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a meSSage From tHe a D Dear Zips Friends,

On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, thank you for supporting The University of Akron Department of Athletics by purchasing premium seating, thus making you a member of the Z-Fund.

Our success is largely due to supporters like you. Whether it’s basketball winning yet another MAC championship, men’s soccer earning the school’s first NCAA team championship or football opening beautiful InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field on campus, your contributions have helped drive these achievements. I’m exceptionally proud to say that we are succeeding in the classroom, too — our recent 3.14 overall student-athlete GPA also was No. 1 in the MAC, another first in school history.

To maintain this standard of excellence — and grow it — we rely on gifts from alumni, friends of the University, businesses, foundations and fans just like you! Purchasing premium seating guarantees that your contributions will support our needs. Football, men’s basketball and men’s soccer season tickets that include donations to the Z-Fund help fund summer school scholarships, pay debt service on our athletics venues, upgrade facilities and equipment and allow for other program enhancements.

This is an exciting and promising time in Zips Athletics. Again, I thank you for your loyal support, and look forward to seeing you soon at one of our events.

Go Zips!

Tom Wistrcill Director of Athletics

i n F o c i S i o n S t a D i u m - S u m m a F i e l D - l u x u r y S u i t e S

$20,000 per suite per season ($5,000 deposit due at time of purchase) Includes $17,120 donation to Z-Fund*Remaining balance due in JuneSixteen (16) tickets plus four (4) standing room passesSixteen (16) private suites located from end zone to end zone

Elevator access to seats Non-smoking, climate-controlled environment Four (4) priority parking passes per suite Complimentary game programs each game Personal wait-staff service Access to suites 90 minutes prior to each home game Discounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private eventsRight to purchase FirstMerit Foundation Club Level single-game club seats for $50 per ticket Right to purchase tickets in suite for outside events

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

^Although currently sold out, those interested in reserving a suite can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 330-972-8255.

SOLD OUT^

SuiteS

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$5,000 per season ($1,250 deposit due at time of purchase)

$4,400 donation* to Z-Fund

Remaining balance due in June

Thirty eight (38) loge boxes, located from end zone to end zone

Includes: - four (4) seats per loge box - elevator access to seats - covered overhang - personal wait-staff service One (1) priority parking pass per loge box

One (1) complimentary game program per loge

Access to the FirstMerit Foundation Club Level •Complimentarypopcorn •Exclusivepremiumbuffet-$18pergameor$90fortheseason •Cashbarsandpremiumconcessionstands •Uniquefoodselectionsavailableforpurchase •Privaterestrooms •Protectionfromtheweather

Discounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private events

Ability to purchase FirstMerit Foundation Club Level single-game club seats for $50 per ticket

3- to 5-year commitment with no price increase over that time

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

loge boxeS

F o o t b a l l P r e m i u m S e a t i n gi n F o c i S i o n S t a D i u m - S u m m a F i e l D - c l u b S e a t S

Between the 40-yard lines - $1,000 per seat per season (includes $850 donation*)

40 yard line to 30 yard line - $750 per seat per season (includes $600 donation*)

30 yard line to end zone - $500 per seat per season (includes $350 donation*)

One (1) priority parking pass with 2 seats purchased, 2nd pass with 5th seat

Pregame Field Passes for game(s) of your choice (ask for details)

Elevator access to seats

Access to the FirstMerit Foundation Club Level •Complimentarypopcorn •Exclusivepremiumbuffet-$18pergameor$90fortheseason •Cashbarsandpremiumconcessionstands •Uniquefoodselectionsavailableforpurchase •Privaterestrooms •ProtectionfromtheweatherDiscounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private events

3-year commitments available with no price increase over that time

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

club SeatS

i n F o c i S i o n S t a D i u m - S u m m a F i e l D - P a r t y D e c k S

$1,500 per game

$275 donation* to Z-Fund

Includes $600 in food and non-alcoholic beverages with wait staff

Twenty-five (25) game tickets and four (4) parking passes

Elevator access to deck

Open air, covered overhang

Access to decks 90 minutes prior to game

Pregame field access for group members

Videoboard group welcome during game

Located on the suite level of the stadium, one at each end zone

Customized furniture provided by The Office Place

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

Party DeckS

F o o t b a l l P r e m i u m S e a t i n gi n F o c i S i o n S ta D i u m - S u m m a F i e l D - P r i o r i t y r e S e r v e D

Sections 110 & 210 – $250 per seat per season (includes $100 donation*)

Purchase at least two (2) season tickets and get a complimentary general lot parking pass. Additional passes issued for every four (4) additional season tickets purchased.

