GRASSHOPPERS GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS IN 2011 BRINGS GUARANTEED GIVING
Greensboro, N.C. – Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 29 at 11:30 a.m.,
NewBridge Bank Park, the Greensboro Grasshoppers will make an exciting
announcement that will impact the community by incorporating their
season ticket holders, sponsors and the Grasshoppers making the playoffs
in 2011.
The front gates of NewBridge Bank Park will open at 11:15 a.m. with the
big announcement delivered promptly at 11:30 a.m. We invite you to be a
part of our excitement leading into the 2011 season and enjoy a light
lunch after the announcement.
“Tomorrow will be an exciting day for us as we announce a program that
promotes the Grasshoppers making the playoffs for the 1st time in over
ten years and also strengthens our commitment of guaranteed giving to
the Greensboro community,” said President and General Manager, Donald
Moore.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers will open their 2011 season on Friday, April
15 against the Delmarva Shorebirds. The complete 2011 season schedule
will be made available during our Guaranteed Giving announcement,
tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
If, in fact, they announce paying half of the season ticket and then the other half if the team makes the playoffs, it is only a copycat idea. If you do the math, it’s a real money maker especially if they make the playoffs.
If they make the playoffs and sell an additional 2000 season tickets, the additional revenue generated could be as much as $1.1MM per year based on $450 per season ticket and each ticket holder spending only $10 per game. My guess is that there will be a 3-year commitment to purchase tickets with this option. It could be a plus for Grasshoppers, people who provide parking, Natty Greenes, etc..
Who knows, they may even make the playoffs!