0. Dear Ohio University Football Fan,

   Ohio University football strives to provide the ultimate fan experience on and off the field. In an effort to continue providing you with the best experience possible, we are working to gather feedback on topics related to being a/an Ohio University football ticket holder and/or game attendee. We would greatly appreciate your taking approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey. Results will directly impact the game day and ticket holder experiences.

   We would be most appreciative if you could provide your input over the next day or so. Please submit your responses no later than Friday, November 15th. We apologize for the late notice, as many responses that we can get will help us enhance your experience with Ohio Athletics. 

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   Thank you for your support and feedback. Ohio University football

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   Title of Research: Ohio University, Center for Sports Administration – Football Bowl Subdivision Fan Survey

   Researchers: Dan Butterly, Amanda Carmichael, Daniel Fleming, David King, Jarrod Krisiloff, Heather Lawrence-Benedict

   You are being asked to participate in research. For you to be able to decide whether you want to participate in this project, you should understand what the project is about, as well as the possible risks and benefits in order to make an informed decision. This process is known as informed consent. This form describes the purpose, procedures, possible benefits, and risks. It also explains how your personal information will be used and protected. Once you have read this form and your questions about the study are answered, you will be asked to sign it. This will allow your participation in this study. You should receive a copy of this document to take with you.

   Explanation of Study

   This study is being done to explore behaviors and perceptions of Football Bowl Subdivision Football Ticket Purchasers. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to answer up to 40 questions to explore your game viewing habits, motivations of attendance, and satisfaction levels of the in game experience are under investigation. You should not participate in this study if you are under the age of 18. Your participation in the study will last approximately 15 minutes.

   Risks and Discomforts

   No risks or discomforts are anticipated

Benefits

This study is important to science/society because it will provide knowledge on how to improve the fan experience at college football games. You may not benefit, personally by participating in this study.

Confidentiality and Records

Your study information will be submitted anonymously with no identifying information obtained during participation. Additionally, while every effort will be made to keep your study-related information confidential, there may be circumstances where this information must be shared with: Federal agencies, for example the Office of Human Research Protections, whose responsibility is to protect human subjects in research; Representatives of Ohio University (OU), including the Institutional Review Board, a committee that oversees the research at OU;

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact Heather Lawrence-Benedict at 740-597-1520 or lawrench@ohio.edu. If you have any questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact Jo Ellen Sherow, Director of Research Compliance, Ohio University, (740) 593-0664.

By agreeing to participate in this study, you are affirming that:

• You have read this consent form (or it has been read to you) and have been given the opportunity to ask questions and have them

  answered

• You have been informed of potential risks and they have been explained to your satisfaction.

• You understand Ohio University has no funds set aside for any injuries you might receive as a result of participating in this study

• You are 18 years of age or older

• Your participation in this research is completely voluntary you may leave the study at any time. If you decide to stop participating in

  the study, there will be no penalty to you and you will not lose any benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

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