Attendance Average for 2008

[Shockerman]

Thu, Sep 04 Lamar....................2432
Fri, Sep 05 Idaho State.............2215
Fri, Sep 05 Coastal Carolina......2215
Sat, Sep 06 Ohio State..............2704
Fri, Sep 19 Missouri State..........3149
Fri, Oct 03 Illinois State.............2843
Sat, Oct 04 Indiana State..........3504
Fri, Oct 17 UNI...........................4017
Sat, Oct 18 Bradley...................2232
Fri, Oct 24 Creighton.................3027
Sat, Oct 25 Drake......................5916
Fri, Nov 07 Southern Illinois.......2830
Sat, Nov 08 Evansville 3027......3,175


*40,259 tickets were sold during the 2008 season
** 2007 average: 2550
*** 2008 average: 3097

[SpanglerFan316]

Attend: 2215 http://www.goshockers.com/downloads1...DB_OEM_ID=7500

[shockball]

Friday night high school football undoubtedly held that attendance down. 2,215 is very respectable.

[SpanglerFan316]

Attend: 2704 http://www.goshockers.com/downloads1...DB_OEM_ID=7500
This is BS!! There were a lot more that 2704 people at the match tonight!!!

[Shockerman]

bump

[tgcshock]

Thanks for keeping up with this, Shockerman. It's nice to have updates.

[1979Shocker]

Re: Attendance Average for 2008

Thu, Sep 04 Lamar....................2432
Fri, Sep 05 Idaho State.............2215
Fri, Sep 05 Coastal Carolina......2215
Sat, Sep 06 Ohio State..............2704
Fri, Sep 19 Missouri State..........3149
Fri, Oct 03 Illinois State
Sat, Oct 04 Indiana State
Fri, Oct 17 UNI
Sat, Oct 18 Bradley
Fri, Oct 24 Creighton
Sat, Oct 25 Drake
Fri, Nov 07 Southern Illinois
Sat, Nov 08 Evansville

*2007 average was 2550
*2008 average to date: 2571

Maybe it's the new math, but when I take the average of those 5 home games, I get 2543.

[Shockerman]

Re: Attendance Average for 2008

Maybe it's the new math, but when I take the average of those 5 home games, I get 2543

The old style math is correct. Thanks for catching that!

[1972Shocker]

I was a little surprised to see that the attendance in the MSU match was "only" 3,149. I was guessing the crowd was in the 3,500 to 4,000 range.

Nice crowd though. Revenue wise about 2.5 to 3 times better then the 6,122 for MSU last year on $1 night.

[1972Shocker]

That puts the Shockers in at a solid #9 in attendance early on.

http://www.uwbadgers.com/pdf/?id=9011

Another 500 per match and we would be knocking on the door of the Top 5 in attendance.

Unfortunately, our attendance seems to have plateaued at current levels.

[WuDrWu]

'72, can we look at actual attendance by match compared to last year?

I'm just thinking that taking the "average" from last year (and basically every year) includes at least 2 "promo" type games.......$1 night.....KState match...etc.

I'd be willing to wager that comparing "like" matches, that we are a little ahead of the pace with a stronger base.....if you get a chance to run the numbers.

Also, projecting forward, I would anticipate at least 1 big crowd (pre Madness) of at least 5-6k that should help the average. I am hopeful for one more promo as well......but so far nothing......... :rant:

[WuDrWu]

The goal should be top 5 and a top 3 in single game match attendance for the Drake game.

If we don't hit that goal, then you all suck.


:wsu_posters: :goshocks: :posterwu: :posterwsu:

[1972Shocker]

I'm sure will get some kind of 2 for 1 promo. On the other hand the 3,149 we drew to the MSU match produced about 2.5 times more revenue than last year's 6,122 on $1 night.

Could be Eric is more focused on the bottom line than on bragging rights.

That said there is no reason we shouldn't be drawing 5,000 per match without promotions. The product is really that good. But that is just one man's opinion (and seemingly an inaccurate one at that).

I do think student support is up this year quite a bit and that is good to see. Hopefully, that will continue to build over time.

[WuDrWu]

I'm sure will get some kind of 2 for 1 promo. On the other hand the 3,149 we drew to the MSU match produced about 2.5 times more revenue than last year's 6,122 on $1 night.

Could be Eric is more focused on the bottom line than on bragging rights.

That said there is no reason we shouldn't be drawing 5,000 per match without promotions. The product is really that good. But that is just TWO men's opinion (and seemingly an inaccurate one at that).

I do think student support is up this year quite a bit and that is good to see. Hopefully, that will continue to build over time.

Updated for accuracy.

[RoyalShock]

Clearly, we're seeing what is probably the maximum level of current interest in the sport in terms of people willing to pay to see a good product.

In order to get to a point where 5000 per match is reachable one or more of the following things needs to happen, IMO:

- Reach the Sweet 16 or higher in the NCAA tournament.

- Beat Nebraska.

- Get some boys VB leagues going locally to increase exposure and interest in the sport.