Mission
Support intercollegiate athletics at Wooster.The purpose of the W Association is to:
- Honor alumni athletes who are outstanding in their accomplishments and others who have been outstanding supporters of the athletic program of the College.Â
Membership
The W Association was founded in 1909 and is made up of men and women who received letters as participants in Wooster's intercollegiate athletic program, and women who participated in intercollegiate sports before varsity women's sports were established. Associate membership in the organization will be extended to any person who is interested in supporting the intercollegiate athletic program at The College of Wooster.
Membership Benefits
Upon graduation, all varsity letterwinners are issued a W Association card. This card allows the holder to attend all College of Wooster sponsored regular-season home athletic contests free of charge. Varsity letter winners can request a replacement W Association card by emailing alumni@wooster.edu in the office of alumni and family engagement.
Board Members
The W Association is an active affinity group under the guidance of The College of Wooster's Office of Alumni and Family Engagement. The W Association is led by a board of directors, who solicit nominations each year for open board positions. Nominations of candidates to serve on the board can be submitted by anybody. Self-nominations are allowed. Those interested in submitting a candidate to be considered for the board of directors should review the statement of expectations below before submitting the nomination form. The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement will send biographical sheets to those nominated to serve on the board to complete prior to presenting the slate of candidates to the W Association Board of Directors at its January meeting. Nominations to serve on the board are due by November 30 each calendar year.
W Association Hall of Fame
One of the most notable programs of the Association is the maintenance of Wooster's Athletic Hall of Fame. Every year, the W Association Board of Directors selects Wooster's most accomplished athletes for induction to the Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend.
Barrett Award
In 1975, the Paul V. Barrett Memorial Coach of the Year award was established with memorial gifts in honor of Paul Barrett, former coach at The College of Wooster. This award honors a College of Wooster graduate who has made significant contributions as a coach of any sport. The award recognizes a coach at any level (college, high school, professional, youth). The award factors in both on field success as well as off the field impact.
