sorted by the LSU Philanthropic Priority Point rankings as of April 30. Please be aware that ticket limitations will be considered in regards to ticket/parking relocations Baseball All-Americans 1 Men s Basketball National Championship

11 TAF AWAY AND POSTSEASON GAME TICKETS Football season ticket holders are eligible to apply for away and post season tickets. Applications will be mailed by the LSU Ticket Office and will be filled using LSU Lifetime Priority Point rank. Tickets are not guaranteed. APPROXIMATE 2013 AWAY GAME TICKET AVAILABILITY Georgia 7,000 Mississippi State 7,000 Ole Miss 6,000 Alabama 7,000 Tickets for any away game will be allocated first to players, coaches, students, athletic staff and official party. Next, tickets are allocated based on each season ticket holder s LSU Priority Point rank as of April 30. All applicants must be season ticket holders to obtain away game tickets. POSTSEASON TICKETS During the course of the 2013 football season, LSU football season ticket holders will receive information by regarding the opportunity to apply for tickets to any postseason games in which the Tigers may participate. At that time, a deadline will be established for applying for tickets. Possible postseason games include the SEC Football Championship Game and a holiday bowl game. If the demand for tickets exceeds the supply available to LSU for any particular game, a distribution system utilizing the LSU Priority Point System will be used to determine ticket distribution. Tickets to any postseason games involving LSU will be allocated first to players, coaches, LSU students and athletic department staff. Next, an allotment of tickets will be distributed through the LSU Priority Point System, based on points accumulated for contributions to LSU Athletics, Tiger Athletic Foundation, LSU Foundation and LSU Alumni Association. To be eligible to purchase tickets based on the LSU Priority Point System, the applicant must be a football season ticket holder. The number of ticket requests from football season ticket holders will be measured against the number of available tickets to determine if any limits must be imposed. LSU will make every effort to accommodate as many of its fans as possible. If ticket requests exceed the available supply of tickets, only then will a limited lottery be used to distribute a portion of the tickets. Ticket orders and seat locations are not accepted nor assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. AVAILABILITY/LIMITATIONS/POINT SYSTEM There is no limit on the number of tickets that may be ordered for the SEC Championship Game and each postseason bowl game; however, LSU is limited in the number of tickets received for those games. Consequently, the requests for postseason game tickets are sometimes much greater than the number of tickets available. Should the demand for tickets exceed the supply available to LSU, limits will be imposed based on the chart below in order to accommodate requests from as many LSU football season ticket holders as possible. Should the number of tickets you request be reduced, you will be notified by LSU POSTSEASON FOOTBALL GAME TICKET PRIORITY CHART LSU POINT RANKING SEC CHAMPIONSHIP BOWL GAMES *751 and above 2 (if available) 2 (if available) *No Rank 2 (if available) 2 (if available) 8 Men s Basketball All-Americans 1 Boxing National Championship 8

12 LSU BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION The LSU Athletic Department and TAF assign basketball season tickets and parking permits based on the LSU Priority Point System. SEASON TICKET RENEWALS Basketball season ticket renewals are mailed in late July or early August and are due at the end of August. If you have not received your renewal form by the second week of August, please contact the LSU Athletic Ticket Office at Full payment is due to the LSU Athletic Ticket Office by the deadline date on the renewal form. Current season ticket holders may request a seat upgrade on their renewal form before they return it to the LSU Athletic Ticket Office. These requests will be addressed after all renewal payments are posted and will be filled based upon availability and allocated using the LSU Philanthropic Priority Point System. The actual season tickets will be mailed approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the first game. Customers with a physical street address will have their tickets shipped via UPS, and those customers with a post office box/drawer will have their tickets mailed by US Postal Service. 9 1 Gymnastics SEC Championship 5 Men s Tennis SEC Championships

