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University of Colorado, Boulder

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Announcements

Join SAAC members and dress up in your costume on Friday October 30th for Kick or Treat! Before the last home soccer game, SAAC members will participate in fun halloween stations with local children. To sign up, please email Jo Marchi!

What is SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at the University of Colorado-Boulder is a dynamic group of student-athletes dedicated to providing a voice for the interests and concerns of the student-athletes. The committee focuses on fostering camaraderie in areas such as: academics, community service, university relations, student-athlete welfare and career development.

Community Service Activities

Coats for Colorado- Student-athletes conduct a coatdrive at select fall athletic events. The coats are collected and donated to Dependable Cleaners for distribution to those in need.

Buffalo Hugs - Every semester, Buff student-athletes visit the Denver Children's Hospital. They pass out stuffed buffaloes, sign autographs and visit with the children and their families.

Read with the Buffs - Each semester, student-athletes attend local elementary schools and read an inspirational story to the kids. Students are quizzed on the material and can receive CU prizes for correct answers. CU student-athletes encourage the children to read to expand their mind and pursue a college career.

Holiday Angel Tree - Each November, SAAC puts up a holiday tree with oranaments which have the names of local needy children through the GENESIS Program of Boulder County. Athletic Department staff and student-athletes can sponsor a child and purchase and wrap gifts for them for the holidays.

EXPAND Program - CU student-athletes participate in various sport programs (bowling, swimming, volleyball, etc.) with special olympic athletes of the Boulder area. At the end of the year, student-athletes attend their annual banquet.

Healthy Kids Day - Prior to a Soccer game and the Spring Football game, student-athletes lead local children in completing various atheltic stations to promote active lifestyles. Kids can earn t-shirts and a free lunch by completing all of the stations.

CUSPYs – CU Sports People of the Year -

2009-10 SAAC Officers

Presidents: Jordan Kyle (Track/CC) and Chelsea Dale (Basketball)

Vice Presidents: Kathleen Majewski (Track) and Luke Symons (Golf)

Community Service Chair: Andrew Wacker (Track/CC)

Communication Chair: Nikki Marshall (Soccer)

C-Club Liaison: Matt DiLallo (Football)

Team Reps

MBB - Trent Beckley, Austin DuFault

WBB - Chelsea Dale, Julie Seabrook

FB - Matt DiLallo, Justin Drescher

MGO - Luke Symons, Kevin Kring