By james art 
“We are fortunate and grateful to the many individuals and businesses who have collectively donated millions of dollars to Team Boneyard over the past few years,” Gilbert said. “It is vital that we continue to support and fund all NIL initiatives so that we can recruit the best student-athletes to ECU. With the ever-changing collegiate landscape, we are thrilled to partner with Team Boneyard to reward our Pirate Club members for their loyal and committed support of our student-athletes.”
Donors who contribute to Team Boneyard between Monday, November 4th and Monday, December 2nd will receive an exclusive bonus of triple priority points. For example, if you donate $100 during this time period, you will receive six instead of the standard two priority points. After December 2, Pirate Club members will receive the standard two points for every $100 deposited.
The Pirate Club would like to thank the donors who have already supported Team Boneyard by offering retroactive points.
Anyone who makes a new donation to Team Boneyard before the December 2nd deadline will not only receive THREE Priority Points towards their new gift amount; they will also receive priority points at the standard rate for each amount they have donated in the past year (November 4, 2023 – November 3, 2024). Previous donations to Team Boneyard through Paypal, Givebutter, Parents for Pitt County Public Schools, The 23 Club, and checks written to Team Boneyard will all qualify for retroactive points when a new gift is given. Tickets and/or tables purchased for Team Boneyard events do no qualify for priority points.
Pirate Club Priority Points are a valuable benefit to members, helping to improve their standings and offering enhanced seating and parking options for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. The transfer of football players will take place before the 2025 football season.
Team Boneyard was launched in 2022 by a dedicated group of ECU alumni, donors, fans and former athletes. Run by volunteers, Team Boneyard collaborates with numerous Pirate student-athletes, providing compensation for unique opportunities centered around their name, image and likeness.
Team Boneyard has multiple contribution options, including monthly payments. When you donate, you have the option to direct your gift to any ECU athletic program. For more information and to donate, please visit Team Boneyard or contact the Pirate Club at (252) 737-4540.