$50 for 50
Sport Clubs celebrates 50 years with a campaign to give back to student leaders
This year, Rec Sports is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Sport Clubs program, a pillar of student life and athletic excellence since 1974. What began with just a few clubs has blossomed into one of the most extensive Sport Clubs programs in the nation, encompassing 39 teams and more than 1,500 active student-athletes. With more than 400 national championships earned, the program embodies the core Aggie values of leadership, excellence, and selfless service.
“It is an important milestone to recognize the impact Sport Clubs has had on Texas A&M University and its students,” George Michael Swift ’20 said. “We’re making Aggies into exceptional leaders who know [how] to not only compete, but also collaborate–a vital combination to leave a lasting impact beyond Sport Clubs.”
To honor this milestone, the Sport Clubs program has announced its $50 for 50 Fundraising Campaign, an initiative designed to invest in the futures of Aggie leaders. The goal is to raise $25,000 by fall 2026, just in time for the 100th anniversary of Rec Sports. The fund will establish the Sport Clubs Officer Leadership Scholarship, which will provide annual scholarships to current student officers.
The campaign encourages donations of $50 in celebration of the 50th anniversary, but every contribution counts. To meet their goal, the campaign invites former members, especially past officers and Executive Committee leaders, to give back.
“Being in Rec Sports shaped me into who I am today as a leader,” Rachel Benson ’11 said. “I would not be where I am or who I am today without those experiences. I think it is crucial that these club sports get the continued monetary support in order to help more students have a positive impact from Sport Clubs.”
The $50 for 50 Campaign not only commemorates the achievements of the past but also sets the foundation for the future. By supporting the campaign, donors become part of a legacy of success, leadership, and the unparalleled Aggie Spirit.
“I would love to see Sport Clubs continue to grow in scope–bringing in more sports to welcome even more Aggies into the fold, as well as provide funding for more competition, so more Aggies know how it feels to represent [Texas A&M University],” Chad Haga ’10 said.
Whether from a former student reminiscing about their days of competition or simply a supporter of Rec Sports’ mission, these contributions will leave a lasting impact on the lives of Rec Sports Sport Club leaders for years to come.
50 Years of Sport Clubs
The Sport Clubs program began on campus in 1974 with a handful of clubs with students dedicated to progressing their sport while competing and representing Texas A&M in various competitions around the state, region, and national level. Over the past 50 years, the Sport Clubs program has developed into one of the premier and comprehensive programs in the country, now bolstering 39 club teams with over 1500 active student-athletes. As a program, the clubs have captured over 400 National Championships.
With this being the 50th anniversary of Sport Clubs on campus at Texas A&M, we are excited to introduce our $50 for 50 fundraising campaign. This campaign will be to raise funds in order to create and develop a Sport Clubs Officer leadership scholarship. Rewarding individual officers who have positively contributed to the enhancement of their own sport club while being a leader within the entire Sport Clubs program.
