Baseball Ticket FAQ - Oregon State University Athletics

Per the announcement by Governor Kate Brown, fans will be allowed to attend baseball games on a limited capacity, beginning with the game on March 19, 2021. The Beaver Point system will be used to determine which season ticket holders will receive the limited number of tickets that are available after player guests and families have been accounted for. All baseball season ticket holders will retain their status and seat locations for renewal for the 2022 season, regardless of their status for the remainder of the 2021 season.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Oregon State Athletics with extreme financial challenges. What is just as evident is the impact it is having on our student-athletes. These young men and women have experienced unprecedented disruption and through it all, they have excelled. Our student-athlete community has performed in a record-breaking way during this past academic term.

Now more than ever, we need you to continue in our mission - the holistic development of our student-athletes is at the forefront of everything we do.

Oregon State Athletics created the Beaver Endure Initiative providing opportunities for fans to support our student-athletes even if they can’t be in the building with them. We respectfully ask you to consider making a donation equal to your annual basketball season ticket investment. Together we can endure through these times and strengthen our student-athletes for the future.

Oregon State Baseball has a 114-year history of playing in front of our extended Beaver Nation family on Coleman Field. As our family grew, so did the program’s success. In 2006, we were with a younger Mitch Canham as he and the Beavers won the first National Championship in program history. We were together again in Omaha a year later in 2007 as we became back-to-back champs. We traveled the 1,740 miles between Goss Stadium and TD Ameritrade Park in 2013, 2017, and who could forget 2018, when the Beavers captured our third National Title. We have been together for the best moments in OSU Athletics history. Our time together last season was cut short, and we will again be separated this spring. Beaver Baseball will take the field though and while we may not be together, strong families endure through tough times and always support each other. We ask you to continue your support by participating in one, or a combination of the opportunities below to directly support the educational pursuits, leadership development, and wellness needs of our OSU baseball student-athletes as well as members of each of our OSU Athletic programs. Be one of the first 100 to participate and receive a foul ball signed by Coach Canham. While we may not be together in Goss this year, you can catch a foul ball as if you were. Join us with Caring Cent.

Season Ticket Holder Options

We understand that this is the second season your ability to attend games at Goss Stadium has been impacted. Additionally, many baseball season ticket holders are also season ticket holders in other sports and as a result, there are multiple possibilities for the current status of your account. There are three options for you to choose from below, as well as a new opportunity to support our student-athletes through a performance-based fundraising effort. We understand that you may have questions as it relates to your account and are eager to explain your status and options. When you are ready, please call 541-737-2050 or fill out the survey here.

Option 1: Student-Athlete Full Donation: Convert your 2021 baseball purchase into a donation that may result in tax benefits.

Season ticket holders can opt to turn their entire 2021 baseball purchase a donation with potential tax benefits to Our Beaver Nation.
Benefits:
1. If fans are allowed to attend games at any point during the 2021 season, season ticket holders who choose this option will receive priority access. Season ticket holders who elect to choose this option will also be given priority access to seats based on current annual giving level. (Option 1 must have been selected prior to March 17, 2021 to receive this benefit)
2. Lock in current ticket price and donation level for the 2022 season
3. Ability to earn double Beaver Points associated with this gift. - 6 points/$100 compared to 3 points/$100.
4. Maintain consecutive years of giving Beaver Points (5 points for every consecutive year)
5. Special access to future digital programming

Option 2: Student-athlete Partial Donation: Convert a portion of your 2021 season ticket purchase to a donation and credit the remaining amount to the 2022 season.

Season ticket holders can opt to turn their per seat contribution to a donation that could result in tax benefits but maintain their ticket purchase as a credit to their account for the 2022 baseball season.
Benefits:
1. Ability to earn double Beaver Points associated with this gift. - 6 points/$100 compared to 3 points/$100.
2. Maintain consecutive years of giving Beaver Points (5 points for every consecutive year)
3. Special access to future digital programming

Option 3: Season Ticket Credit: Credit your 2021 baseball purchase to the 2022 season.

