Season2019/20 Gillingham Fc Fan Guide
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GILLINGHAM FC FAN GUIDE SEASON 2019/20 www.gillinghamfootballclub.com CONTENTS WELCOME 03 TO GILLINGHAM FOOTBALL CLUB VISIT US 04 GETTING TO THE GROUND STADIUM PLAN 05 TICKETING 06 YOUR MATCHDAY TICKET 07 FAMILY VISITORS 08 FAMILY ACTIVITY ZONE/ENCLOSURE 09 FOOD & DRINK 10 A TYPICAL MATCHDAY 11 DISABLED ACCESS 12 FACTORY HOSPITALITY 13 SOMETHING SPECIAL 14 CLUB MEGASTORE 15 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME 16 STAY CONNECTED 17 SOCIAL MEDIA 18 CONTACT US 19 FAN GUIDE 2019/20 02 #InThisTogether WELCOME TO GILLINGHAM FC WELCOME TO THE MEMS PRIESTFIELD STADIUM, THE HOME OF LEAGUE FOOTBALL IN KENT. Thank you for your support of Gillingham Football Club. We are proud At Gillingham FC, we welcome supporters of all ages and backgrounds, that, alongside our long standing, loyal fans, we are continuously able to and pride ourselves on being a club for the community. attract new supporters to Priestfield. We care for the interest of our supporters and the community of Medway. We understand that you may not have previously visited us, so before It is therefore imperative that although we can’t guarantee a Gills victory, your first trip to ME7, we wanted to give you the best insight possible into we aim to make the match day experience as good and as pleasant for all your forthcoming matchday experience. of our supporters. If you are wondering how to get to the stadium, unsure of the best food If you have any comments or suggestions on ways we can improve your and drink options before and after the match, or to simply learn how to experience at The MEMS Priestfield Stadium, please do not hesitate to book match day tickets, this guide will prove invaluable to you. contact the club via email at: [email protected] FAN GUIDE 2019/20 03 #InThisTogether VISIT US GETTING TO THE GROUND THERE ARE MANY WAYS OF GETTING TO TRAIN TRAVEL THE MEMS PRIESTFIELD STADIUM, Southeastern operate train services in the WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE HEART OF region, and Gillingham station is served by those THE MEDWAY TOWNS. departing St Pancras International and Victoria. Our full address is: On Saturdays, Thameslink operate two MEMS Priestfield Stadium services per hour between Kentish Town and Redfern Avenue Rainham calling at Blackfriars and London Gillingham Bridge, Charlton, Woolwich Arsenal, Abbey Kent ME7 4DD Wood, Dartford, Gravesend among others to Gillingham. Weekdays is similar but the service onto Gillingham Road and then take the first TRAVELLING BY CAR starts at Luton calling at principal intermediate right onto Linden Road (parallel to the The MEMS Priestfield Stadium is easily stations. Sainsbury’s Local store). accessible by car, and sits within a 15-minute drive of M2 junctions one and four, as well as A faster journey is available by changing at St Follow that to the end, and then turn right onto the A2, Medway Tunnel and A289. Priestfield Pancras International for Gillingham onto the Redfern Avenue, upon which you will be greeted by Stadium signs are along routes into the ground premium fare High Speed train. the MEMS Priestfield Stadium’s Medway Stand. from all directions. Supporters are advised to check train times and Unfortunately we do not have a cash point at PARKING schedules in advance in case of any engineering the stadium, so supporters needing to withdraw There is no available parking at, or outside the work: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for more cash before entering the stadium can do so from stadium, on matchdays. However, there is parking information. Sainsbury’s. The store is located on the corner of available at the nearby Woodlands Academy Linden Road and Gillingham Rd. There are also (postcode: ME7 2DU) and Our Lady of Gillingham Upon leaving Gillingham station turn left on to cashpoints located outside of Gillingham’s train Church (postcode: ME7 1YL) for a small fee. Both Balmoral Road, and follow it to the end of the station, and in Gillingham high street which is a are within a 10-minute walk of the stadium. road. Home supporters should then turn left 10-15 minute walk from the stadium. FAN GUIDE 2019/20 04 #InThisTogether STADIUM PLAN GILLINGHAM FC A B C D E F G H BRONZE SILVER SILVER GOLD GOLD SILVER BRONZE ALL PRICES CHEAPER IF BOUGHT BEFORE MATCH DAY: 7 1 2 MEDWAY STAND Pre-Matchday Matchday 6 Adult £22 £24 5 3 Senior (65+) £19 £21 U18/Students £7 £9 4 4 U12 £7 £9 5 (Lower) D,E,F £25 £27 3 BLOCKS G, H and J 2 6 Theses are our family area seats