13 TAF STUDENT TICKETS Full-time LSU students in good standing with the University get in free to all LSU Men s Basketball home games with their valid LSU student ID. A student can purchase one (1) student-guest ticket at the Maravich Center Box Office beginning 90 minutes before the game (subject to availability). NEW SEASON TICKETS Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for LSU basketball should register on the waiting list at The waiting list opens on July 1 and closes on August 31. INDIVIDUAL-GAME TICKETS Individual game men s basketball tickets are sold approximately two (2) weeks before the season starts (typically in early November). Once the sale begins, tickets can be purchased online on by phone, or at the LSU Athletic Ticket Office window. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. All phone and Internet orders are subject to additional service fees. Sign up for Geaux-Mail, LSU s free ticketing system, to receive notification when tickets go on sale. AWAY GAME TICKETS Away game tickets are not available through the LSU Athletic Ticket Office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket Office at the opposing institution for more information. PREVIOUS MEN S BASKETBALL TICKET PRICES SINGLE GAME TICKETS Lower, Middle and Upper Mid-Court Upper Court Upper Baseline Upper Youth (Ages 3-12) Non-Conference $18 $14 $10 $5 SEC $22 $18 $15 $5 * Prices subject to change without notice 5 Softball SEC Championships 6 Baseball National Championships 10

14 LSU BASEBALL TICKET INFORMATION The LSU Athletic Department and TAF assign baseball season tickets and parking permits based on the LSU Priority Point System. SEASON TICKET RENEWALS Season ticket renewals for baseball are mailed each September. The deadline for renewal is October 31. If you have not received a renewal by October 1, please call the ticket office at Full payment is due in the ticket office by the renewal deadline date. STUDENT SEASON TICKETS Full-time LSU students in good standing with the University are admitted free to all regular-season home baseball games by presenting their student ID card to the Alex Box Ticket Office beginning two (2) hours before each game. Upon presentation of the student ID card, students will be issued a ticket to gain access into the stadium. LSU students interested in attending postseason games at Alex Box Stadium must purchase tickets when they go on sale. NEW SEASON TICKETS Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for LSU baseball should register on the waiting list at The waiting list opens on August 1 and closes on October Women s Basketball All-Americans 12 Women s Tennis All-Americans

15 TAF INDIVIDUAL-GAME TICKETS Home-Game Tickets Single-game tickets for baseball are sold approximately two (2) weeks before the season starts. They may be purchased and printed online on in person at the ticket office or by phone at or Cash, check, American Express, Visa, or MasterCard are acceptable forms of payment. All phone and Internet purchases are subject to additional service fees. Away-Game Tickets Away-game tickets are not available through the LSU Ticket Office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket Office of the host university for more information. POSTSEASON TICKETS In the event that LSU hosts an NCAA Regional and/or Super Regional tournament at Alex Box Stadium, season ticket holders will be given the opportunity to renew their current seats online on over the phone at or in person with one exception: According to NCAA Guidelines, LSU is required to allocate a total of 600 tickets to participating schools in the seating areas between first and third base. This guideline requires LSU to relocate a number of season ticket holders in the grandstand and gold seat area every season. The ticket office will send a letter to all season ticket holders who need to be relocated. Relocated season ticket holders will still be able to request the same number of seats but they will be located in a different area of the stadium. In an effort to better accommodate these displaced season ticket holders, the LSU Ticket Office will designate a time period where they can exchange their tickets and upgrade to any seats not renewed by current season ticket holders before tickets go on sale to the public. For more information, please contact the LSU Athletics Ticket Office at Tickets for NCAA Regional and Super Regional games will go on sale to the public after season ticket holders are given the opportunity to renew their seats. In the event LSU advances to the College World Series, the LSU Athletics Ticket Office will receive a very limited allotment of tickets. The LSU Ticket Office will take requests from LSU baseball season ticket holders during a specified time period. All requests will be filled in order of fans LSU Priority Point Ranking. LSU will not have any College World Series tickets go on-sale to the general public LSU BASEBALL TICKET PRICES Single-Game Tickets LOCATION PRICE TRADITION FUND DONATION Grandstand $15 (Adults) n/a Bleachers $10 Adults $5 Children (3-12) Under 3 Free Season Tickets Purple Home Plate $350 $2,000 Purple Dugout $350 $1,500 Gold Field Box $315 $350 Gold Grandstand $315 $200 Green Grandstand $280 $100 Outfield Prime Bleachers $210 $50 Outfield Regular Bleachers $210 n/a Home Run Bleachers $210 $50 * Prices subject to change without notice 4 Women s Golf All-Americans 3 Women s Basketball SEC Championships 12

