A FOOTBALL FUNTOGETHER!
The Memorial Stadium will be hosting a 'Family Football Festival' for all-comers to enjoy at our home clash with Barnet on Saturday, November 19th. There will be a host of fun activities taking place on the day catering for all the family - with competitions and entertainment planned for both on and off the pitch!
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ABOUT THE FAMILY FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
The day is all part of the The Football League's Family Football Festival, which aims to encourage families to enjoy time together at an exciting Football League game. Running from October to December, the festival sees family activities taking place across participating Football League clubs this autumn.
Siobhan Freeguard, founder of Netmums is an ambassador for the Family Football Festival, and commented: "Netmums are delighted to be involved with The Family Football Festival - it's an exciting opportunity for families across the country to enjoy a fun day out together at their local League club.
"It's a great chance for mums to get the family together and enjoy the atmosphere of a League match first hand this autumn."
For more details on the Family Football Festival and to win prizes visit www.facebook.com/familyfootball
If you've not been to a football match or the Memorial Stadium before then don't worry as we've listed all the information you need to know below!
WHAT SPECIAL ACTIVITY WILL BE TAKING PLACE
There will be a range of special activities taking place on the day, including a fancy dress competition and face painting.
There will also be family ticket offers, merchandise discounts and a family sports day event with great prizes to be won - more details to follow!
Keep following www.bristolrovers.co.uk to keep up with further announcements and full details closer to the match.
BUYING TICKETS
You can buy tickets by phoning our hotline 0117 9096648 (option one) in person from our ticket office or via our online ticking page.For more details see the links below.
We recommend families buy tickets for the match in our dedicated family area.This is situated next to the West Stand. Our family area is an ideal place for parents and children to watch the game from with family friendly stewarding.The whole ground meanwhile is also a no smoking zone.
We would recommend you purchase your tickets in advance.When buying tickets please mention to our ticket office staff if this will be your first time visiting us.
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Our Family activity on the day will start before the game and the match kicks-off at 3pm.
Getting to the ground is easy and you can use either public transport or drive by car (there is plenty of parking available).For more information on getting to and from the ground see the links below.
More info:
Directions and Parking
ABOUT THE CLUB
Bristol Rovers currently play in League Two.Our nickname is the Pirates, which relates to Bristol's maritime history. Our ground is called the Memorial Stadium and we have played there since 1996. Our club colours are the famous blue and white quarters and you can see a picture of our strip below.
More info:
Club History
OUR MASCOT
Our mascot is called Captain Black Arab and he is a Pirate - see the picture below!He is great with kids and will be putting on a special effort for this match to entertain all the families that come along before the game and at half time.
A BIT ABOUT FOOTBALL
Football matches last 90 minutes and are played in two halves of 45 minutes each.At the end of the first half there is a 'half-time' break of 15 minutes that will allow you time to go and get a drink or a bite to eat from our refreshment kiosks.
Each team is comprised of 11 players (including 1 goalkeeper) and each team is allowed to make 3 substitutions.
The winner of the match will have 3 points added to their season total.If the match ends in a draw then each team will get 1 point each.
More info:
Laws of the Game
