About the crew

ABOUT CLAWS UP CREW

Claws Up Crew brings Athens hockey fans together to help Rock Lobsters players feel at home and to grow the sport throughout our community.

Claws Up Crew members together at an Athens Rock Lobsters game
Our crew brings the energy on game night and the volunteer spirit all season.

Who we are

FOR THE PLAYERS. FOR THE FANS. FOR ATHENS.

We’re a member-run booster club built around a shared love for the Athens Rock Lobsters. We help players with practical needs away from the rink, organize hospitality and volunteer projects, and give fans meaningful ways to support the team.

We also believe a stronger hockey community benefits everyone. Through local partnerships and initiatives such as youth hockey scholarships, we work to help more people discover and participate in the game.

How we work

OUR COMMITTEES

Our committees organize the practical work of the club. Members can help with the activities that fit their interests and availability.

Membership Committee

Plans member events and coordinates the booster club table at games.

Post Game Meals Committee

Organizes members to prepare post-game meals for the Athens Rock Lobsters and the visiting team.

Apartment Committee

Coordinates household supplies and furniture for player apartments.

Fundraising Committee

Organizes club fundraising events and merchandise sales.

Transportation Committee

Coordinates player transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Community Outreach Committee

Organizes community outreach events that introduce more people to hockey and connect the club with the Athens area.

Club leadership

MEET THE BOARD

President

Ty Benton

Vice-President

Sarah Bork-Young

Secretary

Becky Hasty

Treasurer

Andy Ring

Member at Large

TBD