Matchday Information 20/05/2016

T20 at the Fischer County Ground: 20/05/2016:

1pm: De Montfort University vs University of Leicester - Varsity T20

6.30pm: Leicestershire Foxes v Northants Steelbacks - NatWest T20 Blast

Followed by Jersey Budd in the Charles Palmer Suite

 

Gate opening times

For the Varsity match between De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, the gates will open to spectators at 12 noon. The gates will then be open from 5pm for the Foxes game.

Please allow yourself some time before the game wherever possible because queues tend to build up just before the start of play.

 

Preview

Your match preview with squad information is available HERE

 

Updates - Social Media

Any critical matchday information will be running live on our Twitter feed - @leicsccc - please help us get up to 20,000 followers today by recommending us to your friends! Alternatively for any enquiries relating to the weather on a matchday, please call 0116 283 2128 and dial zero.

 

Ticket collection/Refund Policy/Prospects of Play

The weather forecast is good for this evening’s game and there is some ticket availability - 500 will be available on the gates. They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be sold on the three gates at the cost of £20 adults, £15 concessions and £5 for under 16s from 5pm.

If you have booked tickets and on-site parking within four days of a game, your tickets will be available to collect from the stewards on entrance into the main Curzon Road car park from 5pm. Please advise the stewards that you have pre-booked both match tickets and parking.

If you have pre-booked tickets only, these can be collected from the ticket booth outside the main entrance on Curzon Road.

If play is restricted to fewer than 10 overs because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained on the day for which your ticket is valid, then you may claim a cash refund (less an Admin Charge of £1 per ticket). Alternatively, you can exchange your match ticket for a ticket that will admit you to another NatWest T20 Blast group game or RLODC group game later in the 2016 season.

The full refund policy is available HERE 

 

Car parking

Car parking at the ground is now FULLY BOOKED and there is NO availability today.

An additional facility as Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium is available for tonight's game. This facility is an approximate 10-minute walk to the Milligan Road turnstiles, an entrance can be used if you are not collecting tickets on the day. It will cost £5 per car and the postcode is LE2 7NQ.

Leicestershire County Cricket Club politely reminds visitors that the ground is in a residential area, so please respect our neighbours when leaving your vehicle. The club is carefully monitoring the traffic flow around the ground and you should avoid leaving your car in neighbouring streets wherever possible.

 

Access Statement

Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s ground, the Fischer County Ground, Grace Road, is an accessible ground for disabled supporters and visitors. Please download our Access Statement HERE  

 

Volunteers

We have a group of dedicated volunteers working at the FCG for all NatWest T20 Blast games. If you have any questions, please just ask a member of the team or a steward and they will be delighted to assist with your enquiry.

 

Food and Drink

There is a wide range of food and drink options available at the Fischer County Ground for NatWest T20 Blast matches in 2016. A link to information is available HERE

 

In-game Entertainment

Our brand new Foxes Den is in position where a host of fun activities will take place throughout the evening.

As part of the Foxes Den, the Royal Air Force’s brand new inflatable will clock how fast you are bowling and there will also be catching challenges as part of free coaching led by Leicestershire CCC’s In The Community team.

The Red Monkey Play Area will be available for free throughout the evening, and there will be face painting and a bouncy castle at the ground too!

We are again setting up a FanZone after the game where young supporters can meet their favourite Foxes players, have selfies and get autographs. Small games can also be played on the outfield at that stage of the evening. Make sure you send your best photos to us on social media using the hashtag #FoxesFanZone

There are lots of NatWest T20 Blast giveaways available for supporters – look out for 4/6 cards, our First Timers guide, autograph posters, headbands, fixture bats, stickers and t-shirts!

We also have some technological fun and activities as O2 are at the Fischer County Ground. Whether you’re having trouble with your tech or want to experience the world of virtual reality, visit the O2 Gurus from O2 Beaumont Shopping Centre near to the David Gower Executive Suite. Plus, hit the wickets for your chance to win some top tech!

 

Post Match Entertainment

We’re delighted to welcome local musician Jersey Budd to the Fischer County Ground in the 2016 season! Jersey was part of Leicester City’s title celebrations in Victoria Park on Monday night and will be performing live in the Charles Palmer Suite after NatWest T20 Blast matches. Check out his website HERE 

 

Merchandise

Our Official Kit Supplier Kukri Sports will have a merchandise shop set up at the Bennett End of the ground, where replica shirts and Foxes merchandise can be purchased. We also have an online shop HERE 

 

Matchday Experience

The Matchday Experience participants for the first NatWest T20 Blast will be the Chance to Shine Street Leicester Project. The group will form the guard of honour as the Foxes go out on the pitch and do a lap of honour during the interval also. The Chance to Shine Street Young Adults Project of the Year 2015 was also won by Leicester at the Chance to Shine awards.

 

Multi-faith Area

Leicestershire County Cricket Club is to become one of the first in the country to open a multi-faith area for visiting spectators.

The club has engaged thoroughly with the local community to ensure that supporters have a positive experience at the ground. This includes looking at the various needs of spectators. The multi-faith area will be based in the Mike Turner Cricket Centre for the new season and will be available for visitors to use this evening.

 

Friends of Grace Road 50/50 raffle

The Friends of Grace Road will again be running their 50/50 raffle for NatWest T20 Blast in 2016. Tickets cost just £1 and the winner scoops half of the takings on the night – so make sure you buy your ticket!

 

Marston’s EPA Fan & Man Of The Match!

Leicestershire CCC has linked up with Marston’s to offer a fantastic opportunity this evening. We are bringing a supporter and a Foxes player together after the game as part of our Marston’s EPA Fan & Man Of The Match competition.

A poll will be run through Twitter to determine the Marston’s EPA Man Of The Match during the evening, leading to the Foxes star player winning the honour. Our winning fan will then present the Marston’s EPA Man Of The Match award on the pitch to the Foxes player immediately after the match and win a case of Marston’s EPA for good measure!

To be in with a chance of being our Marston’s EPA Fan Of The Match, listen out for announcements during the game as a lucky winner will be picked out tonight.

 

Photography

Filming, photography and broadcasting takes place during events at the Grounds. All persons at the Grounds give their express consent to the use of their actual or simulated likeness and voice in connection with the production, exploitation and advertising of the event without compensation or credit, throughout the world.