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A MES SAGE F ROM T HE A D Dear Zips Friends, On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, thank you for supporting The University of Akron Department of Athletics by purchasing premium seating, thus making you a member of the Z-Fund. Our success is largely due to supporters like you. Whether it’s basketball winning yet another MAC championship, men’s soccer earning the school’s first NCAA team championship or football opening beautiful InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field on campus, your contributions have helped drive these achievements. I’m exceptionally proud to say that we are succeeding in the classroom, too — our recent 3.14 overall student-athlete GPA also was No. 1 in the MAC, another first in school history. To maintain this standard of excellence — and grow it — we rely on gifts from alumni, friends of the University, businesses, foundations and fans just like you! Purchasing premium seating guarantees that your contributions will support our needs. Football, men’s basketball and men’s soccer season tickets that include donations to the Z-Fund help fund summer school scholarships, pay debt service on our athletics venues, upgrade facilities and equipment and allow for other program enhancements. This is an exciting and promising time in Zips Athletics. Again, I thank you for your loyal support, and look forward to seeing you soon at one of our events. Go Zips!
Tom Wistrcill Director of Athletics
I n f o C i s i o n S ta d i u m - S u m m a F i e l d
S u ites $20,000 per suite per season ($5,000 deposit due at time of purchase) Includes $17,120 donation to Z-Fund* Remaining balance due in June Sixteen (16) tickets plus four (4) standing room passes Sixteen (16) private suites located from end zone to end zone Elevator access to seats
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Non-smoking, climate-controlled environment Four (4) priority parking passes per suite
Complimentary game programs each game
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Personal wait-staff service
Access to suites 90 minutes prior to each home game
Discounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private events Right to purchase FirstMerit Foundation Club Level single-game club seats for $50 per ticket Right to purchase tickets in suite for outside events *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law ^Although currently sold out, those interested in reserving a suite can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 330-972-8255.
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L u x u ry S u i t e s
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Loge Boxes
L o g e B ox es $5,000 per season ($1,250 deposit due at time of purchase) $4,400 donation* to Z-Fund Remaining balance due in June Thirty eight (38) loge boxes, located from end zone to end zone Includes: - four (4) seats per loge box - elevator access to seats - covered overhang - personal wait-staff service One (1) priority parking pass per loge box One (1) complimentary game program per loge Access to the FirstMerit Foundation Club Level • Complimentary popcorn • Exclusive premium buffet - $18 per game or $90 for the season • Cash bars and premium concession stands • Unique food selections available for purchase • Private restrooms • Protection from the weather Discounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private events Ability to purchase FirstMerit Foundation Club Level single-game club seats for $50 per ticket 3- to 5-year commitment with no price increase over that time *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law
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Club seat s Between the 40-yard lines - $1,000 per seat per season (includes $850 donation*) 40 yard line to 30 yard line - $750 per seat per season (includes $600 donation*) 30 yard line to end zone - $500 per seat per season (includes $350 donation*) One (1) priority parking pass with 2 seats purchased, 2nd pass with 5th seat Pregame Field Passes for game(s) of your choice (ask for details) Elevator access to seats Access to the FirstMerit Foundation Club Level • Complimentary popcorn • Exclusive premium buffet - $18 per game or $90 for the season • Cash bars and premium concession stands • Unique food selections available for purchase • Private restrooms • Protection from the weather Discounted rental of FirstMerit Foundation Club Level for private events 3-year commitments available with no price increase over that time *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law
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Party D e cks $1,500 per game $275 donation* to Z-Fund Includes $600 in food and non-alcoholic beverages with wait staff Twenty-five (25) game tickets and four (4) parking passes Elevator access to deck Open air, covered overhang Access to decks 90 minutes prior to game Pregame field access for group members Videoboard group welcome during game Located on the suite level of the stadium, one at each end zone Customized furniture provided by The Office Place *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law
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Pa r t y D e c ks
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Pr i o r i t y R e s e rved Sections 110 & 210 – $250 per seat per season (includes $100 donation*) Purchase at least two (2) season tickets and get a complimentary general lot parking pass. Additional passes issued for every four (4) additional season tickets purchased. $30 in Concession Vouchers Team Shop Discount Standard Ticket Season Holder Amenity Package *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law
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S e at i n g D i a g r a m
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For the s e as o n - p e r s e at Floor Seats $1,200 (includes $750 donation*) - SOLD OUT^ Lower Reserved General Public (Section C and K – mid-court) $800 (includes $500 donation*) Lower Reserved General Public (Section B, D, J & L – 3 point lines) $550 (includes $250 donation*) Lower Reserved General Public (Section A, E, I and M – baselines) $400 (includes $100 donation*) 1 priority parking pass per every 2 seats purchased (lot determined by giving level and availability) *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law ^Although currently sold out, those interested can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 330-972-8255.
