By Danny Waldo
Looking for a way to get your child caught up in Bobcat pride? Well, look no further. The Montana State athletic department has announced a brand new kids’ club for the upcoming 2017-18 sports season.
The club, Champ’s Kids Club, will be open to youth that are in the 8th grade or younger, and participation in the club provides members with custom Champ’s Kids Club gear, as well as free admission to dozen of Bobcat athletic events throughout the year.
“We’re thrilled to be offering a brand-new way for kids to engage with the Bobcats” said Bethany Cordell, Associate Athletic Director (Marketing). “This club will also provide an opportunity for those new to the Gallatin Valley to get exposed to Montana State Athletics.”
Benefits of the Champ’s Kids Club include a laminated membership card with lanyard; official Champ’s Kids Club t-shirt, sling bag and water bottle; custom birthday postcard from Champ; postcard from a team road trip; exclusive invitation to Champ’s Kids Club events; monthly club e-newsletter; discounted birthday party packages for Bobcat basketball and volleyball games.
Members of the club will receive free admission to all Bobcat volleyball and track and field home events, all home men’s and women’s non-conference basketball games and one Bobcat football game.
“As a Bobcat Fan/Supporter, I could not be more excited for Champ’s Kids Club,” said Jake Doubek, Bobcat Athletics Fan Advisory Council Member. “I am the father of two (with one more on the way) and this is a perfect opportunity to engage our children and get them more excited about Bobcat Athletics.
“I have always felt like there is room for more child engagement – gone will be the days of leaving at halftime and listening to the second half on the radio. There is such an energy around everything Bobcat right now, and this athletic program continues to up the ante.”
Memberships to join Champ’s Kids Club will go on sale July 10. The membership year will run from the start of August through the end of May. The annual membership in the club is open to everyone and costs $30 per child, with a discounted price of $25 available to members of the Bobcat Club and the Montana State University Alumni Association.
To visit the official webpage of Champ’s Kids Club, head to msubobcats.com/champskidsclub. Check back on that page later for more details as they are released.