2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS
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2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS
2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Cleveland Indians Season Ticket Service Team..................................................................... 2 2. A Message from Tim Salcer, Senior Director of Ticket Sales & Service................... 3 3. Tribe Rewards............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 a. Logging in..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 b. Registering ticket partners........................................................................................................................ 4 c. Earning points........................................................................................................................................................... 5 d. Redeeming rewards........................................................................................................................................ 7 e. Ticket exchange..................................................................................................................................................... 9 f. My Scorecard......................................................................................................................................................... 11 g. Other benefits........................................................................................................................................................ 11 4. Ticket Management............................................................................................................................................................ 12 a. Linking your MLB.com account........................................................................................................ 12 b. Printing, forwarding and recalling tickets............................................................................. 12 c. Mobile ticket management and Ballpark App.............................................................. 14 5. General Season Ticket Holder Information............................................................................................ 15 a. Season Ticket Holder gates.................................................................................................................. 15 b. Gateway East Garage ............................................................................................................................... 15 c. Rainout/cancelled games ..................................................................................................................... 15 d. Change of address/contact person........................................................................................... 15 e. 2016 Group Sales............................................................................................................................................... 15 f. Follow the Indians............................................................................................................................................ 16 g. Ticket ownership................................................................................................................................................ 16 h. Season Ticket Holder agreement................................................................................................. 16 i. 6. Making payments............................................................................................................................................. 16 2016 Calendar............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 reating memories. onnecting generations. elebrating families. Est. 1901 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / SEASON TICKET SERVICE TEAM Have questions about managing your account? Your dedicated Season Ticket Service team is here to assist you. To speak to a Service Representative, call 216-420-HITS, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. SEASON TICKET SERVICE TEAM Tim Salcer Angelica Jefferson Becky Emery John Bowers Diana Foster Kevin Kiss Hurst Talbott Anna Powell Matt St. John Jack Rinderle Estée Arend Brent Cartwright Sarah Farago Graham Johnston Jennifer Anderson Ashley Porach Senior Director of Ticket Sales & Service Manager, Client Service Specialists Senior Client Service Specialist Account Specialist Account Specialist Client Service Specialist Account Specialist Account Specialist Director of Service Manager, Ticket Partnerships Client Service Specialist Account Specialist Account Specialist Client Service Specialist Account Specialist Account Specialist A MESSAGE FROM SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES & SERVICE, TIM SALCER Greetings from Progressive Field, and sincere thanks to you, our Season Ticket Holders, who are the core of the Indians organization. This is an exciting time to be an Indians Season Ticket Holder and we’re so thankful for your passionate support of your Cleveland Indians. We are positioned to contend in 2016 and beyond, thanks to our young core of exciting players including: Corey Kluber, Jason Kipnis, Michael Brantley, Yan Gomes, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. We share your goal of winning the World Series, and will continue to work to build a team capable of doing just that while creating some fantastic memories that happen only here at Progressive Field. We are very excited about the second phase of renovations