Thank you for your support of Tennessee Athletics through the My All Campaign. You are making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes and impacting the championship aspirations of each of our teams.
In order for Tennessee Athletics to restore its proud tradition of leading the way, Giving Our All can’t be a one-time thing—Giving Our All is a way of life. Here are some everyday ways you can continue to Give Your All.
ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO GET ON BOARD
The passion so many of us possess for the Vols and Lady Vols can be contagious. Maybe you have a friend, family member or co-worker who has yet to fully discover the joy and excitement that comes with attending a Tennessee home athletic event and creating an overpowering atmosphere that fuels the Vols or Lady Vols to victory. Invite them to campus to attend an event with you. You might plant a seed that grows into the next season-ticket holder who memorizes the roster and leads cheers from the stands.
Also consider expanding your own fandom by attending a competition for a Tennessee team you’ve not yet supported in person. Show up at a rowing regatta in Oak Ridge, attend a tennis match at Barksdale Stadium or give volleyball a try at Thompson-Boling Arena. Chances are, you’ll return for more.
AMPLIFY THE AWESOMENESS
Are you active on social media? Connecting with other Tennessee fans through the various social media platforms is a great way to share your passion for the Big Orange. When you see posts from our official team accounts touting a big win or an impressive achievement by one of our student-athletes, amplify that good news from your own accounts. You can even take it one step further by customizing your social media accounts to include UT imagery in your avatars and headers.
Not active on social media? No problem. Fly a UT flag in your yard or proudly show your support with a Tennessee decal or license plate on your vehicle. Business owners can decorate their establishments with UT memorabilia, and teachers can do the same in their classrooms There are endless opportunities to get creative as you amplify the incredible things taking place every day on Rocky Top.
PARTICIPATE IN BIG ORANGE FRIDAY
Big Orange Friday is an initiative created to engage the community and fanbase with Tennessee Athletics and the university by wearing orange on Friday every week. Every Friday, fans who wear Tennessee orange can receive discounts at Knoxville-area stores, restaurants and service providers. Visit BigOrangeFriday.com for an updated list of participating sponsors, discounts and activities surrounding Big Orange Friday.
But don’t feel limited to showcasing your love for Tennessee exclusively on Fridays—go ahead and rock your best orange gear on every day that ends in Y!
ARRIVE EARLY AND STAY LATE
Plan your trips to campus for games, matches or meets so that you can arrive early enough to immerse yourself in the Vol Walk or the Pride of the Southland Band pregame march, get loud for “One Fly, All Fly” or simply make your presence felt during starting lineup introductions. And when the action is over, make plans to stick around to sing Rocky Top after a big win or sway to the Tennessee Waltz. Our student-athletes often remark about how much they enjoy and remember those emotional moments before and after the final horn.
START ‘EM YOUNG – JOIN THE JR. VOLS CLUB
Surprise the kiddos in your family or neighborhood with a membership to the Jr. Vols Club. An annual membership costs only $35, an all members receive a collector’s box filled with a Tennessee T-shirt, “My All” sign, magnet, silicone wristband, credential, lanyard and several more Jr. Vols branded items. Foster their Big Orange Spirit at an early age by visiting AllVols.com or emailing JrVols@utk.edu today.
SUPPORT THE CORPORATE PARTNERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE BIG ORANGE
Another easy way to give your all is to let the corporate and local businesses who have partnered with Tennessee Athletics know that you appreciate and value their support of the Vols and Lady Vols. As you purchase Tennessee gear for your family, gather with friends for dinner and go about your daily routine, consider the long list of sponsors whose financial support directly impacts Tennessee student-athletes—Coca-Cola, First Horizon, UT Medical Center, Farm Bureau Insurance, Ford, Nike, Dead End BBQ, The Vol Shop and more. At every opportunity, let our partners know that you value and appreciate their support of Tennessee Athletics.