Stadium Design Related (click here)
Club Level
Q. What is the difference between field level club seats and stadium level club seats?
A. The field level club seat area will be comprised of 113 seats on two rows of seating that are being added to the stadium between home plate and the current seating area. They will be the best seats in the stadium with regard to proximity to the field. Additionally, the field level club seats will be 22” wide with full padding on the seat and back of the chair. The tread depth (distance to the seat in front of you) will be 4’ in this area.
The stadium level club seats will be located in the lower seating bowl, immediately behind the field seats, in the sections right behind home plate. The stadium level club seats will be 21” wide with a fully padded seat bottom and a tread depth of 2’10”.
Q. How far is the first row of field level club seating from home plate?
A. The first row of field level club seating will be approximately 45’ from home plate.
Q. How far is the first row of stadium level club seating from home plate?
A. The first row of stadium level club seating will be approximately 60’ from home plate.
Q. How much higher will the first row of stadium level club seating be compared to the second row of field level club seating?
A. The first row of stadium level club seating will be 4’2” higher than the second row of field level club seating.
Q. Will there be field level club seats directly behind the umpire?
A. Yes, and it is anticipated that they will be in high demand.
Q. Where will the climate controlled club room be located?
A. The climate controlled club room will be located immediately behind home plate, underneath the lower bowl of seating.
Q. What will be the interior square footage of the club room?
A. The climate controlled club room will be approximately 5,487 square feet with an estimated maximum capacity of 400 persons.
Q. How will field level club seat holders access the club room?
A. All club level seat holders may access the club in one of two ways.
1. When entering the stadium, club seat holders may choose to enter the club room through the tower doors located (to the left and right) of the main stadium entrance and proceed directly into the club room.
2. From the club seats, there will be two club room entrances via an aisle way located on the first and third base sides of home plate. The club room will be accessible only to club and suite members.
Q. Can you show me where the handicapped seating options will be designated?
A. Handicapped seating for the field level club seats will be located on either end of the field level club seating rows, close to the dugouts. Handicapped seating for the stadium level club seats will be located along the concourse level above section to ensure maximum mobility and accessibility.
Suite Level
Q. What is the interior square footage of the stadium level suites?
A. The interior of stadium level suites will be approximately 280 square feet, with some suite interiors being slightly larger due to configuration around the field.
Q. How will stadium level suite holders access the club room?
A. Stadium level suite holders will take an elevator down to the first floor. Upon arriving at the first floor, the entrance to the club will be adjacent to the elevator lobby.
Q. How close will the dugout suites be to the dugout?
A. The dugout suites will be approximately 13’ from the dugout. There will be an 8’ wide camera bay located between the dugout suites and it will be set lower than the dugout suites.
Q. What is the interior square footage of the dugout level suites?
A. The interior square footage of the dugout suites will be approximately 560 square feet.
Request to Purchase Premium Seating (click here)
Q. I would like to purchase premium seating at Blue Bell Park. What do I need to do in order to step up to the plate?
A. First, determine if you prefer club or suite seating.
If you wish to purchase a suite, you may request a stadium level suite that seats 12. Stadium level suites are available for 3, 5 and 7 year terms at an annual contribution of $27,500, $25,000, and $22,500 respectively and require a signed lease agreement. In order to reserve your suite you must pay 1/3 of the agreed upon first year annual contribution at the time of reservation and then comply with the additional deadlines for payment of the remainder of the term.
Club seating is available at the field level for $1,000/seat per year ($800/seat per year with a 3 year commitment), or at the stadium level for $600/seat per year ($475/seat per year with a 3 year commitment). If you would like to request purchase of a club seat you must pay the first year’s seat license at the time of reservation.
Q. Will this timeline apply to future seasons as well?
A. Beginning with the 2013 baseball season, the club level seating renewal deadline will be September 1. The corresponding suite renewal deadline for expiring suites will be June 1.
Q. I would like to pledge a commitment to request purchase of club level seating for a term of 3 years. Am I required to provide complete payment upon submitting my request?
A. The choice is yours. If you would like to provide complete payment, the 12th Man Foundation will gladly process your pledged contribution; however, club seat holders are only required to provide payment on an annual basis.
Q. If I pledge a commitment to request purchase of club level seating for a term of 3 years, will I be required to sign a contract?
