July 9, 2008
The University of New Mexico Athletics Department is offering an exciting and new opportunity for fans to get involved with all Lobo Olympic sports for the upcoming school year. The Olympic Sports Season Pass will be THE season ticket for all men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, softball and baseball preseason and regular season home games for the 2008-09 season.
Fans now have the opportunity to purchase one ticket for all of their favorite Lobo Olympic Sporting events. The Olympic Sports Season Pass goes on sale Tuesday, July 15 and will give fans over 80 events to a variety of Lobo contests for one price. The Olympic Sports Pass is available in the following options:
| Adult | $50 | |
| Senior | $40 | (55+) |
| Youth | $30 | (Ages 2-18) |
| Family Plan | $150 | (Includes 2 Adult/2 Youth Passes) |
The Olympic Sports Pass can be purchased three different ways:
- Print out the order form here, and personally bring your order form to The Pit Ticket Office
- Log onto www.GoLobos.com and order online
- Call 925-LOBO or (800) 955-HOWL and order over the phone
Upon purchasing the Olympic Sports Pass fans will receive a specially designed credential along with a lanyard. This credential will give the holder admittance into all five sports with no individual tickets needed. Fans can pick up their Olympic Sports Season Pass in person beginning Tuesday, July 15th, at The Pit Ticket Office. Just wear your credential to each home game you attend and cheer on your Lobos.
Quotes from Coaches that benefit from this new program:
Ty Singleton, Lobo Softball Head Coach
“The Olympic Sports Pass is a tremendous opportunity for Lobo fans to see a lot of great teams here at New Mexico.” said Singleton. “When you look at the schedules and the competition those five programs play this is truly an awesome showcase of collegiate athletics. We look forward to the continued support of Lobo softball fans as we built a nationally competitive program.”
Jeff Nelson, Lobo Volleyball Head Coach
“The Olympic Sports Pass is a great way to target new Lobo fans. It will be exciting to see a lot of new faces in the stands at Johnson Gymnasium as we continue to generate more interest in our volleyball program and battle for the Mountain West Conference championship.”
Jeremy Fishbein, Lobo Men’s Soccer Head Coach
“It is an exciting time to be involved with Lobo Athletics and the Olympic Sports Pass gives fans a chance to be a part of all of it. The men’s soccer program has enjoyed tremendous support over the past six seasons and the Olympic Sports Pass will only enhance the support and atmosphere at the UNM Soccer Complex. It will also make it easier for Lobo fans to check out all of the great programs UNM has to offer. “
Kit Vela, Lobo Women’s Soccer Head Coach
“I think it’s fantastic, it encourages people to come out to more Lobo events. We have some die-hard women’s soccer fans that will now get to share their love of Lobo athletics with all the Olympic sports. The pass is great for the fans. They can get their fill of every and any Lobo athletic event plus the pass pays for itself. “
Ray Birmingham, Lobo Baseball Head Coach
“I’m excited about our ability to create, not just more baseball fans, but more Lobo fans with the Olympic Sports Pass. You can’t get a better deal with five sports for the price of one. We look forward to seeing a lot more Cherry and Silver in the stands at Isotopes Park next season.”