16 LSU BASKETBALL PARKING PARKING INFORMATION Parking Permit Upgrade Requests can be made by completing the Parking Upgrade Forms that are also located at and submitting the completed form to the LSU Athletic Ticket Office. In order for the ticket office to be aware of your interests for upgrade/ relocation you must fill out the upgrade form every year. Parking Wait list Deadlines are as follows: FOOTBALL March 31, 2013 BASEBALL PARKING MEN S & WOMEN S BASKETBALL August 31, 2013 BASEBALL October 31, Volleyball SEC Championships 11 Football SEC Championships

17 TAF FOOTBALL PARKING 43 Men s Tennis All-Americans 152 Swimming & Diving 1st Team All-Americans 14

18 LSU COMPLETED BUILDING PROJECTS Results of contributions to Tiger Athletic Foundation appear in the form of new and upgraded facilities. In the Southeastern Conference, keeping pace in this area is of paramount importance and TAF will be there to make certain that every LSU team has the resources necessary to succeed. Basketball Practice Facility Football Operations Center Bengal Tiger Bronze Sculptures The Lawton Room Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes Bo Campbell Auditorium Anderson-Feazel Field 15 1 Men s Swimming & Diving SEC Championship 22 Men s Outdoor Track SEC Championships

19 TAF The Anderson-Campbell Tiger Walk University Club Golf Course & Mary and Woody Bilyeu Golf Practice Facility Scotty and Espe Moran Field Worley Family Batting Cage Pavilion Tiger Stadium West Side Expansion Preservation of Tiger Stadium Window Project Alex Box Stadium Skip Bertman Field 15 Men s Golf SEC Championships 4 Men s Indoor Track SEC Championships 16

20 LSU Nutrition Center For Student-Athletes OUR VISION NEW BUILDING PROJECTS Gymnastics Practice Facility Nutrition Center For Student-Athletes Gymnastics Practice Facility Tennis Facility North Side of Tiger Stadium Renovations South End Zone Expansion of Tiger Stadium Track and Field All-Americans 4 Men s Outdoor Track National Championships

21 TAF South End Zone Expansion of Tiger Stadium North Side of Tiger Stadium Renovations 2 Men s Indoor Track National Championships 4 Men s Golf National Championships Tennis Facility 18

22 LSU GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION TICKET OFFICE The LSU Ticket Office is located on the first floor of the Moran Family Center for Athletic Administration. The building is in the West Stadium parking lot on the northwest side of Tiger Stadium. Please remember: A photo-id is required to pick up tickets. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. CT Except on university-observed holidays The LSU Ticket Office is open on game days beginning at noon for games that kickoff at 6 p.m. or later and 8 a.m. for games that kickoff before 6 p.m. The PMAC Ticket Office is located on the south side of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the upper level and is open 90 minutes before the event. The Alex Box Ticket Office is located on the southwest corner of Alex Box Stadium behind home plate and is open 2 hours before the event. METHODS OF PAYMENT Online: Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted for all online purchases. Echeck- For some renewal items, we are now offering customers the ability to pay by check over the internet. To utilize this method, click on the Echeck option when paying for your tickets. You will need to have your checkbook with you in order to fill out the necessary routing information. In person: Most major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express only), personal and company checks, certified checks, cash, and money orders are accepted. Checks are not accepted for individual game ticket orders. LOST OR STOLEN TICKETS The LSU Athletic Ticket Office is not responsible and will not reprint tickets once they are in your possession. If you order tickets online and do not receive them 48 hours before the event, please contact the LSU Athletic Ticket Office to make arrangements. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES The LSU Ticket Office does not offer refunds or exchanges on any ticket purchases unless the event is cancelled. Please make sure to confirm your online order before submitting payment. TICKET MARKETPLACE The LSU Ticket Marketplace is a venue for our valued LSU fans to buy and sell their tickets for upcoming LSU games. If you own LSU season tickets, you can sell your tickets on the LSU Ticket Marketplace on an eventby-event basis. Are you looking to purchase great seats for an upcoming game? Now you can find premium seats available on the LSU Ticket Marketplace at Purchasing the best available seats is both simple and safe with the LSU Ticket Marketplace, where you are ensured of buying valid tickets in a transaction fully supported by the LSU Ticket Office Women s Outdoor Track National Championships 13 Women s Indoor Track SEC Championships

