Matchday information for Bears game

NatWest T20 Blast Matchday Information - Birmingham Bears, Saturday, July 4 (Gates open at 1pm, 2.30pm start)

Ticket collection/Refund Policy

We still have some tickets remaining but they are going quickly, so we are advising supporters to buy in advance for the price of £16 adults and £3 for under 16s by calling 0116 245 2401 before 5pm today. They can be brought in advance online HERE before 11.30pm tonight.

Please note that any remaining tickets will go on sale on the Curzon Road gate priced £20 adults and £3 for under 16s tomorrow.

Our ticket collection point will be situated outside the ground on Curzon Road. Please note that if you brought tickets on or after Wednesday, they will be available to pick up at our collection point just outside the ground on Curzon Road from 1pm.

The forecast is excellent but 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 RL50 group game later in the 2015 season.

The full refund policy is available HERE

For any enquiries relating to the weather/traffic/general information tomorrow, please call 0116 283 2128 and dial zero or check our twitter feed - @leicsccc

 

Gate opening times

The gates will open at 1pm on Saturday. We are anticipating a big crowd but will do our absolute best to keep queueing at a minimum.

 

Car parking

If you haven't booked a car park place in advance, please avoid driving to the Curzon Road car park as it is FULL for the game. Car Parking is available for FREE at Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, which is a 10-15 minute walk from Grace Road. The postcode for this facility is LE2 7NQ.

 

Volunteers

We have a group of dedicated volunteers working at Grace Road 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.

 

Pre-match Coaching Clinics

We will be holding pre-match coaching clinics prior to the game tomorrow. It starts at 11am in the Mike Turner Indoor Cricket Centre at Grace Road and costs £10 (£8 for Charlie Fox and Junior Members). That price includes a ticket to the game.  We have also released details about our summer holiday coaching clinics this week - more information about coaching clinics is available on our website here: http://www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/coaching-clinics.html

 

Food and Drink

Butter chicken curry, fast food and salads will be available to buy in the Charles Palmer Suite. Indian Street food, a barbecue and ice cream is all available to purchase at the Bennett End of the ground. The fast food unit will also be in place in the usual spot between the Meet and Charles Palmer Suite.

There will be a café and bar open upstairs in the Meet, and ice cream and soft drinks can be purchased on the lower floor.

Hot food, snacks and soft drinks can also be purchased near to the Red Monkey Play Area and there will be a mobile ice cream unit operating on the ground too.

There is a temporary bar at the Pavilion End to supplement the bar in the Charles Palmer Suite and the Fox Bar, and another is in place next to the Geary Stand. Bottled beers are available to purchase outside at the Bennett End while the Bennett End bar is open for draught beers, spirits and wine.

 

Merchandise

Our Official Kit Supplier Kukri Sports will have a stand set up at the Pavilion End, near to main reception, where replica shirts and Foxes merchandise can be purchased.

 

Entertainment

We are setting up a FanZone after the game where young supporters can meet their favourite Foxes players, have selfies and get autographs.  Make sure you send your best photos to us on social media using the hashtag #FoxesFanZone

Our Red Monkey Play Area will be available for free throughout the afternoon, and there will be face painting and a bouncy castle available at a small additional cost.

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

 

Photography

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