2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET PRICES Creighton Ticket Office – (402) 280-JAYS; cuticketoffice@creighton.edu * Options 1 through 6 were sold out last year – contact the CU Ticket Office regarding availability * * Options 1 through 6 require a tax-deductible Jaybacker donation in addition to the cost of the season ticket *
Option 1 Season Tickets - $485 Per Seat
Option 5 Season Tickets - $445 Per Seat
• Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets
• Large, padded seat in the lower bowl in any of the four corners
opposite the team benches.
of the arena.
• At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games. • Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after games.
Option 6 Season Tickets - $395 Per Seat • Large, padded seat in the lower bowl behind the baskets or a
Option 2 Season Tickets - $825 Per Seat
large, padded seat in the upper bowl mezzanine level.
• Large, padded seat with the comfortability and space of table
seating between the baskets either directly behind the team benches or opposite the team benches.
Option 7 Adult Season Tickets - $220 Per Seat • Large, padded seat in the upper bowl (non-mezzanine level).
• At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games (east side only). • Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after
games (east side only).
Option 7 Youth Season Tickets - $145 Per Seat • Available for fans ages 3-18. • Large, padded seat in the upper bowl (non-mezzanine level).
Option 3 Season Tickets - $485 Per Seat • Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets on the
same side as the team benches.
Creighton Student Single-Game Seating • Not available for season ticket purchase.
Option 4 Season Tickets - $445 Per Seat • Large, padded seat in the lower bowl either behind the south
basket or just off the end of the floor on both sides of the arena.
ABOUT JAYBACKERS The Jaybackers Organization strengthens and promotes broad-based support for intercollegiate athletics at Creighton University by serving as ambassadors and providing funding to offset the increasing costs of competing at the Division I level.
Jaybackers Organization funding helps supplement many areas of the Athletics budget which ensures the future growth and success of all Creighton University athletics programs which currently include eight women’s sports (basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball) and six men’s sports (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and tennis).
Through the years, the Jaybackers Organization has touched the lives of many CU student-athletes – young women and men who have worked to balance academic excellence with superior sports performance. Many have gone on to represent Creighton University in professional sports, many more have earned a college degree and the means to pursue successful careers, and all have grown from their association with the CU athletics program.
Nearly 2,900 families and businesses joined Jaybackers in 2015-16 and gifts to the organization totaled over $4.5 million, reaching all-time highs in 18 of the last 19 years. In the last 20 years, the Jaybackers Organization has more than quadrupled in members while gifts have increased from $376,000 in 1996-97 to over $4.5 million in 2015-16.
The long-range goal of the Jaybackers Organization is to raise 100 percent of the money needed to fund Creighton University’s athletic scholarships on an annual basis. Creighton’s annual scholarship bill for student-athletes currently stands at nearly $5 million – and gifts to the Jaybackers Organization currently pay only a fraction of that bill.
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2016-17 JAYBACKER MEMBERSHIP LEVELS FOR MEN’S BASKETBALL BENEFITS The listing of membership levels and level-specific benefits below are for Jaybackers who designate their donations to the following allocations: General Fund, Men’s Basketball, Coaching Excellence, Leadership, Scholarships, Sixth Man Club or any athletics endowed scholarship that is available to all student-athletes. Men’s basketball season ticket Jaybacker donation requirements can only be fulfilled by designating the donation to any or all of these specific allocations. Donations to any or all of these specific allocations are 80 percent tax-deductible minus the monetary value of the tangible benefits listed. In addition to the level-specific benefits listed below, all levels of Jaybacker membership provide: 1) the ability to renew men’s basketball season tickets that are located in Jaybacker donation-required sections of the arena; 2) the ability to purchase additional men’s basketball season tickets in Jaybacker-donation required sections of the arena should any become available; 3) the fulfillment of Jaybacker donation requirements on men’s basketball season ticket seat locations and 4) invitations to Jaybacker social and fund-raising events.
$25,000 Or More (Legend Jaybacker)
$15,000-$24,999 (Scholarship Society Jaybacker)
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Fifteen-thousand ($15,000) of your donation will be allocated to Scholarships to fund the cost of attendance for student-athletes which could include tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other expenses related to attendance.
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Five-thousand ($5,000) of your donation will be allocated to Scholarships to fund the cost of attendance for student-athletes which could include tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other expenses related to attendance.
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Athletics Department opportunities available exclusively for Legend Jaybackers.
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Two (2) parking passes to the CLCO-attached garage for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Two (2) parking passes to the CLCO-attached garage for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Four (4) access passes to CLCO’s Lexus Club for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Six (6) access passes to CLCO’s Lexus Club for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Social event for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Scholarship Society, Consensus All-American and other Legend Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff. The event also includes complimentary food and beverages.
