J.P. Giglio in the Raleigh News & Observer explains the increase is meant to offset the decreased attendance and increased financial losses and help the team qualify for NHL revenue sharing, which Giglio explains for Econ 101 morons like us.
Despite decreased attendance, the Giants opted to stay rather than return to Fairleigh Dickinson in Madison, N.J., because they are pleased with the quality and layout of the workout fields.
After a postwar boom, slow play and lower numbers of runs characterized the 1950s, and this defensive nature of county cricket led to progressively decreased attendance.
S&P maintained its BB+ rating on the bonds even as its outlook soured, which was based on decreasing attendance, the recession and local competition for club seats and luxury boxes.
This drop in form has lent itself to decreased attendance figures at Cosmos matches – though one might argue that this could have been expected, given the zeal that surrounded last season's relaunch, which included Pelé appearances and the addition of the club's marquee signing, Marcos Senna.
The decreased attendance figure was propped up by the Twins hosting the July All-Star game, which was a carrot for season ticket holders.
This lack of funding and decreased attendance since the Second Intifada has forced the zoo to improvise.
Following decreased attendance, ahead of the 2011 season the seating on the corners was sold as advertisement space and the maximum capacity has artificially been reduced to 11,700.
I have come up with a simple mathematical formula that may at least partially explain the Angels' decreased attendance this season.
Upon his arrival, Covell found the schools "in a chaotic condition" with decreasing attendance, but atmospherics improved after Covell provided leadership, order, and a process of reorganization.
