University of St. Thomas Athletics
Purple Perks
Join Purple Perks and get rewarded for attending St. Thomas athletic events!
University of St. Thomas Athletics is excited to announce the launch of Purple Perks, our new student fan loyalty program powered by FanMaker! Purple Perks is designed to reward students for attending athletic events while providing fans with exclusive benefits and rewards for their support of Tommie Athletics.
FanMaker is available for St. Thomas students only. Students can download the app today by heading to ustpurpleperks.com or by downloading the Tommie Sports app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today!
Purple Perks is the official student loyalty program for St. Thomas Athletics. University of St. Thomas students can earn points by attending athletic event and coming early or staying late at those events. New ways to earn points may be added throughout the year.
The students with the most number of total points at the end of the 2024-25 school year will receive priority seating in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena!
For example, if a women's soccer game started at 1:00pm, you would receive 100 points for showing up to the game and opening the app. You would receive 25 additional points if you arrive between 12:00pm and 12:30pm and open your app during this time. You would receive 50 additional bonus points if you stayed past 2:30pm and opened your app at any point after 2:30pm. The maximum number of points you can receive for one game is 175.
The following sports will have punch cards available in Purple Perks during the 2024-25 season: football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s hockey, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and baseball.
For each home game you attend of that sport, you will receive one punch in your punch card. Men’s and women’s teams of the same sport will be paired (e.g. men’s and women’s soccer are on one punch card). Each team will have a certain number of games you will be required to attend. Once you fill up your punch card, you will receive the t-shirt for that sport!
You check in at events by opening Purple Perks in the Tommie Sports app while in the venue.
Do I need to scan the Purple Perks QR code anywhere?
No, you do not need to scan the QR code to check-in. All check-ins happen using your phone’s Location Services.
How do I know whether I’ve received my points?
You will automatically receive a notification on your phone when your points have been awarded. You can also open the app, click on the “More” menu on the bottom right, and click on the “Activity” button to see whether your points have been added.
My points for attending a game, coming early, or staying late are not displaying on my account. How do I fix this?
If your points are not displaying, please email jfabian@stthomas.edu with the following information:
Purple Perks is available for the following sports: Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, and Track & Field. Purple Perks are available for home events only.
How do I pick up the prize I redeemed?
Follow the instructions on the Purple Perks app to redeem your prize. Physical prizes are available to pick up in the main Athletics office on the 3rd floor of the Anderson Athletics & Recreation Complex on the St. Paul campus. Please wait until you have received an email that your prize is ready.
I have another question about Purple Perks that was not answered in the FAQ section.
Any questions about Purple Perks can be directed to Jenn Fabian at jfabian@stthomas.edu
FanMaker is available for St. Thomas students only. Students can download the app today by heading to ustpurpleperks.com or by downloading the Tommie Sports app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today!
Purple Perks is the official student loyalty program for St. Thomas Athletics. University of St. Thomas students can earn points by attending athletic event and coming early or staying late at those events. New ways to earn points may be added throughout the year.
The students with the most number of total points at the end of the 2024-25 school year will receive priority seating in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena!
Attendance Points
To earn points for attendance, students must:- Download the free Tommie Sports app for iOS or Android
- Click the menu icon on the top left of your screen (three horizontal bars)
- Scroll to the bottom of the menu and click on “Purple Perks”
- Create a Purple Perks account using your St. Thomas email address
- Open the app upon arrival at athletic event (required for location services to confirm you are inside the venue)
- Open the app to earn points for staying late (see additional details below)
Attendance Points Breakdown
| Sport | Base attendance point value | Early arrival point value | Stay late point value |
| Football | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least two hours after the event begins |
| Men’s and Women’s Soccer | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Volleyball | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Men’s and Women’s Hockey | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Men’s and Women’s Basketball | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Baseball | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Softball | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Track & Field | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
| Tennis | 100 | 25 points for arriving at least 30 minutes before the event begins | 50 points for staying at least 90 minutes after the event begins |
For example, if a women's soccer game started at 1:00pm, you would receive 100 points for showing up to the game and opening the app. You would receive 25 additional points if you arrive between 12:00pm and 12:30pm and open your app during this time. You would receive 50 additional bonus points if you stayed past 2:30pm and opened your app at any point after 2:30pm. The maximum number of points you can receive for one game is 175.
Punch Cards
The only way to receive a sport’s yearly t-shirt giveaway is to fill out your punch card!The following sports will have punch cards available in Purple Perks during the 2024-25 season: football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s hockey, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and baseball.
For each home game you attend of that sport, you will receive one punch in your punch card. Men’s and women’s teams of the same sport will be paired (e.g. men’s and women’s soccer are on one punch card). Each team will have a certain number of games you will be required to attend. Once you fill up your punch card, you will receive the t-shirt for that sport!
Punch Card Breakdown
| Sport | Number of games required |
| Football | 4 |
| Men’s and Women’s Soccer | 6 |
| Volleyball | 5 |
| Men’s and Women’s Hockey | 15 |
| Men’s and Women’s Basketball | 12 |
| Baseball | TBD based on schedule release |
| Softball | TBD based on schedule release |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check in at events?You check in at events by opening Purple Perks in the Tommie Sports app while in the venue.
Do I need to scan the Purple Perks QR code anywhere?
No, you do not need to scan the QR code to check-in. All check-ins happen using your phone’s Location Services.
How do I know whether I’ve received my points?
You will automatically receive a notification on your phone when your points have been awarded. You can also open the app, click on the “More” menu on the bottom right, and click on the “Activity” button to see whether your points have been added.
My points for attending a game, coming early, or staying late are not displaying on my account. How do I fix this?
If your points are not displaying, please email jfabian@stthomas.edu with the following information:
- The event, date, and time
- What specifically you are appealing (e.g. not receiving points for staying late)
- A photo with you present in the photo, in the student section, with the scoreboard or game clock in the background
Purple Perks is available for the following sports: Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, and Track & Field. Purple Perks are available for home events only.
How do I pick up the prize I redeemed?
Follow the instructions on the Purple Perks app to redeem your prize. Physical prizes are available to pick up in the main Athletics office on the 3rd floor of the Anderson Athletics & Recreation Complex on the St. Paul campus. Please wait until you have received an email that your prize is ready.
I have another question about Purple Perks that was not answered in the FAQ section.
Any questions about Purple Perks can be directed to Jenn Fabian at jfabian@stthomas.edu