23 TAF PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM SUMMARY Q: What is the point system? A: The LSU Priority Point System is a system developed and used by TAF and LSU to allocate certain tickets and parking passes based on giving to LSU and its Affiliated Organizations (TAF, the LSU Foundation and the LSU Alumni Association). Q: How is the priority point system used? A: The priority point system is used by TAF in the following ways: Season Ticket Assignments and Upgrades Using the philanthropic ranking, TAF reviews all requests in rank order from applicants requesting new tickets or an upgrade of their current season tickets. Requests for new season tickets and upgrades are filled according to philanthropic rank. Parking Pass Assignments Using the philanthropic ranking, TAF reviews all requests in rank order from applicants requesting new parking or an upgrade of their current parking pass. Requests for new parking passes and upgrades are filled according to philanthropic rank. Applicants must purchase season tickets to be eligible for a parking pass. Away Games, Postseason Games & Bowl Game Ticket Assignments TAF uses the lifetime rank in the assignment of all away game, SEC postseason game, and bowl game tickets. Applicants are put in rank order, and then tickets are assigned. Where demand for tickets exceeds the available supply, the number of tickets that may be purchased by Applicants will be limited. Q: How are points allocated? A: Points are allocated as follows: 1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 donated to a TAF Annual Ticket Fund, approved LSU Coaches Accounts, LSU Tradition Fund, and other non-profit organizations approved by TAF 1 pt. Awarded for each $4,000 in philanthropic donations to the LSU Foundation or the LSU Alumni Association by individuals or corporate entities that are not publicly traded 2 pts. Awarded for each $1,000 donated to TAF Philanthropic Programs 1 pt. Awarded per year for a TAF Collegiate Club Membership 5 pts. Awarded to LSU Varsity Letter Winners per sport (one time award) 1 bonus pt. Awarded for each year donating $50 - $99 to TAF Philanthropic Programs 3 bonus pts. Awarded for each year donating $100 or more to TAF Philanthropic Programs 7 bonus pts. Awarded for each year donating $5,000 - $9,999 to TAF Philanthropic Programs 12 bonus pts. Awarded for each year donating $10,000 - $24,999 to TAF Philanthropic Programs 17 bonus pts. Awarded for each year donating $25,000 or more to TAF Philanthropic Programs Q: What is the difference between lifetime ranking and philanthropic ranking? A: A donor s lifetime ranking is calculated using all qualifying donations made by the donor, including both philanthropic donations and non-philanthropic donations. A donor s philanthropic ranking is calculated using only those qualifying donations not associated with tickets, parking or other significant return benefits. The priority point system is administered in accordance with procedures that are available on TAF s website. To access a complete version of the priority point policy and procedures, go to and click Priority Points System. The priority point policy and procedures are subject to change without notice. 31 Men s Golf All-Americans 11 Women s Indoor Track National Championships 20

