Leicester Tigers welcomed thousands of supporters to Welford Road matchdays as part of a Group Days Experience last season and have now honoured visitors in the first Group Days Top Clubs Awards.
Tigers In The Park in the build-up to the first game of the Premiership season on Saturday hosted the ceremony as senior players Louis Deacon, Anthony Allen, Geoff Parling and Laurence Pearce helped to present the awards to some of the Group Days Top Clubs.
Members of Boston, Burntwood, Coalville, Long Eaton and Market Harborough rugby clubs joined the players on stage for the presentation and photos.
On every matchday, Tigers welcome groups from rugby clubs, schools and colleges, work and social groups, and supporters enjoying celebrations and special occasions, all sharing the unbeatable matchday experience of a 24,000-capacity stadium and top-class rugby.
“It’s great to see so many groups from all over the country coming to Welford Road to spend a day together watching the Tigers,” said the club’s head of brand Chris Rose.
“We have amazing support from groups all over the country and their feedback about how they enjoy their time with us reinforces our belief that the matchday experience at the Tigers is the best day out in rugby.
“We’ve created this Group Days Top Clubs Award to highlight and recognise the superb support we receive from so many groups throughout the year.”
Group Days include special rates for match tickets, the chance to share in the Tigers matchday experience as part of the Guard of Honour or Shirt Shakers, the half-time Big Boot or as part of a Matchday Coaching Clinic. Or why not make Welford Road the focal point of a tour or other major event with your club?
Citation for Group Bookings Awards 2013/14
Bancroft RFC: Came from Essex to provide our biggest post-match Coaching Clinic of 2013/14 and looked like they loved every minute of it.
Boston RFC: A little gem of a club, they hosted a successful Tigers Rugby Camp and joined us for a Matchday Coaching Clinic at Christmas.
Burntwood RFC: We were delighted to see virtually the whole club travel from Staffordshire to enjoy a club day with us at Welford Road.
Coalville RFC: A club that goes ‘above and beyond’ in their support for the Tigers and has enjoyed many big days at Welford Road.
Lichfield RFC: Hosts of the biggest Tigers Rugby Camps of the summer, this year they got even bigger and even better, as well as enjoying their club days at Tigers.
Long Eaton RFC: Big Tigers fans and great at activating their membership for days with us.
Market Harborough RFC: Hosts of Leicestershire's biggest Tigers Rugby Camp, the strength of numbers at the club is also reflected in the number that shared groups days with us.
Market Rasen & Louth RFC: Their Tigers Rugby Camp is always a sell-out and they filled the places quicker than ever this year.
Scunthorpe RFC: They guarantee big support for their Tigers day out and have fun doing it.
Shrewsbury RFC: Shared in Coaching Clinics and Group Bookings, they always have good numbers supporting the Tigers.
Spalding RFC: Big Tigers supporters who brought big numbers to their Post-Match Tigers Coaching Clinic during the season.
Tamworth RFC: Provide a huge welcome for Prima Tiger Cup teams and are ever-present on Tigers matchdays and events.
Vale of Lune RFC: Tourists from Lancashire travelled with 120 players and parents, watching a big game with us and enjoying their own fixtures at a local club the following morning.
Vipers RFC: Always a pleasure to see the guys working so hard on their rugby and in support of charity, last season they did their version of Walk4Matt, walking to a Tigers fixture to raise money for the Matt Hampson Foundation.
Ystradgynlais RFC: Our favourite Welshmen, naming themselves ‘The Blue Tigers’ and unstinting in their support for ‘one of their own’ Owen Williams. Very enthusiastic additions to the Tigers Family.
To find out more about Group Bookings at Leicester Tigers, phone the Group Sales team in the Tigers ticket office on 0844 856 1880 or click here.
We look forward to seeing you in 2014/15.
Tigers In The Park in the build-up to the first game of the Premiership season on Saturday hosted the ceremony as senior players Louis Deacon, Anthony Allen, Geoff Parling and Laurence Pearce helped to present the awards to some of the Group Days Top Clubs.
Members of Boston, Burntwood, Coalville, Long Eaton and Market Harborough rugby clubs joined the players on stage for the presentation and photos.
On every matchday, Tigers welcome groups from rugby clubs, schools and colleges, work and social groups, and supporters enjoying celebrations and special occasions, all sharing the unbeatable matchday experience of a 24,000-capacity stadium and top-class rugby.
“It’s great to see so many groups from all over the country coming to Welford Road to spend a day together watching the Tigers,” said the club’s head of brand Chris Rose.
“We have amazing support from groups all over the country and their feedback about how they enjoy their time with us reinforces our belief that the matchday experience at the Tigers is the best day out in rugby.
“We’ve created this Group Days Top Clubs Award to highlight and recognise the superb support we receive from so many groups throughout the year.”
Group Days include special rates for match tickets, the chance to share in the Tigers matchday experience as part of the Guard of Honour or Shirt Shakers, the half-time Big Boot or as part of a Matchday Coaching Clinic. Or why not make Welford Road the focal point of a tour or other major event with your club?
Citation for Group Bookings Awards 2013/14
Bancroft RFC: Came from Essex to provide our biggest post-match Coaching Clinic of 2013/14 and looked like they loved every minute of it.
Boston RFC: A little gem of a club, they hosted a successful Tigers Rugby Camp and joined us for a Matchday Coaching Clinic at Christmas.
Burntwood RFC: We were delighted to see virtually the whole club travel from Staffordshire to enjoy a club day with us at Welford Road.
Coalville RFC: A club that goes ‘above and beyond’ in their support for the Tigers and has enjoyed many big days at Welford Road.
Lichfield RFC: Hosts of the biggest Tigers Rugby Camps of the summer, this year they got even bigger and even better, as well as enjoying their club days at Tigers.
Long Eaton RFC: Big Tigers fans and great at activating their membership for days with us.
Market Harborough RFC: Hosts of Leicestershire's biggest Tigers Rugby Camp, the strength of numbers at the club is also reflected in the number that shared groups days with us.
Market Rasen & Louth RFC: Their Tigers Rugby Camp is always a sell-out and they filled the places quicker than ever this year.
Scunthorpe RFC: They guarantee big support for their Tigers day out and have fun doing it.
Shrewsbury RFC: Shared in Coaching Clinics and Group Bookings, they always have good numbers supporting the Tigers.
Spalding RFC: Big Tigers supporters who brought big numbers to their Post-Match Tigers Coaching Clinic during the season.
Tamworth RFC: Provide a huge welcome for Prima Tiger Cup teams and are ever-present on Tigers matchdays and events.
Vale of Lune RFC: Tourists from Lancashire travelled with 120 players and parents, watching a big game with us and enjoying their own fixtures at a local club the following morning.
Vipers RFC: Always a pleasure to see the guys working so hard on their rugby and in support of charity, last season they did their version of Walk4Matt, walking to a Tigers fixture to raise money for the Matt Hampson Foundation.
Ystradgynlais RFC: Our favourite Welshmen, naming themselves ‘The Blue Tigers’ and unstinting in their support for ‘one of their own’ Owen Williams. Very enthusiastic additions to the Tigers Family.
To find out more about Group Bookings at Leicester Tigers, phone the Group Sales team in the Tigers ticket office on 0844 856 1880 or click here.
We look forward to seeing you in 2014/15.
