W Club

Mission Statement

The mission of the W Club is to nurture the legacy, tradition, and values that come from participation in intercollegiate athletics, and to deliver services that enhance Letterwinners' lives through connections to each other, Wisconsin Athletics, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Badger Nation.

Meet our Staff

Executive Committee

Hall of Fame

Video: Wisconsin Letterwinners Tunnel at Badger Football Game

About the W Club

The W Club was established in 1949 and set the benchmark on Lettermen Associations. What started as a small alumni group has become an organization with a diverse membership base of over 12,500 Letterwinners representing athletes from thirty-six different sports dating back to 1895. The W Club is comprised of individuals who have earned the University’s varsity athletic insignia “W” for their athletic or team involvement or who have been named as honorary members for their support services.

With a great sense of legacy and pride, the W Club focuses on providing opportunities for members to stay connected to former teammates, the school and the heritage of being a former Badger Athlete. It is just not what or why we do things but in what spirit we approach our mission. There are three core principles of service that member’s value in the W Club: People, Pride, and Purpose.

Map of United States with W Club members

Close-up photo of Wisconsin letterwinners jacket W

Letterwinner Qualifications

The W Club is a very unique alumni organization. You must have received a Varsity “W” award in an intercollegiate sport from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department to be a Letterwinner of the W Club.

The W Club recognizes all sports and both female and male athletes in its organization.

Badger Athlete Alumni Supporting Kids (BAASK)

Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children, families, and the greater community through meaningful interactions in support of American Family Children’s Hospital.

Register now for the Launch BAASK Event on Dec. 2!

BAASK: Who We Are

BAASK is a passionate group of W Club members working with the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) to make a positive difference in the lives of young patients. W Club members share a commitment to servant leadership and giving back that was instilled from the moment we put on the UW uniform.

Learn More about BAASK

Video: Wisconsin Athletics and W Club Letterjacket Ceremony

Benefits of W Club Membership

Men's and women's swimming and diving with their letter jackets

Access
Admission to Heritage Hall in Camp Randall during home football games (with a valid game ticket for entrance to the stadium).

Events
Letterwinners receive special W Club event invitations for Homecoming weekend, reunions, receptions, golf outings, dinners, banquets, meet and greet with Badger Coaches and other exciting special W Club events.

Community Involvement
From becoming a student-athlete mentor, volunteering with Badgers Give Back, or participating in the student-athlete career night there are ample opportunities to re-engage with our current student-athletes, University of Wisconsin and the city of Madison.

Forward360

Give Us Your All and We'll Give You Ours

Forward360 is our holistic wellness program that gives you the tools, opportunities, resources and support you need to reach your full potential. Why? Because being part of a team means taking care of our student-athletes as people — and showing you how to become your best, all around.

Video: What is Forward360?

Badger Connect App screenshot with Bucky Badger Icon

Networking & Connections
The Badger Connect app allows Letterwinners to stay connected to the Badger family across the globe, via this new and exclusive virtual community.

This app was created for current and former student-athletes to learn, build relationships, and grow in pursuit of success.

Features include live Q&A broadcasts, video calls, messaging, and more!

Join the Community

Email wclub@athletics.wisc.edu to learn more.

Video: Forward Thinking with the Badger Connect App