24 LSU PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS ALEX BOX SUITES IN ALEX BOX STADIUM LSU and Tiger Athletic Foundation completed the new Alex Box Stadium in February The state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide the resources necessary to sustain LSU s tradition of excellence while also comfortably accomodating the record-setting crowds that set LSU Tiger Baseball apart from the rest of America. Included in the project was the addition of 26 luxury suites on the third level of Alex Box Stadium. The suites are the premier in luxury seating and provide an unparalleled experience for all those in attendance. Each suite offers a variety of personalized meal and beverage options as well as exclusive seating, flat screen televisions and many other unique amenities. The Alex Box Suite Level is one of the finest facilities in collegiate baseball and reflects the continued excellence of LSU Athletics. TIGER TERRACE IN ALEX BOX STADIUM Completed in 2012, the Tiger Terrace is located on the third level of Alex Box Stadium. The Tiger Terrace includes two, premium seating areas located at the end of the first and third base line. Each Terrace offers members an exclusive indoor space to relax and enjoy food and beverages before and during each home LSU Baseball game. Tiger Terrace amenities include covered chair back seating on the suite level of the stadium, climate-controlled lounge area, quality interior design and furnishings, flat screen televisions in lounge area, and a variety of food and beverages for purchase for Tiger Terrace members. CHAMPIONS CLUB IN ALEX BOX STADIUM The Champions Club in Alex Box Stadium includes a 2,000 square foot temperature controlled premium seating area. This exclusive space serves as a lounge area for members to enjoy before and during LSU baseball games. Amenities of the room include large flat screen televisions, modern furniture and a variety of menu options. These features along with the great tradition of LSU baseball make the Champions Club one of the premier areas throughout collegiate baseball Straight Top 20 Director s Cup Finishes 10 Men s Basketball SEC Championships

25 TAF TIGER DEN SUITES IN TIGER STADIUM In 2000, LSU and Tiger Athletic Foundation completed an expansion project that included 70 suites on two levels of the east side of Tiger Stadium. The facilities are the premier in luxury seating and provide the suite holder and their guests an experience that is second to none. In addition to being protected from inclement weather during a game, the suites offer a catered meal personalized to each individual suite as well as the option to have alcoholic beverages served within your suite. Comfortable restroom facilities, a common area with delicious additional food choices, big screen TV s, both in the common areas and in each individual suite, and many more amenities throughout the facility. The Tiger Den Suites definitely provide a premier luxury seating option like no other. STADIUM CLUB IN TIGER STADIUM The Stadium Club was completed in 2005 as a part of the west side expansion of Tiger Stadium. The Stadium Club is comprised of over 75,000 square feet of temperature controlled premium seating. Amenities of the Stadium Club include covered, spacious exterior seating, modern interior lounge seating and dining tables, private restrooms and large flat screen televisions. Members of the Stadium Club also have exclusive access to complimentary buffets of appetizers, entrées, desserts, game day snacks and beverages. Breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the Baton Rouge skyline add to the atmosphere making the Stadium Club and Tiger Stadium one of the premier collegiate stadiums in the country. LEGENDS CLUB IN THE PMAC Located on the north side of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the Legends Club was a major component of the newly constructed Basketball Practice Facility. This exclusive area serves as both a showcase for former LSU student-athletes, as well as a lounge area for members to enjoy before and during Men s Basketball home games. Filled with large flat screen televisions, modern furniture and a variety of menu options, the Legends Club is one of the most exclusive areas throughout the SEC. COURTSIDE CLUB IN THE PMAC Located in the Northwest corridor of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the Courtside Club offers some of the finest accommodations offered by intercollegiate programs nationwide. Besides sharing the same corridor as the Men s Basketball team, this exclusive area also features large flat screen televisions, fantastic catered meal options and lavish furniture settings. Club members are entrenched in the excitement of LSU Basketball like never before, as the enthusiasm for our team continues to grow. 14 Baseball SEC Championships 3 Football National Championships 22

