HELP WITH PITCH COVERS ON SUNDAY

[CaleyD]

The club are looking for volunteers to assist with removing the pitch covers at 10am on Sunday.

 

Free match ticket for anyone able to assist...and if you have already purchased your ticket for Sunday you can have another to bring a friend or we'll give you a ticket for the St Mirren match instead (same goes if you are a Season Ticket holder).

 

Those able to assist should just turn up at the Stadium for 10am on Sunday.

 

Thanks in Advance.

[dougal]

Why are the covers down in the first place when we have an underground soil heating system installed?

Is it too expensive to run or not working like it should?

Not being funny but putting out an open invitation to all fans you could have hundreds turning up meaning a serious loss of income in free tickets

Maybe restricting it to Caleyjagsforever members would have been the more sensible option

Dougal

Edited December 28, 2014 by dougal

[TheKarl]

If "hundreds" of volunteers turn up at 10am, I'll pay next seasons Caley Season ticket for you.

Or County.

Which ever you prefer.

I'm sure the club know what they need to work within their means, aswell as previous experience of numbers and such.

[+roarer]

Why are the covers down in the first place when we have an underground soil heating system installed?

Is it too expensive to run or not working like it should?

Not being funny but putting out an open invitation to all fans you could have hundreds turning up meaning a serious loss of income in free tickets

Maybe restricting it to Caleyjagsforever members would have been the more sensible option

Dougal

I take it that's a "no" then?

[TheKarl]

How long - roughly - has it taken in the past to remove covers with volunteers?

[CaleyD]

Why are the covers down in the first place when we have an underground soil heating system installed?

Is it too expensive to run or not working like it should?

Not being funny but putting out an open invitation to all fans you could have hundreds turning up meaning a serious loss of income in free tickets

Maybe restricting it to Caleyjagsforever members would have been the more sensible option

Dougal

 

Covers serve a dual purpose....they help hold heat in and keep the frost off.  This compliments use of the USH system.

 

It is expensive to run, but not as expensive as having a game postponed so cost isn't a factor on whether or not it is used.

 

Fair point...if the club worked on the basis that fans were out to take advantage! Thankfully that's not the case and there was a good few folk who couldn't afford a ticket that were grateful of a chance to "earn" one by helping out the club.  Also had some who took nothing and those who already had tickets who were using the extra ticket to bring friends/family.

 

Being "restrictive" is one of the biggest criticisms levied at football clubs, surprised to see you suggest it should be applied in this (or any) instance.

 

Don

[CaleyD]

How long - roughly - has it taken in the past to remove covers with volunteers?

 

Depends on the conditions and whether snow or surface water needs to be dealt with....wind can also cause issues in ensuring nobody ends up in the Firth!

 

Today was pretty straight forward as none of those things were a factor.  I wasn't there, so couldn't tell you how long, but certainly don't think it would've been any more than about 45 minutes...if that.

[tm4tj]

Well done to all

 

Don

[rocky1]

Also liked the flag waving ball boys welcoming the players onto the pitch all added to what was a good atmosphere . Well done all

[JockWatt]

I would have loved to help - if someone had paid my airfare !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!