Wednesday 27th April 2016
As always, a new football season brings excitement and optimism for players and members of the Dumbarton FC family across the world – and for the 2016/2017 campaign it is no different.
The season that is just about to be completed saw the club retain its Championship status, and we now enter the fifth consecutive year competing in tier two in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).
Our title as the best part-time club in Scotland was retained in 2015/2016– another remarkable achievement considering the make-up of the division.
As we look forward to the next season our most pressing task, as ever, is to ensure that Manager Stevie Aitken and his staff have all the financial backing that we can afford to give him.
Supporters are a huge part of what we’re doing.
The support fans give the Club is immense and something that we never take for granted.
The club now invites you to renew your support of Dumbarton FC by purchasing a season ticket for the 16/17 campaign.
Please note that we will NOT be sending out renewal notices via Royal Mail as we have found this method of information release to be costly and a huge drain on our part-time resource.
Instead, season ticket holders who have given us a valid e-mail address last season WILL be notified electronically.
As in seasons gone past, to ensure the integrity of our information, when applying for your 16/17 ticket, a form will need to be completed and we can assist with this.
This form is available online click – here
We have two brand new offers that hopefully supporters will respond to.
Our first initiative starts today, Monday 25th April 2016 where we introduce a premium loyalty period that will run for 4 days in the week ahead.
This period is in ADDITION to our normal 3-week early bird incentive.
So, below is a list of the prices you will pay for 16/17 as a ST holder if you renew on the following dates – 25/4/16, 27/4/16, 28/4/16 and 29/4/16
Office hours on each of the days will be 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Telephone 01389 762569 – if phoning in, PLEASE have your existing seat number handy!
Adult – £225
Concession – £115
Parent & Child – £240
The above prices represent an additional £10 discount per category on the traditional Early Bird discount (see table below).
Great value we’re sure you will agree!
DFC recognises the need to attract and retain the next generation of season ticket holders and supporters and we are introducing new ticket for Under-16s priced at just £90.
Yup, that’s right. £90.
We have allocated Section A of the East section of the stadium for youngsters who purchase this ticket and this price applies only for this area, otherwise the price be as per normal tariff.
The £90 price applies across all initiatives, so there is no time limit to purchase, only space!
The Early Bird period prices are as follows :
Adult – £235
Concession – £125
Parent and Child – £250
Under-16 (Section A of the Stadium) – £90
Early Bird Periods are –
3rd May to 6th May 2016 inclusive
9th to 13th May 2016 inclusive
16th to 20th May 2016 inclusive
Each week throughout the Early Bird period, the Club will hold a prize draw into which those who have purchased a season ticket are automatically entered.
Season ticket holders who sign up during early bird period (but not the premium loyalty period) will also feature in a draw to win their season ticket for FREE.
*Week 1 – everyone who buys a ticket will be entered into a draw to win a DFC beanie hat
*Week 2 – everyone who buys a ticket will be entered into a draw to win a NEW replica DFC home top (to be revealed very soon)
*Week 3 – everyone who buys a ticket will be entered into a draw to win a NEW DFC away top (to be revealed very soon).
Supporters will also have the option of retaining their current seat up until 17th June 2016.
Once the Early Bird periods are over, season ticket prices will be –
Adult – £250
Concession – £140
Parent and Child – £265
Under-16 (Section A of the Stadium) – £90
As a Season Ticket Holder you will guarantee your seat for all 18 SPFL Championship home matches and enjoy these additional benefits:
• Season Ticket Holders will be given a priority purchase period for any matches in the Scottish Cup, League Cup or Challenge Cup that are deemed all-ticket.
• Season Ticket Holders will also be given a priority on purchasing away match tickets should the occasion arise.
• Discount on match day hospitality
Behind the scenes, the new season has already started for what will be an immensely competitive campaign.
There are new challenges ahead and the club is determined to face them, with YOUR help.
Season Ticket prices for season 2016/17 are as follows :
| Season 2016/2017 Season Ticket Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Early Bird Period Price | Normal Period Price |
| Adult | £235 | £250 |
| *Senior Citizen/Disabled/U-16 | £125 | £140 |
| Parent & 1 Child (U-12) | £250 | £265 |
| Full-Time Student | £125 | £140 |
| *Senior Citizens, students and Under-16s. Aged sixty-five as at 1/7/16 is the starting point for the “Senior Citizens” category. Proof of entititlement will be asked for. A valid matriculation card showing a full term entitlement from 1/8/15 is a requirement for student concessions. | ||
*Season Tickets are NOT valid for any home play-off matches should the club be involved in thee games at the end of the season.
Alan Findlay