Ahoy there me hearties! Bristol Rovers are looking for a bunch of scurvy sea dogs to help them break a World Record.
The club is going to attempt to break the Guinness World Record™ for the most Pirates in one place at one time, and we need your help.
The event is set to take place on the morning of our last home game of the season against Norwich on May 1st and we are calling on all you Gasheads to take part.
The club are also looking for local residents, Pirate fans and fancy dress lovers to take part in the attempt.
The idea was brought to Rovers by a Pirate loving fan, known only as Captain Gas, who will be helping to organise the event.
The attempt will take place in the Blackthorn End, with all pirates signing the official log before being counted on to the terraces.
All pirates must wear:
A Pirate style hat/ bandana/ kerchief
An eye patch
An accessory - sword*, parrot etc
Appropriate shirt: striped shirt, white t-shirt or shirt
Appropriate trousers: pantaloons, tatty trousers or rolled-up trousers
And anyone taking part in the event can claim a special 10% discount from local fancy dress outlet Dressing Up Box.
Owner and Rovers fan Kevin Cook has offered the special discount for fans who place an order online or over the phone, simply quote Pirate2010 when placing your order**. The offer is valid until April 30th, with free delivery on orders over £40.
And that is not all, for every Pirate costume purchase made, Bristol Rovers and the Dressing Up Box will be donating 5% of product sales to a nominated charity.
The official attempt will take place at 12pm, and pirates have to remain in place for 15 minutes to qualify. Gates will open at 10.30am for the count to begin.
To achieve the record, we need more than 2000 pirates! So don't be scallywags, come and join in the fun with your fellow pirates and you could be in the next edition of the Guinness Book of World Records™! Yarrrrr!
For more information and to register your interest visit our Facebook group "Bristol Rovers fans World Record attempt & 'Flag Day' 01/05/2010".
*Because of Health and Safety issues associated with a football ground, real swords will not be allowed.
** Visit www.dressingupbox.com or call 0117 960 0675 to find your perfect fancy dress outfit.
