"I feel supporting the current athletes is part responsibility, part an honor. It wasn’t that long before me that the Blazer athletics program was born. Those alums helped support me when I was there. Now, I’m in a place where I can support the next classes. I can’t give as much as I would like, but I give what I can. And if my small donation can help fund a special trip or a new look which breeds a bit more swagger, what an honor to help someone create memories that will last a lifetime."
~ JoAnn Kannas O’Rourke (’95)
How YOU can help
Your membership can help CSB maintain and build on its tradition of athletic excellence.
At a time when athletic department expenses nationwide continue to soar, your membership can also help teams make purchases that limited operating budgets would not allow.
We need your commitment! Join other men and women who support CSB athletics through the Blazer Backer program. Support at any level is greatly appreciated.
Donor Levels & Membership Benefits
| Blazer Friends |
$1-$49 |
| Blazer Red |
$50-$149 |
| Blazer Varsity |
$150-$299 |
| Blazer MVP |
$300-$499 |
| Blazer All-American |
$500+ |
Support at the Blazer Red level or higher entitles you to the following:
-Invitations to special events
-Listing in sports program
-CSB/SJU bookstore discounts
-Blazer Athletics e-mail newsletter
Mission:
As an athletic program devoted to serving female student-athletes it is our intention to...
PROVIDE
Each woman with a competitive intercollegiate experience.
CHALLENGE
Her physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth, in a way that values community, self and holistic development.
EMPOWER
Her to achieve enhanced self-esteem and leadership skills so that she enjoys success both within and beyond her athletic experience.
Vision:
At the College of Saint Benedict, every game is a woman's game. Blazer Backers who give annually allow our student-athletes to participate in athletic programs that are on par with the excellence of their academic experience. Due in part to the financial support of Blazer Backers, student-athletes are provided with opportunities to develop both on and off the field.
Historically, Saint Benedict athletics has been in contention for Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and the MIAC All-Sports Award. Many CSB teams and individuals are frequent contenders at the national level. Their pursuit of excellence is made possible, in large part, by our fans: the parents, grandparents, coaches, professors, employees and friends of the college who value the fact that the Saint Benedict athletic department focuses on meeting the needs of female student-athletes. Our fans know that Saint Ben's students excel athletically and that they seek more from their experiences than simple competition.
Your support as an annual Blazer Backer will ensure opportunities continue for our student-athletes to experience a full range of growth-inspiring activities such as leadership training, "smart" risk-taking, meaningful community service programs and communication skills development.
As a member, you help change the world...one woman at a time!