Social event for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Legend, Consensus All-American and other Scholarship Society Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff. The event also includes complimentary food and beverages.
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Dinner for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Legend, Consensus All-American, All-American and other Scholarship Society Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff and players. The event also includes complimentary beverages.
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A Scholarship Society Jaybacker gift.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Right of first refusal on purchasing up to six (6) men’s basketball NCAA Tournament tickets (First-Second Rounds, Sweet 16/Elite Eight, Final Four) should the Bluejays earn a berth and continue to advance.
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Priority for up to 10 BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $1,724.00
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Dinner for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Scholarship Society, Consensus All-American, All-American and other Legend Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff and players. The event also includes complimentary beverages.
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A Legend Jaybacker gift.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Right of first refusal on purchasing up to 10 men’s basketball NCAA Tournament tickets (First-Second Rounds, Sweet 16/Elite Eight, Final Four) should the Bluejays earn a berth and continue to advance.
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Priority for up to 14 BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $1,724.00
$5,000-$9,999 (All-American Jaybacker)
Cuming Street
JAYBACKER PARKING (Garage, Lot A, Lot B) 13th Street
Hilton
One (1) parking pass to the CLCO-attached garage OR one (1) Hilton Omaha garage pass OR one (1) Hilton Omaha valet pass OR two (2) CLCO surface lot parking passes (Lot A or Lot B) for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Four (4) admissions to CLCO’s Lexus Club for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games. For All-American Jaybackers who have seat locations in Section 104, 105, 106 or 107, season tickets are used for Lexus Club admission. Game-specific Lexus Club access passes will be provided to those who have less than four season tickets in Section 104, 105, 106 and 107.
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Dinner for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Legend, Scholarship Society, Consensus All-American and other All-American Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff and players. The event also includes complimentary beverages.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Right of first refusal on purchasing up to four (4) men’s basketball NCAA Tournament tickets (Sweet 16/Elite Eight, Final Four) should the Bluejays earn a berth and advance to those rounds.
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Priority for up to eight (8) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Lot B Lot C
Lot E 10th Street
Parking Garage
CenturyLink Center Omaha
MECA Drive
Business Development
Capitol Avenue
12th Street
Fahey Drive
Lot F
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Lot D
Lot A Lewis & Clark Landing
$10,000-$14,999 (Consensus All-American Jaybacker) •
Two (2) parking passes to the CLCO-attached garage OR one (1) Hilton Omaha garage pass and one (1) Hilton Omaha valet pass for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Four (4) admissions to CLCO’s Lexus Club for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games. For Consensus All-American Jaybackers who have seat locations in Section 104, 105, 106 or 107, season tickets are used for Lexus Club admission. Gamespecific Lexus Club access passes will be provided to those who have less than four season tickets in Section 104, 105, 106 and 107.
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Value of Benefits - $744.00
$3,500-$4,999 (Diamond Jaybacker) •
One (1) CLCO surface lot parking pass (Lot A or Lot B) for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Social event for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Legend, Scholarship Society and other Consensus All-American Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff. The event also includes complimentary food and beverages.
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Two (2) admissions to CLCO’s Lexus Club for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games. Lexus Club access passes are available only to those Diamond Jaybackers who do not have season tickets in Section 104, 105, 106 or 107.
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Dinner for two adults (must be 21 years of age or older) with Legend, Scholarship Society, All-American and other Consensus All-American Jaybackers featuring the men’s basketball coaching staff and players. The event also includes complimentary beverages.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Right of first refusal on purchasing up to four (4) men’s basketball NCAA Tournament tickets (Final Four) should the Bluejays earn a berth and advance to the Final Four.
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Priority for up to six (6) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $408.00
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A Consensus All-American Jaybacker gift.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Right of first refusal on purchasing up to four (4) men’s basketball NCAA Tournament tickets (First-Second Rounds, Sweet 16/Elite Eight, Final Four) should the Bluejays earn a berth and continue to advance.
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Priority for up to 10 BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $1,572.00
$2,500-$3,499 (Platinum Jaybacker) •
One (1) CLCO surface lot parking pass (Lot A or Lot B) for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Two (2) Jaybacker apparel items.
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Priority for up to four (4) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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$100-$499 (Go Blue Jaybacker) •
Coupon for $10 off the purchase of $25 or more in Bluejay apparel at the Creighton Bookstore located in the Harper Center on campus.
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Priority for up to four (4) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $10.00
Value of Benefits - $328.00
$1,750-$2,499 (Gold Jaybacker) •
One (1) CLCO surface lot parking pass to Lot B for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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One (1) Jaybacker apparel item.
