By: by Mark Toma
KENNESAW, GA. – The Kennesaw State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Department of Athletic Marketing has announced the implementation of the Owl Nation Student Rewards Program presented by the Credit Union of Georgia.
The program, which kicked off at Tuesday evening’s men’s basketball game versus Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, rewards Kennesaw State students for their attendance at NCAA sponsored intercollegiate athletic events. The Owl Nation program tracks each student’s attendance at home events by scanning their student ID and is open to all students currently enrolled at Kennesaw State.
At home events, the students will have their student identification card scanned and earn the designated points for attending that specific game. The points are accumulated and are then redeemable for free gifts as a reward for their support of the athletics programs.
"We are very excited to begin the Owl Nation Student Rewards Program this semester,” said Kennesaw State Assistant Director of marketing and Promotions, Brian LeHeup. “This program is designed to increase attendance at our athletic events, increase spirit and instill a campus-wide pride for Kennesaw State’s athletic programs. With the rewards package it is a win-win situation for everyone.”
Students will have their ID cards scanned beginning an hour before the game and up to one hour after the scheduled start time. Attendance at women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball games students will earn one point. Students who attend softball, volleyball and women’s basketball games will earn two points.
The Owl Nation Student Rewards program will offer prizes ranging from Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches, Owl Nation t-shirts, Willy’s Mexicana Grill certificates, KSU Travel Mugs, Russell Athletic Laptop Cases.
The top five point earners for the year will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize, an Atlanta Braves Prize Package with the winners receiving four lower-level tickets to a game of their choice, one Braves Fan Pack which includes a Braves cap, tomahawk and t-shirt in addition to autographed baseball signed by a former or current Atlanta Braves player. Also, the lucky winner and three guests will get to watch batting practice from behind the cage on the field prior to the game.
The four runners-up will receive an Atlanta Braves Prize Package that includes two lower-level tickets to a game of their choice, one Braves Fan Pack that includes a Braves cap, tomahawk and t-shirt in addition to autographed picture of a former or current Atlanta Braves player. In addition, the person who earns the most overall points will receive an Owls Corn Toss Bean Bag game set.
The Owl Nation Student Rewards Program works with the OurTeam® program managed by Print Source who implements the software and maintains the points accumulated. Clemson, Davidson, Memphis, South Carolina, Texas-El Paso as well as Conference USA have incorporated similar programs.
For further information regarding schedules, enhanced point games, and individual point totals visit www.ksuowls.com/owlnation.
