Splitting

MomOf8 · 10-09-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Loyal1

$80 x 5 of the Loyal1 bunch. It might kill me. If the coach and FO want me/us over there they are asking a chunk. It doesn't tire them out too much either.

Good point. $80 x 10 = NO SOCCER GAMES for the 8's.

Aero · 10-09-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by montgjules

The FO has supported us tirelessly and asked very little in return. It wouldn't kill people to spend $80 more to get the seats the coach and FO would like us to have.

What about the people that have more than one person in their family? That can really start adding up then.

Maybe we could also say the same thing about people that only bought half a season's worth of tickets. It also wouldn't have killed them to upgrade to a full season ticket and come to all of the games like the FO and coach would like us to have done. I think when those people actually buy a full season ticket, especially when they only need one and not a whole family's worth, then they can start complaining about others not being willing to spend an extra $80 per ticket.

There are lots of reasons why people did what they did. I don't think that we should be calling anyone out for supporting the team however they chose to do it, isn't that right?

montgjules · 10-09-2005, 12:22 PM

I bought half a season's tickets because I was pregnant with twins at the time. I consider myself very committed for making it to as many games as I have, considering my current family situation. I'm not "calling anybody out" particularly.

the cup · 10-09-2005, 09:39 PM

I think we are in a good spot for several reasons.

First, you gotta love how close we are for the corner kicks. Priceless.

I also love giving the opposing players the business when they run by to warm up.

Second, we are close enough to everyone in the north end that I think we have an influence on them. I think they sometimes feed off our energy which is good for the club since alot of North Enders may be there to "check out" the game and bought the cheapest tickets. We may be converting some of them to soccer.

Next, the price is right. We aren't in the expensive section, and we aren't in the cheapest section. (I at one point was going to suggest we move to the cheapest section once gas prices started to rise but I thought I would just let things be. Every dollar counts these days it seems.)

Finally, the corner gives me a warm feeling. Kind of like that blanket that just came out of the dryer.

Aerick · 10-10-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by the cup

I think we are in a good spot for several reasons.

First, you gotta love how close we are for the corner kicks. Priceless.

I also love giving the opposing players the business when they run by to warm up.

Second, we are close enough to everyone in the north end that I think we have an influence on them. I think they sometimes feed off our energy which is good for the club since alot of North Enders may be there to "check out" the game and bought the cheapest tickets. We may be converting some of them to soccer.

Next, the price is right. We aren't in the expensive section, and we aren't in the cheapest section. (I at one point was going to suggest we move to the cheapest section once gas prices started to rise but I thought I would just let things be. Every dollar counts these days it seems.)

Finally, the corner gives me a warm feeling. Kind of like that blanket that just came out of the dryer.

Good post! There are certainly advantages to having a vocal group in that corner. Additionally, it's nice to have a vocal group behind the teams benches as well - and Section 37 and now 38 with RCB will do an excellent job there! Now all we need is a contingent over on the west side somewhere - perhaps the north west corner.

As for costs. An extra $80 X 4 is a significant amount of money - but that doesn't mean that I haven't supported the team financially despite going with the $18 per game seats instead!! In fact, I believe my family and I have easily spent over $1,000 this season on RSL. And I'm sure there are many Loyalists/RCB members who have done similiarly - and on a tight budget! I think the FO will be happy with RCB moving over to 38 alongside 37 to have the added vocal support behind the team benches, and will also be happy with the Loyalists remaining nearer to the north end.

noxum · 10-10-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Loyal1

The Loyalists have done this 3 times this year. The FO declined to pay for the copies.

Have you approached them about putting something up on the jumbo screen? That doesn't cost anymore then they're already paying. Heck, you put the words up there and push the tune through the PA, fans would get the point REAL quick, I would guess that is.

rslfutbolfan · 10-10-2005, 01:20 PM

They do it at football games all the time.....

Sctn37:20 · 10-10-2005, 03:45 PM

I know that I speak for myself and some of the other fans in Section 37, but we don't want print outs of chants. There are the simple RSL ones that we like. Our main objective is to give the opposing team a hard time.

Bring stuff and pass it out. The yellow cards are provided every game by one specific fan. He pays for it, but makes sure everyone participates. The front row provided hundreds of streamers throughout the season out of our own pockets. We just passed them out and it caught on.

We like that we are noticed, but I am not so sure the chants would be a hit.

We are excited to have RCB close by because we have one particular person that has become a great friend and asset to Section 37. Thanks Man.

noxum · 10-10-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sctn37:20

I know that I speak for myself and some of the other fans in Section 37, but we don't want print outs of chants. There are the simple RSL ones that we like. Our main objective is to give the opposing team a hard time.

Bring stuff and pass it out. The yellow cards are provided every game by one specific fan. He pays for it, but makes sure everyone participates. The front row provided hundreds of streamers throughout the season out of our own pockets. We just passed them out and it caught on.

We like that we are noticed, but I am not so sure the chants would be a hit.

We are excited to have RCB close by because we have one particular person that has become a great friend and asset to Section 37. Thanks Man.

I see how it is, you guys want all the accolaids from the FO....