Currently, there are twenty-one associations representing the 33 varsity sports of Yale athletics. The association consists of former players, alumni, parents, staff, faculty, and friends but membership is open to anyone interested in contributing to the sport of their choice. The purpose of each association is to provide alumni and other friends of Yale athletics information about Yale teams.
Associations also raise money to support the costs associated with each sport program.
These funds are used for such beneficial purposes as recruit visits, spring training trips, international travel for team competitions, and other administration expenses. All association funds are considered gifts to Yale and the individual sports programs. All expenditures of the associations are governed by departmental policy for compliance with Yale, Ivy League and NCAA requirements. Each association has a president that directs all the association activities. Any inquiries about a particular sport should be directed to the associate president or an Athletic Department staff.