View our 2021-2022 Chiefs Club Membership.

View a list of our new Chiefs Club members.

Join OUR 2021-2022 Catawba Chiefs Club.

We are now at 442 members in our Chiefs Club membership with over 118 new Chiefs Club members.

A special message from former Catawba Baseball player and assistant coach Josh Jordan ’02 in support of the Catawba Day of Giving:

Watch a Day of Giving message from former Catawba Head Football and Golf Coach, David Bennett:

A message in support for the Catawba Day of Giving from former Catawba Baseball player Jerry Sands.

Make a gift in support of our September 10th, 2021 Catawba Day of Giving.

Thanks to former Catawba Tennis player Matthew Nicholson ‘14 for supporting our Catawba Day of Giving with this video:

Thanks to former Catawba Tennis player Pierce Hoover ’15 for helping to support OUR Catawba Chief Club.

Thanks to former Catawba Baseball player, Catawba Sports Hall of Famer, and current Catawba Head Baseball coach Jim Gantt ’89 for helping to support our Catawba Chiefs Club this year.  
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Thanks to former Catawba Soccer player Drew Allvine ‘93 for his message to encourage others to give back on the Catawba Day of Giving.

The Catawba Golf teams will be selling these Catawba Adidas bucket hats for $50. The hats come in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. If you would like to order one, please contact Catawba Golf coach John Kale at jskale18@catawba.edu.

Thanks to Jeters Deli for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club this year.

Thanks to former Catawba Women’s Tennis player Dr. Lauren Fluegge Deters ’07 for helping to support our Catawba Chiefs Club this year.

We still have more than a few Newman Park grandstand chairs for sale. We will have these at our Chiefs Club tent in front of the Abernathy P.E. Center for our September 4th, 2021 home football if anyone would like to purchase these.

Thanks to former Catawba Football player Brandon Bunn ’11 for helping to support OUR Chiefs Club again this year.

 
Thanks to former Catawba quarterback Dr. Patrick Dennis ’10 for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club again this year.

Longtime Catawba Sports Information Director Jimmy Lewis ’89 is stepping away from his full time Sports Information duties on August 31st , 2021 after almost 40 years at Catawba.

Jim Lewis was named Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications in 2015.  He became the Sports Information Director at Catawba in June of 1996 and prior to the 2009-10 athletic season, he was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director. 

Lewis has been associated with the Sports Information Department since enrolling as a student in 1984.  His duties are to oversee the publicity for all 23 sports and the athletic department.  He currently serves as the primary contact for all of Catawba's 23 sports.

Lewis is a member of both the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA).  He currently serves as treasurer for NCCSIA, a post he has held since 2011.  Lewis served two years on the NCAA II Men’s Lacrosse South Region Advisory Committee and still serves on the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Southeast Region ranking committee.

During his tenure, Lewis has created or expanded the record books for all of Catawba sports teams.  He also helped coordinate the creation of the Catawba athletic video streaming operations.  Lewis has served as announcer for many web streamed broadcasts and also has announced Catawba athletic events for WSAT Radio.  During the summer, he works as an official scorer an stringer for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers minor league baseball team.

Lewis has helped staff numerous conference and regional tournaments.  He served as host SID for five South Atlantic Conference Spring Sports Festivals that brought all SAC spring tournaments to Salisbury.  Lewis also worked the 2001 NCAA II National Women’s Golf Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., and the 2008 and 2015 NCAA I Men’s Basketball tournaments in Charlotte.

A 1989 Catawba graduate, Lewis earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  He is a native of Mooresville and currently resides in Salisbury. 

