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Derek McInnes
When you become manager of Aberdeen Football Club you are made fully aware of what a privilege it is to lead this great club.
This is a club built on strong foundations, with a true sense of soul and history, which resonates not just with supporters but also the players who are lucky enough to play for the club.
I take inspiration from my own team, from the way they train every day and the way they take to the pitch prepared for every match. There is a determination, hunger and sheer desire to be successful within our squad.
Each time the players take to the pitch they are driven to do well for the club and more importantly for its supporters, who yet again this season have backed the team with absolute dedication.
Everyone has to do their best for the Aberdeen FC cause, the staff, players and supporters. We are all seeking the same thing, success, and if we are together as one we give ourselves the best possible chance of achieving our ambitions.
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LAST CHANCE TO RENEW & KEEP YOUR SEAT!
MOVING SEAT DAY FOR ALL BUYERS
18JUNE
20JUNE
KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Existing Season Ticket Holders should renew their seats by 5pm on Saturday 18th June. Any seats not renewed by that date will be released for general sale which takes place from 10am on Tuesday 21st June.
afc.co.uk/eTickets 01224 63 1903SIGN UP FOR2016/17 NOW!
PREMIERSHIP SEASON KICKS OFF
REMAINING SEATS GO ON GENERAL SALE
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21JUNEDEADLINE FOR
OUR NEW 0% PAYMENT PLAN31
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see page 10 for full details
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Renew your season ticket and you will receive a new card to use in the 2016/17 season. New cards will be available from June 2016.
Simply renew either online 24/7 at afc.co.uk/eTickets or at thePittodrie Ticket Office or phone01224 63 1903. Your new card will then be with you in time for the 2016/17 season starting.
KEY INFORMATION & NEW FEATURES
LOYALTY POINTSOur Loyalty Points system continues with points built up during 2015/16 set to carry over to season 2016/17. Points from 2014/15 will no longer be applied to your total. For full info visit afc.co.uk/tickets/loyalty-points
SIX GAME PACKAGEOur six game package continues to offer increased flexibility to supporters who can't commit to buying a full season ticket. This package is priced at £125.
NEW CARDSS O U L · S P I R I T · T R A D I T I O N
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OVER 75s
Buy a season ticket and not only will you secure your seat for the season but you will also enjoy up to half of the action for free!
FREE FOOTBALL AT PITTODRIE
STUDENTS
UNDER 18sADULTS
OVER 65s UNDER 12s
*Free football based on 19 home Ladbrokes Premiership matches.
NUMBER OF FREE GAMES PER SEASON*
SPREAD YOURPAYMENTSOVER 4 MONTHSThis season a new 0% option will be available with payments to be made over 4 months. There will be no extra fees as the interest costs will be covered by AFC in an effort to offer supporters more flexibility in a difficult economic environment. - see page 10 for full details
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KEY INFORMATION & NEW FEATURES
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PRICE LIST
Wheelchair season ticket holders £150 (+carer free).For more information regarding seating for wheelchair users or ambulant supporters please contact the ticket office on 01224 63 1903.
TICKETTYPE
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SEASON TICKET PRICE
MATCH TICKET PRICE
BLACK & GOLD PRICE
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IN C
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R
DS
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DED Adult £406 £28 £481
Over 65 £290 £20 £365FTE / Over 75 £192 £16 £267
U18 £120 £10 £195U12 £57 £6 £132
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& F Adult £377 £26 £452
Over 65 £276 £19 £351FTE / Over 75 £180 £15 £255
U18 £120 £10 £195U12 £57 £6 £132
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RD
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Adult £363 £25 £438Over 65 £276 £19 £351
FTE / Over 75 £180 £15 £255U18 £120 £10 £195U12 £57 £6 £132
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MATCH TICKET PRICE
BLACK & GOLD PRICE
RD
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NC
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ERED Adult £348 £24 £423
Over 65 £261 £18 £336FTE / Over 75 £168 £14 £243
U18 £120 £10 £195U12 £57 £6 £132
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ND Adult £319 £22 £394
Over 65 £203 £14 £278FTE / Over 75 £156 £13 £231
U18 £120 £10 £195U12 £57 £6 £132
This season our early bird deadline has been removed meaning that the same price will be available up until the first match of the Ladbrokes Premiership season. This change in price structure has been applied to give our supporters more time to secure their season ticket at the best possible price.
Don’t forget that you can spread the cost… see page 10 for full details!
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RDS UPPERThis section of the stadium will only be opened for high demand matches in an effort to enhance the atmosphere.
MERKLAND SINGING SECTION For season 2016/17 and beyond a singing section will be situated here. To get involved contact Pittodrie Ticket Office on 01224 63 1903.
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As a season ticket holder at Pittodrie you will enjoy access to all home Ladbrokes Premiership matches along with the following fantastic benefits:
FREE FOOTBALL! At least 4 ½ matches free compared to buying individual match tickets
40 loyalty points for all ticket matches
Seat reserved for home cup matches
10% discount in the AFC Club Shop (valid season ticket must be presented at point of purchase to redeem discount)
15% discount off AAM dining package for bronze category games (subject to availability - offer excludes Ladies Day and Gentlemens Day)
Discount on official AFC supporters buses to away matches
Can’t get to the match? Check out our 'Season Ticket Exchange' option (see page 11)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR U12 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS
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15% 20%
BLACK AND GOLD MEMBERSHIPOur popular Black & Gold membership returns for another season and for an extra £75 you can enjoy all of the benefits that you get as a season ticket holder and much, much more…
Free 2016/17 home, away or goalkeeper shirt
Exclusive Q & A evening with the management team (early 2017)
10 Additional Loyalty Points (increase
your chances of securing tickets for high demand matches)
15% discount in the AFC Club Shop (valid season ticket must be presented when purchasing)
Discount on yearly subscription for RedTV
Two complimentary food vouchers for a pie & hot drink
Exclusive monthly prize draws
20% discount off AAM dining package (bronze category games only - subject to availability offer excludes Ladies Day and Gentlemens Day)
afc.co.uk/eTickets 01224 63 1903SIGN UP FOR2016/17 NOW!
