The R-Association

Our Mission

  • Assist the Athletic Director in support of Intercollegiate Athletics at Rice University

  • Honor individual Letter Winners who have brought honor and distinction to Rice University and its athletic program

  • Increase awareness and active participation by Letter Winners in activities benefiting Rice Athletics

Qualifications for Membership

There are three classifications of active members. Honorary Members are selected by the
Association for their outstanding support of Rice athletics. Regular Members are former
varsity athletes who were awarded a letter in their individual sport. Associate Members are
cheerleaders, trainers and managers.
There are a number of former athletes who, while never earning a letter, contributed to their team's
accomplishments. In some cases this meant they did not log enough game playing time. There
are also those who suffered career-ending injuries while participating with their teams. These
individuals are now able to take part in R-Association activities as active members in the
Associate Members classification.
With the payment of annual dues (or the purchase of a lifetime membership), all classifications
enjoy the full benefits afforded to Active Members.

Message from the President

 The R Association through its stated mission puts on the semi-annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, grants scholarships for graduate study and sponsors the Scholar Athlete Banquet, the All Sports Banquet and the Senior Breakfast. The R Association also sponsors informal
events and gatherings that promote fellowship and camaraderie among Rice letter-winners.

Additionally, the R Association works to provide mentoring to current student athletes in helping them prepare resumes, practice interviewing and providing professional contacts as they prepare to enter their chosen professions. All of our association activities are paid for with membership dues and through interested sponsors.

As President of the R Association I want to thank you for your past
support and encourage you to maintain your Annual Membership
or purchase a Lifetime Membership so the Association can continue
to support Rice Athletics in the ways described above. We also
welcome your attendance at these events to show your support.

Mike Ecklund, President
 

 

    
  Board Members

President:
Mike Ecklund
Football 91 93

Vice President:
Jeff Vanover
Football

Treasurer:
Bob Willard
Baseball 45-49

Secretary:
Wanna Hadnott
Tennis 89-94

 

Steven Herce
Baseball 01-03

Gene Walker
Football 62 66

David Grenardo
Football 99

Gus Speary
Football 69

John Coles
Basketball 68

Don Rather
Football 58-59

Ray Torp
Swimming 83

John Sylvester
61 63

See other information about the "R" - Association:

Benefits of membership
Frequently asked questions
History of the "R" Association
Historical moments in Rice athletics


     

 

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