{"id":238716,"date":"2026-08-09T08:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T18:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=238716"},"modified":"2026-08-09T14:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:14:22","slug":"bows-athletics-club-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/09\/bows-athletics-club-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> Athletics launches \u2019Bows Athletics Club, creating new opportunities to support student-athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa Athletics Department<\/a>, in partnership with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Foundation<\/a>, is launching the \u2019Bows Athletics Club, a new fundraising and membership program designed to strengthen support for UH<\/abbr> student-athletes while giving fans more flexibility in how they invest in the future of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Athletics.<\/p>\n

\u2019Bows Athletics Club FAQs<\/abbr> and more information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Beginning July 1, 2027, the \u2019Bows Athletics Club will replace the H<\/abbr>-Club Athletic Fund and serve as the primary annual giving program for UH<\/abbr> 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 \u2019Bows Athletics Club membership status and benefits, allowing supporters to begin earning membership status and benefits now.<\/p>\n

Supporters can begin participating and earning membership status today<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

At UH<\/abbr>, support through the \u2019Bows 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.<\/p>\n

For generations, Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine teams have united Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. The \u2019Bows Athletics Club creates a new opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters statewide to invest in the success of UH<\/abbr> student-athletes and help ensure a strong future for Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Athletics.<\/p>\n

“The \u2019Bows Athletics Club is about making it easier for people to support UH<\/abbr> Athletics in the ways that matter most to them,” UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “Whether you\u2019ve been a supporter for years or you\u2019re making your very first gift, every contribution helps create opportunities for our student-athletes. We\u2019re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported UH<\/abbr> Athletics over the years, and we hope even more people will join us as we continue building Our Team, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>‘s Team.”<\/p>\n

The program aligns UH<\/abbr> Athletics with best practice fundraising models used by Division I<\/abbr> athletics programs across the country while providing greater flexibility and transparency for donors.<\/p>\n

\u2019Bows Athletics Club membership benefits<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s booster club.<\/p>\n

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<\/abbr> Athletics will be introducing additional member benefits over time, including exclusive merchandise opportunities available only to club members.<\/p>\n

Annual Giving Membership levels include:<\/p>\n

Booster $100<\/p>\n

All-Conference: $500<\/p>\n

All-American: $2,000<\/p>\n

Champion: $5,000+<\/p>\n

Donors who contribute $10,000 or more annually will receive additional recognition and status, with details to be announced in the days to come.<\/p>\n

Loyalty points system rewards long-term support<\/h2>\n

A new loyalty points system that will complement the \u2019Bows Athletics Club recognizes both longtime supporters and new members. Points are earned through charitable giving, season ticket purchases and years of loyalty to UH<\/abbr> Athletics.<\/p>\n

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 \u2019Bows 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.<\/p>\n

Early participation benefits<\/h2>\n

2026–27 H<\/abbr>-Club members will automatically receive All-Conference status during the \u2019Bows Athletics Club inaugural 2027–28 academic year, ensuring a smooth transition as supporters become familiar with the new program.<\/p>\n

Fans, alumni and supporters are encouraged to become part of the \u2019Bows Athletics Club and help support the next generation of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes.<\/p>\n

Additional information about membership levels, benefits and giving opportunities is available through UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Athletics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more, visit the UH<\/abbr> Athletics website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This announcement comes as UH<\/abbr> Athletics is celebrating a historic 2025–26 season<\/a> heading into the 2026–27 season. Milestones from last year include:<\/p>\n