SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –  Augustana Athletics would like to remind Augustana A-Club members that the renewal deadline for the upcoming season is June 30, 2019.  The renewal deadline is critical for fans wanting to be a part of the seat selection process at the Sanford Pentagon, whether they are long-time members or first-time supporters.

Memberships can be renewed online HERE.  Fans who are not an Augustana A-Club members and are interested in joining this year can find information HERE.  General ticket information, including season tickets, can be found HERE.

Recently, the Augustana women's athletic teams captured the 2018-19 NSIC All-Sports Award. The award is calculated by giving the winner of each conference-sponsored championship points totaling the number of teams in that sport. The Augustana men's athletic teams finished second in the competition.

2018-19 was another great year for Vikings Athletics.  In addition to the All-Sports Award, Augustana placed 13th nationally in the Learfield IMG College Director's Cup, the highest finish of any NSIC school.  Viking Softball captured the NCAA Division II National Championship, Baseball won the Central 1 Region, Olivia Montez Brown took home the Pentathlon national title, and Men's Basketball was a co-champ of the NSIC South Division. Nearly 270 student-athletes (out of just over 400) earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.

As part of its goal to enhance the student-athlete experience, Viking Athletics has instituted some exciting changes to the A-Club for the coming year.

• 50% off season tickets for football & basketball – perhaps the biggest change this coming year is the separation of tickets from the membership price.  A-Club members will still have access to the best seat locations, however the price of the ticket is in addition to the membership.  A-Club members will pay half of what the general public will pay. 
• The athletics department has announced a new three-year pledge to not raise the membership level dollar amount and in fact, these are the first significant changes to the A-Club since 2009 when AU joined the NSIC.
• Viking Pass - FREE admission via a new Viking Pass to not only volleyball and wrestling but baseball, softball and women's soccer as well. The Viking Pass will also serve as the admission into pre-game Football tailgates.
• Increased member communications by email – throughout the year members will hear directly from Director of Athletics Josh Morton and head coaches from various sports. (update your contact information here)

As Augustana basketball moves to the Sanford Pentagon for conference home games next year, Viking Priority Points will provide a transparent, consistent and equitable process for seat selection.  The June 30 deadline to renew or become a new member is crucial to making that seat selection a timely process and fans must renew by that date to guarantee their place in that process.  The new $5,000 Champions Level will be the first group prioritized to select their seats. 

Among the new benefits offered to members at varying levels include a VIP Sideline Experience at Augustana football, where members can experience the excitement of the game up close and personal on the sidelines.  Named and reserved parking at both Kirkeby-Over Stadium and at the Sanford Pentagon will provide the closest parking at the venues and all members regardless of level will continue to have their name listed in the game programs and online.

To learn more about the Augustana A-Club, including renewing your membership or joining for 2019-20, visit GoAugie.com/AClub