Crusader Club?

[ValpoDad]

Charlie,

I don't have all the answers for you, but here is what I do know.

You are correct, it is no longer called Crusader Club. I believe it will continue on as the Hilltop Club. In years past, the softball team aided Jackie and provided workers to run the pre-game and halftime food/drinks. It's my understanding that the softball team will continue to operate the Club in much of the same manner it was run before.

I received an email yesterday from my daughter, Whitney, and she mentions some of the preparation going into getting the Club up and running. "Just got done with a good meeting with Coach about Hilltop club. I've talked to a Pepsi rep and our Family Express guy today... I pretty much feel like I am working a job in the real world. I am getting ready to make a worker's schedule for all the games. "

Jackie did a great job and I'm sure you'll noticed the change, but hopefully the kids will get comfortable with the responsibility and provide the same great service for b-ball fans.

[valpospartan]

Prior to this year, in order to sit in the chairback seats, you had to be a member of the Crusader Club. CC members got other perks, based upon how much they contributed ( parking passes, news letters, etc). Basic membership got you admission to the Crusader Club room, where they served "hors'dourves" , soft drinks & coffee prior to basketball games, and drinks at the half.
This year, in an effort to sell more chairback season tickets, the CC requirement is dropped.
Now there is the Hilltop Club with the following ammenities :
Gold Lot Parking Tag - $100 -
ARC Lot Parking Tag - $250 -
Hilltop Club Hospitality Pass - $25 - The Hilltop Club takes the place of
the former Crusader Club, offering complimentary sodas, coffee, and snacks
before games and during halftime in the historic Hilltop Gymnasium.
There is also the Crusader Fund for those who want to support the Athletic Teams monetarily.

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The Crusader Club, as the hospitality area in the ARC, has been replaced by the Hilltop Club. The only real difference is the way that fans can access the area.

In the past a contribution to the Crusader Club was required. Now anyone can purchase a pass for $25 for the season. Valpo fans can still socialize with other fans, obtain soft drinks and coffee, and for many games enjoy appetizers provided by local restaurants.

This change was made to simplify the benefits available for supporting Valpo Athletics. Many supporters of our program did not live in the Valpo area and could not take advantage of the hospitality.

There is a marketing plan in place for basketball that includes a number of different ticket promotions for local fans, communications with the local and on-campus community, and in-game promotions in partnership with our corporate partners. It is our hope that this combined with easier access to good seats and a team with some exciting new members added to last years regulars will help us maintain our outstanding game day atmosphere.