Season ticket holders can opt to credit their 2021 baseball purchase forward to the 2022 season.
Benefits:
1. Special access to future digital programming

If none of these options work for you, we are willing to offer you a refund for your season tickets. A ticket office representative can walk you through the process and the potential downside of choosing to go this route.

If your ticket account is squared away but you are still seeking a way to support the program, please consider exploring the options we have with Caring Cent.

FAQ
Q: How do I know if I still have my same seat locations at Goss Stadium?
A: Regardless of your current renewal status, all baseball season ticket holders will retain their status as season ticket holders and their seat locations will be available for renewal for the 2022 season.

Q: Why is Oregon State encouraging me to convert all or a portion of my payment to Our Beaver Nation?
A: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Oregon State Athletics with extreme financial challenges. What is just as evident is the impact it is having on our student-athletes. These young men and women have experienced unprecedented disruption and through it all, they have excelled. Our student-athlete community has performed in a record-breaking way during this past academic term. Now more than ever, we need you to continue in our mission - the holistic development of our student-athletes is at the forefront of everything we do. To achieve this, we need to generate the necessary funds to maintain financial sustainability. Whether you support our athletic scholarship fund, the enhancement of our facilities, or through programmatic giving, you are a valued partner. We are dedicated to supporting our student-athletes through the course of their collegiate careers and beyond.

Q: If I elect to turn my 2021 baseball season ticket into a credit on my account, what can that credit be used for?
A: Credits will be applied toward your purchase of 2022 baseball season tickets.

Q: Will I receive Beaver Points for a tax-deductible gift?
A: If you convert season baseball purchase into a donation, you have an option to accept or decline Beaver Points. If you accept points, your gift will not result in tax benefits. Link to learn more.

Q: If I elect to make a portion of my purchase a donation, where is it needed?
A: The Our Beaver Nation Annual Fund supports our student-athletes in many ways, such as scholarships, housing and wellness expenses. These items are a high priority and any converted donation will be designated for the Annual Fund.

Q: How will you determine who gets tickets for 2021 baseball games if we are at a limited fan capacity?
A: Our first priority is to accommodate player families and guests. Once that important group has been accounted for, the remaining tickets will be allocated to baseball season ticket holders by Beaver Point rank. The Beaver Point system, which was vetted by the Our Beaver Nation board, is used for the placement of tickets for games on campus at OSU. More information regarding the Beaver Point system can be found at https://ourbeavernation.com/sports/2019/11/20/custom-sportfile-template.aspx.

Q: If I requested to adjust my season ticket location and/or quantity during this upgrade & add-on period, will that request remain in the system for the 2022 renewal cycle?
A: Yes
Q: How do I receive more information about obtaining tickets for the 2021 season, now that fans are allowed to attend in a limited capacity?
A: Details are being communicated via email to baseball season ticket holders. The Beaver Point system, which was created by OSU fan peers who participate on the Our Beaver Nation Board, will be used to allocate tickets and priority will be given to those who select Option 1: Student-Athlete Full Donation or make a donation equivalent to their baseball ticket investment.

Q: If I receive tickets for the 2021 season, what are the prices?
A: Fans who receive tickets and have donated their season ticket money to Beavers Endure will not be charged any additional amount. Fans who receive tickets and have not donated their season ticket money to Beavers Endure, will be charged for the 2021 season. Details on pricing will be communicated via email and phone.

Q: If I have questions about my Omaha Room tickets specifically, where should I get more information specific to that area?
A: Please call 541-737-2050.

Q: Are new season tickets available for purchase?
A: We are not accepting new season ticket requests for the 2021 baseball seasons.

Q: What if I do not respond with my preference for what to do with my ticket and/or contribution?
A: We will convert your 2021 baseball purchase forward to the 2022 baseball season, if we have not heard from you by April 30, 2021.

Q: What do I do if I am no longer interested in being a baseball season ticket holder?
A: Please call the Ticket Sales Office at 541-737-2050.