Teal and Steel Society
Committed to Eckerd Athletics
Eckerd College's more than 200 student-athletes are expected to have winning records in the classroom, and on the fields and courts. You are invited to help them reach their full potential by joining the Teal and Steel Society, an elite group of donors and fans dedicated to enriching the student-athlete experience through community support and fundraising.
Teal and Steel membership dollars provide athletic scholarships and support special projects and athletics operations. Any size gift is gratefully accepted, but Teal and Steel giving levels have been developed to satisfy the desire of fans to participate in Triton Athletics through benefits awarded to contributing members. A portion of your gift is tax deductible.
At Eckerd, we are committed to excellence in creating and maintaining athletic programs and experiences that will contribute positively to the total development of our students. Our programs encourage students to mature mentally, physically and spiritually through discipline, dedication and intense competition.
Make a Gift!
Cash gifts enrich the experience for all student-athletes. Send your check (payable to Eckerd College) to the following address:
Eckerd College
Office of Intercollegiate Athletics
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Credit card gifts can be made by visiting www.eckerd.edu/giving. Please designate your online gift to "Athletics."
Pledges allow donors to spread out their annual gift over two or more months. Set up scheduled payments from your bank account or credit card.
Gifts-in-kind can provide services or products that student-athletes need. Such gifts should be approved ahead of time by the Athletics Director.
Other gift vehicles such as stock transfers, gifts of appreciated securities and estate gifts can be used to support the Tritons.
Matching gifts from your company can amplify the impact of your giving. To learn more about making a gift, please call Director of Athletics Bob Fortosis at (727) 864-8252.
Director of Athletics Bob Fortosis
Teal and Steel Benefit Levels
Along with the sincere appreciation of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators, you will receive the following exclusive Teal and Steel benefits:
Harry Singletary '68 Circle ($1,000-$2,999)
(Named in honor of Harry Singletary '68, Eckerd's first black student-athlete and the College's first black graduate)
- A special Eckerd Tritons gift
- Season pass to all Triton sporting events
- Shirt/apparel
- Basketball hospitality
Billy Wireman Circle ($3,000-$4,999)
(Named in honor of Billy O. Wireman, founding Professor of Physical Education and second President of Florida Presbyterian/Eckerd College)
- All of the above plus...
- Foursome in the Triton Scramble
- Table at the annual Dinner Auction
- One free week of summer sports camp
Jim Harley Circle ($5,000 and Up)
(Named in honor of Jim Harley, the College's first Athletics Director, who served Florida Presbyterian/Eckerd College for 39 years)
- All of the above plus...
- Reserved parking at basketball games
- Reserved courtside seats at basketball games
- Annual special event, which may include a golf weekend, fishing weekend or professional sporting event