Make An Impact
Rec Sports touches the lives of thousands of students each year, providing opportunities to stay active, connect with others and grow as leaders. Through inclusive programs, dynamic facilities and meaningful student employment, we support students’ physical well-being, personal development and sense of belonging. Your generosity helps create welcoming spaces and transformative experiences that empower Aggies to thrive during their time at Texas A&M — and carry those lessons with them long after graduation.
RECLIFE MAGAZINE
Get a behind-the-scenes glance at what’s happening at Rec Sports in our RecLife Magazine.
View All IssuesGIVING
At Rec Sports we create a positive impact on the students and community of Texas A&M University, becoming an integral part of the Texas A&M student experience. With your financial gift, we can continue to offer high-quality experiences and facilities that have a direct impact on Texas A&M students. Your donation can be directed towards student scholarships, programs, facility enhancements, sport clubs, and more. For more information, please email Haylie Zavodny, Program Director of Development and Sponsorships, at hzavodny@tamu.edu.
Endowments
Department of Recreational Sports/Texas A&M Foundation Giving Opportunities.
Rec Sports Excellence Fund
Donations to this account support improvements to facilities, operations, and programs. This allows Rec Sports to provide the highest quality facilities and services while keeping the cost to students as low as possible.
Department Scholarships
Giving to the following scholarship endowments provides financial support to deserving Rec Sports student employees in the form of scholarship funding.
Sport Club Scholarships
Giving to the following scholarship endowments provides financial support to deserving Aggie students involved in specific clubs in the form of scholarship funding.
Sport Club Endowments
Giving to the following endowments provides financial support to the specific club. Distributions from these endowments may be used for, but are not limited to, travel, official competition events, accommodations, entry fees, scholarships and equipment.
Non-Endowed Support
Giving to the following non-endowed funds provides financial support that is available for immediate use to the specific club, program, or the department as a whole.
ALUMNI EVENTS
Rec Sports hosts two annual alumni tailgates—one in the fall before a home football game and one in the spring during a home baseball weekend—bringing former staff together to reconnect and celebrate Aggie traditions. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming events. For questions on events or how to get involved, contact Haylie Zavodny at hzavodny@tamu.edu.
Centennial Celebration
Join us on Saturday, July 11 inside the Student Recreation Center for a special evening honoring 100 years of Texas A&M Rec Sports. This formal event brings together Rec Sports alumni and friends to celebrate a century of community, leadership and impact.
Learn MoreTailgates
Rec Sports hosts two annual alumni tailgates, one in the fall and one in the spring, bringing former staff together to reconnect, reminisce and stay connected to the growing Rec Sports community.
Register Here (Coming Soon)Reunion
The Rec Sports Reunion is held each spring, bringing the Rec Sports family together to reconnect and learn about the department’s latest updates and future plans. Thank you to those who have attended previous events, and save the date for April 10-11, 2026. Registration details coming soon.
Register Here (Coming Soon)Giving Day
Coming Fall 2026, Rec Sports Giving Day is your opportunity to “Play It Forward” by supporting the Rec Sports Excellence Fund and investing in the well-being of current and future Aggies. Your gift helps enhance facilities, operations and programs, creating meaningful experiences while keeping opportunities accessible and affordable for students.
Give Here
Browse highlights from past alumni events and relive the memories, connections and Aggie spirit that continue to bring the Rec Sports family together.
View Event PhotosWALK OF CHAMPIONS
Show your support for Rec Sports and the health and wellbeing of Aggies by purchasing an engraved brick on our Walk of Champions. Your engraved brick, placed in front of the Student Recreation Center, will be a lasting legacy to honor a graduate, remember a loved one, pay tribute to a professor or colleague, or celebrate an academic or professional achievement. Your gift will help support the Department of Recreational Sports provide all Aggies with the programs and facilities to challenge themselves, test their limits, and gain the benefits of leadership development. Join us to promote the values of leadership, fair play, sportsmanship, honesty and integrity. All gifts are tax deductible.
Pricing
Current Students:
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- 8 x 4 brick: $200
Former students, staff and friends:
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- 8 x 4 brick: $350
You can also purchase a commemorative keepsake brick for your home, office, or as a gift for $100. A commemorative brick is an identical 8×4 copy of your brick installed on the Walk of Champions that is shipped to you.
Please note: We only ship commemorative bricks to addresses located in the United States due to shipping costs. Commemorative bricks cannot be purchased without an installed brick unless an order has been previously submitted.
Order A Brick
Complete 2 simple steps to order your Walk of Champions brick online.
Step 1: Engraving Form: Complete the online order form (below) which will be used by the engraving team to know how many bricks and what characters you want engraved. Remember to make note of the total amount of your order so that you can proceed easily to online payment in step 2.
Step 2: Payment: You can pay by credit card through the Texas A&M Foundation Online Giving Portal at http://give.am/WalkofChampions. Be sure to enter the correct dollar amount for your order.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at recsportsbricks@tamu.edu.
Order a BrickFind Your Brick
Find your personalized brick within the Rec Sports Walk of Champions database. Whether you honored a graduate, cherished a loved one, or commemorated an achievement, our database makes it easy to locate where you left your mark.
Find Your BrickWalk of Champions Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Walk of Champions Brick Campaign? Visit our FAQ page for information on brick purchases, custom messages, ordering details, placement information and more.
Frequently Asked QuestionsDEVELOPMENT TEAM
