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| Quote ="Neil HFC"I know, I'm sure they could have come up with something more innovative, like say a 25% discount to reward "loyal fans", that would have increased sales I'd have thought.'"
As of 5200 pass sales, 78% had paid the full price.
Criticising each other's pass sales and methods is ridiculas. Both sets of fans have backed their Clubs superbly looking at the figures.
Hulls buy one get one free offer for kids should be commended. The more kids following our sport the better. |
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| Quote ="R.B.A"As of 5200 pass sales, 78% had paid the full price.
Criticising each other's pass sales and methods is ridiculas. Both sets of fans have backed their Clubs superbly looking at the figures.
Hulls buy one get one free offer for kids should be commended. The more kids following our sport the better.'"
Interesting that despite extensive publicity and marketing the take up for this bit has been very poor! |
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Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Interesting that despite extensive publicity and marketing the take up for this bit has been very poor!'"
Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays. |
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Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Interesting that despite extensive publicity and marketing the take up for this bit has been very poor!'"
Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays. | |
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
Disagree on that one, we have several young kids sat around us at the KC and it's definitely been on the increase over the last few years.
Hull are maybe a bit different to some clubs in that we had a big boost in crowds when moving to the KC and then a further boost after we won the cup in 2005. Some of those who got on board then as teenagers are now bringing kids of their own along to games. Other clubs have had a more steady growth in crowds or have stayed the same as they haven't had a new ground or trophy to make a big shift in crowds. |
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
Disagree on that one, we have several young kids sat around us at the KC and it's definitely been on the increase over the last few years.
Hull are maybe a bit different to some clubs in that we had a big boost in crowds when moving to the KC and then a further boost after we won the cup in 2005. Some of those who got on board then as teenagers are now bringing kids of their own along to games. Other clubs have had a more steady growth in crowds or have stayed the same as they haven't had a new ground or trophy to make a big shift in crowds. | |
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Our dedicated family areas (two adults two children) have sold really well with a full block and a half filled.
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I'm normally in agreement with most that Mild Rover puts forward but on this occasion I think he is miles off track.
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| Quote ="TKOAH"Nice to see there are still dobbins interested in SL, shame your club can't offer it
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| Quote ="UllFC"Disagree on that one, we have several young kids sat around us at the KC and it's definitely been on the increase over the last few years.
Hull are maybe a bit different to some clubs in that we had a big boost in crowds when moving to the KC and then a further boost after we won the cup in 2005. Some of those who got on board then as teenagers are now bringing kids of their own along to games. Other clubs have had a more steady growth in crowds or have stayed the same as they haven't had a new ground or trophy to make a big shift in crowds.'"
Have to say the same, there are quite a few families round us. As you say, cup success can provide some impetus; there were a lot of children at Wembley and I reckon in the 25k at the civic reception thing on bank holiday Monday, even if only a small proportion end up regulars it's a huge opportunity to convert for life off the back of that major trophy success. |
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
I disagree there seems to be loads of children especially in the north stand and a quite a lot in the east |
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
I disagree there seems to be loads of children especially in the north stand and a quite a lot in the east | |
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Plenty of young fans at Hull, I have a membership for my 4 year old, but will only take him to a couple of games as it's too late on a night game for him to be out.
All Rovers young fans are made to go as punishment.
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| Quote ="R.B.A"As of 5200 pass sales, 78% had paid the full price.
Criticising each other's pass sales and methods is ridiculas. Both sets of fans have backed their Clubs superbly looking at the figures.
Hulls buy one get one free offer for kids should be commended. The more kids following our sport the better.'"
TBH I'm well aware of that, and its very good that such a large % have opted to pay full price. As you say, both sets fans have backed their respective clubs. Was more a dig at Keith's post than the fans/club generally. |
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| Quote ="R.B.A"I'm normally in agreement with most that Mild Rover puts forward but on this occasion I think he is miles off track.'"
Maybe I haven't taken into account how many children you'd expect to see - people are only children for a small part of their lives.
And it's not something I've paid that much attention to, so I'm happy to concede the point.
