Flames Challenge
The Flames Athletic Fund
“Flames Challenge” allows UIC student-athlete alumni to celebrate teammate bonds that span decades while supporting our mission to generate scholarship support for Flames Athletics. Student-Athlete Alumni have a tremendous impact on UIC Athletics. This year, we strive to have over
200 Flames alumni participate in this new challenge to further this impact. With your help, we can reach our goal and provide long-lasting benefits to our Athletic program. Giving Tuesday, our yearly UIC fundraising initiative supports our most immediate needs across campus. The
“Flames Challenge” will be a long-lasting initiative in conjunction with Giving Tuesday, for UIC former student-athletes only. As we launch this challenge, the Flames Athletic fund asks you to reach out to your network of teammates and encourage them to get involved.
Ways to Get Involved
- Renew or join the Flames Athletic Fund and connect with UIC Athletic Alumni
- Engage alums to demonstrate their UIC support
- Communicate the importance of teammate relationships to UIC Athletics
How to Participate
The Flames Challenge will begin Monday, October 3, 2022. Click the
donation link; next, find your respective program and donate to that team. You can check back at any time to see where your team stands in comparison. You may also donate by contacting the Flames Athletic Fund Office by calling 312.996.9002 or emailing us at
FAF@uic.edu.
Rules for Participation
Each program will be separated into two divisions based on team alumni size.
| Flight 1 Men |
Flight 2 Men |
Flight 1 Women |
Flight 2 Women |
| Men's Basketball |
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country |
Volleyball |
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country |
| Men's Soccer |
Men's Tennis |
Women's Swimming & Diving |
Women's Basketball |
| Baseball |
Men's Swimming & Diving |
Softball |
Women's Golf |
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Women's Tennis |
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Women's Soccer |
This year’s
“Flames Challenge” winners will be determined based on four metrics.
- Total dollars raised
- Total number of participants
- New members
- Retention
Each program will be ranked based on performance in each of the above metrics. The four rankings will be averaged together to produce the program’s final ranking within each flight. The program with the lowest score in the flight will be the winner. Each flight will have a men’s and women’s team winner (4 winners total). The winners of each division will receive:
- Recognition on UIC social media pages
- Recognition at a game of their choice
- Commemorative Trophy
- UIC Athletics Team Website Announcement
Deadline
The deadline to participate in the challenge will be December 2nd at 11:59 PM. This initiative will end in line with the University’s Giving Tuesday date. All donations made since the beginning of the fiscal year (7/1/22) will count toward this year's Challenge. If you are not sure if your donation qualifies for this year's Challenge, please contact the Flames Athletic Fund and we will be happy to assist you!
