Greetings Leinster fans. I hope it's ok to post this here:
UCD are to offer free admission to all adults wearing a Leinster rugby jersey this Friday for the College's home Premier division clash against Derry City at Belfield Park.
It is part of UCD's ongoing attempts to improve home gates.
UCD Development Officer Diarmuid McNally spoke of the initiative, "It’s important that we spread our appeal as much as possible. With the rugby season over, this is an opportunity for Leinster rugby supporters to swap codes for the evening and bring their kids along to Belfield Park for a night’s entertainment and fun."
"The club has embarked on an extensive marketing campaign to publicise its matches this season," McNally explained. "We have circulated hundreds of posters to local pubs and shops as well as thousands of fliers to commuters and local schools and clubs."
"We know habits change slowly but we are determined to develop a new fan base. The matches we put on at half time are a great attraction for the kids. We also have some of the most exciting young players in the country, including current Republic of Ireland Under-21 internationals Gary Dicker and Darren Quigley."
Great to see an effort being made to get more people going to UCD games. I've been there watching matches along with one man and his dog, although it does seem that the crowds have been growing slowly over the last few years.
limecat wrote:Great to see an effort being made to get more people going to UCD games. I've been there watching matches along with one man and his dog, although it does seem that the crowds have been growing slowly over the last few years.
The home crowd seems to be growing over the last few seasons. We're strongly seeking to expand the fanbase. We've been admitting kids for free who play with Mt. Merrion Boys club. I see this has been moved to the Other Sports Forum, fair enough. If anyone is interested in taking this up feel free to ask any questions here. We've changed the kickoff time to 5:15 on Saturdays modelling after Leinster to suit families. This one is on Friday due to it being live on Setanta. Who knows, by turning up you could get your ugly mug on TV. If enough of you turn up it'll be free advertisement for Leinster.
limecat wrote:Great to see an effort being made to get more people going to UCD games. I've been there watching matches along with one man and his dog, although it does seem that the crowds have been growing slowly over the last few years.
I used to play there in front of one man and his dog, when I went over to the dark side!!!
Lime if you're going down during the summer, would be happy to come along with my dog. Give us a shout.
limecat wrote:Great to see an effort being made to get more people going to UCD games. I've been there watching matches along with one man and his dog, although it does seem that the crowds have been growing slowly over the last few years.
I used to play there in front of one man and his dog, when I went over to the dark side!!!
Lime if you're going down during the summer, would be happy to come along with my dog. Give us a shout.
That's pretty much the angle we're going for. The Eircom League isn't all that dissimilar to rugby. Both involve a team from Munster that believes itself to have the biggest and best fanbase around and looks down on teams for this way.
The problem is that we break off for the World Cup after this. The next home game doesn't seem to be until the 14th of July. But there seems to be some level of interest here so I'll return and remind people of upcoming games. But do pass this around to your mates if you're interested in heading.
limecat wrote:Great to see an effort being made to get more people going to UCD games. I've been there watching matches along with one man and his dog, although it does seem that the crowds have been growing slowly over the last few years.
I used to play there in front of one man and his dog, when I went over to the dark side!!!
Lime if you're going down during the summer, would be happy to come along with my dog. Give us a shout.
Sure it's only a 10 minute walk!
Could fill the live sport void for a while tho.
Fock off Harry. It was actually a 5 minute walk! Used to run from my house to the campus.
I was given a flyer about the game this morning. It had an offer for a fiver off admission if I showed the flyer. No mention of free admission for wearing a Leinster jersey.
Crash wrote:I was given a flyer about the game this morning. It had an offer for a fiver off admission if I showed the flyer. No mention of free admission for wearing a Leinster jersey.
Hmmm, we must be going all out for this one. So, anyone considering going who wouldn't have otherwise? Derry usually bring a very colourful, atmospheric good natured crowd by the way. Best away fans in the league.
Crash wrote:I was given a flyer about the game this morning. It had an offer for a fiver off admission if I showed the flyer. No mention of free admission for wearing a Leinster jersey.
If you turn up at the game, in your Leinster jersey and with the flier, then they give you a fiver...I think.
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
Crash wrote:I was given a flyer about the game this morning. It had an offer for a fiver off admission if I showed the flyer. No mention of free admission for wearing a Leinster jersey.
If you turn up at the game, in your Leinster jersey and with the flier, then they give you a fiver...I think.
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