THE GEORGIA 2015 Priority Seating Brochure BASEBALL FUND
Message from Coach Stricklin Bulldog Nation, With the renovations to Foley Field and the establishment of the Georgia Baseball Fund (GBF), our program is making significant progress. Georgia Baseball has been fortunate to be well supported by season ticket holders in the past, and we are looking forward to increased support through the GBF. Our student-athletes are making us all proud with the way they compete on the field in the SEC and off the field in the University of Georgia classroom. We are all working very hard to make this program into the national contender we all want to see. Your support can and will make a difference! WHAT IS THE GEORGIA BASEBALL FUND? The newly established Georgia Baseball Fund (GBF) is the opportunity for UGA Athletics donors to provide significant annual impact to Georgia Baseball. An annual gift to the GBF provides benefits such as membership in The Georgia Bulldog Club, opportunities for renewable season tickets, priority parking and postseason priority. Being a part of the GBF will further enhance the Foley Field atmosphere, while also impacting the lives of Georgia Baseball student-athletes. Thank you for taking that next step in commitment to Georgia Baseball by donating to the GBF. Go Dawgs! 1
Donation Process A minimum per seat $50 contribution to the 2015 Georgia Baseball Fund provides donors the opportunity to request renewable season, single home game and postseason tickets based on the GBF priority point system. Eligibility for season tickets at Foley Field is a two-step process: an annual donation to the GBF followed by a season ticket application. The donation deadline for the GBF will be September 30th each year. Ticket Assignment Process The Georgia Bulldog Club and Athletic Association Ticket Office will assign baseball season, single home game and postseason tickets, based on the GBF priority point system. Season tickets require a minimum $50 per seat donation to maintain the location on an annual basis. The ticket application deadline for the GBF will be October 31st each year. Season Ticket Cost The cost of a Georgia Baseball season ticket package will go unchanged for 2015. In addition to the per seat donation, the cost of the season ticket will remain $125 per seat. FOLEY FIELD SEATING (Due to construction, exact locations subject to change) Priority Points Priority points are accumulated over a contributor s lifetime giving to the GBF: one point per dollar contributed. Season Ticket Guidelines 2014 Georgia Baseball season ticket holders will be able to renew their previous year s season ticket location with a minimum $50 per seat donation and completed ticket application. All returning season ticket holders wishing to relocate or add season tickets will have their new seats assigned based on cumulative score and availability. Donors may have a maximum of eight season tickets on one account, with a limit of 4 of those in the various club seating areas. All seating requests must be made on the paper or online ticket application, which donors will receive in October. Club Seating GBF Reserved Sections Sections 1-17 and 104-109 will require a minimum $50 per seat donation and can be retained each year by making at least the minimum donation. All remaining sections will be sold as non-renewable season tickets and single game tickets. RESERVED TICKET SEATING AREA GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING AREA SEATING AREA DONATION MINIMUMS Reserved: $50 per seat donation required Press Level Club: $750 per seat donation required Dugout Club: $1,000 per seat donation required Two premium club areas will be available in Foley Field starting with the 2015 season. The Dugout Club, located behind home plate, will require a minimum $1,000 per seat donation. The Press Club, located behind section 105, will require a $750 per seat donation. There will also be a limit of four club (dugout or press) seats available on one account, with the overall total not exceeding eight tickets. 2 3
Postseason Ticket Opportunities Postseason tickets will be assigned based on GBF priority points and availability. A donor to the GBF does not have to be a season ticket holder to receive postseason ticket priority. Please note, some seat locations may not be available during postseason play. If it is determined your seats are not available during postseason play, seats will be assigned based on GBF priority point total and availability. Away Game Tickets Away game tickets are not available through The Georgia Bulldog Club or Athletic Association Ticket Office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket Office at the opposing institution for ticket information. PARKING MAP DONOR BENEFIT Car Decal Priority in ordering season, single game and postseason tickets Invitation to Watch Practice 2015 GBF ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS + BENEFITS $50 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $3,500 2015 Parking Information All donors who contribute $1,500 or more annually to the GBF and purchase season tickets will automatically be assigned a season parking pass at no additional charge. Reserved parking will be located at Barrow Elementary School, and passes will be assigned based on priority points and availability. GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING RESERVED PARKING Reserved Season Pass with Purchase of Season Tickets Invitation to preseason event Lunch with Georgia Baseball Head Coach Scott Stricklin 1 PASS 1 PASS GBF QUESTIONS? A member of The Georgia Bulldog Club staff would be happy to visit with you about the assignment process. Contact us at 877-423-2947 or gadawgs@sports.uga.edu 4 5
KEY DATES & ACTIONS SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 Mailing of baseball annual fund information to 2014 season ticket holders and single game purchasers SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 Donation deadline for GBF EARLY OCTOBER, 2014 Priority ticket request form mailed to GBF donors OCTOBER 31, 2014 Deadline to request tickets on GBF priority 6 7
Methods of Giving There are several ways to become a member of The Georgia Bulldog Club through a contribution to the Georgia Baseball Fund; ONLINE GIVING Visit us at thegeorgiabulldogclub.com and click the Donate Now icon in the upper right hand corner of the homepage: echeck and credit card Benefits of Visiting Your Online Account CASH DONATIONS Cash or checks made payable to UGAAA-GBF STOCK TRANSFER Contact our office for simple instructions Make one or several contributions at any time, receiving immediate confirmation your gift has been received View your giving history Update your contact information Tax Information CREDIT CARDS Visa or MasterCard MATCHING GIFTS Combine your contribution with matching funds from your employer View your priority point total View your seat and parking assignment (available Nov. 1) Transfer your tickets to a friend Return tickets that can be used to earn point credit Your gift to the Georgia Baseball Fund is a charitable contribution for which you will receive a tax receipt in January 2015. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift. THE GEORGIA 2015 BASEBALL FUND 8
MAILING ADDRESS: The Georgia Bulldog Club P.O. Box 1472 Athens, GA 30603 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: The Georgia Bulldog Club Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall 1 Selig Circle Suite 330 Athens, GA 30602 TOLL FREE: 877.423.2947 E-MAIL: gadawgs@sports.uga.edu FAX: 706.542.8992 WEBSITE: www.thegeorgiabulldogclub.com