and we advise all families joining us to book their seats here. 1 7 We offer lots of family entertainment and fun! J H G FED CBA RAINHAM END Pre-Matchday Matchday Adult £22 £24 J H G FED CBA Senior (65+) £19 £21 U18/Students £7 £9 U12 £7 £9 GORDON ROAD BLOCKS A, B, C, F PLEASE LOOK ON THE GILLS WEBSITE, BLOCKS D and E Pre-Matchday Matchday and G Pre-Matchday Matchday OR CONTACT THE TICKET OFFICE Adult £25 £27 Adult £22 £24 (01634 350350) Senior (65+) £19 £21 Senior (65+) £19 £21 U18/Students £7 £9 U18/Students £7 £9 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND U12 £7 £9 U12 £7 £9 SEASON TICKET PRICES. FAN GUIDE 2019/20 05 #InThisTogether PHONE After that, tickets will be sent to the collection TICKETING Situated at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium, our points around the ground: GILLINGHAM FC specialist customer service centre staff can also help you make your ticketing purchase. Should YOUR GUIDE TO BOOKING MATCHDAY you have any queries over ticket sales we’ll be l Medway Stand & Rainham End tickets – TICKETS FOR GILLS GAMES AT THE able to help. Call now on (01634) 300 000; phone Collection Point L, Redfern Avenue MEMS PRIESTFIELD STADIUM. lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm. (by the Factory) Buying tickets for forthcoming fixtures could not GILLINGHAM FC TICKET OFFICE l Gordon Road & Brian Moore Stand tickets be any simpler: fans are able to book their seat If you want to get a feel for the stadium prior – Gordon Road Collection Point (situated in with ease online, over the phone or in person at to your visit, then why not come into our megastore the corner of the Rainham End and Gordon the stadium prior to matchdays. to make your purchase? Situated in the Medway Road Stands) Stand along Redfern Avenue, our friendly staff will ONLINE be on hand to help you with all your ticket enquiries. Tickets for home and away matches are All tickets will clearly indicate where entrance available online via our official club website, TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURS turnstiles are situated. If you need help, www.gfctickets.com. Fans can register in advance, Monday – Fridays: 9am – 5pm stewards are placed around the stadium in doing so creating a customer reference number. Matchday Saturdays: 9am – 3.30pm and will be happy to help. Non-matchday Saturdays: 9am – 1pm All future ticket purchases will be logged under PLUS… your account, giving you easy access to future Should you need to collect your tickets prior to Keep an eye out on the Gills website and social ticket sales. Our interactive online system gives kick-off, supporters can do so at the ticket office media platforms (p14) for ticket release dates, fans the option of picking their own seats, or (situated on Redfern Avenue) from 9am-1pm for special offers and competitions! choosing a best available option. Saturday 3pm fixtures, and from 9am-6pm for weeknight 7.45pm matches. FAN GUIDE 2019/20 06 #InThisTogether YOUR MATCHDAY TICKET MAKE SENSE OF YOUR MATCHDAY TICKET All tickets will clearly indicate where entrance If you have any problems or wish to purchase TO ENSURE A STRESS-FREE DAY AT THE turnstiles are situated, and our stadium plan additional tickets, please contact the ticket MEMS PRIESTFIELD STADIUM. on page 5 will help you find your way into the office by calling 01634 300000. stadium. However, if you’re unsure where to go, our stewards will be happy to help! Date of Fixture Opposition Do not remove the Client Reference Number stub on your ticket at G I L L I N G H A M F O O T B A L L C L U B T H E H O M E O F F O O T B A L L I N K E N T This is your unique reference number, any time. Your ticket which you should quote when stub will be torn off the 11/08/18 11/08/18 EFL SkyBet League One 18/19 purchasing tickets in the future. ticket upon entry to the stadium. Opponent Sat 11 Aug 2018 K.O 3.00pm Time of kick-off 314272 MLA MLA *BULK *BULK B B We recommend you take your seat at 0012 0012 Medway Stand Lower least 30 minutes before the start of Block A ROW B SEAT 0012 the game. Turnstile 10 – 13 Seat Number Adult Adult Adult £22.00 £22.00 £22.00 THIS TICKET IS NON-TRANSFERABLE TO BE TO BE GIVEN UP GIVEN UP Gillingham FC 01634 300000 gillinghamfootballclub.com gillsshop.co.uk BlockMatch Ticket 2019.indd 8 Turnstile Number Row 01/07/2019 13:43 Price Block of the stand you The turnstile number, This is the row you are sitting in. Have a look which you will need to will be sat in, the rows at the ground plan on the use to gain access to progress up the stands reverse to see where it is.