The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Department in partnership with the University of Hawaii Foundation, is launching the 'Bows Athletics Club, a new fundraising and membership program designed to strengthen support for UH student-athletes while giving fans more flexibility in how they invest in the future of Hawaiʻi Athletics.
 
Beginning July 1, 2027, the 'Bows Athletics Club will replace the H-Club Athletic Fund and serve as the primary annual giving program for UH Athletics. While the new program officially launches in 2027–28, contributions and pledges made between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 will count toward 'Bows Athletics Club membership status and benefits, allowing supporters to begin earning membership status and benefits now.
 
Supporters can begin participating and earning membership status today
 The new model allows supporters to direct their gifts to the teams, programs and student-athlete initiatives they care about most while earning benefits and recognition through a single, streamlined system.
 
The launch comes at a pivotal time for college athletics. As programs across the country navigate rapid changes in recruiting, student-athlete support and competition, private philanthropy is playing an increasingly important role in helping universities provide opportunities and resources for student-athletes to succeed.
 
At UH, support through the 'Bows Athletics Club will help fund resources that directly impact nearly 500 Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes, including academic support services, nutrition programs, equipment, travel, training resources and other initiatives that contribute to success in competition, the classroom and the community.
 
For generations, Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine teams have united Hawaiʻi. The 'Bows Athletics Club creates a new opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters statewide to invest in the success of UH student-athletes and help ensure a strong future for Hawaiʻi Athletics.
 
"The 'Bows Athletics Club is about making it easier for people to support UH Athletics in the ways that matter most to them," UH Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. "Whether you've been a supporter for years or you're making your very first gift, every contribution helps create opportunities for our student-athletes. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported UH Athletics over the years, and we hope even more people will join us as we continue building Our Team, Hawaiʻi's Team."
 
The program aligns UH Athletics with best practice fundraising models used by Division I athletics programs across the country while providing greater flexibility and transparency for donors.
 
'Bows Athletics Club membership benefits
 Membership levels begin at $100 and are based on total annual giving. Supporters who contribute at least $100 to an individual sport also become members of that team's booster club.

Depending on their giving level, members may receive benefits such as priority access to postseason tickets, invitations to exclusive events (including unique merchandise opportunities), hospitality experiences, eligibility to purchase reserved parking and other gameday opportunities. UH Athletics will be introducing additional member benefits over time, including exclusive merchandise opportunities available only to club members.
 
Annual Giving Membership levels include:

• Booster $100
• All-Conference: $500
• All-American: $2,000
• Champion: $5,000+

 
Donors who contribute $10,000 or more annually will receive additional recognition and status, with details to be announced in the days to come.
 
Loyalty points system rewards long-term support
 A new loyalty points system that will complement the 'Bows Athletics Club recognizes both longtime supporters and new members. Points are earned through charitable giving, season ticket purchases and years of loyalty to UH Athletics.
 
The system will help determine priority access to postseason tickets, future ticket and seat relocation opportunities, and future seat selection opportunities at the new Aloha Stadium. While 'Bows Athletics Club annual membership levels are based on giving during the previous academic year, loyalty points recognize long-term support by incorporating eligible contributions and season ticket history dating back to 2001.
 
Early participation benefits
2026-27 H-Club members will automatically receive 'Bows Champion status during the 'Bows Athletics Club inaugural 2027–28 academic year, ensuring a smooth transition as supporters become familiar with the new program.
 
Fans, alumni and supporters are encouraged to become part of the 'Bows Athletics Club and help support the next generation of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes.
Additional information about membership levels, benefits and giving opportunities is available through UH Mānoa Athletics.

 
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