$30 in Concession Vouchers

Team Shop Discount

Standard Ticket Season Holder Amenity Package

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

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150(Single Game Sales)

(Includes $600 Catering Credit)

J a m e S a. r H o D e S a r e n a - P r e m i u m S e a t i n g

Floor Seats $1,200 (includes $750 donation*) - SOLD OUT^Lower Reserved General Public (Section C and K – mid-court) $800 (includes $500 donation*)Lower Reserved General Public (Section B, D, J & L – 3 point lines) $550 (includes $250 donation*)Lower Reserved General Public (Section A, E, I and M – baselines) $400 (includes $100 donation*)1 priority parking pass per every 2 seats purchased (lot determined by giving level and availability)

At $3,000 annually individuals gain access to the Tommy Evans Lounge, which includes: •Pre-gamemealcateredbyvariousrestaurants •Water,Coffee,andPopcorn •CashBar •HalftimeDessert •GameProgramsandTeamLine-Ups •GuestSpeakers

(All pricing subject to change )

For tHe SeaSon - Per Seat

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law^Although currently sold out, those interested can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 330-972-8255.

F i r S t e n e r g y S ta D i u m - c u b c a D e t F i e l D - P r e m i u m S e at i n g

Reserved Chairback–SOLD OUT^ $150 (includes $50 donation*)

Reserved Bleacher Back–SOLD OUT^ $110 (includes $25 donation*)

Reserved West Bleachers$100 (includes $15 donation*)located behind the west goal on map, seat location will not be assigned until just prior to the season

Parking is free and first come, first served.

*All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law

^ Although currently sold out, those interested in the Chairback/Reserved Bleacher Back sections can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 1-888-99-AKRON.

SOLD OUT

•2010NCAANationalChampions

•7ConsecutiveMACRegularSeasonChampionships

•6MACTournamenttitlessince2004

F r e q u e n t l y a S k e D q u e S t i o n S

How much should I contribute?

As a Z-Fund member, you can contribute as much or as little as you desire. Your benefits of membership, however, do vary depending on your level and amount of contribution.

What methods of contributing are available?

Direct gifts are the most common way of contributing. They are made in the form of cash, stock, checks or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). As a donor, you have the option of contributing once annually or periodically throughout the year. For your convenience, personal credit cards can be debited a set amount every month.

University of Akron faculty/staff may also pay membership through payroll deduction. This works in a similar way as the debit program, except you have a payment taken out of every paycheck, which could be more than once a month. You also must re-enroll each year. For more information or if you would like to sign up for payroll deduction, please contact the Z-Fund at 330-972-FUND.

The University of Akron and The University of Akron Foundation qualify for most charitable matching gift programs. Please contact your employer to see if you are eligible for a matching gift program.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Your contribution is 100 percent tax-deductible unless you receive benefits for your contribution (i.e. Seating, Parking, etc.). Current federal income tax laws allow a charitable deduction of 80 percent of your contribution to an educational institution where, as a result, the contributor receives seating rights for home athletic events. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

How can I improve my seats before seat reallocation?

A season ticket holder may request improved seating if his or her current annual gift has increased resulting in a higher Priority Points ranking, provided that better seats have become available.

How else can I help Zips Athletics?

Refer family, friends or coworkers to join our Drive for 5 and support the Department of Athletics through the Z-Fund.

What happens if I do not renew my Z-Fund contribution and season ticket order form by the deadline?

In order to qualify for priority seating you must make your current Z-Fund gift. All seats that are not renewed and Z-Fund contributions not made by the deadline become available to move upgrades and new donors based on their priority ranking each year.

How long does my Z-Fund membership last?

Your Z-Fund membership lasts exactly one year from your previous Z-Fund gift.

What is the minimum donation to the Z-Fund to purchase tickets in the priority seating sections?

The donation levels vary by sport and location of each seat within the stadium or arena. Please check out GoZips.com/Tickets for more information.

Do I have to contribute to the Z-Fund in order to purchase season tickets?

No. Season tickets are available in other areas of our venues. Z-Fund members have the right to purchase the best available seats in each venue.

Can I transfer my membership to another person?

The Z-Fund considers a married couple to be joint members. Therefore, if one spouse passes away or is otherwise unable to maintain the membership, the other spouse is eligible to maintain the membership and the associated benefits. The Z-Fund does not allow memberships to be transferred to other individuals including, but not limited to non-related persons, siblings or children. The rationale behind this policy is the Z-Fund’s obligation of fairness to its members. Often times, memberships have football, soccer, or basketball seats associated to them. By allowing memberships, and therefore seats, to be passed down generations, members who donate have essentially been “locked out” of the seats in favor of a person who most likely has not donated to the fund.

How do I join the Drive for 5?

The donation portion of your premium seating purchase automatically makes you a member of the Z-Fund and counts your gift toward our Drive for 5 goals of 5,000 donors and $5 million raised annually by 2015.

our miSSion

The Z-Fund’s mission is to directly support the overall goals of The University of Akron Department of Athletics

by providing funds to enhance the collegiate experience for nearly 450 student-athletes.

Financial contributions are critical to the success and support of student-athletes

in their quest for excellence in the classroom and their respective sport.

If you would like to tour any of our premium seating areas, please contact 330-972-8255.

Join the Drive for 5! Help Zips Athletics meet our goal of

having 5,000 donors and raising $5 million annually by 2015.