The UT Tyler Athletics Department is excited to announce a new program to reward students for their support at the Patriots' home events in all sports. 

The Patriot Nation Student Reward program, which will go live this week, gives UT Tyler students points for every event they attend. Students can accumulate points to earn prizes including concessions coupons, pint glasses, dri-fit t-shirts and a hoodie. Members will also be eligible for monthly raffles, drawings during home games and a grand prize.

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"Support from our students give us a huge boost at home games," said Jameson Adams, coordinator of athletic marketing. "This is going to be a great program to both encourage attendance and to reward our students who attend games. We're going to have some great prizes."

To join the program, students simply need to visit the Patriot Nation booth during home events.  For $5, students receive an official Patriot Nation t-shirt, member card and key tag.  

Students will scan either their card or their key tag at the booth to earn points.

Upcoming events, the Patriot Nation leader board and program information can be found at http://uttylerpatriots.com/nation. or via Twitter at @PatriotNation79 For questions on the program, e-mail patriotnation@uttyler.edu.