MATCH Turriff United FC v Aberdeen FC

Ahead of the first pre-season friendly of the 2023/2024 season against Highland League side Turriff United, here is some information for those going to Turriff on Wednesday evening. As always, safe travels and thanks for your support. We will see you there!

ENTRY POINTS
There are two main entry points with two other entrances for use by wheelchair users.

STANDS IN USE
All areas are open. There is no segregation.

KO 7.45pm

TURNSTILES OPEN
6.00pm

TICKET ARRANGEMENTS
This game is all ticket. It is sold out – please do not attend if you do not have a ticket.

WEATHER
15 degrees, 50% chance of rain. 10-20 mph winds

TRAFFIC
Please check local and national radio for ongoing trouble spots. Supporters are advised to routinely check the Transport and Traffic Scotland websites for live updates; www.transportscotland.gov.uk and www.trafficscotland.org Listen to traffic updates on the radio as you travel and plan to arrive at the stadium in plenty of time.

PARKING
Supporters coaches and minibuses are advised to park in the West car park. There is a very narrow bridge to negotiate with a tight turn once you leave the main road. Larger buses may struggle. If in doubt, drop off prior to this and pick up at a suitable location. Cars can park in the car parks around the ground. (more information below)

Disabled Parking
There is an area at the rear of the North Stand for disabled parking. This area is very close to the accessible ramp which leads to a small, elevated platform in the North Stand. There is an alternative accessible entrance on the West end of the North Stand but that is not for elevated seats.

KIOSKS
Cash and contactless

Message from our colleagues at Turriff United:

Firstly we would appreciate the area in front of the pie shop and toilets being kept clear of standing spectators, although it is a useful vantage point for the pitch, in the interest of keeping the flow of traffic moving from the pie shop and toilets, we would like that area kept as a no standing zone.

We would also appreciate the walkway in front of the main stand being kept clear, this is a narrow walkway which is used as a main thoroughfare to the left side of the pitch, but is also where the players will access the pitch from the tunnel as well as being an area utilised heavily by matchday staff, so to make their jobs as easy as possible we would be grateful if that area was kept as clear as possible.

There will be limited parking at the ground so we would ask any locals who are in a position to do so, to walk down to the ground, or if that is not an option car share where possible.

Extra parking can be accessed at the Sports Centre a short walk from the ground, the swimming pool at the top of the hill, the car park opposite Turriff Academy, and the bypass car park accessed on your right as you travel over the roundabout upon entry to Turriff. We would ask that nobody parks on Queens Road itself as this is the main entry point to Turriff from the Aberdeen side, and is a very busy road with large amounts of traffic passing through regularly.

To cope with the increased attendance we will have extra toilets at the top of the ground past the Chalmers Stand, in addition to the regular toilets behind the goals.

Licensed security stewards will be in operation, and there is a possibility of being searched upon entry to the ground so we would appreciate cooperation in this regard if asked, to keep the queues moving upon entry into the ground.

Stay safe, have fun and we look forward to welcoming you all the The Haughs whether this is your first visit or you are a seasoned regular…enjoy the game!

SAFETY MESSAGES

VENUE SECURITY – All spectators are reminded that security is the responsibility of all those at the ground and not just safety and security personnel. If you see something suspicious or unsafe, please report this to the nearest member of stadium staff, Steward or Club Staff Member.

PYROTECHNICS – Please be aware of the recently enacted law regarding pyrotechnics. (Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022) (Prohibition of pyrotechnic articles at designated venues or events).
It is an offence for a person, without reasonable excuse, to possess a pyrotechnic article while the person is in a designated venue or while at a designated event. A person convicted of an offence is liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or both).
Do not pick up any pyrotechnic devices as you don’t know what type it is. Some explode after flaring or smoking. these can seriously injure you or kill you. smoke alone can have serious health issues for asthmatics and those with bronchial or other health issues.

GROUND REGULATIONS
Stewards and Club Staff will be vigilant at the turnstiles and supporters may be searched if deemed necessary.
If you don’t need your bag, please don’t take it.
Flags may be examined for their content before being allowed entry.
Please have regard to public safety and that of all players and match officials and refrain from encroaching onto the track side or playing surface unless instructed to do so in an emergency.
Both Clubs operate a zero‐tolerance policy towards racism. Inappropriate/offensive songs should not be sung and dependant on the content, could be followed up by the clubs and Police Scotland.

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT:- As at all fixtures, unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated. Any individuals attending the match who are found to have engaged in unacceptable conduct may have disciplinary action taken against them. This may include removal of ticketing privileges for games, removal of season tickets and bans from stadiums for a specified period/or other appropriate sanctions. Unacceptable Conduct may also lead to criminal charges.