Legacy Club and Concourse Level Traditions Club Seats Frequently ...
Legacy Club and Concourse Level Traditions Club Seats Frequently Asked Questions Notes about this Announcement: 1. More fans will now be closer to the action 2. Shorter lease term options now available for premium seating 3. Lower annual price points now available 4. Club seating options now available along the baseline 5. Greater variety in premium options now offered 6. New opportunities for individuals already committed to premium seating at State Farm Center (SFC) to purchase additional premium tickets for friends, family, clients, and employees at a more cost-effective rate FAQ 1. Why is DIA doing this now? DIA has seen high demand for club seats. The department is listening to Illini fans who have expressed interest in having a greater number of fans on top of the action. The former south Loge Box seats are being converted to Legacy Club seats. With this adjustment, approximately 380 more people will be able to sit in this same space. Also, fans have asked for options with shorter lease terms at a more cost-effective rate.
2. If I have already committed, may I switch to one of the new club seat options? Yes. Individuals switching should complete a Letter of Intent indicating their new interest and note that they had previously committed to a different area. Please note: Individuals switching will now be placed in the new group for allocation in their newly selected premium area. Similar to the previous priority deadline, fans are encouraged to submit their intent before February 1, 2014, to ensure their best allocation. Individuals switching are able to increase their number of desired seats.
3. If I selected Traditions Club seats, why would I keep them and not switch to the Legacy Club? Legacy Club and Traditions Club seats will both provide a great game day environment, but they will be slightly different. Access to the Traditions Club provides you with a similar fan experience to the extremely popular Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium. It also features coveted sideline views. Legacy Club seats are above the student section on the south baseline. In current plans for men’s basketball games, Legacy Club members will not have access to the Traditions Club lounge space or entrance through the exclusive east entrance lobby. The sprawling club space of the Traditions Club also provides a viewing area to the court during the game.
4. I committed to Loge Seats and was anticipating them being on the South baseline. What are my options? Loge options on the north baseline remain. Members are encouraged to continue their commitment to the Loge Box seats. This experience will be like no other in the arena. The semi-private setting and first-class, in-seat service will provide the perfect experience for small groups, families and businesses. If south end viewing is your preference, club seats are now available and you will be able to purchase Legacy Club seats. If this switch is made from Loge Seats to Legacy Club Seats, an increased number of seats may be a consideration. Campaign gifts cannot be refunded due to IRS guidelines. However, all payments towards your overall campaign gift can be applied to your new preference.
Legacy Club and Concourse Level Traditions Club Seats Frequently Asked Questions
5. With the Legacy Club, are you adding more premium options at the expense of standard seats? The Legacy Club is simply replacing the area where additional loge seats were previously planned. Due to the demand for club seats, it was decided to replace these loge box seats with a lower cost, shorter lease term club seat option. This allows for more people to have seats in this same space. What about the added Traditions Club seats? The added Traditions Club seating on the concourse level will help to account for the popularity of club seats.
6. When is my campaign gift due for any option I select? Fans selecting premium seating will need to sign a Campaign Gift Pledge Agreement. Campaign gifts are necessary for all premium seating options at the renovated State Farm Center. All campaign gifts are due in full by June 1, 2015. Campaign gifts may be paid according to the fan’s selected payment schedule as long as they are paid in full by this date. Many members are choosing to pay their gift upfront to use this opportunity to accumulate more priority points before allocation.
7. When will I be asked to start paying my annual license fee? Timing of payment for the annual license fee will be dependent on construction. It is currently anticipated that premium guests will be allocated their seats for the 2015-2016 basketball season. If so, the first annual license fee payment will be due by June 1, 2015.
8. When will I know if I have successfully acquired seats in my desired premium area? Traditions Club (Standard), Loge Seats, and Courtside Club Seats Individuals who submitted a Letter of Intent for one of these original options prior to the April 26, 2013 deadline and have completed all subsequent paperwork have already successfully secured their seats in the Traditions Club, Loge Boxes and Courtside Club. Fans who have done so can feel free to reach out to the Illinois Premium Seating Office to confirm everything is in order with their premium area selection. (Note: Specific seating location [section, row, seat number] within the club will be determined at a later date. See FAQ #9) Following the April 26, 2013, deadline, these seating commitments have been and are being taken first-come / first-served. (Note: Specific seat location [section, row, seat number] within club is not first-come / first-served. Individuals committing in this area will be allocated in a post-deadline group according to the allocation order. See FAQ #9) NEW - Legacy Club and Traditions Club (Concourse Level): Fans selecting one of these new premium seating options will be sent a Campaign Gift Pledge Agreement following February 1, 2014 if their priority allows for it. Campaign Gift Agreements will only be sent as inventory allows. If interest exceeds the inventory available, some interested fans may be placed on a waiting list. The I FUND club level and priority point system will be utilized to determine priority order.
