2001 Team Alumni
Mingle with members of the National Championship team and other former Hurricanes.
Presenting Sponsors
- ClarkSpurrier.com
UMFCA Alumni
Tailgate Classic
Celebrating the 2001 National Championship Team and featuring the inaugural Heart of the Lion Award honoring Mike Rumph.
An exclusive VIP experience for all guests. Limited to 150 guests. Sponsorship or invitation only.
The Experience
A great Hurricanes tailgate built around alumni.
This exclusive event is designed to honor the 2001 team, reconnect Hurricanes alumni with UMFCA, and create an unforgettable environment for sponsors and invited guests.
Golf Challenge
Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin competition with alumni.
Football Skills
Test your accuracy and arm in a fast-paced passing challenge.
Tailgate Games
Cornhole, food, drinks, tailgate activities, and pay-to-play challenges benefiting UMFCA.
Heart of the Lion
Honoring Mike Rumph
The inaugural Heart of the Lion Award recognizes a Hurricanes alumnus whose faith, character, leadership, community impact, and connection to the U reflect the values UMFCA seeks to cultivate. Mike Rumph will be the first recipient.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Featured Sponsor Partners
- The Caravetta
Heaven’s Helpers’
Foundation 
Sponsor Partners
Godspeaks.org
Sponsorship Goal: $120K+
Sponsorship Opportunities
The entire event is an exclusive VIP experience, limited to 150 guests. Event admission begins with the $1,000 Patron sponsorship. Each event ticket includes full event access and food. The $250 Friend of UMFCA level is support-only and includes no event admission.
| Level | Investment | Tickets | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor | $25,000 | 25 | Premier recognition, signed 2001 team football, premium Canes gift |
| 2001 Team Sponsor | $15,000 | 15 | Championship team celebration partner, premium Canes gift |
| Mike Rumph Honor Sponsor | $15,000 | 15 | Heart of the Lion recognition, premium Canes gift |
| Food & Hospitality Sponsor | $10,000 | 10 | Food experience partner and sponsor recognition |
| Tailgate Sponsor | $7,500 | 8 | Tailgate atmosphere partner and sponsor recognition |
| Drinks Sponsor | $6,000 | 6 | Beverage service recognition |
| Golf Challenge Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin challenge |
| Football Skills Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | Football skills challenge sponsor |
| Tailgate Games Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | Cornhole and tailgate games |
| Branding & Banner Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | On-site banner and sponsor visibility |
| Digital Invite & Website Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | Featured digital and website presence |
| Yearbook / Autograph Book Sponsor | $5,000 | 5 | Commemorative program and autograph book recognition |
| Patron Sponsor | $1,000 | 2 | Event access and recognition |
| Friend of UMFCA | $250 | 0 | Support-only gift; no event admission |
Ready to partner?
For sponsorship availability, custom partnerships, or invitation questions, contact Mike Gault.
Already invited?
Register your guests so we can prepare your event tickets and parking information.