MATCH CLYDE FC V ABERDEEN FC 19.01.2024

VENUE New Douglas Park

TRAVELLING TO THE GAME

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

Please be aware of roadworks on the A90 at Brechin which will affect fans travelling to games. Work is scheduled to be completed by 30^th January. So this will affect our matches away to Clyde, St Johnstone, Hearts and Dundee at Pittodrie.

https://netrunkroads.scot/scottish-north-east-trunk-roads/a90/a90-at-brechin-concrete-repairs/

PARKING

Buses and Cars are advised to park in the Beckford Street Car Park and walk to the stadium from there.

There is disabled parking at the stadium and this is arranged through the AFC SLO and details passed to Hamilton Academical FC and Clyde FC.

AWAY STANDS IN USE

Aberdeen FC will be accommodated in the North Stand and North end of the Main Stand.

KO 7.45pm

TURNSTILES OPEN

Turnstiles will open at 6.45pm.

Turnstiles 7-12 should be used for access to the North Stand and turnstile 6 for the Main Stand (away).

WEATHER FORECAST

3 degree, 10% chance of rain and 13-24mph winds.

KIOSKS

Cash and contactless.

THROWING OF OBJECTS

Do not throw any objects towards the pitch or trackside, or towards opposing fans.

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/or arrest.

SMOKING/VAPING

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

DAMAGE

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

SEARCHING

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

BALACLAVAS

The wearing of full-face coverings such as balaclavas may result in refusal of entry to the ground.

FLAGS

Must conform to the relevant fire regulations.

The size of the flag is at the discretion of the club Safety Officer

No surfing flags.

No sticks or canes over one metre in length are permitted.

No flags to overhang advertising boards or cause obstruction or danger to other members of the public.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

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

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. 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.

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.