Return of Spectators Checklist
Thu 20 May 2021
To support with the safe return of spectators to the Uptonsteel County Ground, the club have released the Spectators Checklist.
Spectators are encouraged to read the full checklist before they arrive to the Uptonsteel County Ground.
Summary of Changes
In comparison to previous visits to the Uptonsteel County Ground, the matchday experience will be different. As a summary, the Club have identified the main changes to the matchday experience below, but please do read the Key Points section below as well.
- Entry and Exit through designated gates
- Allocated seating with social distancing in place
- Social distancing required at all times
- Limited refreshments with designated bars and toilets depending upon the stand you’re sat in
- Completely cashless ground with all bars operating with contactless payments
- Areas of the ground not accessible to the public
- Spectators required to stay within either Zone A or Zone B
- No re-entry to the ground allowed if you exit
Key Points
ARRIVAL
Plan your journey to allow extra time. There will be additional checks on arrival, so please give yourself sufficient time for your journey.
Entry is by ticket only and you must enter by the correct entrance as indicated on your ticket.
For supporters with tickets in the Uptonsteel Stand or the Gallagher Stand, you must enter via the Curzon Road gates.
If you have been allocated tickets in the Melton Building Society Family Stand or the Pavilion Stand, you must enter via the Milligan Road turnstiles.
CAR PARKING
For cricket matches at the Uptonsteel County Ground, there is no available car parking on-site.
Free Parking is available at the Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium site (LE2 7NQ) an approximate 10-15 minute walk to the ground. Please be aware that this car park is a non-staffed car park and cars will be parked at the owner's own risk.
Please respect our neighbours in the area and park appropriately or find alternative travel.
For those who have purchased a Car Park Season Ticket, you will receive a letter from the club over the next few days with more information.
CASHLESS
The Uptonsteel County Ground is now cashless. Therefore, if you are looking to make any purchases within the ground please bring a debit or credit card with you to make payment.
SAFETY
A face covering must be worn when entering the Uptonsteel County Ground and when you are not seated within your seat. Please ensure you bring an appropriate face covering with you.
Whilst within the Ground, please consider social distancing at all times. All spectators have been allocated a seat to ensure social distancing is adhered to whilst within the stands.
SANITISE
Hand sanitisation stations are located at various points within the Ground. Please use the sanitizer stations regularly.
ALLOCATED SEATING
Each spectator has been allocated a seat to ensure that social distancing is adhered to within the stands.
All spectators are politely asked to sit in the seat that has been allocated to them.
BAR FACILITIES
Refreshment facilities will be available to spectators, but in a limited fashion.
The Geary Bar will be open and available for spectators sat in the Pavilion or The Melton Building Society Family Stands.
The Bennett Bar will be open and available for spectators sat in the Uptonsteel or Gallagher Stands.
TOILETS
There are designated toilets for spectators based upon which stand spectators are sat within. Toilets are situated behind each stand.
Please note that scorecards, unfortunately are not permitted to be sold during matches. As an alternative, spectators can download and print their own version to bring to the ground.
THANK YOU AND ENJOY!
We would like to thank all spectators who are returning to the Uptonsteel County Ground for their continued understanding and cooperation.
Our team of stewards will be on hand to assist at all times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and they will endeavour to find an answer.
The matchday experience will be different to a usual season, however we hope the sun will be shining and you can enjoy some live cricket again.
