The Arizona Cardinals will include interest in any season ticket refunds they have to give fans if the current NFL lockout results in lost games next season.
The team had previously promised to refund the value of tickets to games that might be missed because of a lockout. The Cardinals also promised $10 per ticket food vouchers for season ticket holders.
But the team told season ticket holders Tuesday night it would include interest in any refund calculations.
“After numerous conversations with valued season ticket holders, the refund options will include interest on your 2011 season payment deposits; this interest will be calculated from June 1st, the date your remaining deposit will be required, through the date of each game not played,”
said Cardinals president Michael Bidwill in an e-mail to season ticket holders.
Some other NFL teams are including interest in possible refund scenarios.
Bidwill also said the owners are optimistic a new collective bargaining agreement can be worked out but said the players union antitrust suit against owners only delays a deal.
Cardinals sales staff have been contacting existing season ticket holders numerous times trying to reassure them about the lockout and the Cards prospects for next season.
They've also been thanking season ticket holders for their support and Cards marketing materials to those fans focus on the importance of the team's fans.
