Bristol Rovers fans will be attempting to break a World Record at the Memorial Stadium tomorrow.
Groups of Gasheads will be coming together before our match against Norwich on Saturday, to try and break the Guinness World Record™ for the largest gathering of Pirates, and we need your help.
Bristol Rovers will be offering everyone who takes part in the Pirate World Record attempt a £10 voucher off a match ticket for next season.
And anyone under 16 who dresses up and attends the event will be given a voucher for a free ticket (terraced areas and South Stand only) to a selected game next season.
The vouchers will be eligible for use at selected games next season, which will be confirmed when the fixtures are announced in the summer.
Not only that, Bristol Rovers will be supporting the BUI's Prostate Cancer Appeal at this weekend's event.
The appeal, based at Southmead Hospital, is not only seeking to raise public awareness, but also fund vital research into improved diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Prostate cancer affects 35,000 men each year in the UK and causes over 10,000 deaths, almost as many men as breast cancer affects women.
And people who come along will have plenty to keep them entertained. Pirate Pete, from Bristol's famous Pirate Walks will be at the World Record attempt to help entertain the crowd.
Pete, who takes locals and tourists arund Bristol's pirate hotspots, will be holding a fancy dress competition with a host of top prizes.
He will also be signing copies of his limited edition book Swashbuckling Tales, with profits going to the nominated charity for the day - The Prostate Cancer Appeal.
Seb Miller from JungleTalk will also be attending and bringing along a couple of parrots to make any Pirate outfit complete and the Long John Silver Trust will be holding a Teasure Island Competition.
There will also be a selection of Pirate tunes playing, a BBQ to make sure no one goes hungry. and hopefully a few other top competitions and special guests.
And if you are planning to take part in our World Record attempt, but don't have all the gear, then why not pop into the Memorial Stadium and pick up some accessories from the club shop or you can simply visit BRFCDirect right now.
We are currently stocking pirate hats, bandanas and inflatable parrots to get you on your way!
Remember you will still need the clothing, so why not check out www.dressingupbox.com to get a special Rovers dicount?
And for every costume that is sold through local company the Dressing Up Box, 5% will got to the Bristol Urological Institute.
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 has helped 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 the BUI.
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.
