The following survey was sent specifically to you because, at one time or another, you expressed enough interest in UIC Athletics to sign up for the student support group: the FURY. The contact list for the FURY grows exponentially each year, but student attendance at men's basketball games remains disproportionate. This survey is designed to learn about the FURY members, and how UIC can get a better student representation at the home basketball games.
General Information
1) Gender: Male Female
2) Are you a student-athlete at UIC: Yes No
3) Age: Choose One 18 or less 19 20 21 22 23 24 or older
4) Year in school: Choose One Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate
5) Where do you live during the school year: Choose One East Campus Resident Halls West Campus Resident Halls South Campus Resident Halls On-Campus Apartment or Home Off-Campus
*If this is your first year attending UIC, skip questions 6, 7 and 9.
6) How many men's home basketball games did you go to as a fan last season: Choose One 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
7) How many UIC athletic events did you go to as a fan last season: Choose One 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 25 or more
8) Of the 16 weekends in a semester, on average, how many times will you stay on campus: Choose One 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 I always am on campus
Awareness of Home Games
9) There were 15 men's home basketball games last year. How many did you know the date and time for the game: Choose One 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
10) Select the most effective way(s) you hear about UIC men's basketball games: (Please check all that apply) Email Reminders Campus Signage Facebook Messages Student Newspaper Flyer Distribution Word-of-Mouth Student Organization Announcements Cafeteria Napkin Holders UICFlames.com Public Appearances by Athletes
11) On average, how many times a week do you visit UICFlames.com: Choose One 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 or more
Home Game Experiences If you knew that UIC was having a men's basketball game tonight and you were trying to decide to go or not, how would the following questions impact your decision:
12) A competitive basketball game is an important reason to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
13) Free giveaways are an important reason to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
14) In-game promotions are an important reason to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
15) The halftime shows are an important reason to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
16) The post game pizza party is an important reason to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
17) Transportation to the arena is a factor when deciding to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
18) Knowing other students at the game is a factor when deciding to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
19) The concession stand prices are a factor when deciding to attend a basketball game: Choose One Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Transportation
20) Do you have your own car on campus: Yes No
21) What is your preferred form of transportation around campus: Choose One Own Car Friend's Car Bus "L" Train Walking Biking
One Final Question
22) Please indicate your top three reasons for not going to a men's basketball game at UIC: Quality of the team Not a sports fan Too busy (school, job, groups) Dislike for the Pavilion Dislike for players Lack of knowledge Too many alternatives in the city Cheerleaders' outfits Not an exciting atmosphere at games Other
Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey and helping the Flames ignite community and pride on campus.
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