SHAWNEE – The Oklahoma Baptist University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced updated pricing information before the 2021-22 basketball season. The updates provided tremendous new benefits to donors and season ticket holders by simplifying the ticket buying process, upgrading the donor experience, giving fans greater access to their accounts, and making tickets more accessible and affordable.
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The department also announced the Stampede annual fund is once again the Bison Athletic Association (BAA). Along with the updated branding, OBU Athletics has eliminated required per seat contributions for season tickets. This change allows season tickets to be purchased without a donation, while donors who wish to receive game day benefits through their BAA membership can enjoy a 100 percent tax deduction on those gifts.
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Additionally, the BAA benefits structure has been adjusted, consolidating membership levels and enhancing benefits. As noted above, the most significant change for donors is the announcement that gifts to the BAA will now be 100 percent tax-deductible and can be completed online at
OBUBison.com/BAA.
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Bison Athletics will continue with it's updated pricing model for basketball season tickets. With the elimination of required per seat donations, OBU Athletics has developed a new, simplified price structure that lowers the overall cost of reserved season tickets for Bison basketball. For the 2022-23 season, lower level reserved chair back seating in Sections A-D (green seats) will be $100, while upper level reserved chair back seats (Sec. E) will be $75, plus applicable processing fees.
OBU faculty and staff who currently receive a discount on their basketball season tickets will receive additional information via email with specifics on how discounts will be applied in the new system.
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Fans with additional questions regarding these changes, or about their BAA or season ticket account, are encouraged to contact OBU Athletics at 405.585.5300 or via email at
tickets@okbu.edu.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are these changes being made?
The reasons for the change are three-fold. First, this greatly simplifies the process of purchasing season tickets and making donations to OBU Athletics.
Second, it allows OBU Athletics to sell more season tickets to help create a home court advantage at the Noble Complex. It simplifies the process of purchasing season tickets, while also reducing the overall cost of season tickets.
And, third, it allows all donations to the BAA to be 100 percent tax-deductible. Changes to tax law in 2018 eliminated tax deductions for per seat donations, which created a convoluted system for processing gifts and providing tax documents. Donors to the BAA can now rest assured that their contributions will be completely tax deductible.
Do I have to donate to the BAA to buy season tickets?
No. Reserved season tickets are available without a donation.
Are BAA donations tax-deductible?
Yes. As a result of these changes to BAA and season ticket pricing policy, all donations to the BAA are 100 percent tax-deductible.
Did season ticket prices go up?
No. As a result of these changes, the cost of season tickets has actually gone down. By removing the required per seat donation component for reserved seating, the new pricing model lowered the total cost of purchasing a season ticket by approximately 25 percent. See the example below.
EXAMPLE
Previous:
$60 (ticket) + $100 (per seat donation) = $160
New:
$100 (ticket) + no per seat donation = $100
What are the new season ticket prices?
Season ticket prices vary by location. Please see the pricing information below:
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| Location |
Ticket Price |
| Sec. A-D ( lower level reserved chair back seating) |
$100.00 |
| Sec. E (upper level reserved chair back seating) |
$75.00 |
Processing fees for season tickets are $5.00 per ticket, online or through the box office.
Do I still need to make a donation to the BAA for parking and/or Champions Club?
Yes. Game day benefits such as priority parking and access to donor hospitality like the Champions Club are based on BAA giving level. Please note that BAA contributions are now 100 percent tax-deductible (see example below) and are not required in order to purchase season tickets.
EXAMPLE
Previous:
BAA donor (Captains Level/$500) with 4 season tickets
- Per seat donations (4 x $100) = $400 (non-tax-deductible)
- Additional gift = $100 (tax-deductible)
New:
BAA donor (Captains Level/$500) with 4 season tickets
- BAA donation ($500) = $500 (100 percent tax deductible)
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