2010/11 Season Ticket Package Launched

Gloucester Rugby are delighted to announce their 2010/11 season ticket prices and package which includes great deals for kids and the inclusion of the Anglo Welsh Cup pool matches.

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."