TOP UP FOR ONLY
£75
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Aberdeen Football Club Plc registration no. SC005364. Registered office: Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5QH. Aberdeen Football Club Plc acts as a credit broker and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Aberdeen Football Club Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registration no. is 688255. Credit provided subject to age and status.
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*Example for 10 monthly payments option: If one adult season ticket purchased at a cash price and amount of credit of £377.00 would be repaid by 1 monthly payment of £69.70 (which includes arrangement fee of £32.00), followed by 9 monthly payments of £37.70. The rate of interest is 0% per annum; the total amount payable is £409.00 and the total charge for credit is £32.00. Representative 19.70% APR. Application fee is only payable should you be accepted to the scheme.
4 MONTHLY PAYMENTS + NO FEE!Sign up before Tues 31st May and you will have the option to spread the cost over 4 months. There will be no extra fees as the interest costs will be covered by AFC.
10 MONTHLY PAYMENTS + £32 FEE*For £32 extra you can once again spread the cost of your season ticket over 10 months through V12 Season Ticket Finance.
SPREAD THE COST OF YOUR SEASON TICKET THROUGH V12 FINANCE
Ticket Office
NEW!
For full information on how to apply visit: v12seasonticketfinance.com/shops/aberdeen
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
Email [email protected] with your details* and the match you can’t attend.
Your season ticket card will then be de-activated for the match.
If your seat is purchased by another supporter ahead of the match you receive 25% of the value of the ticket back as cashback.
Any cashback built up over the season can then be redeemed when purchasing your 2017/18 season ticket.
*Please note, if your e-mail address does not match up with your client reference number then your seat will not be released for sale.
For full terms and conditions visit afc.co.uk/ticketexchange
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The best way to join all of your favourites at Pittodrie including Rooney, McGinn and Hayes is by getting your hands on a season ticket! Play your part and Roar on your Reds! #COYR
Become a season ticket holder for just £57 and you will enjoy:
Priority booking for all high demand matches
FREE FOOTBALL! Get 9 ½ matches FREE
One FREE Junior Matchday Club per season
10% discount in the AFC Club Shop (valid season ticket must be presented at time of purchase to redeem discount)
Discount on official AFC supporters buses to away matches
Special membership price for the Angus the Bull Club
UNDER 12's
PLAY YOUR PART! Have you ever wanted to lead the team out at Pittodrie on matchday? Matchday mascots are selected from our U12 season ticket holders!
PRICE FREEZE!
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JOIN THE ANGUS THE BULL CLUBOur fantastic Angus the Bull Club returns for another season and we want you to be a part of it!
Yet again we are rewarding current Angus the Bull Club members and 2016/17 season ticket holders with a reduced membership rate to thank them for their continued support of The Dons!
£8 for renewals & 2016/17 season ticket holders £10 for new members
£12 for renewals & 2016/17 season ticket holders £15 for new members
• Membership Card & AFC Goody Bag
• 10% discount on Angus the Bull range in AFC Club Shop
• E-birthday message
• VIP Invitations to exclusive Angus the Bull Club events
• Access to exclusive Angus the Bull Club competitions
• Chance to be Little Gus for a match at Pittodrie (only available to members aged between 5 & 12)
5 - 12yrs
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Over 40 local community groups, football teams and schools enjoyed a Dons Day Out during 2015/16 and raised over £11,000 in the process!
Why not follow their lead and bring your group along for a Dons Day Out in 2016/17? For more information or to book please contact Lynn Fiske, Dons Day Out Co-ordinator on 01224 63 1903.
RAISE FUNDS THROUGH FOOTBALL
Pick your match
Buy your tickets
50% cashback for your group
Enjoy a dayat Pittodrie! £
‘We had an enjoyable day out at the Football while raising valuable funds for our school.
There was a great atmosphere particularly being right behind the goal! We were delighted to be presented with a signed shirt due to the size of our group which will add to the money we raised when we raffle it.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Dons Day Out as a fundraiser.’
ELRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 2016
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NOTES• The term ‘under 12’ refers to all those under 12 years of age on 31st May 2016.
• The term ‘under 18’ refers to all those under 18 years of age on 31st May 2016.
• The term ‘FTE’ refers to all those in full time education on or before 30th Sept 2016 (proof required)
• The term ‘over 65’ refers to all those over 65 years of age on 31st Dec 2016.
• If a Season Ticket is lost, misplaced or stolen a fee of £10 will be charged by the club to issue a replacement. Additionally the replaced card will be disabled and rendered inactive.
• RDS Upper will only open for games where demand dictates.
• Season Ticket Holder seats in South Stand sections S & T may not be available for all ticket matches. Alternative seats will be allocated on request prior to games being on public sale.
• 2016/17 Season Ticket Holders are guaranteed at least 18 home Ladbrokes Premiership matches.
• To redeem discount in the AFC Club Shop a valid season ticket must be presented at point of purchase.
• For a full explanation of our Loyalty Points Scheme please visit afc.co.uk/tickets/loyalty-points
• Full Terms and Conditions are available from afc.co.uk/ticketinfo
PITTODRIE TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURSMonday - Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Saturday 9.30am-1:30pm Sunday closed Matchdays open until kick-off
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