26 LSU HOW TO CONTRIBUTE There are several ways to become a donor of Tiger Athletic Foundation. Gifts are acknowledged by a tax letter from TAF at year end. Here are just a few of the ways to support LSU Athletics: METHODS OF GIVING Long-Term Pledge You may pledge to donate to TAF and then set up a payment schedule as you see fit. A pledge card must be filled out for all long-term pledges to indicate the amount of the pledge, the program that the pledge is directed toward, and the number of years in which the pledge is intended to be paid off. Points are awarded based on cash received. One Time Gift You may choose to give your entire gift at one time. AREAS TO DIRECT GIFTS Capital Programs LSU Athletics constantly strives to have the best facilities in the nation. When it comes to maintaining our competitive advantage in this important area, there is always a need for capital gifts. World class facilities are not only important for recruiting the nation s best and brightest student-athletes; they are essential since we have made a commitment to all of our studentathletes to provide them with the best tools to use toward their academic and athletic goals. Scholarship Endowments In an effort to permanently fund LSU athletic scholarships in every sport, TAF has developed the Foundation of Champions Endowment Program. There are many different endowment levels available, up to and including a fully-endowed $250,000 scholarship that would bear your name and pay tribute to a former letterwinner. The goal of this program is to provide a perpetual source of financial support for athletic scholarships through a general scholarship endowment fund. The interest generated from the endowed scholarships will be used to offset the scholarship costs for current student-athletes. As costs for scholarships continue to climb, building a healthy endowment is vital to continue recruiting the best and brightest. Annual Scholarships The Tiger Pride Annual Athletic Scholarship Fund provides financial support to fund scholarships for LSU student-athletes through a general scholarship fund. Funds raised help offset the costs for tuition, fees, books, and room and board for over 450 LSU studentathletes. Scholarship costs continue to rise. For LSU to maintain its ranking among the elite collegiate athletic programs, it is vital to build a healthy annual scholarship fund. TAF Champions Fund A donation towards TAF Champions Fund supports the annual operations of TAF. As a TAF Champions Fund member, you will have the opportunity to attend the TAF Tailgate Parties. For more information on any of these programs, please contact the TAF Development Office at Women s Golf SEC Championship 65 Football All-Americans

27 TAF METHODS OF PAYMENT Online Giving Tiger Athletic Foundation is proud to offer the ability to make a gift to TAF online. New donors joining for the first time or existing donors looking to renew their gift should visit All donors to TAF have an online account. If you are visiting the site for the first time and are a current TAF member, please sign up for an account using your AD account number and address. All new TAF members can sign up for an account directly online using an address. Benefits of Visiting Your Account Online View Your Giving History Contribute Online via credit card or e-check Update Your Account Information Setup a Payment Schedule View Your Priority & Philanthropic Points View Your Tax Letter Cash Donations Cash or checks are also accepted. Make all checks payable to the Tiger Athletic Foundation. Credit Cards Tiger Athletic Foundation accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. It is important to list the name of the cardholder, the account number, the expiration date, and if it is a personal or business credit card on the contribution form. Other Methods of Payment* Gifts to TAF may also take other forms. Some examples might include planned gifts including wills, life insurance, bequests, trusts and annuities. Gifts of securities, as well as real estate, stocks, or personal property are also accepted. TAX INFORMATION Deductibility of charitable contributions is governed by section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. You should consult with your tax advisor. *All final decisions on the acceptance or refusal of the gift shall be made by the Executive Committee on recommendation of the Finance Committee. 25 Football Academic All-Americans 46 National Team Championships 24

28 LSU NCAA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION As you may know the NCAA defines a booster in a number of ways, but perhaps the most recognizable is simply as an individual who makes a financial contribution to the athletic department or to a specific athletic booster organization. As a member of Tiger Athletic Foundation, it is important to know that you are indeed considered to be a Booster of LSU Athletics because of the definition above. As a booster of LSU, we ask for your help in understanding and abiding by the following information to ensure that our programs operate consistent with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations. The information listed is intended to remind you of some basic principles that all LSU Boosters should be aware of. For additional information and guidelines you should review the Compliance Department s pamphlet: NCAA Rules & Regulations for Boosters SEC Team Championships 5 Volleyball All-Americans (3 1st team)