It does seem a bit odd then that Hull's (commendable, I agree) bogof offer hasn't had more uptake. Any ideas on total number of junior passes? |
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| Quote ="Mild Rover"Maybe I haven't taken into account how many children you'd expect to see - people are only children for a small part of their lives.
And it's not something I've paid that much attention to, so I'm happy to concede the point.
It does seem a bit odd then that Hull's (commendable, I agree) bogof offer hasn't had more uptake. Any ideas on total number of junior passes?'"
Some families may not want to sit in designated blocks for kids. Plenty of kids around us in the east and also the the south stand, you only have to look when toys r us' mascot is handing out free toys |
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| Quote ="Mild Rover"Maybe I haven't taken into account how many children you'd expect to see - people are only children for a small part of their lives.
And it's not something I've paid that much attention to, so I'm happy to concede the point.
It does seem a bit odd then that Hull's (commendable, I agree) bogof offer hasn't had more uptake. Any ideas on total number of junior passes?'"
I didn't want to sit in the west stand so just paid normal price for the kids in the east |
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| Quote ="Jake the Peg"I didn't want to sit in the west stand so just paid normal price for the kids in the east'"
I know a few people in this camp. Kids passes are excellent value regardless. |
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"I know a few people in this camp. Kids passes are excellent value regardless.'"
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
I think using Magic Weekend as an example is where you've gone wrong. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm reading the occasion wrong, but my impression is that Magic Weekend is a chance for the adults to have a weekend away, enjoy 6 games of rugby at a bargain price, and have a night out on the Toon...or wherever it may be held.
Kids do get bored easily, mine certainly did, so expecting them to sit through 3, possibly 6 games of rugby is wishful thinking so I certainly wouldn't have taken my kids to the event.
Thankfully my son is old enough to get a round in himself so is allowed to come with us now! |
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Quote ="Mild Rover"Tbh, you don't see that many children at games.
I know this from a Magic weekend, so not necessarily reflective of passholders, but the picture accompanying this article has almost no children in the crowd.
ltjournalism.com/sport-rugby-lea ... c-weekend/
Apart from ball boys and kids' teams playing at half time, I've not seen many children at Rovers. Some that are there are scampering around the play area rather than watching the game.
Maybe it is less of a family sport than we like to think. By the time they're old enough to first really enjoy and appreciate the game, a lot will be want to be with their mates rather than their mum or dad, I guess. And I suspect a lot of young families are time- as well as cash-poor nowadays.'"
I think using Magic Weekend as an example is where you've gone wrong. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm reading the occasion wrong, but my impression is that Magic Weekend is a chance for the adults to have a weekend away, enjoy 6 games of rugby at a bargain price, and have a night out on the Toon...or wherever it may be held.
Kids do get bored easily, mine certainly did, so expecting them to sit through 3, possibly 6 games of rugby is wishful thinking so I certainly wouldn't have taken my kids to the event.
Thankfully my son is old enough to get a round in himself so is allowed to come with us now! | |
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| Quote ="Karen"I think using Magic Weekend as an example is where you've gone wrong. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm reading the occasion wrong, but my impression is that Magic Weekend is a chance for the adults to have a weekend away, enjoy 6 games of rugby at a bargain price, and have a night out on the Toon...or wherever it may be held.
Kids do get bored easily, mine certainly did, so expecting them to sit through 3, possibly 6 games of rugby is wishful thinking so I certainly wouldn't have taken my kids to the event.
Thankfully my son is old enough to get a round in himself so is allowed to come with us now!
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Aye, that makes sense. I think a lot of the kids in the East Stand at Rovers go down the front to get a better view. Basically, I just posted posted a big pile of wrong.  |
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| Quote ="Mild Rover"Aye, that makes sense. I think a lot of the kids in the East Stand at Rovers go down the front to get a better view. Basically, I just posted posted a big pile of wrong.
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Yeah, it's harder to do that in an all seater stadium so kids do tend to stay with their parents at the KC. I remember the kids at Boulevard doing the same, especially in 3D stand...if they hadn't, they've have been crushed alive at times!! |
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Has anybody heard what the final total was at the end of the discount period.
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