The sea of red is back and bigger than ever.

Active since 2005, REDZONE is the official student booster club.

Fresno State students Stephen Trembley, John Migliazo, Brent Hansen and Luke Moritz founded the organization.

“Our goal is to improve the experience at Fresno State athletic events and increase student attendance and participation at these games through a special cheering section,â€Â Trembley said. “We had around 900 members last year and have an estimated 1,300 members this year with hopes to surpass the 1,500 mark.â€Â

REDZONE president Mackee Mason works closely with the athletic department to implement different aspects of the group.

Memberships can be purchased at the REDZONE table near where football tickets are sold or on Saturday, Sept. 1 at Bulldog Stadium.

REDZONE membership is included in the price of student season tickets for $10.

“Becoming a member does not require having an interest in sports, is inexpensive and comes with a REDZONE T-shirt when you join,â€Â Trembley said. “In addition, it is a good way of meeting new people.â€Â

REDZONE rewards students who attend football games with rewards such as a $300 gift certificate to the Kennel Bookstore, a gift certificate to University Chicken and a chance to win $10,000 toward tuition at halftime.

Last year, selected fans won a trip to see the Bulldogs play San Jose State.

This year, the REDZONE is working on a trip to the Nevada State game.

“Regardless whether you win anything or not, being in the student section is a reward in its own,â€Â Mason said. “It brings everyone together and I love how you could just turn around and high-five someone you’ve never met before while supporting the team.â€Â

In the future, the founders want every student to be a member and have a designated REDZONE section for every sport.

“We’re happy with how far we have come and know some of our goals are realistically down the road,â€Â Trembley said.

REDZONE is an annual membership so students who were members last year have to renew their membership this year.

The organization plans on working towards four-year or even lifetime memberships.

Freshman Jessica Lewis, a REDZONE member,will attend a football game for the first time this season.

“I’ve never been to a game in my life but decided to join because I have heard the student section is a great experience,â€Â she said.

Students can join the REDZONE experience Sept. 1 at Bulldog Stadium.