Barrow Raiders - Kids Go Free

[the man]

A club determined to increase their fan-base:

"For all games next season kids go free with a paying adult. However, we just want to explain that a little better. A paying adult can bring any number of kids. A teacher can bring their class, a rugby coach can bring their team, a dance school can bring every child dancer. Barrow Raiders are determined to introduce the next generation of supporters and bring some atmosphere to the ground. We want The Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium to be the place to be every Sunday afternoon."

 

[Cumbrian Fanatic]

Great initiative, I hope it pays off for you.

A few years ago a few teams seemed to let children in for £1 o £2 I think, does this still happen?

[Chris22]

Rochdale are also running an initiative to get more young people to matches. It does seem that rugby league's appeal, especially at lower league level, seems to be mainly the older generation. Good to see clubs making efforts to bring in younger attendees.

 

[Cumbrian Fanatic]

20 minutes ago, Chris22 said:

Rochdale are also running an initiative to get more young people to matches. It does seem that rugby league's appeal, especially at lower league level, seems to be mainly the older generation. Good to see clubs making efforts to bring in younger attendees.

 

Thanks for that, it was the junior swap system I was thinking of, glad to see its still in operation

[spanishknight]

York have let kids in for free for the last 2 years, think its a great idea.

[lifer]

i like the idea of one adult bringing as many kids as they want for free, will be looking at bringing our u14s (Askam) down for games.

[Keep The Faith]

Batley have been doing this since 2016... letting kids in free 

[welshmagpie]

All great initiatives, would be superb if each club capitalises on this further and I’ll give an example how.

About a year ago I went to watch a local game of RU (semi-pro) and they let kids in for free and encouraged them to bring £2.

Upon entry to the ground, there was a queue for a game of children’s kicking golf. On the pitch was a children’s training shirt, a signed team poster and a player (I’m assuming for a training session at the winning child’s school or club) on the try line were 50 balls - suffice to say 50 children were lined up within minutes. Closest ball to any of the 3 prizes won it. It may have only been £100 but what easy money to make!

[cookey]

Good initiative,trust they have ideas in place to make up some revenue from the selling of soft drinks,sweets,ice creams,flags,caps,kit etc.

[Rickyf1]

10 hours ago, Keep The Faith said:

Batley have been doing this since 2016... letting kids in free 

Really?? i have been up a few times with my son who is 8 and have always had to pay something for him. 

[Bearman]

I think quite a few clubs allow children to enter with their parents. This initiative is different in that it allows large groups to enter with just one youth leader.

That gives organisers of youth groups an option to do something different away from their usual environment with their children.

[leaguefan13]

Donny are the same, free season tickets for kids and adults only £60. 

[Yakstorm]

A great initiative by Barrow, however I hope they have a strategy to ensure as many of the eligible groups are not only aware of the offer but pushed (as much as possible) to take it up.

Whilst price is definitely a lever, if only the same audience (ie. The current Barrow faithful) that knows, it may not move the needle much.