3/27/2003 - Football
Army-Navy Football Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday
ANNAPOLIS, Md.-Tickets for the 104th playing of the Army-Navy football game, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, will go on sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Ricketts Hall Box office or by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY. The sale runs through April 30.
Only Navy football season ticket holders, Naval Academy Athletic Association members, Midshipmen and Naval Academy Alumni are eligible to buy tickets at this time. Tickets will go on sale for the Naval Academy Faculty/Staff on June 16 and to incoming plebe parents on June 30.
If any tickets remain, there will be a sale for the general public on July 14, although that is highly unlikely. Fans are advised to buy season tickets or join the NAAA to make sure they have access to Army-Navy tickets.
Tickets are $45.00 apiece and can be paid with a Visa, MasterCard, check or cash.
ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL GAME
Frequently Asked Questions
TICKET PURCHASING ELIGIBILITY
Who is eligible to purchase tickets to the game?
* Navy Football Season Ticket Holders
* Naval Academy Athletic Association Members
* Midshipmen (Classes 2003-2007)
* * Naval Academy Alumni Limited
* * USNA Faculty/Staff Quantity
If I do not fall into one of the eligible groups (i.e. general public), how can I purchase tickets to the game?
* Become a Navy Football Season Ticket Holder
* Become a Member of the Naval Academy Athletic Association
How can I become a member of the Athletic Association?
Contact the membership coordinator at 1-800-US4-NAVY. Trident and Anchor Memberships are available.
WHEN ARE ARMY-NAVY TICKETS ON SALE?
SALE BEGINS SALE ENDS
Season Ticket Holders February 3, 2003 April 30, 2003
Athletic Association Members April 1, 2003 April 30, 2003
Current Midshipman # April 1, 2003 Limited Quantity
Naval Academy Alumni * April 1, 2003 Limited Quantity
Naval Academy Faculty/Staff * June 16, 2003 Limited Quantity
Incoming Plebe Parents @ June 30, 2003 Limited Quantity
Public Sale July 14, 2003 If Tickets Remain
# Midshipmen may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets. The midshipmen sale of Army-Navy tickets is limited. Last year, the midshipmen allotment sold out in just two weeks. Midshipmen must purchase their tickets, in person, at the Navy Ticket Office in Ricketts Hall.
@ In early June, a separate ticket application will be mailed to all incoming plebe parents. Plebe parents may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets. The plebe parent sale of Army-Navy tickets is limited. Last year, the plebe parent allotment was sold out in one week.
HOW MANY TICKETS CAN I PURCHASE?
........If I am a season ticket holder and/or Athletic Association Member?
When submitting an Army-Navy ticket application, there is no initial limit on ticket purchase. However, order quantities may be decreased based on a number of factors: number of members and season ticket holders ordering, quantity of tickets ordered, and your level of membership.
If I submit an application for a large number of tickets, what are the chances of receiving that quantity?
In recent years, the average number of tickets ordered has been just over 4 tickets per account holder. To put that average in perspective, there are currently over 7000 members, 4200 midshipmen, and 3800 season ticket holders. Taking those numbers into consideration, the chance of receiving a large quantity of tickets is very minimal.
When and how will I know how many tickets I'll receive for the game?
Because the deadline for ordering Army-Navy tickets is on April 30, 2003, we anticipate finalizing all order quantities on May 11, 2003. Beginning May 12, we will contact all account holders via telephone whose order quantity has been reduced. Refunds will be issued via check within 14-21 business days.
If I order a large number of tickets, will I be charged for the full quantity upon receipt of my application?
Yes. All orders received during the appropriate times will be processed, in full. If your order is reduced, a refund will be issued via check within 14-21 business days.
SEAT ASSIGNMENTS?
How are seats assigned for the game?
Seating for the game is assigned in the following manner:
* Season Ticket Holder Members - by level of membership and class
* Commodore and Trident Members - by level of membership and class
* Season Ticket Holders - by consecutive years of season ticket purchase
* Anchor Members - by class
* Naval Academy Alumni and Faculty/Staff - by order date
* Midshipmen - by order date
How can I receive better seating to the game?
Upgrade your level of membership by the April 30 order deadline or consider becoming a Navy Football Season Ticket Holder. Seating for the game will be assigned based on your membership level on that date. If your 2003 dues are not paid by April 30, your seats will be assigned as an Anchor Member.
Do I have to renew my membership when I order my Army-Navy tickets in April?
No. However, if you order tickets to the game, your membership dues must be paid by July 11, 2003. After this date passes, your Army-Navy ticket order may be cancelled.
When will I know where my seats are located?
All seats will be assigned by July 14, 2003.
In previous years, I was only able to have a maximum of 4 tickets in a priority seating area - and had to determine whether I wanted to split my group (i.e. 4 in, 2 out) or have all seats together in a non-priority area (i.e. 6 out). Is that happening again this year?
All of the tickets you order will be seated together. Again, please keep in mind the average number of tickets that have been ordered. In many cases, you will already be limited to 4-6 tickets, based on the number of account holders who order tickets this year.
Can midshipmen still request parent's club seating?
Yes. Midshipmen must make that request when ordering their tickets. Specific Parent's Club Seating Reference Numbers may be found on our website.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKETS?
Tickets will be mailed 6 weeks prior to the game. All tickets will be mailed to the address of record of each account holder.
