UCATS
UCATS (University of Cincinnati Athletics Team Scholarship Fund) is the principal fundraising arm for UC Athletics. Donations made to UCATS helps to offset the educational expenses of Bearcat student-athletes, enabling them to succeed both on the playing field and in the classroom.  UCATS offers several membership levels with memberships starting at $50 annually. Members earn priority points based on their financial contributions to the UC Department of Athletics.

Benefits of Membership The greatest benefit of membership is the fact that you are making a difference in the lives of dedicated Bearcat Student-Athletes. Your UCATS membership also provides you with:
,,h  A subscription to Bearcat Sports Digest - With 20 issues a year, this publication provides you with in-depth information on all Bearcat sports and activities.

,,h  Unique Bearcat events - From an annual riverboat dinner cruise to rallies and trips throughout the country, being a UCATS member provides you with plenty of great social opportunities.
 
,,h  Bearcat Ticket Opportunities - Whether you're interested in season tickets to Bearcat Football or Men's Basketball or you'd just like to buy tickets to a few games, being a UCATS member gives you priority and you'll receive advance notice of public sales.

Joining UCATS
You can become a UCATS member simply by making a contribution to the UC Athletics Team Scholarship Fund, renewable annually. Donations made to UCATS are tax deductible and give the UC Student-Athletes an opportunity to earn a degree while competing for the University of Cincinnati. You can join via our website or by contacting UCATS locally at 513-556-4884 or toll free at 1-877-55-UCATS.

Priority Points
The UCATS Priority Points System is designed to ensure proper consideration for the loyalty and financial support for UCATS members. Unrestricted gifts to UCATS will earn the highest point totals; while restricted gifts will receive fewer point allocations. All UCATS members of record will receive a variety of benefits relating to special events, ticket opportunities, parking, seat improvements, seating at away venues and additional benefits will be based upon annual priority point status.

Football Priority Seating
One major change for this year is that there will no longer be a tie between the purchase of football and men¡¦s basketball tickets, per the points system.  In the past, patrons were required to purchase football season tickets in order to have the opportunity to purchase men¡¦s basketball season tickets.  We believe in our football tickets¡¦ value and in the fact that we are building a BCS-caliber program under new head coach Brian Kelly.  Our goal is the increase our season ticket base and we believe that having both tickets stand on their own merits will be a positive customer service message.  For as little as a $50 contribution you can have access to some of the best seats in Nippert Stadium.
Priority seating for UCATS members will begin on June 5, 2007 and will continue until July 3.  Beginning on July 9, seat assignments will be allocated to all non-UCATS members based on renewal status from 2006 and continuing in order of date of deposit for 2007 season tickets.  This plan will insure that the best seats in the stadium are going to the most loyal fans of the Bearcats. 

Important Ticket Deadlines

Early Renewal Incentives - Hard Deadline is April 20, 2007

• Ability to select your seat, based on points, in defined section of Nippert Stadium beginning June 5, 2007
• Invitation to Pregame Reception with UC Coaching Staff prior to Spring Game
• Special UC Football Sideline Cap, limited edition and not available for sale
• Invitation to special preseason event with UC Coaching Staff
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Oregon St game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Louisville game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/WVU game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Miami game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/UCONN game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/SEMO game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Marshall game
• Invitation to BEARCAT GAMEDAY Pregame Party prior to each home football game, featuring free Pepsi products and light snacks

FINAL UCATS Priority Points Deadline is May 31, 2007

• Ability to select your seat, based on points, in defined section of Nippert Stadium beginning June 5, 2007
• Special UC Football Sideline Cap, limited edition and not available for sale
• Invitation to special preseason event with UC Coaching Staff
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Miami game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/UCONN game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/SEMO game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Marshall game
• Invitation to BEARCAT GAMEDAY Pre-game Party prior to each home football game, featuring free Pepsi products and light snacks

General Renewal Incentives - Hard Deadline is July 3, 2007

• Ability to select your seat, based on points, in defined section of Nippert Stadium beginning July 9, 2007.
• Invitation to special preseason event with UC Coaching Staff
• Invitation to BEARCAT GAMEDAY Pregame Party prior to each home football game, featuring free Pepsi products and light snacks
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/SEMO game
• Entry into drawing for a chance to be the guest coach for the 2007 UC/Marshall game

Nippert Stadium Seating Diagram Ticket Plan Descriptions

UCATS Priority Season Tickets, Tiers 1-4 - $182
Sections Upper 119-125, Upper 103-109, Lower 203-209
These seats reserved for UCATS members who renew their memberships by May 31, 2007.  These seats will be assigned via the priority seating plan beginning June 5, based on the UCATS priority points system.  Each ticket price includes a bowl ticket credit of $50 per seat.  BCS game tickets may require an additional surcharge per ticket.

TIER                                   UCATS GIFT REQUIREMENT         SECTIONS
1                                           $2,000                                                     106, 122, 206-L

2                                           $1,000                                                     105, 107, 123, 121
                                                                                                            205-L, 207-L

3                                           $   500                                                     124, 121, 104, 108
                                                                                                            204-L, 208-L

4                                           $     50                                                     125, 119, 103, 109
                                                                                                            203-L, 209-L

Non-UCATS Reserved Season Tickets - $182
Sections 126 & 118, Lower 125-119, Lower 104-107, 212-213, Upper 203-209, 210-11
These seats will be placed via the priority seating plan beginning July 9, 2007, based on renewal status and date of order via the 2007 deposit program.  Each ticket price includes a bowl ticket credit of $50 per seat.  BCS game tickets may require an additional surcharge per ticket.

Young Alumni - $72
Section 115
This general admission seating section will be held exclusively for alumni from the UC graduating classes from 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003.  Located adjacent to the current student sections in Nippert Stadium these areas are prime locations for recent grads who want to sit near their friends who are still in school (and for alumni who want to be in prime position to charge the field when the Bearcats clinch the BIG EAST Championship.  This plan does not include a bowl ticket credit, but patrons will be able to purchase bowl tickets per availability.

Bearcat Lair - $60
Sections 131-135
These are the wildest sections of Nippert Stadium and the place to sit if you are a hard core UC Football Fan.  Each ¡§chair in the lair¡¨ is reserved and comes with a limited edition BLACK t-shirt, which will be the official uniform of the Lair.  Fans taking advantage of this plan will save $12 off the day of the game purchase price of a reserved seat.  This plan does not include a bowl ticket credit, but patrons will be able to purchase bowl tickets per availability.

Bearcat Family Pack - $199
Lower Sections 108 & 109, Upper 110
This is the best value of the 2007 family of mini plans, featuring four (4) reserved tickets to each of the 2006 UC home football games.  To qualify for the BEARCAT FAMILY PLAN, you must have at least two members of the group under the age of 18.  In addition to reserved tickets for each home game, this plan includes two memberships in the Bearcats Kids Club and four (4) UC Football caps.  Families taking advantage of this plan will save $137 off the day of the game purchase price of a reserved seat.  This plan does not include a bowl ticket credit, but patrons will be able to purchase bowl tickets per availability.

Faculty/Staff - $108
Lower Sections 104-107
Sold to UC Faculty and Staff and family members, this plan does not include a bowl ticket credit, but patrons will be able to purchase bowl tickets per availability.