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MARQUETTE BASKETBALL SURVEY |
Thank you in advance for your participation. |
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Which of the following describes your current status with Marquette University? (Please select all that apply) |
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BLUE AND GOLD ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
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The Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund provides current-use scholarships to help cover the tuition and academic costs associated with the education of Marquette student-athletes. Currently, Marquette funds the equivalent of 96 full-tuition scholarships annually through revenues generated by annual giving and proceeds from athletic endowed scholarships. The NCAA permits Marquette to offer the equivalent of 136 full athletic scholarships, and we have not yet reached our potential to maximize our aid to our student-athletes. The generosity of Blue & Gold Fund donors help provide the foundation of success at Marquette for our student-athletes of today and for those of tomorrow. |
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How would you characterize your interest in making an annual donation to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund to support our student-athletes and provide them with the best possible student-athlete experience? |
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The table below shows the annual benefits from various support levels of the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund. At which contribution level are you likely to support Marquette Athletics? |
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How likely is it that you would follow through and make an annual contribution to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund? |
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What is your current Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund (BGF) giving category? |
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Overall, how would you rate the benefits you receive as a BGF member? |
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Have you ever considered increasing your BGF contribution to a higher membership level? |
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At which contribution level are you likely to support Marquette Athletics moving forward? |
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How likely is it that you would follow through and make this increased annual contribution to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund? |
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Why do you not attend more Marquette men’s basketball games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center? Please select all that apply. |
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On average, how many tickets do you buy for each Marquette men’s basketball game you attend at the BMO Harris Bradley Center? |
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How far do you travel to attend Marquette games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center? |
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Where do you normally sit when attending Marquette men’s basketball games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center? Please select all that apply only if you have tickets in multiple sections. |
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Which of the following best describes your current seating status at the BMO Harris Bradley Center? |
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WISCONSIN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CENTER |
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Marquette men’s basketball will begin to play its home games at the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center beginning with the 2018-2019 season. Milwaukee’s new state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena is scheduled to open in the fall of 2018 and will serve as the Milwaukee Bucks new home, as well as being a major venue for concerts, family shows, boxing, MMA, NCAA men’s basketball tournament games and other special events in addition to Marquette men’s basketball. The construction of the new arena has generated a lot of excitement within the Marquette men’s basketball program as it will provide a world class experience for our student-athletes and fans. |
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As part of the move to the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, new seating options, including more lower bowl options, will be available that are an improvement over seating currently at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Moreover, there will be more pricing sections available in the new arena in order to add cost flexibility and allow you to choose the specific section that best caters to your preferences. |
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Given that Marquette men’s basketball will be moving to the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center in 2018, how would you characterize your interest in attending men’s basketball games in the new arena? |
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Considering your current seats at the BMO Harris Bradley Center and recognizing that the price of your seat for Marquette men’s basketball in the new arena will be commensurate with its location, which of the following statements best describes you? |
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Seating at the new arena may require an annual tax-deductible donation per seat in addition to the cost of season tickets. The donation amount per seat depends on seat location. Your donation goes directly to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund, which provides current-use scholarships to help cover the tuition and academic costs associated with the education of Marquette student-athletes.
The seating map below depicts total season ticket costs per seat, inclusive of the required per-seat donation and season ticket. Under this potential pricing structure, please indicate the one section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets. (If you would like to see a list of comparable prices from other elite basketball programs before making your selection, please select “Comparable Prices”) |
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The seating map below depicts total season ticket costs per seat, inclusive of the required per-seat donation and season ticket, as well as the comparable prices from other elite basketball programs for each section. Under this potential pricing structure, please indicate the one section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets. |
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Assuming this pricing plan, please indicate the number of tickets you would purchase in the new arena in your preferred location? |
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Below is a seating map which depicts an alternative potential pricing structure, different from the one shown previously. Please indicate the section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets under this alternative pricing structure. (If you would like to see a list of comparable prices from other elite basketball programs before making your selection, please select “Comparable Prices”) |
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The seating map below depicts total season ticket costs per seat, inclusive of the required per-seat donation and season ticket, as well as the comparable prices from other elite basketball programs for each section. Under this potential pricing structure, please indicate the one section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets. |
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Under this pricing plan, please indicate the number of tickets you would purchase in the new arena in your preferred location? |
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Below is a seating map which depicts an alternative potential pricing structure, different from the one shown previously. Please indicate the section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets under this alternative pricing structure. (If you would like to see a list of comparable prices from other elite basketball programs before making your selection, please select “Comparable Prices”) |
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The seating map below depicts total season ticket costs per seat, inclusive of the required per-seat donation and season ticket, as well as the comparable prices from other elite basketball programs for each section. Under this potential pricing structure, please indicate the one section in which you would prefer to purchase season tickets. |
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Under this pricing plan, please indicate the number of tickets you would purchase in the new arena in your preferred location? |
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How likely is it that you would follow through and make a season ticket purchase in the new arena in your preferred location? |
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MARQUETTE HOSPITALITY CLUBS |
