NCAA releases 2011-12 attendance figures

[pap49cba]

Uconn #3 overall and 4th per game....

 

[MilfordHusky]

Interesting list.

DI runners up in attendance per game (behind UT at 14,000+)

• Louisville (10,670)
• Iowa State (9,805)
• Connecticut (9,168)

Season overall, all games

• Tennessee (355,498)
• Baylor (339,404)
• Connecticut (307,695)

Iowa State and Baylor surprised me. Of course, Baylor played the most games, 40. Louisville draws well at their attractive new arena.

 

[alexrgct]

Would be interesting to see price per ticket averages as well.

 

[vtcwbuff]

It will also be interesting to see the rest of the story. The total attendance number given is for all 3 wcbb divisions. It's an increase of only 50K over last year. That probably works out to 3-4 people per game.

As discussed in a thread a few months ago, UConn's attendance numbers continue to crash.

 

[EricLA]

nice to see a fairly high level of interest in WCBB across a good number of schools. did not know ISU was so high - they've not been an elite program for years, if ever. Says a lot about their fan base for sure! Good for them...

We always want to see UCONN at the top. our attendance is still outstanding compared to the other 300+ WCBB programs out there. with a legit chance to win the next 4 NC's, hopefully UCONN's attendance ticks upwards again...

As Alex said, it would be interesting to see the gross revenue generated by each program as well. I think we all know UCONN charges the most for WCBB tickets so I'm betting at least gross revenue-wise, and possibly profitability-wise, UCONN is #1, or #2 at the lowest...

 

[Vowelguy]

Yes, always been good at Iowa St. Very good following there.

The Big12 teams have generally good attendance. Leading conference (attendance-wise) for many years I believe.

 

[Vowelguy]

Interesting list.

DI runners up in attendance per game (behind UT at 14,000+)

• Louisville (10,670)
• Iowa State (9,805)
• Connecticut (9,168)

Season overall, all games

• Tennessee (355,498)
• Baylor (339,404)
• Connecticut (307,695)

Iowa State and Baylor surprised me. Of course, Baylor played the most games, 40. Louisville draws well at their attractive new arena.

I was confused by these numbers until I realized that the average is for HOME games. While the total applies to ALL games.

 

[UConnCat]

Looking back at the NCAA's data from '99-'00, UConn's per game attendance peaked in the '03-04 season at 13,435. The % decline from that year to '11-12 has been 32%. From '99-'00 to '10-'11 Tennessee's per game attendance had been declining as well (17% overall). Tennessee's declining attendance numbers were reversed last season, undoubtedly in response to Pat Summitt's diagnosis and announcement.

 

[Vowelguy]

Looking back at the NCAA's data from '99-'00, UConn's per game attendance peaked in the '03-04 season at 13,435. The % decline from that year to '11-12 has been 32%.

So, an average yearly decline of 4.7%.

 

[VAUConnFan]

Women's basketball has always been popular in the state of Iowa.

 

[UConnCat]

What has UConn's athletic department done in response to a steady decline in attendance during the past decade? Not much, as far as I can tell. I'll guess that part of the explanation is that there hasn't been a concomitant decline in revenue generated by the women's program though I don't know what the annual revenue figures are.

 

[Husky68]

Would be interesting to see price per ticket averages as well.

Would not be surprised if Uconn average ticket prices are double or triple other top attendance schools.

 

[Icebear]

Don't you remember they had hired a firm who told them to raise ticket prices.

 

[arch]

What has UConn's athletic department done in response to a steady decline in attendance during the past decade? Nothing, as far as I can tell. I'll guess that part of the explanation is that there hasn't been a concomitant decline in revenue generated by the women's program though I don't know what the annual revenue figures are.

Well they significantly(25%?) reduced ticket prices. Result ? Reduced attendance and reduced revenue(?). Priceless.

Uconn #3 overall and 4th per game....

 

[Vowelguy]

Don't you remember they had hired a firm who told them to raise ticket prices.

Which may in fact have been the correct policy to raise short-term revenues. It depends on the sensitivity of the existing customers to increased prices ("elasticity of demand" as its known).

 

[Icebear]

Which may in fact have been the correct policy to raise short-term revenues. It depends on the sensitivity of the existing customers to increased prices ("elasticity of demand" as its known).

I realize that but it was simultaneous to the acknowledgement of the complaints about the decreases in attendance involving Geno.

 

[Kevin G]

I think this speaks volumes for UCONN fans. For all those loyal fans who attend games at Hartford/Storrs (even more for road games) should be proud. Take in consideration that CT is the 3rd smallest state and we do not have as high a population as other of the top schools. Also, most of our games are televised which makes it easier to stay at home and watch the game.

This just proves that UCONN WBB has extremely loyal fans!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Women's basketball has always been popular in the state of Iowa.

That and watching corn grow. There are far fewer in-person entertainment options there than, say, San Diego. But they are good fans and good people.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Would be interesting to see price per ticket averages as well.

When Louisville fills the arena for a UConn game by promoting it and offering $1 tickets--as I think they did a few years ago--it certainly helps the attendance numbers.

Georgetown charges $5 and averages less than 2,000, which is their gym's capacity. They have a competitive team, but their style of play may be painful to watch for even their own fans.

 

[vtcwbuff]

What has UConn's athletic department done in response to a steady decline in attendance during the past decade? Not much, as far as I can tell. I'll guess that part of the explanation is that there hasn't been a concomitant decline in revenue generated by the women's program though I don't know what the annual revenue figures are.

The 1st thing they did was when Geno issued a rant about spoiled fans. It was clear at the time that he was clueless about the reasons for the decline. He has since changed his tune, at least a bit. They also scheduled more home games which equates to more revenue.

There has been some effort to increase attendance but IMO it has been half hearted. I can think of 2 things that would make me go to more games - better seating and better seating. We went to a WNBA game last week and during halftime my wife remarked that her butt wasn't sore (she has less padding than me) and she said that it makes you never want to sit in Gampel again.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

When Louisville fills the arena for a UConn game by promoting it and offering $1 tickets--as I think they did a few years ago--it certainly helps the attendance numbers.

Georgetown charges $5 and averages less than 2,000, which is their gym's capacity. They have a competitive team, but their style of play may be painful to watch for even their own fans.

Promotions always help, but so does the nice arena. Georgetown's issues are not the style of play. They play in a dump, and don't have their games well promoted, while competing in a metropolitan market. I think even George Washington may draw better.

 

[FairView]

Marketing.
Marketing.
Marketing.
Product. Place. Price. Promotion.

 

[Husky68]

Promotions always help, but so does the nice arena. Georgetown's issues are not the style of play. They play in a dump, and don't have their games well promoted, while competing in a metropolitan market. I think even George Washington may draw better.

Style of play is an issue. I can see why Georgetown doesn't promote it.

 

[triaddukefan]

Would not be surprised if Uconn average ticket prices are double or triple other top attendance schools.

it was probably discussed in a thread long ago, but what the ticket price range for on campus games?

 

[pinotbear]

Well they significantly(25%?) reduced ticket prices. Result ? Reduced attendance and reduced revenue(?). Priceless.

Yes, they dropped game prices - then, hiked the parking prices. For single fans, or even couples, not much difference. Bait and switch, really. Somewhat like when a product advertised on TV is cheaper, but then they sock you with an inflated "shipping and handling" fee.