What is the Panther Club?
The Panther Club is Adelphi University's primary organization for providing direct support to all men's and women's athletic programs. The Clubs' goals are simple: to generate support that is needed by our teams to be regionally and nationally competitive; to provide a focal point for students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and the community to rally around; and to create an "esprit de corps" between members.

Club members will be active participants in enhancing the image and spirit of the University's athletic programs. Members will have ample opportunities to exchange ideas and provide leadership as Adelphi moves ahead with increased excellence in programs and facilities.

Who can join?
Annual membership is from September 1 through August 31. Contributions start with our basic membership fee of $50, and advance upwards. Donations can be unrestricted or designated to a specific athletic team or event. The Club provides alumni, friends, parents, businesses and organizations with an excellent opportunity to help underwrite various aspects of our present athletic program.

Why join?
Mission Statement
The support we have received over the years from loyal alumni and friends has been essential to the success of our teams. It has also been a crucial influence on the stability of athletics at Adelphi. Continued and new support will enable Adelphi will help maintain a very solid program, maintain and improve facilities and provide equipment and other essentials.

Benefits of Membership
As a Panther Club member, you are eligible to participate in a number of exclusive social events scheduled throughout the year. The benefits and services you enjoy are commensurate with the level of your membership. For example, Patron members ($250 donation) receive a special Panther club gift. Hall of Fame members ($1000 donation) receive a Panther Club sweatshirt and a special invitation to the End of Year Banquet. Click here for benefits.

The Panther Club now offers more opportunities for members to meet and interact with coaches, team members and one another. Social events bring members together to support AU athletes and to network.

About the Student-Athletes
Approximately 300+ student-athletes compete in 18 intercollegiate programs at Adelphi. In addition to their dedication to academics, with over two-thirds of our student-athletes maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better, they also carry on a strong tradition of service. Through the Student-Athlete Advisory Commitee (SAAC), our athletes work with Winthrop University Hospital's Cans for Cancer Program for which they raised over $7,000 during the 2005-06 season.

About the Teams
Adelphi, with the exception of Divison I men's soccer, competes at the Division II level. The majority of those teams compete within the East Coast Conference (ECC), which is comprised of 11 colleges and universities. Adelphi has won six ECC Commissioner Cup's , emblematic of the league's top program across all sports. Just in the last ten years, Adelphi programs have captured five NCAA Championships, made seven NCAA Final Four appearances and eanred countless NCAA bids.

Special Events
The Adelphi Athletic Department coordinates several events throughout the year that are open to the public with special benefits for Panther Club members. These events include Homecoming, the Black History Month Celebration, the Hall of Fame Dinner and the Janet L. Ficke Golf Classic. For ticket information, contact the Athletic Department at (516) 877-4240.

To become a member of the Panther Club or to discuss other ways you may support Adelphi Athletics, please call or email Suzette McQueen at (516) 877-4236 or mcqueen@adelphi.edu. Or you may download and print your application here.