2009 Memberships

[DINGb@T]

Does anyone have membership figures from last year (years?) so that we can compare them?

During the season I follow the crowd averages fairly closely and I'm interested to see if the possible increase (or lack thereof) of the membership might have an effect. No real significant difference might not influence anything but a large increase should change the amount of people rocking up to games. Might also help stabilise crowds throughout the year more instead of the usual mid-season drop off we always have.

 

[Perth Red]

Might also help stabilise crowds throughout the year more instead of the usual mid-season drop off we always have.

I think this will be the biggest difference. If you've paid for a ticket you tend to go regardless of it is raining or if your team are not going so good.

 

[Timmah]

Spot on, it's the biggest reason. We're the only professional football code in Australia that doesn't advance-schedule it's season, and it's for one reason only - pandering to Nine and FS.

The other reason comes down to marketing fear. The clubs aren't willing (or sometimes able) to spend money on a decent-sized marketing campaign for fear of lack of return in investment. Marketing is an absolute must... some people don't even know membership is an option!

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

the raiders have started marketing their memberships this year.

the ads are sh*t..but the message is slowly getting across. also, they have the pamphlet in the gym i go to. its not bad on cost.

 

[Timmah]

They've cracked 3,000... that's a brilliant start.

 

[Sugar]

the raiders have started marketing their memberships this year.

the ads are sh*t..but the message is slowly getting across. also, they have the pamphlet in the gym i go to. its not bad on cost.

I like the optometrist Ad,thought it was clever
I have not heard any radio advertising for memberships yet

 

[innsaneink]

What stops people becoming members? Is it

A) Not knowing the season schedule so not knowing if they can attend every game
B) Discounts are not enough (find it hard to belive)
C) They generally only attend 50% of games anyway so not worth becoming a member
D) Don't know about the deals

any other reasons?

Yes...(A)

Thouigh WTs have introduce this year a very flexi pack, any 6 (or 12) home games...previously it was rigged so as to get the fans to Telstra, with WTs having 3-4 home gounds you still had minimal choice.
...many based their preference on the grounds, though not personally.

Dont most clubs offer a ''any 6 or 8 home game'' pack now?

 

[Timmah]

Saints do, but it's exclusively at WIN or WIN, not a mix of both.

 

[innsaneink]

Clubs have gotta learn to be more flexible, Im sure a mix of both would see it attract more numbers.

 

[theyweartheredandgreen]

Season ticketed memberships 6601

Just short of last years record of over 6700.

300 new Return to Redfern tickets available if you join up to be a ticketed member.

Brilliant marketing from Souths as they prey on fence sitters....

 

[dimitri]

Clubs have gotta learn to be more flexible, Im sure a mix of both would see it attract more numbers.

The DOGS memberships start from $95 for adults! gee - even if you only come to 5 games that's still good value!!

 

[Brycey]

Its not hard to plan out a whole season and still give broadcasters a choice.

3x Friday night games 7.30pm (Ch9 pick 2 of 3 games they want to b/c of those already scheduled)
2x Saturday night games 5.30pm (Fox multi choice)
2x Sunday day games 3.00pm (Ch9 pick 1 of 2 games...)
1x Monday night game (Pre-secheduled)

Its a fair compromise.

 

[MsStorm]

Melbourne Storm = 4,500 plus (from the membership dept. at Storm headquarters.

 

[NRLMad]

Melbourne Storm = 4,500 plus (from the membership dept. at Storm headquarters.

Ms Storm: Has that grown in comparison to last year?

 

[Timmah]

Its not hard to plan out a whole season and still give broadcasters a choice.

3x Friday night games 7.30pm (Ch9 pick 2 of 3 games they want to b/c of those already scheduled)
2x Saturday night games 5.30pm (Fox multi choice)
2x Sunday day games 3.00pm (Ch9 pick 1 of 2 games...)
1x Monday night game (Pre-secheduled)

Its a fair compromise.

Problem is if they schedule two teams who look promising in R26 for the Sunday or Friday matches and the pair end up 14th and 16th or something. Too big a risk they think.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

I like the optometrist Ad,thought it was clever
I have not heard any radio advertising for memberships yet

its a good idea in theory. but i just dont think they nailed it.

but yeah at least they are trying. i hope they reach their mark

 

[MsStorm]

Ms Storm: Has that grown in comparison to last year?

Not sure, could have asked when I phoned .

Got an email from Storm today - new figure 5,000+

Seeing we had 8,000 last year, hopefully we should reach their aim of 10,000. Some supporters still get a membership 1 or 2 games into the season, as its good value even then.

 

[yobbo84]

Membership Passes 2008 Level
19 Jan 2009

The South Sydney Rabbitohs would like to thank all Club Members who have committed to the Club for season 2009, with Ticketed Membership surpassing 2008 levels today.

The Rabbitohs Ticketed Membership now stands at 6660 as of 9am on Monday 19 January, surpassing the 6651 Ticketed Members at the Club in 2008.

The Rabbitohs have a total of 11506 Ticketed and non-Ticketed Members for the 2009 season.

Congratulations to everyone that has shown their loyalty to the Rabbitohs this year by becoming a Ticketed Member, and remember to encourage all of your friends and family to join up and support the team in the best way possible, by becoming a Ticketed Member of the Rabbitohs.

Source: http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/News/Club-News/Membership-Passes-2008-Level.html

 

[Timmah]

http://bulldogs.com.au/main.php - 3,795 on the counter now.

http://www.raiders.com.au - 3,016 on the counter

http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au - 2,700 approx on the counter

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

sharks dont have a counter.

i know for a fact they have 1 new member.

signed up the day bird is released. the ironing is delicious.