At $3,000 annually individuals gain access to the Tommy Evans Lounge, which includes: • Pre-game meal catered by various restaurants • Water, Coffee, and Popcorn • Cash Bar • Halftime Dessert • Game Programs and Team Line-Ups • Guest Speakers (All pricing subject to change )
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P r e m i u m S e at i n g
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P r e m i u m S e at i n g
• 2010 NCAA National Champions • 7 Consecutive MAC Regular Season Championships • 6 MAC Tournament titles since 2004
Reserved Chairback – SOLD OUT^ $150 (includes $50 donation*) Reserved Bleacher Back – SOLD OUT^ $110 (includes $25 donation*)
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Reserved West Bleachers $100 (includes $15 donation*) located behind the west goal on map, seat location will not be assigned until just prior to the season
Parking is free and first come, first served. *All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law ^ Although currently sold out, those interested in the Chairback/Reserved Bleacher Back sections can be added to the waiting list upon request by calling 1-888-99-AKRON.
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How much should I contribute? As a Z-Fund member, you can contribute as much or as little as you desire. Your benefits of membership, however, do vary depending on your level and amount of contribution. What methods of contributing are available? Direct gifts are the most common way of contributing. They are made in the form of cash, stock, checks or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). As a donor, you have the option of contributing once annually or periodically throughout the year. For your convenience, personal credit cards can be debited a set amount every month. University of Akron faculty/staff may also pay membership through payroll deduction. This works in a similar way as the debit program, except you have a payment taken out of every paycheck, which could be more than once a month. You also must re-enroll each year. For more information or if you would like to sign up for payroll deduction, please contact the Z-Fund at 330-972-FUND. The University of Akron and The University of Akron Foundation qualify for most charitable matching gift programs. Please contact your employer to see if you are eligible for a matching gift program.
Q u e s t i o n s
What happens if I do not renew my Z-Fund contribution and season ticket order form by the deadline? In order to qualify for priority seating you must make your current Z-Fund gift. All seats that are not renewed and Z-Fund contributions not made by the deadline become available to move upgrades and new donors based on their priority ranking each year. How long does my Z-Fund membership last? Your Z-Fund membership lasts exactly one year from your previous Z-Fund gift. What is the minimum donation to the Z-Fund to purchase tickets in the priority seating sections? The donation levels vary by sport and location of each seat within the stadium or arena. Please check out GoZips.com/Tickets for more information. Do I have to contribute to the Z-Fund in order to purchase season tickets? No. Season tickets are available in other areas of our venues. Z-Fund members have the right to purchase the best available seats in each venue.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Can I transfer my membership to another person?
Your contribution is 100 percent tax-deductible unless you receive benefits for your contribution (i.e. Seating, Parking, etc.). Current federal income tax laws allow a charitable deduction of 80 percent of your contribution to an educational institution where, as a result, the contributor receives seating rights for home athletic events. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.
The Z-Fund considers a married couple to be joint members. Therefore, if one spouse passes away or is otherwise unable to maintain the membership, the other spouse is eligible to maintain the membership and the associated benefits. The Z-Fund does not allow memberships to be transferred to other individuals including, but not limited to non-related persons, siblings or children. The rationale behind this policy is the Z-Fund’s obligation of fairness to its members. Often times, memberships have football, soccer, or basketball seats associated to them. By allowing memberships, and therefore seats, to be passed down generations, members who donate have essentially been “locked out” of the seats in favor of a person who most likely has not donated to the fund.
How can I improve my seats before seat reallocation? A season ticket holder may request improved seating if his or her current annual gift has increased resulting in a higher Priority Points ranking, provided that better seats have become available. How else can I help Zips Athletics? Refer family, friends or coworkers to join our Drive for 5 and support the Department of Athletics through the Z-Fund.
How do I join the Drive for 5? The donation portion of your premium seating purchase automatically makes you a member of the Z-Fund and counts your gift toward our Drive for 5 goals of 5,000 donors and $5 million raised annually by 2015.
Our Mission The Z-Fund’s mission is to directly support the overall goals of The University of Akron Department of Athletics by providing funds to enhance the collegiate experience for nearly 450 student-athletes. Financial contributions are critical to the success and support of student-athletes in their quest for excellence in the classroom and their respective sport.
If you would like to tour any of our premium seating areas, please contact 330-972-8255.
Join the Drive for 5! Help Zips Athletics meet our goal of having 5,000 donors and raising $5 million annually by 2015.