MATCH DAY ENTRY – KICK-OFF 2:00PM
There will be NO cash gates in operation.
The match is an ALL-TICKET GAME, and access will only be allowed upon presentation of a valid ticket. Children under-12 are free only when accompanied by a paying adult. (No ticket required for the child).
** UPDATE TO DETAILS FOR AWAY FANS AREA OF STADIUM **
Following advice from the SJFA and Police Scotland we are now compelled to implement certain changes to the previously issued matchday guidelines. These are all shown on the attached site map / layout and can be summarised briefly as follows: –
The barrier at the terracing behind the dugouts will be moved towards the Largs fans and a disabled / infirm viewing and press area will be formed between the first fence line and a new fence line adjacent to the away dug out.
The original access gate between fans is to be removed and no transfer will be allowed between the two sets of fans – strict segregation will now be implemented.
A snack / burger van and ice cream van have been introduced at the Vikingar end of the stadium (housing the Burgh fans)
Largs Thistle Fans
Are asked to access and exit from Brisbane Road.
Please note the lane behind the shed leading from Brisbane Rd to Mansfield Cres will be manned and should not be used by Thistle fans whilst accessing/egressing the ground – All as indicated on the attached map layout.
Johnstone Burgh Fans
Tickets numbered : – 168 to 467, 661 to 762, 872 to 920, 1100 to 1175 & 1482 to 1506.
Are asked to access and exit from Mansfield Crescent.
Please note the lane behind the shed leading from Mansfield Cres to Brisbane Rd will be manned and should not be used by Burgh fans whilst accessing/egressing the ground. During the game Burgh fans will be situated behind the far away goals – All as indicated on the attached map layout.
all fans
Gates will open from 12:45pm – latecomers may experience a slight delay in entry due to the large numbers that are anticipated. Accordingly, we encourage people to come as early as possible to avoid long queues.
We will have a Police presence and security personnel at the gates and persons may be asked to be searched prior to entry. Refusal to consent to a search may result in entry being denied.
Car PARKING
Car parking is on the streets within the surrounding area so please use public transport and consider car sharing where possible.
Largs train station is around a 15-minute walk from the park and there are many large car parking areas on the promenade side – charges will apply.
Please be respectful of our neighbours when parking your vehicle and do not remove cones to park your car, park on corners, block access to residents’ driveways or park on pavements as recently traffic wardens have been issuing tickets around the town.
Facilities
There are two sets of toilets – as indicated on the layout map. The main Toilets are situated next to the cabins at the Brisbane Road end with additional Portaloo’s located in the AWAY end (Mansfield Cres) for the use for the Burgh fans.
Our canteen will be open as usual and additional stalls selling food and drink have also been brought in for the day, including a Burger Van for the Away fans.
MEDIA – All media will be situated inside the area behind the Away dugout. All media should enter via the HOME end on Brisbane Road. Credentials must be sent in advance and approved by LTFC. Entry could be refused without this.
Consumption of Alcohol
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 makes it illegal to carry alcohol into a football stadium and to enter a football stadium under the influence of alcohol. Sale of alcohol from the licensed cabin is only on matchday and this will be strictly limited to home support with LTFC season ticket holders taking preference should the areas become crowded.
No alcoholic drinks are permitted to be consumed on the terracing – anyone found doing so may be asked to leave the stadium.
The bar will be open for an hour before kick-off, during half time and for one hour after the completion of the match.
Please do not try to attempt to enter the bar at any other time.
Pyrotechnics, smoke bombs and flares
Please note that it is a criminal offence to take or try to take a pyrotechnic into football matches, while carrying pyrotechnics in public without a reasonable excuse was recently made an offence through the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022. The Act gives police powers to stop and search someone where they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person may be in possession of a pyrotechnic in a public place. Anyone found in possession will be asked to leave the ground.
Any damages caused to building or the playing surface will be charged accordingly to the offender/culprit.
Disabled Access Information
Please note that we have street parking only, so we recommend early arrival to secure a convenient spot. However, this is not essential, as we have a coned-off area at the front of the park where vehicles can stop briefly to unload passengers. A dropped kerb is located at the entrance for easier access.
Ticket Office and Viewing: Our ticket office has a lowered counter to accommodate wheelchair users and others who may benefit. The ground throughout the park is relatively level until nearer the pitch where it lowers using tiered steps. There is accessible access to an elevated viewing area to the right of the food cabin.
Disabled Access cont…
Food Access: If any wheelchair users or supporters with accessibility needs require assistance ordering or collecting food from the pie shop, our club committee members are happy to help. Just speak to any member of the team and we will ensure you are looked after.
Toilets: Currently, we do not have a disabled toilet on-site. The nearest Changing Places facility is located at:
3 The Promenade, Largs, KA30 8BG.
Sensory Support: there are two ASN Sensory Bags available for supporters who may benefit from them. These can be collected from the Ticket Office and should be returned at the end of the match.
First Aid will be available at all times in the Cabin area situated within the home support.