at Progressive Field, which include exciting new local concessions, improved views on the main concourse and a new Home Plate Club for Season Ticket Holders seated in the Diamond Box and Field Box Front locations. We also will have exclusive Season Ticket Holder Entrances at all three main gates for quick and convenient access as you enter Progressive Field. Additionally, your game experience will be even better with the installation of a new scoreboard, bringing premier high-definition technology and 13,000 square feet of displayable space to the ballpark. Tribe Rewards will once again bring Season Ticket Holders the opportunity to take part in unique and memorable experiences only here at Progressive Field. You’ve already earned points just by renewing or purchasing your plan, and can use those points to gain VIP access to watch from the field as the Tribe takes batting practice, receive autographed memorabilia, join the team on the road and much more. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn more points through game attendance, additional ticket and memorabilia purchases, and following the team on social media. Tribe Rewards is a unique opportunity for you to join with your family, friends and colleagues to create lasting Cleveland Indians memories. After reviewing this guide, if you have any questions regarding your account or Tribe Rewards, please review the News Area and FAQ section of triberewards.com or contact your dedicated Client Service Specialist. We look forward to seeing you at Progressive Field in 2016 as Clevelanders come together to support our Indians and their quest for a World Series. Thank you for your loyalty and support, and Go Tribe! Tim Salcer 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / TRIBE REWARDS As our most valued clients, Season Ticket Holders are offered unique and exclusive benefits through Tribe Rewards, including ticket exchange, gameday experiences, Tribe memorabilia and more. This section provides an overview of how to access and use the Tribe Rewards system in order to get the most out of your Season Ticket Holder experience! GETTING STARTED To log in to Tribe Rewards, follow these simple steps: 1. Visit triberewards.com 2. Click “Log In” 3. Use your linked MLB.com email address and password to log in If you haven’t linked your MLB.com account to your My Indians Tickets account, you can complete this simple process at indians.com/MyTickets. For more details, flip to the “Ticket Management” section of this guide. TICKET PARTNERS If you share your Season Tickets with partners, you can register them online and give them access to all the benefits offered through Tribe Rewards! Here’s how to complete partner registration: 1. Log in to Tribe Rewards at triberewards.com 2. Hover your mouse over the “Home” tab and select “Ticket Partners” 3. Click “Add New Ticket Partner” and fill out your partner’s name and email address 4. Your partner will receive an email with a unique link that will take them to a registration page. They will be able to create their own Tribe Rewards account by entering their MLB.com account information Please note: In order to access Tribe Rewards, your partners will also need to link their My Indians Tickets and MLB.com accounts, which they can do at indians.com/ MyTickets. EARNING POINTS Base and Tenure Points Base and tenure points will represent the majority of your points, and are earned based on your spend on Season Tickets and the number of consecutive years as a Season Ticket Holder. The base and tenure points calculation is as follows: 2016 Base and Tenure Points: 5 x (2016 Spend) + 5 x (Tenure Bonus) TENURE BONUS STRUCTURE 1 year tenure points: 10% of spend 5 year tenure points: 50% of spend 2 year tenure points: 20% of spend 6-10 year tenure points: 75% of spend 3 year tenure points: 30% of spend 11-19 year tenure points: 100% of spend 4 year tenure points: 40% of spend 20+ year tenure points: 110% of spend 2015 Tribe Fest Season Ticket Holder VIP Event 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / TRIBE REWARDS BONUS POINTS OPPORTUNITIES Attendance You will earn 95 points for every one of your Season Tickets that is used to attend a game. If you forward your tickets to a Tribe Rewards partner and your partner attends the game, your partner will receive the attendance bonus. Away Game Codes When the Tribe is on the road, watch and listen to the TV and radio broadcasts for special nightly promo codes. You will earn 50 points per correct code entered on the Tribe Rewards site, with a maximum of 100 points (one radio code, one TV code) per game. Merchandise Any time you buy merchandise at the Progressive Field Team Shop or any ballpark merchandise stand, have your ticket scanned or provide your Season Ticket account information to receive two points for every $1 spent. Single-Game Tickets If you buy Indians single-game tickets outside of your Season Ticket plan online, you will earn additional Tribe Rewards points. Social Media You can earn points by engaging with the Tribe on social media. Just link your Facebook and Twitter accounts to Tribe Rewards and earn points for re-tweeting, following and using approved hashtags. REDEMPTION GUIDELINES Catalog To browse the complete catalog of rewards offered through Tribe Rewards, click the “Catalog” tab on the Tribe Rewards home page. To redeem an item or experience, simply add to your cart and click “check out” when you are finished selecting items. The catalog contains a variety of rewards options. 