FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – Ohio State Buckeyes
6/23/2007 12:00:00 AM | General
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Check out some of the most commonly asked questions of the Buckeye Club. |
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| General Buckeye Club Questions What is my contribution to the Buckeye Club used for? If I join the Buckeye Club, am I guaranteed tickets to football? How many tickets can I get if I join the Buckeye Club? Is there a way to get more than 2 season tickets? How much are season tickets? If I join the Buckeye Club, will I be able to purchase priority basketball, Ice Hockey or baseball tickets? What is the Buckeye Club reception? When and where is the Buckeye Club Golf Outing? What is an All Sports Pass? What are the deadlines for joining/renewing my Buckeye Club membership? Can I transfer my tickets to another person? How can I pay for my Buckeye Club Membership? Can I pay forward on my Buckeye Club membership? Is my donation to the Buckeye Club tax deductible? When will I receive the tax receipt of my payment to the Buckeye Club? What are the value of the benefits received as a result of membership in the Buckeye Club?–> Where will I be seated if I join the Buckeye Club? Does being a Buckeye Club member entitle me to game day parking privileges? How much does a season parking permit cost? What if I renew my membership to the Buckeye Club after the deadline? Will you accept a matching gift from my employer? What is the Courtesy Car Program? Presidents Club Questions What is the difference between the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club? What are the advantages of membership in the Buckeye Club? What is Presidents Club Parking?–> What method is used to determine seating at Ohio Stadium? Club Seating / Stadium Seating Questions If I am a member of the Buckeye Club, will I have an opportunity to participate in the Club Seating Program? Whom do I speak to for information on the Club Seat Program? Will I be able to keep my Buckeye Club or Presidents Club football tickets if I choose to buy Club Seats? How many Parking Passes can I purchase if I buy Club Seats? How will the renovation of the stadium affect my seats, both this year and next? Will home football games during the renovation be affected? When will the stadium be completed? What improvements are being made to the stadium? Where is the funding for the stadium renovation coming from?–> Ticketing Questions When should I receive my ticket application? When can I expect my tickets to be mailed? When is seating determined? What happens to my single game Alumni tickets if I join the Buckeye Club? How do I get my Alumni tickets back if I decide to discontinue my membership in the Buckeye Club? What if the information on my ticket application is not accurate?
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What are the value of the benefits received as a result of membership in the Buckeye Club? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Where will I be seated if I join the Buckeye Club? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seating is based upon a variety of factors, including level of contribution to the Buckeye Club, point totals, and season ticket turnover. Seating is determined in July, prior to the start of the football season. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Does being a Buckeye Club member entitle me to game day parking privileges? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you are a member at the National Championship or Scholar Athlete levels, you have the opportunity to purchase a season parking pass. If you previously had a parking pass, you will retain the option to continue purchasing one. * Based on availability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| How much does a season parking permit cost? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following prices represent year 2006parking prices. Year 2007 parking prices are subject to change.
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| What if I renew my membership to the Buckeye Club after the deadline? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We will try to accommodate late renewals; however, seating and/or ticket availability may be adversely affected. In the event that you cannot renew your membership by the deadlines, please contact our office so we can assist you in setting up a payment schedule. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Will you accept a matching gift from my employer? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yes. We strongly encourage you to participate in your employer’s matching gift program. You will receive credit for the entire amount of the gift. This is an excellent way to upgrade your membership in the Buckeye Club. Most companies will match dollar for dollar, excluding the value of the benefits received. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What is the Courtesy Car Program? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It is a program that allows area car dealers to become members of the Buckeye Club by donating a vehicle to the Department of Athletics. Coaches and administrative staff are the recipients of the vehicles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What is the difference between the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Both the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club are donor recognition organizations at the Ohio State University. The Buckeye Club is the premier fund-raising organization for the Department of Athletics. Every dollar donated to the Buckeye Club directly supports our student-athletes in each of our 36 varsity level sports. On the other hand, the Presidents Club is comprised of donations made to any area of the university. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What are the advantages of membership in the Buckeye Club? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Because your donation directly supports athletics, Buckeye Club members at the $2,500 level and above enjoy additional benefits, such as:
Away game and bowl game priority for tickets |
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What is Presidents Club Parking? Presidents Club parking provides you a permit, which can be used to park anywhere on campus, except in the proximity of athletic facilities on gameday. Your Presidents Club parking permit is valid in day of game parking lots ($5 lots) on a first come first serve basis. [Top of Page] –> What method is used to determine seating at Ohio Stadium? Priority points are awarded to all Buckeye Club members at the Scarlet and Gray Level and above. The point system will work as follows:
4% x Current Gift + 2% x Past Gift (cumulative) = Total Points Members of the Scarlet and Gray Level are seated after all upper level Buckeye Club members and Presidents Club members.
