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Supporter Information for Rugby Park

23 February 2024
Author AFC Media Team

SUPPORTER INFORMATION
MATCH KILMARNOCK FC V ABERDEEN FC 24 February 2024

KO 3:00pm

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 may be affected.

AWAY STANDS IN USE
Aberdeen FC will be accommodated in the Chadwick Stand (Upper). Disabled supporters will be in the lower.

TURNSTILES OPEN
Turnstiles will be open from 2:00pm. 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. Please endeavour to obtain your ticket before matchday. The QR code facility advertised around the stadium is only for home end tickets.

WEATHER
7 degree, 11-21 mph winds, 40% 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 please be mindful of the residents. The streets immediately surrounding Rugby Park are subject to a match day TRO (11am to 5pm) with clear signage in place.

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

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 Police Officer.

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

PYROTECHNICS
Do not take pyrotechnic devices to the game.
Do not agree to take these items into the ground for somebody else.
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.

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 the 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.

MEGAPHONES
Megaphones are not permitted.

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 Officers. No surfing flags. No Large poles. 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.

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.