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Post by WesternFan on Aug 16, 2013 11:06:49 GMT -5
I was looking at the Mercer football site on the internet, and noticed their page on parking for their new football program. It looks like every parking lot on the Mercer campus is either reserved for the Mercer athletic booster members, or is a pay lot. I'd say they will make quite a bit of money on parking, as $10.00 per car will really add up at the end of the day . As bad as Catamount athletics needs money, I wonder why they haven't done something similar. It could also encourage more folks to join the Catamount Club for the parking perks. Would this be a good idea and monetary source for the Catamounts? www.mercergameday.com/#!campus-parking/cjg9  |
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Post by CharlotteCat on Aug 16, 2013 12:21:45 GMT -5
I wouldn't object, the athletic department really needs sources of income. I don't think a reasonable parking fee would keep anyone away from a football game. I'm amazed this has not already been done, as it's a common practice at many schools.
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Post by cawwhee on Aug 16, 2013 14:52:37 GMT -5
We need to be concentrated on selling out the stadium first.
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Post by Top Cat on Aug 16, 2013 15:13:45 GMT -5
We need to be concentrated on selling out the stadium first. What is the problem with doing both? This would seem to be a very simple and effective way to raise funds for athletics. Sell outs and parking fees. We want stuff for athletics, we've got to be willing to pay for it. I'd prefer a small parking fee to increases in ticket prices. |
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Post by GenYCat on Aug 16, 2013 15:23:28 GMT -5
My last year 2011, the school tried to enforce a fee for student tailgating and that didn't work out so well. Need to pack the stadium before we think about charging for parking.
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Post by cawwhee on Aug 16, 2013 15:35:04 GMT -5
Winners draw crowds-crowds create atmosphere-atmosphere creates demand-demand raises prices.
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Post by catamountalum94 on Aug 16, 2013 21:56:52 GMT -5
^^ Except raise prices. Other schools may do it, but we are WCU - innovative, thats why we are awesome. Lets get it together boys we need the staff to work for sponsors and all alumni to give back. My last year 2011, the school tried to enforce a fee for student tailgating and that didn't work out so well. Need to pack the stadium before we think about charging for parking. Yes, no reason to charge for parking at WCU or raise fees for students. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 8:16:07 GMT -5
Winners draw crowds-crowds create atmosphere-atmosphere creates demand-demand raises prices. EXACTLY! You try to throw a car fee on top with the already sour attitudes of the "I'M ONLY HERE FOR THE BAND!" contingent and watch the numbers go down. Course if it does keep the band geeks away, I'm all for it. I'm sorry but the comments from some of the east side band lovers is nauseating and they know where my loyalties lie every Saturday! GO CATS! LET'S WIN SOME GAMES 1ST! |
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Post by catamountalum94 on Aug 17, 2013 14:15:40 GMT -5
Winners draw crowds-crowds create atmosphere-atmosphere creates demand-demand raises prices. EXACTLY! You try to throw a car fee on top with the already sour attitudes of the "I'M ONLY HERE FOR THE BAND!" contingent and watch the numbers go down. Course if it does keep the band geeks away, I'm all for it. I'm sorry but the comments from some of the east side band lovers is nauseating and they know where my loyalties lie every Saturday! GO CATS! LET'S WIN SOME GAMES 1ST! Is there a way to only charge the band followers, charge $20...  |
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Post by sylvacat on Aug 17, 2013 14:20:23 GMT -5
A lot of folks are coming in just for the party in the parking lot and not even buying a ticket, they leave when the game starts. I cant see charging for parking or raising ticket prices.
There is already a dismal attitude surrounding football among students and locals alike. Give the people a winning program and THEN talk about ticket prices and parking
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