“We usually range in the low-70s to mid-70s. We’re thrilled with 82 percent,” said McCans, who added that the Flyers expect to reach their normal standard of 92 to 94 percent on season-ticket renewals once the final tallies are in.
“We were concerned about the economy. We were concerned about our ticket price increase. We went over and over it, and came up with all types of scenarios and what would work best. ... The way things look right now, we’ll end up with just a normal year.”
UD raised prices on all seats except those in the upper-300 and 400 levels.
“The last few recessions we’ve had, that’s where we’ve been hit the hardest. The 400 guy has opted out,” McCans said.
The modest price increase was necessary because the cost of bringing teams to UD Arena for one-way games has been rising dramatically, McCans said. The overall price of season tickets actually has dropped some because the Flyers will be playing two fewer home games this year, but counting the seating fees, the cost for single-game tickets in the four sections near midcourt will be $100.62 each.
The Flyers return 10 of their top 11 scorers from a team that finished 27-8 and reached the NCAA tournament’s second round last year. UD has season-ticket plans at various levels for sale.
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