[tachyonbb]

Originally Posted by brewing

I posted a month ago about my work on a Doctorate. My topic is currently minor league baseball. I'm hoping to get some information from fans.
I ask that you please answer the following questions.

1. How many minor league baseball games have you attended in the past 3 years?
At least 50.

2. What is the biggest factor that brings you to the ballpark? promotions, day of week, newness of stadium, visiting team, or something else (please describe)
Available time, good weather, grandsons are available.



3. Have you stopped attending games? If so, why?

4. What promotion or marketing event would you recommend to the team?
Baseball cards. (like the Omaha Cardinals sets in the late 50's)


5. How important is the newness of the stadium in your decision to attend a ball game?
Not at all. Historic stadiums are more interesting.


6. How far will you travel to attend a minor league baseball game?
A couple of hours, or go to game when visiting.


7. Do you buy team branded merchandise?
Yes, way to much



8. Does the success of the team factor in your decision to attend games?
no

9. How many different minor league ballparks have you visited in the past 5 years?
Beaucoup. Omaha (2), Sioux City (ind), Lincoln (ind), Kansas City (ind), Des Moines (AAA), Peoria, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Quad Cities (A), Savannah, Augusta (A)



10. How much of a factor does parking and ticket prices have on your decision to attend the games?

not at all. Easy to get to is a factor.