MATCH KILMARNOCK FC V ABERDEEN FC 29.10.2023

 

KO 12:00pm

TRAVELLING TO THE GAME

Please check with Traffic Scotland for any issues before you travel and listen to traffic alerts on the radio.

There are several areas between Aberdeen and Perth where your journeys times will be affected.

There are roadworks on the B7082, Grassyards Rd Kilmarnock between Monday 16th and Sunday 29th October. The A77 off and on slips to Grassyards Rd will be closed for the duration of the works with diversion routes signposted. This should not affect the travelling support as they will be travelling onwards to the Bellfield Interchange (A71) roundabout. However, it may displace additional traffic on towards the Bellfield Interchange (A71) roundabout.

AWAY STANDS IN USE

Aberdeen FC will be accommodated in the Chadwick Stand.

TURNSTILES OPEN

Turnstiles will be open from 11am and seven turnstiles will be open in the Chadwick (North) Stand. This stand is accessed via Rugby Road (KA1 2DP).

CASH GATES

All away end tickets are being handled by Aberdeen FC for this match. There will be no “Pay at the Gate” facility. The QR code facility at the ground is only for home end tickets.

ANY SPECIAL ARRANGMENTS

There is a moment of applause as a mark of respect following the death of Laurel Chadwick, who was the first female director of Kilmarnock FC and in Scottish Football.

WEATHER

9 degree, slight winds, 70% chance of rain.

PARKING

There is NO available space for parking cars or supporter buses within the stadium boundary. Supporter buses should park in Burnside Street (KA1 4EU) or Holmquarry Road (KA1 4DA), Kilmarnock resulting in a short 10 minute walk to the stadium.

Plenty of on street parking, for cars, is available in the vicinity of the stadium but we would ask all supporters to be mindful of our neighbours. The streets immediately surrounding Rugby Park are subject to a recently introduced match day TRO (11am to 5pm) with clear signage in place.

KIOSKS

Away (Chadwick) stand kiosks accept contactless/card payments only. No cash facility.

SMOKING/VAPING

The seating decks and concourses are designated NO SMOKING areas, and this includes E-cigarettes.

SEARCHING

Supporters should expect to be searched. All bags will be searched. If you don’t need your bag, please don’t take it.

FLAGS

No surfing flags or excessively large poles. Flags and banners must conform to the relevant fire regulations. No flags to overhang advertising boards or cause obstruction or danger to other members of the public. The size of the flag is at the discretion of the home club Safety Team. All flags will be examined for content. Flags of an offensive nature will not be permitted.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Any drums or other musical instruments must be authorised by the host club.

Pyrotechnics

Do not take pyrotechnic devices to the game. Do not light or throw them. 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.

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 public area or at a designated venue or while at a designated event.

INCURSIONS

Please do not enter onto the track or field of play unless instructed to do so by Stewards or Police. This can lead to ejection from the stadium and arrest.

DAMAGE

Any damage caused to seating will cost your club, and that includes, toilets and other fitments.

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.

GROUND REGULATIONS 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.

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.