1. GAMEDAY EXPERIENCES Train like the players do during an on-field workout, step onto the mound to throw out a first pitch or watch the players prepare for a game during Batting Practice. These experiences and more are available to Season Ticket Holders throughout the year. 2. AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS Redeem your points for autographed and game-used items from your favorite Tribe players and alumni. 3. APPAREL New men’s and women’s Season Ticket Holder apparel will be added throughout the season. 4. MERCHANDISE Looking to add to your Tribe memorabilia collection? Tribe Rewards has you covered with a wide selection of bobbleheads, promo jerseys, posters and other Indians items. 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / REDEEMING POINTS Auctions Tribe Rewards auctions allow you to bid your points against fellow Season Ticket Holders for a chance to win some of the most exclusive rewards. When you submit a bid, those points will be removed from your account. If another Season Ticket Holder outbids you, you will receive an e-mail notification and your points will be returned to your account. Buy it Now You can also skip the auction process and redeem the item at the “Buy it Now” point value. To use this feature, just click the “Buy it Now” button on the auction page (do not place a bid). Fulfillment In 2016, all items ordered through the Tribe Rewards website will be shipped to your preferred address, which you can select at checkout. To redeem points on-the-spot for rewards, come to the Tribe Rewards kiosk during any home game throughout the season and look through our current selection of items. TICKET EXCHANGE Through Tribe Rewards, you can use your points to exchange unused tickets for future games. Depending on your tier, you can also exchange into 20 to 50 games points free! To complete a ticket exchange, log in to the Tribe Rewards website, hover over “Redeem Points,” and select “Ticket Exchange.” On this page, you can: 1. Select past games with unused tickets or future games you can’t attend 2. Select the number of tickets you want to exchange 3. Select the future game you want to attend 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / Some important things to know about ticket exchanges: • There is a limit of 1,000 total tickets that can be exchanged for each of the 80 games. Look for a green, yellow or red indication on each game to gauge how many tickets are remaining for exchange. For example, a yellow indicator means a particular game is close to reaching the maximum number of allowable exchange tickets. Exchange tickets can run out, so you are encouraged to submit your exchanges early. • To ensure timely online delivery, all ticket exchange submissions must be completed two (2) business days prior to the game date (see chart below for details). Your new tickets are added to your My Tickets account within two (2) days after your submission. DATE OF GAME TICKET EXCHANGE DEADLINE Monday Thursday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Tuesday Friday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday Monday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday Tuesday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Friday Wednesday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Saturday Thursday @ 11:59 p.m. EST Sunday Thursday @ 11:59 p.m. EST • 80 games are available for exchange, excluding Opening Day. The points per ticket required for any exchange will vary based on the game you are redeeming. MY SCORECARD Use the My Scorecard feature (located under the “Home” tab on the Tribe Rewards website) to track your earned and redeemed points throughout the season. Rollover Points Season Ticket Holders are able to roll over a percentage of their unused Tribe Rewards points from one season to the next, depending on when they renew their season tickets. OTHER BENEFITS All Season Ticket Holders also receive a number of benefits outside of Tribe Rewards, including: • 20% discount on merchandise at all Indians Team Shops • Season Ticket Holder all-roster event • Post-season priority • Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day, August 14, 2016 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / TICKET MANAGEMENT You can access your 2016 Season Tickets by logging into your My Indians Tickets account at indians.com/MyTickets. If you don’t remember your password, simply click the “Reset Password” button to have a new password emailed to you. LINKING YOUR MY INDIANS TICKETS ACCOUNT TO YOUR MLB.COM ACCOUNT After linking your accounts, you can use your MLB.com credentials to log in to My Indians Tickets, Tribe Rewards and the Ballpark app. You can also manage your tickets directly from within the Ballpark app. Step 1. Log in to your My Indians Tickets account. Step 2. Click the “My Account” button, then click the “Link MLB Accounts” tab in the right corner of the page. Step 3A. If you do not yet have an MLB.com account, you can create one here. Simply enter your email address, password and a nickname, and click “Create New MLB.com Account.” Step 3B. If you already have an MLB.com account, enter your email address and your password, and click “Link MLB.com Account.” Step 4. After your account has been successfully linked, you’ll see a confirmation screen that summarizes your linked account information. The email address and password you have just linked will be your login for My Tickets, Tribe Rewards, MLB.com and the Ballpark app. PRINTING, FORWARDING AND RECALLING TICKETS Printing Tickets Step 1. Log in to your My Indians Tickets account at