Thursday, July 27, 2006

Rider fans want answers





my dad got a hold of Jim Hopson, the President and CEO of the rider organization this afternoon (don't ask how he got a hold of him, i don't know) to find out if any more advanced tickets would be made available to season ticket holders. he was told that they are putting the pressure on ticket master or the promoter or whoever dictates how many tickets are sold in advance to make more available. all season ticket holders, action pack holders, and share holders were told that they would be able to purchase up to 8 tickets each if they so chose. it seems that promise was broken because after the advanced sales to fan club members yesterday there were only 300 tickets left for rider fans today. hopefully the riders pull it off because we just want some 'satisfaction'.

UPDATE
I found a copy of the letter sent out to season ticket holders telling them about the opportunity to purchase tickets to the rolling stones concert. here it is.


Dear Rider Fan,
The Saskatchewan Roughriders very much value your support of the team and to demonstrate our appreciation and commitment to our fans, we are giving you exclusive access to the concert of the century!
As a Rider Shareholder, Season Ticket holder, or Action Pack holder, you can purchase up to 8 Gold Circle tickets to the October 8th Rolling Stones concert presented by SaskTel at Mosaic Stadium before the general public!
This limited time offer is available from Thursday, July 27 at 10 am through Friday, July 28 at 5 pm only. Tickets to this concert will go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 31. Tickets must be purchased online at Ticketmaster.ca. When prompted for your password at Ticketmaster.ca, please use your account number which is located in the top left corner of this letter.
Please note that this special offer is for up to eight Gold Circle tickets per account holder and not per the number of season tickets, action packs, or Rider Shares under your name.
For example: Having two season tickets and a Rider Share in your name will entitle you to purchase eight Rolling Stones tickets and not 24.
Thank you again for your continued support and enjoy the Rolling Stones concert at Mosaic Stadium!

Sincerely,
Jim Hopson,
C.E.O.
Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club

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1 Comments:

Anonymous Neil said...

I didn't talk to Jim himself, but his secetary...What is really bad anyone who got through in the 15 min. before the tickets were sold out had the choice of what tickets they wanted..Some $99.00 tickets were sold....Anyone who thinks that rider season ticket holders shouldn't have had the chance to buy tickets in advance..REMEMBER: this without our investment in the riders every year there would not be a venue to hold a STONES concert in Sask. Neil

28 July, 2006 01:48  

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