Rock the Competition: The 2025 GSA Geology Club Tee-Off Begins!

GSA's 2025 Geology Club Tee-Off Competition

The Geology Club Tee-Off is back and bigger than ever! This year, geology and environmental science clubs from across GSA's six Geographic Sections will face off in a bracket-style competition to showcase their creativity, community spirit, and love for all things geology. Bring your best design to the table and compete for prizes, recognition, and a chance to be crowned the Champion of the 2025 Geology Club Tee-Off!

2025 National Winner

Congratulations to the University of California, Davis, for winning GSA’s 2025 GeoClub Tee-Off Design Contest! Your creativity and school spirit stood out among entries from over 70 colleges across the country and truly rocked the competition.

2025 Section Winners

After a thrilling round of section-level competition, the top geology clubs from each GSA Section advanced to the finals.
Representing their sections were:

South-Central: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Southeastern: William & Mary
North-Central: Indiana University, Indianapolis
Northeastern: Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Cordilleran: University of California, Davis
Rocky Mountain: Utah Valley University

Why Participate?

Showcase Your Club: Share your club’s unique identity and passion for geology with a fun and creative T-shirt design.
Win Cash Prizes: Fund your club's activities, events, and projects with cash awards for finalists and the ultimate winner.
Connect and Compete: Network with other geology clubs regionally and nationally, and gain recognition across GSA.
Earn Bragging Rights: Be crowned the Champion and see your club’s design sold at GSA Connects 2025!

The Competition

Starting on Earth Day, in this single-elimination tournament, two geology club logo designs will compete head-to-head on GSA social media. Cast your vote each day for your top pick, and the most popular image will advance to the next round. Daily match-ups will continue as winners move through subsequent rounds, until the ultimate showdown decides our champion.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Design a geology-inspired T-shirt that captures your club’s unique energy and passion. Your design doesn’t need to be your official logo—it can feature a geologic theme, creative artwork, or an image inspired by your members' shared passions. Your club and school name will proudly appear on the back of the shirt, so don’t feel like it needs to be in the design!
Step 2: Submit your design by the deadline, 11 February
Step 3: Rally your supporters and prepare for the voting competition that will be held leading up to your Section Meeting!

How It Works

1. Regional Competitions:

Geology clubs will submit their geology-inspired logo or T-shirt design to compete regionally at the GSA Section Meetings.
Clubs will rally their friends, family, and fellow geology enthusiasts to vote for their design online.
Each Section's winning club will advance to the final round, held in April.

2. The National Finals:
A final round of voting held 22-24 April 2025 will determine the Champion of the Tee-Off, and the winning club will be announced before the end of the 2025 school year.

3. The Prize:

National Winner: The champion design will be featured on a T-shirt sold at GSA Connects 2025, with proceeds supporting geology clubs.
Prizes:
$500 for the Champion Club (in addition to the first $500 won as a Section finalist).
$500 for each Section finalist.
Winning club receives up to 20 free shirts with their winning design for their club members.

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: 11 February
Regional Competitions: Voting will take place leading up to each of GSA’s Section Meetings in 2025.

South-Central: 9-11 March 2025
Southeastern: 19-21 March 2025
Joint Northeastern & North-Central: 27-30 March 2025
Cordilleran: 1-4 April 2025
Rocky Mountain: Due to the Rocky Mountain Section meeting taking place from 18-20 May 2025, we will be moving the voting for this section up to start on 10 April.

National Finals: 22-24 April 2025

Spread the Word! Encourage alumni, professors, friends and family to join the fun. This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness for geology clubs, promote your school spirit, and generate excitement around your club!

Questions? Contact us at GeoClubs@geosociety.org.