29 TAF SIX QUICK POINTS TO REMEMBER: 1. Don t do anything for a recruit or enrolled student-athlete without specific and clear authorization from the LSU Athletic Department. 2. Only coaches and athletic department staff members may be involved in the recruiting process. 3. A prospect remains a recruit until they maintain a full-time schedule of classes (12 hours or more) and have physically attended class. 4. The rules against contact with a recruit are not intended to relate to unavoidable incidental contacts between a prospect and a booster. Such contact is permissible so long as it is: Not prearranged by the booster or an athletic department staff member Doesn t take place on the grounds of the recruits educational institution (High School/Junior College) or at his/her practice or competition site It is not made for the purpose of recruitment and involves normal civility In other words, if you meet a recruit during the normal course of business or social activities, there is no violation as long as you don t discuss LSU athletics. Politely inform the recruit that all questions and discussion about LSU athletics should be directed to the coaching staff. 5. If a current student-athlete accepts any benefit based on his/her special consideration as an athlete or because of athletics skill, the student-athlete may lose eligibility for intercollegiate competition or practice. 6. NCAA rules regarding student-athletes remain in effect throughout the entire year, including summer vacation. Want more information? For more details you can visit the new LSU compliance website at compliance. Specific information regarding your interaction as a booster can be found under the Fans & Boosters tab at the top of the webpage. 15 Softball All-Americans (6 1st Team) 109 Gymnastics All-American Honors 26

30 LSU TAF FUNDRAISING YEAR JANUARY 1/1 Fiscal Year begins Annual football season ticket and parking wait lists opens located at FEBRUARY Invoices for the Tradition Fund contribution for football are mailed by LSU Athletic Ticket Office MARCH 3/31 Deadline for making TAF or Tradition Fund seat donation for the renewal of football season tickets and football season parking permit(s) Deadline for placing your name on the football season ticket wait list or season parking wait list located at Deadline for requesting an upgrade of your football season tickets or football season parking permit(s) APRIL 4/15 Football away game applications mailed to season ticket holders 4/30 LSU Philanthropic priority points freeze date for distribution of new football season tickets and new football season parking permits. This ranking is also used for the distribution of available football season tickets and season parking permits for upgrade requests LSU Lifetime priority points freeze date for football away game ticket distribution Annual men s and women s basketball season ticket and parking list opens located at LSU Philanthropic priority points freeze date for distribution of new men s and women s basketball season tickets and new men s and women s basketball season parking permits. This ranking is also used for the distribution of available men s and women s basketball season tickets and parking permits for upgrade requests MAY 5/31 LSU Athletic Ticket Office deadline for football season ticket costs and away game applications to be received JUNE AUGUST Assignment of upgraded and new football season tickets and new football season parking permits Football season tickets and parking passes mailed Football away game tickets mailed Annual baseball season ticket and parking wait list opens located at 8/31 Deadline for placing your name on the men s and women s basketball season ticket wait list or season parking wait list located at OCTOBER 10/31 LSU Lifetime priority points freeze date for distribution of post season football tickets, including the SEC Championship game and bowl game LSU Philanthropic priority points freeze date for distribution of new baseball season tickets and new baseball season parking permits. This ranking is also used for the distribution of available baseball season tickets and parking permits for upgrade requests Deadline for placing your name on the baseball season ticket wait list or season parking wait list located at DECEMBER Invoices for TAF Champions Fund and Football annual seat donations are mailed 12/31 TAF Fiscal year ends Baseball All-Americans 1 Men s Basketball National Championship

31 TAF IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER Men s Basketball All-Americans 1 Boxing National Championship 28

