The results are in from the December survey. Over 75% of respondents are in favor of some kind of annual membership program. While the vast majority were in favor, we are aware that there are plenty of others who are not so enthusiastic about the idea, so we came up with what we think is a good compromise. Starting this year we are offering a VOLUNTARY Premium Membership for $40 annually.
Regular membership is still included for league and tournament participants at no cost. Premium Members will receive certain benefits for their participation.
Every Premium Member will receive a 10% discount on merchandise bought through the online store, as well as jerseys released annually and for tournaments. Each year we will design a tee-shirt. While these will be available to the general public, Premium Members will be able to purchase theirs at-cost with “Premium Member” printed on it.
We will also host an end of the year party to celebrate our achievements as a group and mingle with players from other areas of town since we are growing so much! Each member will be allowed to invite a guest. There will be no competition at the party. This is just a social event.
Since this is a new program, we won’t know what the party will look like until we have our membership list and fees collected. It could be a party at a host bar with the boards taken down, it could be something more. The main idea is to foster camaraderie among players in the Houston area.
If partying heartily with your fellow members doesn’t float your boat, you can opt for a free Premium Membership tee shirt instead.
In time, we would love to see Premium Membership grow to the point where we have extra funds to invest in marketing and communication efforts, fast track our plans to upgrade our tournament equipment, and start a youth and player sponsorship program.
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