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Various club lounges will be available for Marquette basketball season ticket members who meet certain annual donation thresholds to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund. Depending on your donation, you could access clubs on the event level, mezzanine level, or upper level of the arena. The clubs would include a private lounge area with casual seating, tables and bars offering alcohol for purchase. Other amenities would include private restrooms, high-definition televisions and an outdoor balcony with views of the skyline. Access to these club lounges would be based solely on your donation status and would not be tied to your season ticket seat location. |
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Note: Conceptual images are only intended to convey potential concepts and are subject to change based on further planning and research. |
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How would you describe your interest in accessing a hospitality club area in the new arena at Marquette men’s basketball games? |
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The Event-Level Club includes access to a high-end hospitality area on the court level, with access to the players as they walk onto the court. The club will be the most exclusive club in the new arena and will include the most upscale food and beverage service. The lounge will feature comfortable lounge seating, private restrooms, high-definition televisions, and other amenities. Access to the exclusive Event-Level Club would be determined based on certain minimum donation thresholds to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund. The annual required donation for season tickets to Marquette Basketball WILL count toward the minimum required annual donation for access to the club. In addition, current annual donations to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund will also be counted toward the minimum donation, assuming you buy season tickets to Marquette Basketball in the new arena. |
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Would you be willing to contribute to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund at a level of at least $20,000 annually for access to the Event-Level Club? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $16,000? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $12,000? |
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The Mezzanine-Level Club is a high-end hospitality area on the mezzanine level with easy access from lower bowl and upper bowl seating. The club will include upscale food and beverage service, comfortable lounge seating with a fireplace along the entire back wall, private restrooms, high-definition televisions, and other amenities. Access to the Mezzanine-Level Club would be determined based on certain minimum donation thresholds to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund. The annual required donation for season tickets to Marquette Basketball WILL count toward the minimum required annual donation for access to the club. In addition, current annual donations to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund WILL also be counted toward the minimum donation, assuming you buy season tickets to Marquette Basketball in the new arena. |
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Would you be willing to contribute to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund at a level of at least $5,000 annually for access to the Mezzanine-Level Club? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $4,000? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $3,000? |
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The Upper-Level Club is a casual hospitality area on the upper level. The club would include a private lounge area with casual seating and tables and bars offering alcohol for purchase. Other amenities would include private restrooms, high-definition televisions and an outdoor balcony with views of the skyline. Access to the Upper-Level Club would be determined based on certain minimum donation thresholds to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund. The annual required donation for season tickets to Marquette Basketball WILL count toward the minimum required annual donation for access to the club. In addition, current annual donations to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund WILL also be counted toward the minimum donation, assuming you buy season tickets to Marquette Basketball in the new arena. |
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Would you be willing to contribute to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund at a level of at least $1,500 annually for access to the Upper-Level Club? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $1,000? |
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What if the minimum required annual donation level was at least $500? |
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Among the potential seating options that would be available in the new arena for Marquette men’s basketball, please indicate the seating option you would most likely purchase? |
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You chose Season Tickets. Please indicate which specific seating option you would most likely purchase. |
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In some limited cases, fans prefer to purchase multiple seating areas within the arena. Do you intend to purchase tickets to more than one seating area? |
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Please indicate which additional seating area you would most likely purchase. |
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Please indicate the number of tickets you would purchase in your additional seating area? |
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Your seat may be offered for 1, 3 or 5-year terms, payable annually. A common incentive for signing a longer commitment is a lower annual price increase for seating. Recognizing that lower annual price increases would be associated with longer lease commitment, which lease term would you likely choose? |
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It is possible that a one-time seat gift on season tickets may be required to help support Marquette Athletics. This program would require a one-time seat gift donation (payable over five years) in addition to your annual giving (donation) to guarantee your Marquette men’s basketball season tickets at the new arena (e.g. courtside seats, season tickets, etc.) as long as you continue to renew your seat and pay the minimum annual donation requirement. A seat gift donation would also significantly increase your priority standing, allowing you the opportunity to select seats in your most desired location. If a seat gift program donation equal to one year’s annual seat donation were required to purchase seating in the new arena, how would you characterize the impact it would have on your decision to purchase seating? |
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When choosing your specific seats in the new arena, will you have a preference for aisle seats over non-aisle seats? |
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Would you be willing to pay a higher total season ticket price for access to an aisle seat in your preferred section(s)? |
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Would you still purchase season tickets if the total cost was increased by 15 percent in order to access an aisle seat in your preferred section(s)? |
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Would you still purchase season tickets if the total cost was increased by 10 percent in order to access an aisle seat in your preferred section(s)? |
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Would you still purchase season tickets if the total cost was increased by five percent in order to access an aisle seat in your preferred section(s)? |
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STUDENT SECTION RELOCATION |
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How do you view the students’ role in the game day atmosphere/experience for Marquette men’s basketball games? |
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As part of its move to the new arena, the student section could be relocated from the baseline to the first few rows of the sideline at mid-court in order to provide for an enhanced home-court advantage and game-day experience (e.g. Duke’s Cameron Crazies). This move could reduce the number of prime seats available to donors and may impact your ability to secure seats in your desired location. How would you describe your support for relocating the student section to mid-court at the new arena? |
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RESTRICTION-FREE OPEN TRANSFER |
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Currently, men’s basketball season ticket members are only allowed to transfer their season tickets to spouses but not to other immediate family or business partners unless under extenuating circumstances. Would you be interested in making a one-time contribution to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund in order to have the opportunity to initiate a restriction-free open transfer? |
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If a one-time contribution equal to the total annual season ticket price were required to purchase seating in the new arena, how would you characterize the impact it would have on your desire to transfer your tickets? |
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What is your household income? |
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Would you be interested in receiving additional information regarding Marquette men’s basketball tickets in the new arena? |
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Thank you for your participation.
Please select 'Submit'. |
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