Belles Varsity Club
Our goal each season is to do better than the previous season. We continue working hard to take
Saint Mary’s athletics to the next level. We know this is not an easy task and definitely not one we can do alone.
For our athletes and all the Saint Mary’s students who seek to fulfill their dreams through higher education and pursuit of sports and fitness, it takes help from you to make this dream a reality.
By the Numbers
In case you missed it, Saint Mary’s had its highest finish in school history last year coming in 3rd for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Commissioner’s Cup. This success did not come without dedication, hard work, and commitment. Our students sacrifice a lot in pursuit of their sport. What makes it easier is the support they get from coaches, faculty, alumnae, families, friends, and fans like you.
- Sixty-eight percent of our varsity athletes made Dean’s List
- One hundred percent of our teams finished the 2008-2009 academic year with above a 3.0 team GPA. Team captains led the way with an average GPA of 3.447
- Basketball Belles defeated #1 ranked Hope College (USA Today) and played in the MIAA championship for the first time ever
- Golf season ended at the NCAA national championships where Saint Mary’s finished in 10th place
- Swimming and Diving hosted the MIAA championship and set a remarkable 15 school records out of 20 events
- The fitness center was busy with over 1,800 visitors each week
- Over 500 students participated in intramural sports, with another 52 students competing at the more rigorous club sport level
- Twenty-four teams participated in Belles for Fitness, a challenge to exercise 200 minutes each week, making it one of our most successful activities
You Can Help
We can’t win with any one of us standing on the sidelines – this will take a team effort and we hope you will support Saint Mary’s athletics by joining the Belles Varsity Club today. The players on our teams are counting on all of us, as well as the 1,600 students who benefit each year from sports and fitness programs. Let them know they can count on you.
Your gift this year will help us purchase needed equipment for fitness and training, recruit the best student-athletes to build winning teams, help cover coaching salaries, and provide transportation for teams as they compete away from Angela Athletic Facility.
Thank you for the part you play in the athletic, academic, and personal victories of Saint Mary’s students.
Recognition Categories & Membership Benefits
The Madeleva Society
($1000 and above)
- Personal thanks from our College president
- Invitation to the biennial Madeleva Society dinner with the president and an invitation to a special football tailgate for members of The Madeleva Society
- Madeleva Society parking pass to be used during football weekends and other special occasions on campus
- A special twenty percent discount for purchases at the Shaheen Bookstore
- Rememberance in the "Prayers of the Faithful" at Sunday liturgies during the academic year
- Invitation to athletic recognition banquet
- Selected media guide
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
The Tower Society
($500 - $999)
- Invitation to athletic recognition banquet
- Selected media guide
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
The Avenue Society
($200 - $499)
- Selected media guide
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
Belles Fan Club
($150 - $199)
- Selected media guide
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
Belles Supporter
($100 - $149)
- Selected media guide
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
Member
($50 - $99)
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
NEW! Young Alumnae Member
($25- $49)
- Varsity Club Newsletter
- Quarterly e-mail updates
Join the team today! Just indicate your support should be directed to the Varsity Club.
