WBB Renewal Email

[CousinRicky]

46 minutes ago, NAS Gone to Paradise said:

You must have had some bad Bourbon.

The cost for Arena Club tickets will go up by $120 (shitty food addition)  which is going to double the current price unless the ticket holder has Hardwood Club access.

  Coaches Club members with HWC access will see the minimum donation go up by $100.

Ramming this down the throats of the AC ticket holders is total BS. 

Harlan’s contract should not be renewed.

 

 

 

 

Not bad bourbon, but just too much of other stuff. Went to a 6 course tasting/cocktail event at the Hard Rock last night.  Was a little slow this morning.  

[Triple B]

2 hours ago, BullyPulpit said:

I agree, but the increase would be steep vis-a-vis the current ticket prices for something extra that I wouldn't want/use. Now, if they had a nice salad bar option or something like that, I might consider it, but hot dogs and hamburgers are not my thing. 

Hot dogs and burgers are only one of the menus but, if the menus are similar to last year's men's, it would definitely be a challenge for vegetarians on a regular basis. There would be something on each menu you could eat but probably only one or two items. Have friends who are vegans who dealt with it, though ...

[Ned A Starr RIP]

2 hours ago, Bausfkid said:

I live 1,200 miles away and don't want to the food option.  I want my tickets.

Option!!!   Your options are: 1. take it or  2.  take a hike.  We’re taking the later, and have talked to others that are contemplating doing the same.   

 

 

[John Lewis]

5 hours ago, Bourbon Bull said:

Received this yesterday.  Do you think they may get some phone calls asking for clarification? Or are my reading skills diminishing?  Is it all 3 things you have to do? If I just want the buffet price added to my tickets and not donate/pay $1,350 how much is the ticket increase?  Whew.  Too much to process this early.

 

Hello,

 

Thank you for being a member of Jose Fernandez’s Women’s Basketball Coaches Club! Due in large part to the investment that you and so many other fans have made in the women’s basketball program over the past several years, we are one of the top programs in the nation.

 

•             Six consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins

•             Four straight NCAA tournament appearances

•             Selected as 1 of 16 schools to host the NCAA Women’s Basketball First & Second Round games

 

In an effort to improve the fan experience at Women’s Basketball for the upcoming season, you will see that we are providing a pre-game buffet for all season ticket members who choose to sit in sections 101-104 of the Fifth Third Bank Club or sit courtside.

 

This was implemented last season during the Men’s Basketball season and based on the feedback from those donors and season ticket members, it was a resounding success, and therefore, we are providing it to Women’s Basketball season ticket members as well.

 

While the added value of a full buffet does come with an increased price of the season tickets in those sections, if you are a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Club ($600 or more for the 2018-19 season), have made the required donation to access the Fred & Kay Meyer Hardwood Club ($500 or more to the Bulls Club for the 2018-19 year), and purchased a Hardwood Club pass at $250/person ($125/person for Iron Bulls), you would be able to access the full buffet without having to pay the additional food service portion ($120) of the overall season ticket price.

 

To ensure that you understand your options and choose the best experience for you and your friends while we cheer our Bulls next season, we will be following up with phone calls throughout renewals. And as always, please feel free to reach out to us. Renewals will begin on May 1st with a deadline of June 1st.

 

Thank you for your continued support, and GO BULLS!

I haven't seen if anyone responded to your post yet, so I apologize if you already have the answer.

Since you already have the Meyer Family Hardwood Club access you will not be charged for the buffet. You will also have access to the buffet.

4 hours ago, BullyPulpit said:

It's about a $120 ticket increase. They are eliminating the ability to have Club tickets and not purchase the food option. I think it is a terrible idea. I am a vegetarian and the food options are awful. I emailed them back asking what accommodations they will be making for vegetarians and haven't heard back from them. If that is the case, I will just buy single tickets for the 4 or 5 games a season that I am able to actually attend. 

There were vegetarian options at all MBB home games last season with the buffet. There will be the same consideration made for all WBB games.

[John Lewis]

4 hours ago, Triple B said:

Is the $120 increase the only one over last year's prices? If so, I think it's a creative way to generate more revenue while giving something for paying more, not usually done with ticket increases ... and honestly, even if there is an increase over that, it is the most successful athletics program at USF right now.

It's the only increase.

[BullyPulpit]

4 minutes ago, John Lewis said:

I haven't seen if anyone responded to your post yet, so I apologize if you already have the answer.

Since you already have the Meyer Family Hardwood Club access you will not be charged for the buffet. You will also have access to the buffet.

There were vegetarian options at all MBB home games last season with the buffet. There will be the same consideration made for all WBB games.

What are those vegetarian options? The men's game I went to with the buffet (FIU) had hot dogs, hamburgers, tortilla chips and cole slaw. I wouldn't really call tortilla chips and cole slaw a vegetarian option for a pre-game buffet. I would hope that there was something a little more substantial than that. 

[CousinRicky]

9 minutes ago, John Lewis said:

I haven't seen if anyone responded to your post yet, so I apologize if you already have the answer.

Since you already have the Meyer Family Hardwood Club access you will not be charged for the buffet. You will also have access to the buffet.

 

Thanks John. I'll probably give you a call at some point.

[John Lewis]

4 minutes ago, BullyPulpit said:

What are those vegetarian options? The men's game I went to with the buffet (FIU) had hot dogs, hamburgers, tortilla chips and cole slaw. I wouldn't really call tortilla chips and cole slaw a vegetarian option for a pre-game buffet. I would hope that there was something a little more substantial than that. 

I have attached the menu options from last season. I can certainly see where some offerings aren't as good as others. 

We can also work with Aramark to provide more vegetarian options.

Arena Club 2017 menu flyers 8.5x11.pdf

[Triple B]

1 hour ago, NAS Gone to Paradise said:

Option!!!   Your options are: 1. take it or  2.  take a hike.  We’re taking the later,

So 80 years of supporting USF WBB down the drain ..... for $120 .... sad.

[John Lewis]

4 hours ago, Triple B said:

Is the $120 increase the only one over last year's prices? If so, I think it's a creative way to generate more revenue while giving something for paying more, not usually done with ticket increases ... and honestly, even if there is an increase over that, it is the most successful athletics program at USF right now.

That's roughly $8 per person per game.

Also includes soft drinks and water, so it's a great value.