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Women's lacrosseAthletic Excellence

The attributes of successful leaders are developed as much on the playing field as in the classroom. Athletic competition (varsity, club, and intramural) instills mental toughness, a competitive and team spirit, aggressiveness in confrontation, and the will to win. Private gift support for athletics at the U.S. Naval Academy include:

The Fund for Athletic Excellence

This initiative provides an annual stipend to the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) so that the finest student-athletes in the nation can be successfully recruited, excel in their respective sports, and develop into strong leaders. The Fund for Athletic Excellence is used to meet a wide variety of needs, including team travel expenses for post-season competition; supplemental compensation and benefits for coaches; athletic recognition programs for varsity, club, and intramural sports; and Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) athletic program expenses. This fund supplements NAAA revenues and the modest appropriated dollars that provide core funding for athletic programs.

Akerson TowerThe Clubs at Akerson Tower

Purchase your Clubs at Akerson Tower tickets at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium now! From dedicated outdoor seating with a perfect view of the field to a climate-controlled interior with multiple flat-screen televisions and a variety of complimentary food and beverage offerings, Club patrons will enjoy Navy football at its finest.

Pricing & Eligibility:

• With proceeds benefiting all 36 varsity sports at the Naval Academy. The ability to purchase club seats is exclusively offered to supporters of The Margin of Excellence at the Fleet Club level ($5,000+) and above.

• Eligible donors can purchase up to (4) club seat season tickets. Requests to purchase additional club seats will be considered, subject to availability.

• The Clubs open one hour before kickoff and remain open through the end of the game.

Click here to learn more about Akerson Tower.

Athletic Facilities

The Naval Academy is continually improving its athletic facilities to provide modern facilities for practice and competition. These current athletic facility projects require private gift support for renovation and/or construction:

• Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Phase IV
• Physical Mission Center for Excellence
• Halsey Fieldhouse
• Squash Courts
• Rugby Complex
• USNA Golf Club

Contact Information

For additional information and all other inquiries about supporting Athletic Excellence at the Naval Academy, please contact:
Timothy J. Ford
Associate Athletic Director of Development
Phone: 410-293-8916
Fax: 410-293-2207