FAQ: 2020 Football Tickets & Pirate Club

Pirate Nation:

As we all deal with these complex times due to COVID-19, we want to thank you for your continued support and loyalty to ECU Athletics and the Pirate Club. Your investment in the Pirate Club and football season tickets are critical for the funding of all our sports programs through scholarships.

We are anxiously awaiting the return of sporting events in the fall, including an exciting season of football in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The priority deadline for football season tickets remains June 10.

It is important our supporters feel comfortable and confident when they invest in the Pirate Club and 2020 football season tickets, so we wanted to answer some frequently asked questions.

How do I contact the ECU Athletics Ticket Office and Pirate Club?
The ECU Athletics Ticket Office staff are available at AthleticTickets@ecu.edu or you can call 252-737-4500.

The Pirate Club staff can be reached at ecupirateclub@ecu.edu or (252) 737-4540. We are still able to receive contributions mailed to our office. If you have not already, we encourage you to make your 2020 Annual Fund contribution online at ecupirateclub.com.

Are the Pirates going to be playing football in 2020?
We are planning to play football in the fall and welcoming all our student-athletes back to campus for the fall semester. ECU Athletics will follow guidelines set forth by the University, local, state, and federal government officials. We continue to monitor all the information about COVID-19 and assure you our top priority is our fans. A variety of safety protocols are being discussed and will be relayed in a timely manner. In the meantime, we hope that you and your family stay safe, healthy and continue to practice social distancing.

Will I get a refund if football season is disrupted?
Yes. You will have multiple options, although our expectation is that we will play football. If games are not played or certain games are impacted by COVID-19, you can do one of the following.

Receive a full refund for all impacted games.
Receive credit to your account for 2021 football season tickets.
Ticket credit amounts can be converted to a charitable donation to the Pirate Club to assist with student-athlete scholarships. This would be a tax-deductible donation (no priority points) and not applied towards your 2020 Pirate Club Annual Scholarship Fund commitment. Each account will still receive two (2) priority points awarded for purchasing season tickets and maintain consecutive years of season ticket purchases.

How can I complete my Pirate Club Annual Fund pledge for my premium seats?
Please visit www.ecupirateclub.com and log in to your account. If you have any additional questions, please contact a Pirate Club staff member at ecupirateclub@ecu.edu or (252) 737-4540.

What if I am having trouble making a payment for season tickets, Annual Fund or premium seat commitment by June 10?
We understand if you need additional flexibility due to extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Pirate Club via email ecupirateclub@ecu.edu to discuss flexible payment options with an ECU Athletics representative. Upon receipt of your email, a Pirate Club representative will follow up with you to discuss flexible payment options on your existing football season tickets paid via lump sum or installment plan options.

How can I renew my tickets?
Online
To renew your season tickets online, simply navigate to https://ecupirates.com/sports/2016/7/8/tickets-page.aspx, click "Manage Account."

Mail
Mail your completed 2020 Football Season Ticket Invoice and/or 2020 Pirate Club Annual Fund Donation to:

ECU Athletics Ticket Office
Mail Stop 151
Greenville, NC 27858

East Carolina University Educational Foundation, Inc.
Ward Sports Medicine Building, Suite 304
Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Please include your phone number on the form if you are paying by credit card.

Phone
Call the ECU Ticket Office Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 252-737-4500 or call the Pirate Club Office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (252) 737-4540.

When do tickets on the payment plan need to be paid in full?
All payment plans remain intact and all tickets on a payment plan need to be paid in full by August 10. If you need additional flexibility due to extenuating circumstances, please contact the ECU Ticket Office to discuss alternative options for payment.

If I do not order football season tickets by June 10, can I still order tickets later?
Yes, season tickets will be available to purchase after June 10. Please note that if you do not renew by June 10, your seat locations cannot be guaranteed.

All Pirate Club members who renew by the priority deadline will receive incentives in additional priority points:

10 Bonus Points—Renew same Pirate Club donation as previous year by June 10.
5 Bonus Points – Renew Pirate Club donation (reduced amount) by June 10.
4 Bonus Points—Each $100 cash increase from previous year to Annual Fund.
1 Bonus Point—Each football season ticket purchased (max of 20 points)

In addition, we will have a random drawing of all Pirate Club members who renew by the June 10 priority deadline. The following prizes will be awarded beginning July 15 and will be sent via email and displayed on all ECU social media channels:

Honorary captain (2 people) for the pre-game coin toss versus Navy on Oct. 17.
Private dinner with head football coach Mike Houston and athletics director Jon Gilbert in the TowneBank Tower at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Dinner for you and 8 guests in a private suite in TowneBank Tower.
Suite at Clark-LeClair Stadium for 11 guests at ECU baseball game.
Personalized East Carolina Football Jersey.
Opportunity to have PeeDee visit your home or work (within 30 miles of Greenville).
Ability to push "play" for Purple Haze before one home football game.
Pregame photos with PeeDee on Bagwell Field before a game.
10 fans will win a special prize pack with a PeeDee bobblehead, Retro coaster set and ECU Snowglobe.
Pizza party and tickets for your child and 10 friends before a men's basketball game during the 2020-21 season.
Hold the Pirate's sword while he hoists the colors.
Give a Happy Birthday message on the Jumbotron for a loved one

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Go Pirates!

Pirate Club and ECU Tickets Office Staff

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