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Priority for up to four (4) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to The Creighton Room and the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $278.00
$1,000-$1,749 (Silver Jaybacker) •
One (1) CLCO surface lot parking pass to Lot B for all men’s basketball home exhibition and regular season games.
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Priority for up to four (4) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $152.00
$500-$999 (Bronze Jaybacker) •
One (1) Jaybacker apparel item.
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Priority for up to four (4) BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball postseason tournament all-session ticket locations at Madison Square Garden.
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Wallet identification card for four admissions to the Jaybacker Hospitality Area at CLCO for all men’s basketball home games.
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Value of Benefits - $50.00
Important 2016 Tax-Deductibility Information For Jaybackers with men’s basketball season tickets or those Jaybackers who designate their gift to General Fund, Men’s Basketball, Coaching Excellence, Leadership, Scholarships, Sixth Man Club or any athletics endowed scholarship that is available to all student-athletes, the tax deduction is equal to the donation amount less 20 percent and less the value of other tangible benefits listed within the membership level (parking passes, gifts, apparel, etc.). This rule is in accordance with Section 170(l)(2)(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. In this brochure, we’ve listed the value of benefits within each level of 2016-17 Jaybacker membership. In order to deduct 100 percent of a Jaybacker contribution, the donor must submit in writing - via a letter or an e-mail - a waiver of benefits at the time of making a pledge and/or contribution. A waiver of benefits communication from the donor precludes the donor from receiving rights to any goods or services as a “quid pro quo,” anything in exchange for a contribution. By submitting a waiver of benefits communication, the donor further understands that he or she is ineligible to purchase or renew men’s basketball season tickets in donation-required sections of the arena and that he or she will not receive parking passes, gifts, apparel items or any other tangible benefit. For more information regarding tax-deductibility, donors are encouraged to consult with a legal or financial advisor. To learn about other 100-percent tax-deductible giving opportunities to Creighton Athletics including planned giving and the use of foundation-based gifts, please contact the Creighton Athletic Development Office at (402) 280-GIVE or via e-mail at AthleticDevelopment@creighton.edu.
LEXUS CLUB & HOSPITALITY ROOM AMENITIES
CenturyLink Center Omaha Lexus Club Located on the east side of the main concourse behind Sections 104, 105, 106 and 107, the Lexus Club offers libations, fine-food menu dining and buffet-style dining for purchase every game. Table reservations are encouraged but not required. The Lexus Club is available before, during and after games.
CenturyLink Center Omaha Creighton Room Located on the west side of the main concourse overlooking the 10th Street lobby, the Creighton Room offers libations and concession-style food for purchase every game. Coat racks and limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Creighton Room is available before, during and after games.
CenturyLink Center Omaha Jaybacker Hospitality Area Located on the north end of the main concourse adjacent to the BudLightZone, the Jaybacker Hospitality Area offers libations for purchase every game. Coat racks and limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Jaybacker Hospitality Area is available before, during and after games.
About Our Priority Seating Point System, Ranking & Seat Location Improvement During its men’s basketball season ticket renewal phase (months of June through September), Creighton Athletics uses its priority seating point system to determine the ranking list of season ticket holders and who is contacted should “better” seats become available (“better” is defined as seats that are closer to the middle of the court or closer to the arena floor). Season tickets that become available due to cancellations or due to Jaybackers decreasing their pledge from last year during the renewal phase are made available to season ticket holders in priority seating point system ranking order who can either purchase the season tickets or decline the option. Men’s basketball priority seating points can only be obtained by giving to the following Jaybacker allocations: General Fund, Men’s Basketball, Coaching Excellence, Leadership, Scholarships, Sixth Man Club or any athletics endowed scholarship that is available to all student-athletes. Please note that giving to these men’s basketball allocations is not transferable for other CU athletic program Jaybacker benefits. All season ticket holders – those with lower bowl seats or upper bowl seats or those with both as well as first-time season ticket purchasers in 2016-17 or multi-year purchasers – are given a ranking based on point accumulation.
The five parts of the point system are: 1. 10 points for every consecutive year as a men’s basketball season ticket holder (maximum of 10 years including the 2016-17 season). 2. 5 points for every $100 donated to Jaybackers over the last five years (excluding the 2016-17 season). 3. 10 points for every $100 donated to Jaybackers (General Fund, Men’s Basketball, Coaching Excellence, Leadership, Scholarships, Sixth Man Club or any athletics endowed scholarship that is available to all student-athletes) as a 2016-17 Jaybacker member. 4. 10 points for being a Creighton University alum (account holder, spouse or children, 10 points maximum). 5. 10 points for a documented planned gift commitment naming Creighton Athletics as the beneficiary (account holder or spouse, 10 points maximum). Such gifts would include, but not limited to, wills or trusts, charitable gift annuities or beneficiary designations.
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