9. When will I find out where exactly my seats are within my selected premium area (section, row, seat number)? Allocation of all specific seats for all club seating and loge box options will take place a few months before the season in which they are first used. If construction allows for patrons to be in their premium seats for the 2015-2016 season (target), allocation will likely take place in the late spring / early summer of 2015. Initial allocation will be divided into three groups. 1) Campaign gifts six figures and above, 2) Individuals meeting established priority deadline of either April 26, 2013, or February 1, 2014, and 3) Individuals committing after applicable priority deadline. The I FUND club level and priority points system will be utilized to rank within allocation groups.
2. If I have already committed, may I switch to one of the new club seat options? Yes. Individuals switching should complete a Letter of Intent indicating their new interest and note that they had previously committed to a different area. Please note: Individuals switching will now be placed in the new group for allocation in their newly selected premium area. Similar to the previous priority deadline, fans are encouraged to submit their intent before February 1, 2014, to ensure their best allocation. Individuals switching are able to increase their number of desired seats.
3. If I selected Traditions Club seats, why would I keep them and not switch to the Legacy Club? Legacy Club and Traditions Club seats will both provide a great game day environment, but they will be slightly different. Access to the Traditions Club provides you with a similar fan experience to the extremely popular Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium. It also features coveted sideline views. Legacy Club seats are above the student section on the south baseline. In current plans for men’s basketball games, Legacy Club members will not have access to the Traditions Club lounge space or entrance through the exclusive east entrance lobby. The sprawling club space of the Traditions Club also provides a viewing area to the court during the game.
4. I committed to Loge Seats and was anticipating them being on the South baseline. What are my options? Loge options on the north baseline remain. Members are encouraged to continue their commitment to the Loge Box seats. This experience will be like no other in the arena. The semi-private setting and first-class, in-seat service will provide the perfect experience for small groups, families and businesses. If south end viewing is your preference, club seats are now available and you will be able to purchase Legacy Club seats. If this switch is made from Loge Seats to Legacy Club Seats, an increased number of seats may be a consideration. Campaign gifts cannot be refunded due to IRS guidelines. However, all payments towards your overall campaign gift can be applied to your new preference.
Legacy Club and Concourse Level Traditions Club Seats Frequently Asked Questions
5. With the Legacy Club, are you adding more premium options at the expense of standard seats? The Legacy Club is simply replacing the area where additional loge seats were previously planned. Due to the demand for club seats, it was decided to replace these loge box seats with a lower cost, shorter lease term club seat option. This allows for more people to have seats in this same space. What about the added Traditions Club seats? The added Traditions Club seating on the concourse level will help to account for the popularity of club seats.
6. When is my campaign gift due for any option I select? Fans selecting premium seating will need to sign a Campaign Gift Pledge Agreement. Campaign gifts are necessary for all premium seating options at the renovated State Farm Center. All campaign gifts are due in full by June 1, 2015. Campaign gifts may be paid according to the fan’s selected payment schedule as long as they are paid in full by this date. Many members are choosing to pay their gift upfront to use this opportunity to accumulate more priority points before allocation.
7. When will I be asked to start paying my annual license fee? Timing of payment for the annual license fee will be dependent on construction. It is currently anticipated that premium guests will be allocated their seats for the 2015-2016 basketball season. If so, the first annual license fee payment will be due by June 1, 2015.
8. When will I know if I have successfully acquired seats in my desired premium area? Traditions Club (Standard), Loge Seats, and Courtside Club Seats Individuals who submitted a Letter of Intent for one of these original options prior to the April 26, 2013 deadline and have completed all subsequent paperwork have already successfully secured their seats in the Traditions Club, Loge Boxes and Courtside Club. Fans who have done so can feel free to reach out to the Illinois Premium Seating Office to confirm everything is in order with their premium area selection. (Note: Specific seating location [section, row, seat number] within the club will be determined at a later date. See FAQ #9) Following the April 26, 2013, deadline, these seating commitments have been and are being taken first-come / first-served. (Note: Specific seat location [section, row, seat number] within club is not first-come / first-served. Individuals committing in this area will be allocated in a post-deadline group according to the allocation order. See FAQ #9) NEW - Legacy Club and Traditions Club (Concourse Level): Fans selecting one of these new premium seating options will be sent a Campaign Gift Pledge Agreement following February 1, 2014 if their priority allows for it. Campaign Gift Agreements will only be sent as inventory allows. If interest exceeds the inventory available, some interested fans may be placed on a waiting list. The I FUND club level and priority point system will be utilized to determine priority order.
9. When will I find out where exactly my seats are within my selected premium area (section, row, seat number)? Allocation of all specific seats for all club seating and loge box options will take place a few months before the season in which they are first used. If construction allows for patrons to be in their premium seats for the 2015-2016 season (target), allocation will likely take place in the late spring / early summer of 2015. Initial allocation will be divided into three groups. 1) Campaign gifts six figures and above, 2) Individuals meeting established priority deadline of either April 26, 2013, or February 1, 2014, and 3) Individuals committing after applicable priority deadline. The I FUND club level and priority points system will be utilized to rank within allocation groups.
