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| There's been loads of posts dotted around of ideas of how to boost crowds because obviously it's a big talking point at the moment, so why don't we try and combine all these ideas into one dedicated thread...
So any ideas of how to boost crowds/any other ideas (eg - Leigh Marquee/Stall idea)
Keep in mind though, no crazy ticket schemes as we've seen where that leads...
No doubt no-one will post now, but fire away!
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| To get a consistent increase in numbers, we need to get more folk, whether old supporters (who no longer attend, or only do so sporadically) or new supporters, to become regulars down at the Shay.
To me, the target needs to be around folk who sometimes go to a match, but perhaps not to that many.
Improving the match-day experience can help. We're not bad at this now, but it's about getting the basics absolutely spot on, and not about bouncy castles and the like!
Ticketing is the other factor though, and things like mini-season tickets (misnomer there!), for say any three games at a reduced price - can't be much though, or you start affecting the full season ticket holders. Perhaps including kids in the price? Perhaps being able to bring a friend once or twice a season for season ticket holders - at a much reduced price?
Folk like to feel they're getting a bargain, and this does have to factor into the equation.
Of course, topping the league, and winning the NRC and Grand Final would help as well...
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| Jnr rugby curtain raisers.
each child will bring along at least 1 parent, friend, grand parent etc...
plus gets the kids talking in school and things snowball from there.
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| May not sound much but putting smarter game advertising boards around the outside perimeter of the ground. Make them big and snazzy and enticing. They're expensive though. It would send a message that there is something exciting and professional occurring during match days.
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| Instead of giving the free meal to the season ticket holders I would offer them a free junior season ticket to try to encourage more youngsters down. How many of us were first taken by a grandad /dad and are still attending today.
I would get some Fax volunteers with a couple of players out on the precint on Sat afternoons handing out leaflets especially before a big match.I know the Club have done it once or twice but these sorts of things need to be done on a regular basis to make any real differance.
I would try to get Damian Ball to help organise a pre- match with two sides from Brooksbank and push it in the school. I would think with relatives and all their pals from school they should muster a few there.
Plus the lads have to keep playing entertaining rugby as the crowd is never going to alter overnight it will creep steadily up I am sure.
One of the biggest mistakes our Board at the time made when we moved from Thrum Hall was not runing buses to and from Thrum Hall (didn`t need to be free) as we lost a good number from our crowd moving to the Shay but then that`s another story.
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| I don't want to sound too pessimistic about the idea, cos I happen to think it's always been a great idea myself but curtain raisers, I just can't see the grumpy groundsmen or the cantakerous council allowing it.
I'm really at a loss how to get more support to home games, I feel the sporting people of Calderdale just don't fancy the gig, we're down to the loyal hardcore now & have been for a number of years.
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This is whats happenening at Hudds tonight www.giantsrl.com/matchday/celebr ... e_this_fri
I'm going cause a lad in my care is taking part in the haka, Robbie Paul has spent the last few weeks going round schools in Hudds teaching the kids, maybe they'll hit the 3000 mark this week ![Laughing icon_lol.gif](images/smilies//icon_lol.gif)
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This is whats happenening at Hudds tonight www.giantsrl.com/matchday/celebr ... e_this_fri
I'm going cause a lad in my care is taking part in the haka, Robbie Paul has spent the last few weeks going round schools in Hudds teaching the kids, maybe they'll hit the 3000 mark this week ![Laughing icon_lol.gif](images/smilies//icon_lol.gif)
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| Quote: Living The Dream "Bring back promotion and relegation!'"
We can't create this ourselves, but how true. 3,500 for FC Halifax Town against Gainsborough - says it all.
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| Quote: Leon Ashton "This is whats happenening at Hudds tonight
The Hakka one is a good idea and Frank knows how to do the Hakka.
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| Massive increase in community work and marketing ( starting with the 1 st 15 grand of your 2013 budget set aside in a seperate bank acc ) , Skircoat stand to be dedicated community family stand filled with freebies , but strictly controlled, find reasons for kids wanting to come via schools
Next seasons junior 6-10 ST to be 10 quid and include 1 free adult ticket to 1 st match of season, all tickets to be on sale by 1 st November, contact other clubs to discuss ways of encouraging as much away support as possible both home and away
Give a fan 100 tickets to invite his street to a game, all sat together in 1 block
Finally look to build links with other Championship Clubs to look at ways of working together to find new and increase existing income streams ( all except Leigh because they are too stupid to see the obvious when it is in front of them )
Fairly simple really, you just have to start thinking like a non fan, rather than a fan
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| Quote: johnny freeman fan club "
I would try to get Damian Ball to help organise a pre- match with two sides from Brooksbank and push it in the school. I would think with relatives and all their pals from school they should muster a few'"
JFFC as far as I know Damian Ball has been appointed Head Coach at the Old Rishworthians RUFC so would he be in a position to commit to other things ?
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| I am a Fax fan, i havent been this season, i went to pretty much all the home games last season. This is mainly down to now having to work Sunday's.
The whole point of Sport is you are playing for something, there is nothing to play for in Rugby League anymore, you cant go anywhere no matter what you do during the season. potential new fans just are not going to pay £10+ every other week to watch a pointless game of Rugby League no matter how entertaining the performances are!
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| Its tough especially not being in the league that gets all the publicity = Super League but you have to try.
The target is to get NEW fans not keep targetting existing fans, something I think the club have been guilty of.
I would suggest get into businesses like Huddersfield did when they played at The Shay they had a stand at the Lloyds Banking Group (Halifax) entrance at Trinity Road, give £10 ticket offers away for some games making it appear that people are getting a 'bargain', also try the College, what they got to lose?
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