“For decades Jimmy Lewis has helped tell the stories of Catawba Athletics, keeping fans updated about our teams and celebrating their many successes over the years. I’m truly grateful for Jimmy’s commitment to his alma mater and his years of remarkable service to our student-athletes. I hope all the members of the Chiefs Club with join me is expressing thanks to Jimmy!”  - Dr. David P. Nelson – Catawba College President

“Jimmy had been a very good friend for a long time. Just think how many games and Catawba student-athletes he has covered for Catawba Athletics for almost 40 years. Jimmy has also been a very loyal supporter of our Catawba Chiefs Club. I think it is safe to say that Jimmy has traveled all over the state, country, and world with Catawba Athletics. I hope he will continue to attend our home games and special events for Catawba Athletics”
- Jeff Childress, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Development

“It just will not be the same without Jimmy Lewis.  Jimmy worked tirelessly night and day to provide game coverage and updated statistics for Catawba’s athletic events.  Jimmy is from the “True Catawba Mentality”-where you work diligently for the betterment of Catawba without the expectation of glorification.  Jimmy was a grinder!  He is a great friend and will be surely missed.”
- Jim Gantt ’89, Catawba Head Baseball Coach

“Jim Lewis possesses so many outstanding attributes. When our teams played Catawba, we knew he would handle everything in the media relations realm. More importantly, we knew Jim would treat everyone who crossed his path with respect. Jim is always happy…and his happiness shows when he encounters others. I count the fact that I know Jim Lewis as one of my biggest blessings.”
- David Sherwood, Director of Public Relations & Student-Athlete Recognition Wingate University Athletics

“Jimmy Lewis has served Catawba Athletics with all of his heart and soul.  Jimmy was true to Catawba and did an unbelievable job, and most of the time he was a “one man” show.  He was often the first one to arrive on game site and was for sure, the last one to leave follow the thousands of games and matches he covered. Jimmy service to the school is second to none.”
- Coach Jim Baker ’78, Former Catawba Men’s Basketball player, former Head Coach, and 2021 Catawba Sports Hall of Fame inductee

“Jimmy Lewis has been an important part of Catawba’s athletic program for forty years. During that time he has done an outstanding job as our SID. He was always willing to help in any way possible to help our golf program. All the athletic teams at Catawba will greatly miss him and his efforts to make Catawba athletics special. “
- Coach Sam Gealy, former Catawba Men’s and Women’s Head Golf Coach 

“Jim Lewis’s contributions to Catawba College first as a student, then followed by a long tenured career cannot be measured. Jim was one of the first staff members I met on my first day of work many years ago and, while sad to know that he is stepping away from his Sports Information duties, I am happy to know that his association with and support of Catawba Athletics will always be very strong. It will be challenging to find his replacement in Sports Information due to his breadth of knowledge in the industry.  I, and I know I speak for others on staff, will miss the professional relationship with Jim but look forward to continued connection through various interactions associated with Catawba Athletics which he has been so passionate about over the numerous years.”
- Craig Turnbull, Interim Director of Athletics

Thanks to Dr. Pat Whitley for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club this year.



Thanks to former Catawba Baseball player and Catawba Sports Hall of Fame member Heath Bost ’95 for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club again this year.

                              


 

Thanks to Mid Carolina Electrical, Inc. for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club this year.

Mid Carolina Elecrtical, Inc.

Thanks to Jon and Kelli Zavodny for their support of OUR Catawba Chiefs Club - they are first-time members.  They attended the Catawba vs. Belmont Abbey baseball game at the Kannapolis ballpark back in April. They are proud to support the Catawba College Chiefs Club! Jon started the Beckett Avenue Realty company in 2020, naming it after the street where he and his wife first enjoyed home ownership.

A very special and thoughtful lead gift for our Catawba Day of Giving has been made in memory of the following Catawba Hall of Famers.
Jack Ward ‘ 51
Lamar Dorton ‘48
Jack Taylor ‘ 48
Larry Graham ‘51
Dick Smith ‘56
Al Johnson ‘ 64
Dr. Joe Oxendine ‘ 52
James Brown ‘74
Charles Lynn ‘ 73
John Scott ‘67

Thanks to former Catawba Tennis player Brad Brady ’97 for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club. He still holds a school record and was All Conference in 1996.
DOUBLES TEAM SEASON
1. K.Howard/M.Cabana (1998) 26
2. C.Johnson/B.Cristman (1998) 25
    E. Bowling/A.Klimesh (2002) 25
4. B.Brady/C.Juergens (1996) 24
    E.Noll/A.Owusu (2004) 24
    T.McCormack/U.Yarkoni (2011) 24
    A.Macdonald/M.Nicholson (2012) 24
    I.Nunez/M.Patch (2015) 24
    M.McDonald/L.Miller (2015) 24