A. Yes. You will be required to sign a 3 year seat license agreement.
Q. What are the ramifications if I pledge a commitment to request purchase of club level seating options for a term of 3 years and ultimately only contribute for one season? Would the same conditions apply if I were only to contribute for two seasons?
A. As an example, if you committed to the purchase of club level seating on a 3 year term and contributed $800/seat for one season rather than the annual donation of $1,000/seat, and failed to fulfill your commitment, you would be required to pay the $200 difference in price/seat for each seat purchased.
Q. Does the suite or club seat donation also cover the cost of the corresponding season tickets?
A. No. Season ticket costs are separate from your premium seating contribution and will be billed at a later date once the 2012 prices are established.
Seating Assignment (click here)
Q. I have submitted my request to purchase premium seating options at Blue Bell Park. How will the seating assignment process be coordinated?
A. There will be three deadlines for the purchase of premium seating. The first deadline is June 1, 2011. All who make reservations for premium seating by June 1 will be in the first reservation tier and will be provided the opportunity to select their seating location. The seat selection process will be based on the 12th Man Foundation Aggie Access Priority Points Program. The second and third tier deadlines will be August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2011, respectively. Applicants who do not reserve by the prior deadline(s) will have their requests placed in pools, and tickets (if available) will be awarded in accordance with 12th Man Foundation Aggie Access Priority Points.
Q. Will the process be the same in future seasons?
A. Once you have purchased and been assigned premium seating, you will be allowed to keep your same seats as long as you pay the annual seating donation. Seats not renewed will be awarded to persons requesting them based on donation level and priority point rankings.
Q. I would like to sit with a group of friends that have requested purchase of premium seating options at Blue Bell Park. What do we need to do in order to provide our request to sit together?
A. You need to all apply for the same level of premium seating, at the same donation level and committed term. The group will be assigned seating based on the lowest priority point total of the individual members that comprise the group. Persons requesting seats in a block are strongly encouraged to select a representative to coordinate the registration process on behalf of the group. The 12th Man Foundation will work with your designated group representative to establish a seating location that meets your needs.
General Information (click here)
Q. When will actual construction begin?
A. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2011.
Q. How will construction affect this season and fan convenience?
A. There will be some minor inconvenience in arrival and departure, but other than that there will be little effect during the season.
Q. When will the renovation construction be completed?
A. The renovation is scheduled to be substantially completed by Opening Day 2012, barring unforeseen weather delays or other unforeseen issues.
Q. What are some of the notable amenity improvements that will be made as part of the stadium renovation?
A. First and foremost is a player development area that will be second to none. The player development area features will include: locker room, weight room, training room, player lounge area, team meeting room, coach’s offices and storage facilities.
Fan amenities will include wider concourses, larger restrooms, larger concession areas with enhanced concession access, completely new premium seating options and armchair seating in the lower bowl of seating, along with renovated seating in the upper stadium bowl.
Fan seating amenities will include the removal of the bleachers along the first and third base lines and the installation of grass berms which will be popular areas for families and students to enjoy the game. Additional features include the creation of a picnic area along the right field berm area, a children’s play area, a new sound system, a beautiful new stadium façade with classic ballpark features and much more.
Q. How wide will the concourse be following the renovation?
A. Following completion of the renovation project, the stadium concourse will be 24’ 56” in the area between concession stands. Currently, the stadium concourse is 11’5” wide.
Q. What is the current seat width at Olsen?
A. Seats at Olsen Field are 16” wide.
Q. What will the seat widths be following the renovation?
A. Field Level Club seats will be 22” wide; Stadium Level Club seats will be 21” wide; reserved armchair seats will be 19” wide.
Q. What will the seating capacity be following the stadium renovation?
A. Following completion of the stadium renovation, permanently affixed seating capacity will be 5,450. The lawn seating along the berms will provide additional seating opportunities as well. The stadium design will also allow temporary seating options to be put in place in order to accommodate larger crowds.
Q. Why are we adding premium seating options?
A. There is a demand for it, and the revenue stream from premium seating donations are assisting in the funding efforts for the renovation over and above the cost of the premium seating.
Contact
(979) 260-7952
bluebellpark@12thmanfoundation.com