ABOUT THE HARDROCK CLUB
The mission of the South Dakota Mines Athletics Development office and the Hardrock Club is to elevate Hardrocker Athletics by providing student-athletes with a transformative academic and athletic experience. Through engagement, investment, and community building, we connect passionate alumni and friends of Hardrocker Athletics with opportunities to impact the success of our student-athletes in competition, the classroom, and beyond. By investing in premier resources, retaining top coaches and staff, and fostering excellence, we ensure the long-term strength and competitiveness of Hardrocker Athletics.
South Dakota Mines has a longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation. That commitment drives us to continuously seek ways to improve campus operations, provide more effective support to our students, and engage with alumni in more meaningful ways. With those goals in mind, the university, the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement (CARA), and the Hardrock Club are collaborating to usher in a new, exciting era of fundraising support for Hardrocker Athletics. This transition ensures that student-athletes today—and for generations to come—have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to compete, succeed, and lead.
POWERING THE FUTURE OF HARDROCKER ATHLETICS
Hardrocker Athletics embodies the discipline, drive, and excellence of South Dakota Mines. With 13 NCAA Division II sports, our student-athletes balance intense academic programs with the demands of competition, often committing up to 85 hours a week to studies, training, and service.
THEIR SUCCESS TAKES MORE THAN TALENT - IT TAKES SUPPORT
As a Hardrock Club supporter, you help young men and women pursue their education and participate in intercollegiate athletics, one of the most arduous and demanding institutions in the world.
SUPPORT HARDROCKER ATHLETICS TODAY!
WAYS TO GIVE:
- Athletic and Team Support: Give to the most urgent priorities across all athletic programs—scholarships, equipment, team travel, recruiting, and more. Give Now
- Named Athletic Scholarships: Establish or renew a named scholarship with a minimum annual gift of $1,500. Contact the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement to learn more.
- Athletic Endowment: Create a lasting legacy through an endowed scholarship. Contact the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement to learn more.
- Purchase Hardrocker Season Tickets: Be part of the action and cheer on the Hardrockers at home events. [CLICK HERE] for ticket information
- Corporate Partnerships: Showcase your business while supporting Hardrocker Athletics. Contact David Crum for partnership opportunities.
- Gifts-In-Kind: Provide meals, lodging, services, or products that directly benefit Hardrocker teams. Contact David Crum for more information.
