Regarding “Season tickets sales key to UH’s well being” (Star-Advertiser, Ferd Lewis, June 27): For years we have said that charging to watch a sports event on TV will in the long run have a negative impact on the fan base for the University of Hawaii.

Adult sports fans watching a sporting event with their children and grandchildren form the essential base for developing future fans. If young people seldom see their local team playing or only see them twice a year, the loyalty associated with being a true fan is never developed.

It appears that UH needs the revenue from “pay-per-view” TV to assist with its present financial needs, but it may be hurting itself in the future as the number of fans diminish. Add the cost of attending a game, the traffic battle going to and from the stadium, the restricted areas to tailgate and the parking issues, one can see why people are discouraged from becoming faithful fans.

Albert Souza

Kailua

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