[Top of Page] If I am a memberof the Buckeye Club, will I have an opportunity to participate inthe Club Seating Program? Yes, as a member of the Buckeye Clubat the Big Ten Champions level, you are eligible to participate inthe club seating program. However, club seats are currentlyunavailable. If interested, please contact Sarah Olsavsky at (614)688-5745 to be placed on the waiting list. [Top of Page] Whom do I speak to for information on the ClubSeat Program? You should contact Sarah Olsavsky at (614)688-5745. [Top of Page] Will I beable to keep my Buckeye Club or Presidents Club football tickets ifI choose to buy Club Seats? Your Buckeye Club/Presidents Clubmembership qualifies you for participation in the Club SeatProgram. If you receive season tickets from both the PresidentsClub and the Buckeye Club, you must forfeit one set upon thepurchase of club seats. Multiple memberships may be used to qualifyfor both sets of tickets.
For example: Joe Buckeye is a Buckeye Club member at the Big Ten Championship Level ($2500). As a result of that membership, he has two tickets on the East Side. He is also a member of the Rightmire Society of the Presidents Club (paid-in-full). As a result of that membership, he has two additional tickets on the East Side. If Joe wants to buy Club Seats, he must forfeit one set of tickets. He would then have (2-6) Club Seats and two tickets on the East Side.
[Top of Page] How many ParkingPasses can I purchase if I buy Club Seats? One parking permitper six Club Seats. Parking areas will be determined based onavailability. [Top of Page]
How will the renovation of the stadium affect my seats, both this year and next? Ticket holders who currently have West Side Stadium seating that fall within the future Club Seat locations (roughly between the 25 yard lines on the West Side A deck), will be relocated to the East Side of the stadium, based upon the Presidents Club point system. Ticket holders, who have sat in B-Box East and whose ticket applications do not reflect B-Box, will be moved to alternative seating according to their affiliations and point totals. [Top of Page] Will home football games during the renovation be affected? Throughout the upcoming season, the stadium will continue to be an active construction site; however, we do not anticipate the need to relocate any home games. [Top of Page] When will the stadium be completed? Prior to the start of the 2001 Football season. [Top of Page] What improvements are being made to the stadium? Over 7000 seats added
Increased concessions and restroom facilities throughout the stadium.
Improved lighting throughout the A deck concourse
Interactive kiosks
30' x 90’State-of-the-art scoreboard with replay
Television monitors in B-deck
Enhanced disability seating around the perimeter of “AA” Deck
New Band Room for “The Best Damn Band in the Land”
New locker room and recruiting room
82 luxury sweets-with television monitors
2500 Club Seats
Hand rails throughout “C” deck and increased elevator access
[Top of Page] Where is the funding for the stadium renovation coming from? 80% of the funding will come directly from the sale of our 82 luxury suites and 2500 club seats. The remaining 20% will come from ticket and concession sales. No tax dollars, tuition increases, or university funds will be used to finance the project. [Top of Page] –> When should I receive my ticket application? If you are a current member of the Buckeye Club, you should receive your ticket application by the middle of March. This is assuming that you are in good standing. If you are a new member to the Buckeye Club, you should receive your application by the middle of May. If you do not receive your ticket application, please contact our office. [Top of Page] When can I expect my tickets to be mailed? Tickets are mailed during the month of August. [Top of Page] When is seating determined? July. [Top of Page] What happens to my single game Alumni tickets if I join the Buckeye Club? You are only eligible to receive one set of tickets. If you join the Buckeye Club, you forfeit your right to purchase your single game Alumni tickets. [Top of Page] How do I get my Alumni tickets back if I decide to discontinue my membership in the Buckeye Club? If you decide to discontinue your membership in the Buckeye Club, you must contact the Alumni Association and request reinstatement on the alumni mailing list. The phone number is (614) 292-2281.
Once you contact the Alumni Association, assuming you are in good standing, your prior years of purchase are reinstated. There is no harm in transferring from the Buckeye Club to Alumni status.
[Top of Page] What if theinformation on my ticket application is not accurate? Make aphotocopy of the application and mail the original to the BuckeyeClub with a note explaining the error and with proper payment. Wewill then discuss the error with the ticket office. [Topof Page]
