SECOND BUY-A-SEAT CAMPAIGN  

        

EAGLE FIELD: "A SOURCE OF PRIDE"

Winthrop University and the Rock Hill soccer community take great pride in Eagle Field.  Over the past several years the University has been hard at work to keep moving forward with renovations to the Winthrop Soccer Complex.  During the first phase the playing area was enclosed, the bench areas were upgraded, and a top-of-the-line Toro sprinkler system was added.  In the next phase we were able to add lights thanks to highly successful Buy-A-Light campaign supported by our friends, fans, and alumni of Winthrop University Soccer.  Our third phase was to add permanent seating (1,000) and a first class press box.  Also installed in this phase was a new state of the art sound system with rotating DAKTRONICS LCD scoreboard and message center.  In 2005, a new field house was constructed directly behind the main seating.  This facility includes locker rooms, storage, concession area, and a lounge for players and club members.  The main stadium was recently landscaped and brick and iron fencing was added. 
The goal is to fully fund the soccer program at the current NCAA scholarship limit.  Our goal is to compete at the regional and national level every year.  To accomplish this we will need your help to get as close to the NCAA equivalent scholarship level as possible.  We want you to join in our efforts to help raise the level of scholarships.  Our first Buy-A-Seat Campaign was very successful, selling all but a hand full of the 150 stadium-style chair-back seats included in our original seating design.

SECOND BUY-A-SEAT CAMPAIGN
In this next phase, we have recently installed an additional 800 bench-style seats on the press box side of the field (the same side as the player's benches).  We have had many requests over the years to get fans closer to the players.  NOW is your chance!  We are offering these seats for $250 each, with all funds going toward soccer scholarships.  Your tax-deductible gift of $250 will allow you to purchase a seat with a perpetual inscribed plaque.  The seat is yours for life, which includes a season ticket for one season and you will also receive an Eagle Club membership for one year at the Garnet level.  If you should desire to purchase more than one seat your Eagle Club benefit would increase. 

If you should have any questions or desire additional information you can contact Sharen Dubard, Director of the Eagle Club at 803/323-2129 ext. 6218; email: dubards@winthrop.edu or Rich Posipanko, Head Soccer Coach at 803/323-2129 ext.  6236; email: posipankor@winthrop.edu