View the video of the South Atlantic Conference interview with Catawba Head Coach Curtis Walker:

 Thanks to 2nd year Catawba Women’s Lacrosse assistant coach Lauren Di Puorto for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club:

Thursday, September 2nd
Women’s Soccer – Francis Marion – 4:00pm
Men’s Soccer – Mt. Olive – 7:00pm

Friday, September 3rd
Volleyball vs. Findlay at Cedarville, OH

Volleyball at Cedarville, OH  

Saturday, September 4th
Football – Erskine – 1:00pm - 1st Responders/Healthcare Appreciation Day

Cross-Country – Catawba Invitational – 12 high school team/20 college teams. Salisbury Community Park.  8:30am.
Women’s Soccer at King, TN
Volleyball vs. Northland at Cedarville, OH
Volleyball vs. Seton Hill at Cedarville, OH

Sunday, September 5th
Men’s Soccer – Barton – 7:00pm

Wednesday, September 8th
Volleyball – Mt. Olive – 6:00pm

Thursday, September 9th
Women’s Soccer – Columbus State – 7:00pm

Saturday, September 11th
Football – Winston-Salem State – 7:00pm - Family Weekend

A strong family tradition and Catawba connection: Bobby Rusher Sr. ’59 (below, front row 3rd from left to right) was on the Catawba Baseball team. His granddaughter Lillie Rusher ’25 is a freshman on the Catawba Women’s Soccer team. The Catawba Women’s Soccer locker room was named in honor of Bobby Rusher, Sr. back in 2001, three years before Lillie was born.

View Lilly's Player Profile

Thanks to former Catawba Volleyball player Erin Kolbus ’04 for helping to support OUR Catawba Chiefs Club this year.  

We have lost another longtime supporter of Catawba Athletics and OUR Catawba Chiefs Club. Dr. Martha Kirkland West ’59, a former Catawba Board of Trustee member, passed away on Thursday, August 26th, 2021.

View all the Fall 2021 Athletic Special Events and Registration.

The guest speaker for September 4th and September 11th will be Catawba President Dr. David P. Nelson.

**Anyone who attends our Chiefs Club pre-game hospitality will be required to wear a face covering, as well as maintain social distance at each table.

2021 PRE-GAME FOOTBALL HOSPITALITY
Chiefs Club members with pre-game hospitality benefits are invited to join us for a meal and pre-game chat with Coach Curtis Walker before all home Catawba College Football games with the exception of Homecoming on Saturday October 30th, 2021. All pre-game hospitality meals will be held in the Kirkland Lobby of the Abernethy Physical Education Center.

- 1:00pm game time – Pregame Hospitality from 11:30am – 12:30pm
- 7:00pm game time – Pregame Hospitality from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

******* Frequently Asked Questions *******
Q: Who can attend Pre-game Hospitality?
A: Chiefs Club members at the “Chief” level and above. Attendees must be a Chiefs Club member or a guest of a Chiefs Club member. Sorry, this is not open to the public.

Q: How much does a Pre-game Hospitality meal cost?
A: The pre-game hospitality meal is complimentary for 2 people per membership.
Beyond that, the cost is $10 per person, paid at the registration table as you enter the luncheon.

For questions, please call (704) 637-4474. We look forward to seeing you during football season!

**Anyone who attends our Chiefs Club pregame hospitality will be required to wear a face covering, as well as maintain social distance at each table.

*PLEASE NOTE: there is NO pre-game hospitality benefit during Homecoming
Weekend (October 29th – 30th), but we invite you to purchase a ticket for the meal served during the Alumni Awards event on Saturday, October 30th in the gym.

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August 24th, 2021

August 26th, 2021

Jeff Childress
Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Development
Director of the Catawba Chiefs Club
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-637-4265
jchildre@catawba.edu