2010/11 Season Ticket Package Launched

The future is looking bright for Bryan Redpath and his Gloucester team with a large number of his signings completed which have seen players like Lesley Vainikolo, Olly Morgan and Luke Narraway re-sign their contracts. We also have some exciting new signings like Brett Deacon on his way from Leicester.

Bryan Redpath has already proved this year that he is building something special here at Kingsholm with a real emphasis on the importance of the relationship between the club, players and supporters.

On the pitch, things have been on the rise since Christmas with Gloucester Rugby being the top try scoring team in the Guinness Premiership so far this season.

With things looking up on the playing front, Gloucester Rugby are hoping to attract more season ticket holders to Kingsholm as well as encouraging more kids and families to attend. Younger supporters will now have the opportunity to watch Premiership, European and Anglo Welsh Cup rugby for just £3 standing and £6 seating in the C&G Stand Silver, Bronze sections or JS Stand per match.

Junior season ticket holders will also automatically be enrolled into the Junior Supporters Club known as the Gloucester Crew where they will receive benefits including: coaching sessions, stadium tours and a chance to meet the Gloucester Rugby players as well as including many more scheduled activities.

For the first time in 2010/11, the season ticket package will include entry to the home pool matches in the Anglo Welsh Cup, a tournament in which Gloucester have reached the final for the past two seasons, only narrowly denied silverware in March this year by Northampton after a thrilling, seesaw encounter.

After two years of zero price increases, the cost of a season ticket has seen a slight increase compared to last year. The price increase includes a 2.5% VAT increase and the additional benefit of an extra two matches , which previously had been all pay games.

The 2010/11 package is aimed at attracting more juniors and families to Kingsholm as well as offering more matches and cost savings across the board. The West Terrace has seen the least increase to ensure a wide range of affordability for fans.

New this season is the facility for existing members to be able to renew seats and standing tickets online using the MyTickets software. This software will also enable members to select and purchase season tickets for friends and family in one online transaction.

Gloucester Rugby's Managing Director Ken Nottage explained that the club had taken on board the opinions of supporters when pulling the packages together.

"After consulting with a cross section of supporters on their views of the rugby club, and what was important to them, several things emerged."

"People wanted cheaper tickets for children so that they can enjoy a family day at the rugby and that the Anglo Welsh Cup matches should be included within the package. A better bar facility for all supporters to enjoy was also on the wish list."

"This package reflects the points that were raised in that we have made season tickets cheaper for kids giving them the opportunity to watch Premiership and European matches for just £6 per match seating or £3 per match standing."

"The inclusion of the Anglo Welsh Cup pool matches has an additional benefit in that it allows season ticket holders to watch all competitions at Kingsholm using one ticket taking away the hassle and addition cost of purchasing individual tickets for individual competitions."

"Plans are already in place to improve the Shogun bar facility to make it a more welcoming place for all supporters as well as reducing the prices behind the bar and offering a wider selection of food and entertainment, including interviews with players."

"As a club we value the support of our season ticket holders. It's been said before that they are the lifeblood of the club and we want to deliver a product that meets their desires and expectations."

2010/11 Season Ticket Prices:

*Calculations based on 11 Premiership and 3 European matches, and 2 Anglo Welsh Cup matches priced at 09/10 discount rate.

Benefits of being a season ticket holder include:

· 16 matches including 11 Guinness Premiership, 3 European and 2 Anglo Welsh Cup matches.

· Free entry into pre-season match and A League matches.

· Priority booking on all domestic and European knock out matches as priority booking on all away match tickets.

· FREE Gloucester Crew membership for Juniors.

· FREE Gloucester Rugby Discount Booklet including ticket and merchandise offers from the club and their associates and partners.

· Invitation to club events throughout the season.

· Gloucester Rugby 2010/11 official pin badge.

· Guarantee your same seat by renewing before Friday, 28^th May (3.30pm).

· Managing your account online with the access to purchase additional home and away tickets.

· Entry into the international ticket ballot.

Purchasing a Season Ticket couldn't be easier...

How to renew your membership or purchase a new membership:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DEADLINES

1. Existing members who have seated tickets will be guaranteed the same seat until Friday 28^th May (3.30pm). After this period all reserved seats will be available on general release and therefore will not be guaranteed.

2. Early booking prices will be available until Wednesday 30^th June (5pm) any applications that are received after this time and date will not be eligible for the early booking rate.

3. All deadlines are final and as such cannot be waivered under any circumstance.

4. Existing season ticket holders aged 75 or over are entitled to a concessionary Shed or Terrace season ticket at £50.

5. A £1 booking fee will be added to each season ticket transaction paid by debit or credit cards and online. No charge will be added to cash or cheque payments presented in person at the ticket office or cheques sent by post.

6. All juniors aged 11 or under must be accompanied into Kingsholm and during game by an adult. Entry will not be permitted to unaccompanied juniors, aged 11 or under.

7. Students MUST be in full-time education with proof in the form of a valid NUS card for season 2010/11 or a letter from the school, college or university guaranteeing that the person in question will be studying full-time for the forthcoming year. Season tickets will not be despatched until proof is received by the ticket office. Members wishing to purchase online can do with student proof submitted to ticket office at a later date.

8. Senior Citizens must be claiming their state pension before the 1^st September 2010 to qualify for the discounted rate and proof must be submitted to the ticket office before membership is despatched. Existing members who already had a Senior Citizen membership for the previous season DO NOT need to re-send concession proof.

9. Juniors must be aged 15 or under on the 1^st September 2010 to qualify for a junior membership.

10. Wheelchair packages will include free entry for the helper's ticket. Please contact the ticket office direct for more information.

11. Membership packages will be despatched early August 2010.

Online - Existing season ticket holders can renew their tickets online by clicking HERE and by entering their membership number and password or postcode if signing in for the first time. (Please note postcodes will be to be entered in capitals with no spaces).

In person - Visit the Kingsholm ticket office in person, if renewing please present your 2009/10 membership booklet.

Telephone - Call the ticket hotline on 0871 871 8781 option 2, if renewing

please quote your membership number.

Post - Complete your renewal slip within your 2009/10 booklet and post to: Ticket Office, Gloucester Rugby, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester GL1 3AX.