

The , in partnership with the , 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½. 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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 ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ 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, Âé¶¹´«Ã½‘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 All-Conference 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 .
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This announcement comes as UH Athletics is celebrating a historic 2025–26 season heading into the 2026–27 season. Milestones from last year include:
- Men¡¯s volleyball captured its third national championship in six years, cementing the Rainbow Warriors¡¯ place among the nation¡¯s elite programs.
- Men¡¯s basketball won its first Big West Championship in a decade and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years.
- Football capped a 9-4 season with a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Bowl championship, giving the Rainbow Warriors their third consecutive bowl victory.
- UH teams combined for five Big West championships, including titles in men¡¯s and women¡¯s swimming and diving, men¡¯s basketball and women¡¯s water polo.
- Kansei Matsuzawa became the first consensus All-American in the 109-year history of UH football, adding another milestone to a season filled with historic accomplishments.
- UH Athletics enters a new era with continuity and new leadership, with contract extensions for football coach Timmy Chang, baseball coach Rich Hill and men¡¯s basketball coach Eran Ganot, as well as the addition of Laura Beeman to the senior leadership team as associate athletics director for student-athlete success.
