Room for Team Bruin?
Dear UCLA Students,
I share many of the concerns that appeared in the Daily Bruin on
Mar. 3, such as better access to seating and tickets. This all led
me to create a proposal for Team Bruin, a fan club similar to
Stanford’s 6th Man Club.
Several weeks ago I submitted my proposal to (Athletic Director)
Peter Dalis, who then forwarded it to the sports marketing
department, however it does not seem as if this is a priority for
the Athletics Department. If you like the proposal, let the
Athletics Department know.
Proposal: To create a student-run basketball fan club similar to
Stanford’s 6th Man Club (to which 90 percent of Stanford
student ticket-holders belong).
Mission: To increase student support and excitement in the
men’s basketball program. The Athletics Department’s
support is necessary for Team Bruin to succeed.
Membership: Open to all UCLA students who purchase student
tickets, with a fee of $15 a year, the same as Stanford.
Like the 6th Man Club, Team Bruin membership could be a part of
the student sports application, so it can be purchased with
tickets.
Included with the membership would be a Team Bruin t-shirt,
access to all Team Bruin events, entry into a Team Bruin raffle and
access to the courtside section in Pauley.
Possible events for Team Bruin:
“¢bull; Barbeque lunch
“¢bull; Pizza with Lavin
“¢bull; 3-on-3 basketball tournament, with with the finals
played at halftime.
“¢bull; Refreshments for students who camp out for priority
seating
Student benefits of Team Bruin:
1) Increased sense of school spirit, support and
participation.
2) Fun events that would otherwise not occur.
3) UCLA recognition of student fans’ support and
dedication.
4) T-shirts that create unity and pride in UCLA basketball.
5) Reserved courtside seats for Team Bruin members.
Additional benefits:
1) More exciting atmosphere at games due to increased student
attendance.
2) Events would create another advertising market to present to
corporate sponsors.
4) Increased publicity and media coverage of the men’s
basketball program.
5) Increased student support of UCLA athletics.
Adam Hunt Third year, political science
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