GoPowercat.com - K-State announces new ticket plans

July 13, 2009

KSU Sports Information

Highlighted by new football season and individual-game ticket options, the Kansas State Athletics Department is inviting all fans to attend a "K-State Family Reunion" on September 5 as legendary head coach Bill Snyder returns to the sidelines for the Wildcatsâ?? 2009 season opener against Massachusetts.

"We want 50,000 K-Staters to fill Bill Snyder Family Stadium on September 5 to help welcome back one of the greatest coaches in college football history," Athletics Director John Currie said. "As part of our K-State Pledge to the Wildcat Nation, we are providing our fans with affordable ticket options and the best gameday experience possible."

Also as part of the "K-State Family Reunion," all former Wildcat football players will be invited back to participate in the weekend festivities and will be recognized during the game.

"In 1989, I remember sharing with all K-Staters that we desperately needed to have our fans present for our games," said Snyder. "And when that took place, our student-athletes would respond favorably, and we would gradually become an improved program. You responded, and our attendance went from 13,000 to 50,000-plus in a short period of time. That loyalty became the foundation for the â??Greatest Turnaround in College Football History.â?? Together, we have an opportunity to do it once again. We have a lot to overcome, but we can do it with your help."

New ticket options for 2009 include 1,200 season tickets priced at $99 in a variety of locations throughout Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Fans that purchase these special "K-State Pledge" season tickets and attend at least five of the six home games will be guaranteed the same ticket and price for the 2010 season, which includes home matchups with UCLA, Texas and Nebraska, Currie said. "K-State Pledge" season tickets must be purchased by August 10 and are limited to six per order.

Many individual-game tickets for the "K-State Family Reunion" against UMass will be rolled back in price to as low as $9, matching the general admission ticket price from Snyderâ??s first season at K-State in 1989. Currie said 1,989 tickets will be sold at $9 in a variety of locations and will be available for purchase until August 10.

Ticket options at $35 and $20 are also available for the season opener. The first 500 fans who purchase the $35 ticket will receive, per order, a free Wildcat Classic DVD of the 1989 North Texas football game.

As an additional bonus, fans with a UMass game ticket can receive a $10 discount toward the purchase of a ticket for the September 26 game against Tennessee Tech, Currie said. Fans may redeem their ticket at the stadium ticket booths immediately following the UMass game or anytime before the Tennessee Tech game at the Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum.

Groups are also encouraged to visit Bill Snyder Family Stadium this season. For non-conference games against UMass and Tennessee Tech, tickets are available at $15 for groups of 12-49, while groups of 50 or more can receive admission for only $10 per person. For Big 12 Conference games â?" excluding the Kansas game â?" groups of 12-49 people can receive admission for $25 a person, while tickets are $20 each for groups of 50 or more.

For more information about K-State football season and individual-game ticket packages, go to www.k-statefamilyreunion.com or call (785) 532-7606. The K-State Athletics Ticket Office will hold extended business hours on Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

For information regarding group tickets, contact Director of Fan Experience and Sales Joni Smoller at (785) 532- 5769.

K-Staters are also encouraged to help spread the message about the "K-State Family Reunion" as yard signs declaring "I am a member of the K-State Family" will be available for all fans to pick up. They will be available beginning July 20 in the Athletics Fan Experience and Sales Office (formerly marketing and promotions) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fans are encouraged to pick up multiple signs to show their K-State pride and distribute them to neighbors and throughout their communities.

New 2009 Football Ticket Options
-- K-State Pledge Season Tickets:
-- Only $99
-- Only 1,200 tickets available
-- Variety of locations available
-- Will go on sale, Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m.; Must order by Monday, August 10
-- Limit 6 tickets per order
-- Pricing guaranteed for 2010 season if purchaser attends at least five of the six home games this season

K-State Family Reunion: Sept. 5 vs. UMass
-- $9 tickets available â?" price of a general admission ticket during Coach Snyderâ??s first season (1989)
-- Only 1,989 tickets available at the $9 price
-- Variety of locations available
-- Will go on sale, Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m.; Must order $9 tickets by Monday, August 10
-- No additional fees on the $9 ticket when ordered online before July 31 at www.kstatesports.com and utilizing the print-at-home option
-- Standard fees apply if ordered by calling the ticket office at 1.800.221.CATS
-- $35 reserved tickets available â?" free Wildcat Classic 1989 North Texas Game DVD for the first 500 orders (one DVD per ticket order)
-- $20 tickets also available
-- UMass ticket may be redeemed for a $10 discount for the Tennessee Tech game. Must present ticket at the Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum after September 5 or at one of the stadium ticket booths on gameday; cannot be used over the phone or online.
-- The Athletic Department will distribute "K-State Family Reunion" yard signs and door-hangs to fans for display leading up to September 5

Group Tickets Available for All Games (Except Kansas)
-- Non-conference: $15 for groups 12-49, $10 for groups 50+
-- Big 12 Conference: $25 for groups 12-49, $20 for groups 50+

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