Rec Sports Giving Day is your chance to invest in the wellbeing of current and future Aggies. “Play it Forward” by donating to the Rec Sports Excellence Fund, which supports the vision and mission of the Department of Recreational Sports. Contributions will be used to update facilities, enhance operations, and enrich programs. This provides more opportunities for students to learn, grow, and create unforgettable experiences while keeping the cost as affordable as possible. Join us in building a legacy of health and wellbeing for all at Texas A&M.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Development and Sponsorships Director
Recreational Sports
[email protected]
979-845-6457
Chief Development Officer
Texas A&M Foundation
[email protected]
979-862-1247
Giving
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 [email protected].
Endowments
Department of Recreational Sports/Texas A&M Foundation Giving Opportunities.
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.
RecLIFE Magazine
Get a behind-the-scenes glance at what’s happening at Rec Sports in the latest issue of RecLIFE Magazine!
Events
At Rec Sports, we aim to develop and foster relationships with former employees, participants, and friends of Rec Sports. We invite you to connect with us through the events we host.
To view photos from previous Rec Sports alumni events, click HERE.
Rec Sports Tailgates
ATTENTION Rec Sports Alumni!
Join us for food and fun before the Aggies take on the Florida Gators. We’ve got you covered with delicious food and beverages.
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- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
- Time: 3pm – 6:30pm
- Location: Student Rec Center Terrace
Rec Sports Reunion
The Rec Sports Reunion is held during the spring semester, providing a great opportunity for members of the Rec Sports family to gather together to reunite, enjoy the camaraderie, and learn more about what Rec Sports has been doing as well as plans for the future. Thank you to those who attended our most recent reunion held on May 2-3, 2025! The date for the 2026 Reunion will be announced by January 2026.
For questions or if your plans change, please contact Haylie Zavodny at [email protected]
Leave Your Mark on the Walk 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.
We are currently accepting orders for our Fall 2025 brick installation. Please submit and pay for your brick no later than Friday, Oct. 31. Bricks will be placed in front of the Student Recreation Center prior to the Fall 2025 graduation ceremonies.
Pricing:
Current Students (includes Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 graduates)
- 8 x 4 brick: $200
Former Students, Staff, and Friends
- 8 x 4 brick: $350
You can also purchase a commemorative keepsake brick for your home, office or 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 that we will only ship commemorative bricks to addresses located in the United States due to shipping costs. Commemorative bricks cannot be purchased without the purchase of an installed brick unless an order has been previously submitted.
Find 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.
How to Order A Brick
Just 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 [email protected].
Development Staff
Haylie Zavodny
Program Director, Development & Sponsorships
[email protected]
(979) 845-6457