Parkside Athletics Fund

The Parkside Athletics Fund (PAF) is the primary fundraising arm supporting the University of Wisconsin - Parkside Athletics Department.

Through philanthropic giving and generous investment in the Rangers, supporters of the Parkside Athletics Fund, profoundly impact our student-athletes and sport programs. The success of the Parkside Athletics Fund fosters a nationally competitive Division II Athletics program, which is vital to UW-Parkside through student recruitment and success and enhance visibility and reputation in the community, state and region.

The Parkside Athletics Fund supports the athletics department’s operating expenses, scholarship fund, recruiting efforts, team travel and a positive holistic student-athlete experience.

ABOUT

Join the Parkside Athletics Family - Your support makes you an essential part of the Parkside Athletics team. As a donor, you directly enable our student-athletes to compete at the highest level, providing crucial funding for travel, academic support services, and recruiting the exceptional talent that keeps Parkside Athletics competitive.
Invest in Excellence Beyond the Game - When our student-athletes don the green and white, they represent more than just our teams—they’re ambassadors for the entire University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Your generosity fuels our commitment to developing champions in competition, in the classroom, and in the community, bringing well-deserved recognition to our outstanding institution.
Build on a Championship Legacy - For over 30 years, we have proudly served as Wisconsin’s only NCAA Division II institution. Your support helps us continue setting the championship standard while serving as the University’s “front porch”—the vibrant connection point where our community discovers our campus through competitive excellence and meaningful engagement.
Create Lasting Impact in Southeast Wisconsin - Your donation creates a legacy that supports over 320 dedicated student-athletes across 16 sport programs. As the Wisconsin’s only NCAA Division II institution, we are uniquely positioned to serve the booming southeastern Wisconsin community—and your investment ensures we can continue this vital mission for generations to come.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

Excellence Fund
The Excellence Fund is the primary unrestricted giving fund that supports all operations of Parkside Athletics. It provides critical resources for operating expenses, staffing, scholarships, recruiting, team travel, innovative initiatives and— most importantly—enhancing the
student-athlete experience.

Sport Specific Funds
Show your Ranger pride and make a direct impact—click here to support your favorite Parkside team! Every contribution makes a difference and impact our student-athletes.

Scholarships
+ Parkside Wrestling Scholarship Fund - This scholarship will serve as a resource to support the growth and development of Parkside Wrestling and its student-athletes. It will contribute to the continuation and enhancement of the program’s longstanding history of success.
+ Parkside Volleyball Endowed Scholarship - A scholarship created to support a student-athlete who demonstrates leadership ability, earns the respect of their teammates, and displays pride for the University and Volleyball program.
+ Other Scholarships - interested in support additional student-athlete scholarship efforts? Let’s connect, click here (schemma@uwp.edu).

Basketball Excellence Initiative
A focused campaign to elevate Parkside men’s and women’s basketball by investing in travel, gear, nutrition, and wellness—building a championship-level experience for our
student-athletes.

Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course Enhancements
Enhancements to the Cross Country Course is vital for keeping the space updated and ready for another season of competition. Every donation will help ensure that our trails remain clean and safe for all runners.

LEVELS OF SUPPORT

Major Gifts: Donors giving $5,000+ annually receive major gift benefits, including exclusive gear, complimentary game tickets, and a private dinner with the AD and a coach of your choice.

Athletics Fund: The primary fundraising arm for Parkside Athletics, supporting 16 sport programs and over 300 student-athletes.

Corporate Partnerships: Brand recognition, naming rights contracts, in-game promotions and so much more!

Ticketing & Game Day Revenue: We host around 75 athletic events across 16 sport programs, come join the game day fun and watch the Rangers in action!

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF PARKSIDE ATHLETICS

A commitment to supporting Ranger student-athletes and sport programs, you become a member of the Parkside Athletics Fund. Upon becoming a member, you gain access to exclusive donor benefits. Supports of Parkside Athletics are entitled to the following membership benefits based on their annual giving.

“Your support doesn’t just fund a program. It fuels dreams. It creates champions on the competition grounds, in the classroom and in our community. Our standard isn’t just high. It’s championship - caliber. The time is now. Elevate Parkside Athletics. Invest in our future.” - Adam Schemm, '08, Director of Athletics

Adam Schemm, '08 | Director of Athletics

Stasha Warchock, '24 | Coordinator of Partnerships & Development