Our Mission:
To serve our SaberCats both in the arena and out in the
community with pride and passion as a quality example of a
true fan club whether our team is at home or on the road, at
fan club gatherings, and at community events by consistently
exceeding our team’s expectations and demonstrating the
highest character, appreciation, and respect for the San
Jose SaberCats and the Arena Football League.
What is San Jose’s 9th
Man?
San Jose’s 9th
Man is the official fan club
of the San Jose SaberCats.
It’s purpose is simply to
organize our fans and to
promote a means for fans of
the SaberCats and Arena
Football to meet and
have fun supporting our
team.
What will San Jose’s 9th
Man do?
Typical club activities will
include: get-togethers before
home games, gatherings to watch
SaberCat away games, gatherings
to watch practices, road trips
to support our team against
Western Division rivals, and
events with other teams fan club
members. During the
off-season, San Jose's 9th Man will hold a variety of club
activities and charitable fundraisers.
Where does the name come
from?
In
Arena Football, eight players
are on the field for each team.
The “Ninth Man” is a universal
term which refers to the home
town crowd, which can give their
team an advantage by cheering on
their team, making it difficult
for opposing teams to hear their
quarterback’s play calling, and
getting in the heads of opposing
players.
Is it really free?
Yes! We want to organize as
many fans as possible. By
having an entirely free fan
club, anyone can feel welcome to
show up to any events on a
whim. This will allow more fans
to participate in club events
and will, in turn, make those
events more fun for everyone.
Do I need to do anything to
join?
It would help us to keep you
informed of any special club related activities if you simply
join our new streamlined e-mail list by
joining the 9th Man.
Other than that, you can simply view the soon to be posted, 2008 schedule for the
SaberCats, as all road games will be viewed at the official San
Jose's 9th Man viewing spot, Vito's Cafe. We are also
going to be having a pre-game gathering spot for the home games.
This location will be at the Cats Lair and will allow an easy
access to join the 9th Man and to meet other fans that you may
have not already met. During the 2008 season, be on the
lookout for the 9th Man Fan Club station in the parking lot
at the arena. More details will be coming soon. |