Shad Khan Introduces "Children's Tickets" In Select Sections
by Alfie Crow on Feb 22, 2012 4:00 PM EST
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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan plans on making some changes to help revitalize the Jaguars fan base. He's lowered some ticket prices in some sections and according to an interview with Daniel Kaplan of the Sports Business Journal, the team will have "children's tickets" in some select sections of EverBank Field.
KAPLAN: Are you planning new marketing and sales initiatives?
KHAN: All of the above. Some of the upper bowl, we have reduced prices. One of the strategic issues with the Jaguars is it is a young team. We don't have the second-, third-, fourth-generation fans. "I went to a game with my grandfather, and we walked through two feet of snow," - and things like that. You don't have any of those connections. This year ... if you bring a child to the game, those tickets are half price. In certain sections we are doing that ... to really develop the next generation.
I'm sure this will be a welcome addition, as I've heard some people complain about paying full price for small children, unlike most entertainment venues. Details of which sections however, were not mentions.
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"Don't mind me
Just a 6 foot, balding, 3 year old here for my half price ticket." Just watch.
by Jagtastic on Feb 22, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Cynic
This is an excellent step, I just hope he can find a section for this and keep it drunk-free. We all know people who have bad experiences with kids and obnosious fans.
I agree....
but it works both from the child and the adult standpoint. Friends of ours that had the season tickets behind us brought the grand-kids one game, and it was great, but we really had to watch what we said and how we acted. I think you are suggesting family sections, where everybody there knows what they signed up for, and I am all for it!
I wanna say
section 227 is the family section, where there is no alcohol or cursing is allowed
Shake and Bake
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Then that....
and other sections like it would seem to be the best place for this type of a plan. I don’t like the guy that is so blotto that he is an annoyance and danger to everyone around him, but I don’t mind if a fan lets his passion get to him a bit (even if it is brought on by beer!) …just hate it if there are young folks around! That being said, I can remember when that happened to me as a kid and I do not think it was all that damaging…kind of a right of growing up!
I like it. Go Khan!
"Sad fact about our generation: Most ppl would rather hear "you look good" than "you are good". We spend thousands a year on cars, clothes, & cosmetics; Forget that. I can give you a Bible for free. Save money, save your soul. Get right with the Savior, Jesus Christ."- Travis D. Holmes
Khan is the man with the plan.
I’m excited for Jag future.
.. In Khan We Trust???
by SexonvilleShaguars on Feb 22, 2012 5:03 PM EST reply actions
Hate to even think this, but…. Was Wayne Weaver really out of touch or just wanting to sell the team and retire??
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
I don't think he was out of touch.
But I did get the sense that once he had sold the team, he was relieved (in a sense) by it. How anyone could argue that Wayne did as much as he could to put a winner on the field, I will never understand.
I think he became stale in trying to improve the fan-base. Not that he wasn’t an incredible owner, but, as we now see, there are plenty of avenues he could’ve taken years ago.
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
Maybe we should wait
until Khan has actually put a winning team on the field before we go bashing Wayne for not doing it.
Even then...
should we turn into a winner over the course of the next two seasons, the foundation will still have been built while Weaver was still the owner, so Khan shouldn’t be given all the credit should this happen.
Agreed
And it’s not like the team has been terrible the entire time Wayne has owned the team either. I mean, how many winning seasons have teams like Buffalo and Detroit had since the Jaguars entered the league in 1995 ?
BUF has had 5, with their best record since 1995 being 11-5 in 2000 and their last playoff win in 1995.
DET also has 5, including last season, with their best record being 10-6 both last year and in 1995. Their last playoff win was 1991.
Did I bash Wayne Weaver? Nope. I did say that he seemed to become stagnant in relation to marketing the team / bringing in more fans.
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
Ah, dang it
I will not go to Shoe Carnival.
Good to have a CCW permit though.
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
<^>
...I can count my years in scars...
by Boozy McHound on Feb 22, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
You can buy cheap "child" tickets to Braves games
but that puts more responsibility on the ticket-takers. I mistakenly bought a child ticket from a scalper to a Braves game and didn’t realize it until I was already inside.
Give the kids something Jag related free to make sure they always have something to remember the experience by.
by Catfanatic1979v1 on Feb 22, 2012 6:44 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Team Teal At Work
I already hunt for first time young people to give them a Jaguar pin or button. I try to get the neklace guys to throw the T shirts and necklaces to these new visitors and it works . I see them comming back. We are all ambassadores saving this beloved team. I purchase the buttons in bulk and prowdly wear them on a big panama hat. The pins are a little expensive but when a small boy or girl and future season ticket holder gets one the memory lasts a life time. Next time you get lucky catching the shirt or necklace turn around and find that new seasonticket holder. Give them the memory that lasts a life time. If you carry other handouts like a fan or DEFENSE flag give it to Mom or Dad and watch the Jaguar bond begin. It makes me feel good I hope it does the same for you. 142 B seats 13 and 14 come and get it at your first game. Go Jags “The Men In Black”
anyone know when the best time to buy tickets I'm going to buy 2
Never had them before so wanted to know if there was a better time..I looked on the map thing on the site but seems alot of seats are gone.When do the last year season ticket holders renew?
Screen To M.J.D Plz
Buy now...
…and get locked into a season ticket, then go to the season relocation event in April/May to see if you can pick out better seats.
I would take it as an insult if you didn't troll me on Twitter @JagsTom
well thanks just picked up 2 in sec 217
Screen To M.J.D Plz
by Jtriban on Feb 22, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm 15
child?
Don't you ever play GM- Lee "Touch of Gray" Judge
by tiquanunderwear on Feb 22, 2012 8:22 PM EST reply actions
With the way life is...
14 is probably the limit.
Idea came from EPL
Most of the English soccer teams have reduced children’s ticket sections. Tampa Bay tried it last year and their owner also owns Manchester United. It is a great idea that is long over due.
by bigcat05 on Feb 22, 2012 9:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
As I mentioned above
The Atlanta Braves do it too and have been for years.
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