32 LSU FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Is my contribution to Tiger Athletic Foundation tax deductible? A. Deductibility of charitable contributions is governed by section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. You should consult with your tax advisor. Q. How is my gift to Tiger Athletic Foundation used? A. Your gift is used for student-athlete scholarship costs, facility upgrades, and general operating budget needs. With over 450 student-athletes on campus the role Tiger Athletic Foundation plays is critical to the success of the LSU Athletic program. Q. How does membership aid you in acquiring tickets? A. Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking passes created the need for a system to be established in which these benefits could be distributed fairly. The LSU Priority Point System allows us to track financial support and award benefits. Q. How are new season tickets assigned? A. New season ticket and parking permit requests will be processed through waiting lists available at Available season tickets and permits will be assigned in Philanthropic Priority Point order by the LSU Athletic Ticket Office and TAF. Q. How can I improve my current football season tickets? A. Complete the LSU and TAF Seating/ Parking Upgrade Form that is located at and submit to the LSU Athletic Ticket Office by March 31. In order for the ticket office to be aware of your interests for upgrade/relocation you must fill out the upgrade form every year. Each request is specific to the year and seat location. Previous requests will not be considered. TAF and the LSU Ticket Office do not imply or make any guarantee to season ticket holders regarding the upgrade/relocation of seats. Upgrade requests will be sorted by the LSU Philanthropic Priority Point rankings as of March 31. Please be aware that ticket limitations will be considered in regard to ticket/ parking relocations. Q. Why does my friend not have to give as much as me, yet he has better seats than I do? A. Your friend might have had season tickets for many years and has renewed them accordingly. He can keep his or her existing seat location as long as he/she pays the seat donation connected with the season tickets each year. That amount might be less than your annual donation. Q. How can I change the name(s) on an account due to marriage, divorce, or death? A. Provide the appropriate legal document (i.e. marriage license, divorce decree, death certificate, etc.) to the LSU Athletic Ticket Office and TAF in order to make any changes. You may fax, mail, or hand-deliver a copy for our records. We will make the changes to your account once the appropriate documentation has been received, verified, processed and approved. All transfer policies will be applicable to the tickets that must be transferred. Q. Why is there a renewal deadline? A. Because of the great demand for the best seating locations and the limited release of tickets each season, a deadline is set so vacant seats can be offered to season ticket holders requesting a seat change or to new season ticket holders. Due 29 1 Gymnastics SEC Championship 5 Men s Tennis SEC Championships

33 TAF to the high volume of requests to be processed, the renewal deadline must be strictly enforced. Q. Once I obtain season tickets, can I renew them every year? A. Payment for the seat donations must be received by the renewal deadline in order to be eligible for the same seating location. The renewal deadlines are: March 31 Football August 31 Men s and Women s Basketball October 31 - Baseball Q. How do I request additional season tickets? A. You will need to place your name on the season ticket wait list located at LSU Priority Points will be frozen on March 31 for football and October 31 for baseball for distribution of any available season tickets. If seats are available when your Philanthropic Priority Point ranking is reached, you will be contacted with available seat locations. Available season tickets are totally dependent on renewals, how many people are on the wait list and what your philanthropic ranking is on the wait list as of the freeze date. Q. When will I receive my season tickets? A. Football season tickets are usually shipped during the month of August to all season ticket accounts that have a physical address. Q. Where do I find my priority point total? A. Your priority point total can be viewed by accessing your online TAF account. Please use your username and password to sign-in. You will need to establish a password if you have not already done so. Q. How do I change the address/contact information on my account? A. You may change all address/contact information by accessing your online TAF account. You may also send a written request via , fax, or mail to change your contact information. Please be sure to include your account number and your previous contact information. Q. Does giving to Tiger Athletic Foundation qualify me for any special recognition? A. Yes. Annual gifts may qualify you for recognition at certain levels with benefits. Please refer to the Donor Benefit Chart on page 6. Q. If I make a gift to the business school or another part of campus other than athletics, does that gift count as a gift to Tiger Athletic Foundation? A. Donations made through the LSU Alumni Association and Foundation earn 1 point per $4,000. It is not considered a direct donation to Tiger Athletic Foundation. Q. What if I can t attend a game or want to give my tickets to someone else? A. The LSU Athletic Ticket Office offers the Ticket Marketplace and electronic ticket forwarding programs as convenient methods to sell or share your tickets. As a season ticket holder in football, basketball, and/or baseball, you can resell your tickets on the LSU Ticket Marketplace on an event-by-event basis safely and securely. This allows other LSU fans the opportunity to attend games that you may be unable to attend. If you simply want to give your individual game tickets to friends or family, electronic ticket forwarding allows you to send your tickets electronically via so that they may be conveniently printed and used. For detailed instructions on the Ticket Marketplace and electronic ticket forwarding, please visit 5 Softball SEC Championships 6 Baseball National Championships 30