Indians.com/MyTickets. Step 2. Select the “My Ticket Inventory” button. Step 3. Select “Print Tickets” from the dropdown menu. Step 4. Select the event(s) and seat(s) you would like to print. Step 5. Continue through the confirmation screens and select the “Print Tickets” button. Step 6. A new window will pop up with the printable ticket, followed by another window to select the printer. Forwarding Tickets Step 1. Log in to your My Indians Tickets account at Indians.com/MyTickets. Step 2. Select the “My Ticket Inventory” button. Step 3. Select “Forward Tickets” from the Ticket Action dropdown menu. Step 4. Select the event(s) and seat(s) you would like to forward. Step 5. Click a friend’s name from the friends list or add a new friend. Step 6. Click “Continue” and add an optional personal message, then select “Forward Tickets”. Step 7. A confirmation will appear stating successful delivery of the tickets. Recalling Tickets Step 1. While logged into My Indians Tickets, click the “My History” tab, choose “Forwards” and click the Forward ID that contains the ticket(s) that you want to recall. Step 2. Select the ticket(s) you want to recall and click “Recall Tickets”. Step 3. Enter an optional message to your friend and click “Recall Tickets” to complete the recall. Step 4. The ticket(s) will be available immediately in your account to manage. 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / THE BALLPARK APP Manage your Tickets Never print tickets again! Using the Ballpark app, you are able to browse your ticket inventory, present digital tickets for admission, forward tickets to a friend and recall tickets. To access and manage your tickets, just tap the “Tickets” tab at the top of your screen. Contact Fan Services Need to report an issue or disturbance at the game? Contact a Fan Services representative easily through the app by scrolling to the “Services and Information” tab and clicking the “How Can We Assist?” section. You will be immediately placed in contact with an Indians team member who can assist you. Explore the Park • Check in to games and unlock access to special offers and promotions • Browse interactive concourse maps, directories, and concession menus • And more… GENERAL SEASON TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION SEASON TICKET HOLDER GATES New in 2016, Season Ticket Holders will have their own dedicated entrances at all three main gates. For single-game ticket purchases, the Season Ticket Holder gates will not be accessible. GATEWAY EAST GARAGE The Gateway East Garage has a limited number of designated spaces for Indians game-day parking. Season Ticket Holders can purchase parking passes at a discounted rate with a Full Season, Half Season, Quarter Season, or 20+ Game Flex package. To purchase parking, visit Indians.com or call your Season Ticket Representative at 216-420-HITS. Gateway East Garage is located at 650 Huron Road East, Cleveland, OH 44115. RAINOUT/CANCELLED GAMES Rainout policies and exchange dates can vary pending the circumstances of each rainout game. Until a final policy has been announced for that particular game, please hold on to your ticket and do not complete an exchange through Tribe Rewards. Visit Indians.com/schedulexchanges for up-to-date information on the rained out game or contact fan services at 216-420-HITS. CHANGE OF ADDRESS/CONTACT PERSON It is important that the Cleveland Indians have the correct address, phone number, email address and contact person for each Season Ticket account. If the address on your account changes at any point during the course of the season, please reach out to an Indians Service Representative by calling 216-420-HITS. 2016 GROUP SALES Receive discounted prices when purchasing 20 tickets or more. For more information or to speak to a Group Account Executive call 216-420-HITS or email GroupSales@ Indians.com. 2016 CLEVELAND INDIANS / SEASON TICKET HOLDER GUIDE / FOLLOW THE INDIANS Indians Radio Network Indians Beat Writers Tom Hamilton Paul Hoynes/Zack Meisel Jim Rosenhaus Sports Time Ohio and WKYC Rick Manning Al Pawlowski Matt Underwood Social Media @Indians facebook.com/Indians/ Indians The Plain Dealer Jeff Schudel/Justin Lada Lake County News Herald Ryan Lewis Akron Beacon Journal Chris Assenheimer Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Jordan Bastian MLB.com Tom Withers AP Hayden Grove Indians Baseball Insider INDIANS POLICIES Ticket Ownership The Cleveland Indians own and control all rights to Season Ticket locations. Your location is licensed on a yearly basis subject to compliance with all payment deadlines and the rules and regulations set forth. Season Ticket purchasing privileges are non-transferable, meaning Season Ticket Holders may not re-assign the rights to seats to any person or entity. The option to renew your Season Ticket location is afforded solely to the person or company who made the original purchase of those seats. If you relinquish your rights, the Season Ticket location is re-assigned at the discretion of the Cleveland Indians. Season Ticket Holder Agreement The Cleveland Indians retain all rights to all seats at Progressive Field and reserve the right to immediately revoke the purchasing option on any seats from ticket holders who have been found in violation of the ticket holder agreement. To review the full Season Ticket Holder agreement, please log in to your Tribe Rewards account and click the “My Preferences” tab under the Home dropdown menu. Making Payments Payments can be made on your account by calling your dedicated Service Representative.