The Gator Backcourt Club is a non-profit volunteer organization and the Official Booster Club of the University of Florida Women’s Basketball team. Our goal is to:
- Endorse and support the basketball team,
- Raise awareness,
- Build interest,
- Increase attendance,
- Have fun!
The club was founded in 2005 when then-Gator Head Coach Carolyn Peck approached a group of women leaders in the Gainesville community and asked them to help her promote and support women’s basketball. The first executive board consisted of:
Judy Boles: President
Marilyn Tubb: Vice President
Kathy Viehe: Secretary
Ann Marie Rogers: Treasurer
If you are interested in joining our group, please visit the Membership Information page for steps on how to join.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Board, Committee Chairperson(s) and Members at Large. The Executive Board is nominated by general membership. The Nominating Committee creates a slate of officers for general membership voting approval. The Executive Board term starts on July 1 of each year and lasts for one year.
By-Laws
The Gator Back Court Club is governed by its bylaws.
Becoming a Board Member
See our Frequently Asked Questions for those interested in becoming a board member.
Executive Board Members
Below are the current board members for the 2022-2023 Membership Year who have full voting privileges.
Laura Ellis: President
Email: president@gatorbackcourtclub.com
Bill Humphreys, First Vice President
Karen Cody, Second Vice President
Ruth Dalton, Secretary
Email: secretary@gatorbackcourtclub.com
Demoi Smith, Treasurer
Cassie Macias, Past President
Serena Wilson: Director of Basketball Operations/Women’s Basketball Rep.
Special Support Personnel
Lani McQuade: UAA Advisory Member
Honorary Members
Individuals who perform exceptional service to the University of Florida Women’s athletics may be awarded a lifetime membership by the Board. Honorary members shall have the same rights as Individual members.
Honorary Members:
- Dr. Ruth Alexander
- Ann Marie Rogers
- Dr. Paula Welch
- Barbara Dalsheimer