Linfield University TopCat Club

Gifts directed to the baseball program support the purchase of new uniforms and practice attire for varsity and junior varsity team members, maintenance and enhancements to Roy Helser Field and Jim Wright Stadium, out-of-region travel, and training equipment.

Our long-range objective is to construct a two-story team building on the third-base side of Helser Field. The structure would include a classroom, team room and film room on the lower level. The second floor would feature an open multi-use room where we could host recruit functions, team dinners and provide an enclosed location for VIPs to gather, socialize and watch games. Supporters at the $1,000+ level receive exclusive benefits, including a written team update from Coach Dan Spencer every other week, recognition on stadium signage and invitations to the annual alumni grill in May.

Gifts directed toward the men’s basketball program support out-of-state competitions, new technology for opponent scouting, professional development for coaches and enhanced branding throughout Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

A major fundraising objective on the horizon is the replacement of the two original scoreboards and shot clocks, as well as the addition of a video board inside the venue.

Gifts directed toward the women’s basketball program support out-of-state competitions, new technology for opponent scouting, professional development for coaches and enhanced branding throughout Ted Wilson Gymnasium.

A major fundraising objective on the horizon is the replacement of the two original scoreboards and shot clocks, as well as the addition of a video board inside the venue.

Gifts directed toward the cross country/track and field program support a variety of expenditures, including:
•Warmup tops and bottoms for each student-athlete
•Padded pits for high jump and pole vault
•Replacement of 4-5 poles for the pole vault each year
•Supplementing salaries for assistant coaches
•Expanded travel budget to increase opportunities to compete outside the West Region
•Aerobic training tools such as the Lever and Ellipitigo systems

A top long-range goal is a substantial redevelopment of the on-campus wellness trail. The trail needs elevation and drainage improvements and minor reshaping in certain sections, wood-chip resurfacing throughout the course, and management of trees and vegetation to improve aesthetics and maintain safety.

Contributions on behalf of the football program support operational needs, recruiting events, assistant coach salaries and venue enhancement.

Gifts directed toward the men’s golf program provide support for travel to out-of-area tournaments, as well as essential equipment, uniforms, outerwear and supplies.

The long-range vision for the women’s and men’s golf programs is the addition of an indoor training facility, utilizing TrackMan virtual training simulator technology.

Gifts directed toward the women’s golf program provide support for travel to out-of-area tournaments, as well as essential equipment, uniforms, outerwear and supplies.

The long-range vision for the women’s and men’s golf programs is the addition of an indoor training facility, utilizing TrackMan virtual training simulator technology.

Contributions given on behalf of the women’s lacrosse program go toward supplementing the salary for an assistant coach, travel expenses for out-of-area competitions and personal development for team members and professional development for coaches.

On the horizon is a major upgrade to the current soccer/lacrosse facility. The first phase would include the installation of an artificial FieldTurf playing surface as well as new spectator seating and pressbox. The second phase calls for the addition of a stadium plaza, dressing rooms, treatment room, storage, restrooms and concession stand.

Gifts directed toward the men’s soccer program support out-of-state travel during the non-conference portion of the season, assistant coaches salaries and player gear, including warmups, travel attire, and training shorts and shirts.

On the horizon is a major upgrade to the current soccer/lacrosse facility. The first phase would include the installation of an artificial FieldTurf playing surface as well as new spectator seating and pressbox. The second phase calls for the addition of a stadium plaza, dressing rooms, treatment room, storage, restrooms and concession stand.

Gifts directed toward the women’s soccer program support assistant coach salaries, out-of-state travel during the non-conference portion of the season, and player gear, including warmups, travel attire, and training shorts and shirts.

On the horizon is a major upgrade to the current soccer/lacrosse facility. The first phase would include the installation of an artificial FieldTurf playing surface as well as new spectator seating and pressbox. The second phase calls for the addition of a stadium plaza, dressing rooms, treatment room, storage, restrooms and concession stand.

Gifts on behalf of the softball program support assistant coach salaries, out-of-state travel during the non-conference portion of the season, and player gear, including warmups, travel attire, and training shorts and shirts.

Gifts on behalf of the swimming program support the purchase of personalized student-athlete swim caps and competition swimsuits, the annual winter training trip and supplement assistant coach salaries.

Contributions directed toward the men’s tennis program help supplement travel expenses for out-of-state competitions, technology for video analysis and video streaming, and player warm-up gear and outerwear.

The long-range vision is construction of an indoor tennis-only facility that would better meet the needs of the tennis programs while relieving user congestion inside Rutschman Field House.

Contributions directed toward the women’s tennis program help supplement travel expenses for out-of-state competitions, assistant coach salaries, player warm-up gear and outerwear, and technology to enhance the spectator experience, including video streaming and indoor and outdoor scoreboards.

The long-range vision is construction of an indoor tennis-only facility that would better meet the needs of the tennis programs while relieving user congestion inside Rutschman Field House.

Contributions given on behalf of the volleyball program provide supplemental support for assistant coaches salaries, player warm-ups and practice attire, scouting technology and support for expanded recruiting outreach.

A major project awaiting funding is a wholesale makeover of the team dressing room, including enhancing student-athlete locker spaces, updating wall decor and flooring, and installation of new a whiteboard and cork bulletin boards.

Gifts directed toward the wrestling program support attendance fees and travel expenses associated with national competitions, uniform items, practice attire and assistant coaches salaries.

In support of Linfield’s 500 student-athletes, the Linfield athletic training staff is in need of expanded space and increased personnel. Functionally, the greatest needs include updating ultrasound/stimulation units as well as Game Ready and Normatech therapy systems for injury and surgery recovery.

The treatment center is in need of an ergonomically comfortable taping table as well as the addition of 2-4 portable training tables.

The long-range goal of the athletic training staff is the development of a student-athlete recovery room. Though expensive, a recovery room would truly set Linfield apart from rival institutions. Fully equipped, it would contain its own ice machine and cold tub along with a couple of exercise bikes, 6-10 tables with dedicated Game Ready or Normatech machines and a couple of flat screen TVs where athletes could analyze game video while they obtain treatment.

Gifts directed toward the sports communications department benefit every sports program Linfield offers. Funds are funneled primarily toward technology used to convey the events and stories of Linfield Athletics. This includes new programming techniques and technologies on the golinfieldwildcats.com website, on the bealinfieldwildcat.com website and on the linfieldtopcat.com website. Contributions also provide financial backing for the Linfield Sports Network, namely associated expenses related to video webcast cameras, microphones, switchers and wireless video connectivity.

The long-range objective for sports communications is a complete overhaul of the broadcast infrastructure from the original SD wiring to full HD capability at six different athletic venues. The upgrade would improve clarity of broadcasts while keeping pace with current broadcast quality standards.

Gifts directed toward the cheer and dance program support attendance for team members at the National Cheerleading Association skills camp, fees and travel expenses associated with competitions, and uniform items, including alternative uniforms, practice attire and cold weather gear.