Fan Information: Leeds Rhinos v Leeds Select

Leeds Rhinos Netball will take on a Leeds Select team in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 13th January, at the University of Huddersfield FCP 6.15pm.  Here is all the information fans travelling to the game need ahead of the fixture.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT?

This event is a pre-season friendly fixture taking place between Leeds Rhinos Super League team and a Leeds Select team handpicked by Rhinos Netball Head Coach, Liana Leota.

The Leeds Rhinos team, coached by Liana, will consist of:

• Joyce Mvula
• Amy Braithwaite
• Annie James (Leeds Rhinos Training Partner)
• Harriet Jones
• Amelia Hall
• Caroline O’Hanlon
• Cassie Howard
• Celyn Emanuel
• Sarah MacPhail
• Michelle Magee
• Zoe Davies
• Geva Mentor

The Leeds Select team, coached by Rhinos Netball Head of Pathway Francine Hall, will consist of:

• Rowan Weaver (Northern Titans)
• Sophie Kimpton (Leeds Rhinos U21 & Chester)
• Millie Veevers (Leeds Rhinos Training Partner & Tameside)
• Kieran Fawbert (Northern Titans)
• Ebony Greatorex (Leeds Fury)
• Mia Lanigan (Leeds Rhinos U21 & YW Bury)
• Maia Bausor (Leeds Rhinos U21 & Grangetown)
• Paige Kindred (Leeds Rhinos Training Partner & Tameside)
• Sam Barnes (Leeds Fury)
• James McCelland (Leeds Fury)

As this is a training match we may also see some Rhinos players swap on to the Leeds Select team to test out those all important combinations ahead of the NSL season.

The game will consists of 4 x 15min quarters and an additional fifth period of 10mins.

HOW CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS FIXTURE?

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.rhinosnetball.co.uk up until 4pm on Friday 12^th January. This is subject to availability. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased by calling Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315 (10am-4pm, Monday – Friday excluding Bank Holidays), or in person from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium during opening hours - https://www.therhinos.co.uk/headingley-stadium/opening-hours

Subject to availability tickets will be available to purchase on the door using card or contactless payment methods.

SEATING

Seating at the University of Huddersfield is unreserved and accessed on a first come first served basis.  Where possible, Leeds Rhinos will reserve seating areas for group bookings made in advance. Volunteers will be on hand to direct individuals and groups to the relevant seating areas.

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Fans requiring accessibility support at the venue can contact rhinosnetball@therhinos.co.uk in advance of the fixture or make themselves known to a volunteer at the ticket desk on arrival who will support with accessing the venue.

WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN?

Access to the venue is via the University of Huddersfield Student Central Building. Doors will open at 5pm to those with tickets for the Super League Team’s Pre Season fixture. Fans should go to the ticket desk on arrival, where their e-tickets will be checked. All fans will be issued with a wristband to allow access in and out of the main hall.

For those wishing to watch the pathway fixtures prior to the super league game, these are free to spectate, timings are listed below.

Leeds Rhinos PDP v Manchester Thunder – 12:00 FCP

Leeds Rhinos U21s v Manchester Thunder – 14:00 FCP

Leeds Rhinos U19s v Manchester Thunder – 16:00 FCP

Please note spectators will be asked to leave promptly following the U19s fixture if they do not hold a ticket for the Super League fixture.

WHAT IS ON BEFORE THE SUPER LEAGUE GAME?

Fans can watch Leeds Rhinos PDP, U21s and U19s in fixture prior to the Super League game. Fixtures are listed below:

Leeds Rhinos PDP v Manchester Thunder – 12:00 FCP

Leeds Rhinos U21s v Manchester Thunder – 14:00 FCP

Leeds Rhinos U19s v Manchester Thunder – 16:00 FCP

* Please note spectators will be asked to leave promptly following the U19s fixture if they do not hold a ticket for the Super League fixture.

CAN I MOVE AROUND THE VENUE?

Fans will be directed to seating areas by volunteers. During the game we ask that fans remain in their seat and away from the field of play.

DIGITAL TICKETS

Leeds Rhinos Netball tickets are either to Print @ Home or can be used on smartphones. Fans will have received a PDF version of their ticket on their email. Please open the PDF and have it ready at the barcode for checking at the ticket desk. If you have purchased more than one ticket, you will need to open each individual PDF for checking. More information on our digital tickets can be found on our FAQ pages under Home Tickets.

https://tickets.therhinos.co.uk/PagesPublic/UserControlled/faq.aspx

TRAVELLING TO THE VENUE

Full venue address – University of Huddersfield, 9 Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH.

Please ensure however you choose to travel to the venue you do it safely and where possible sustainably. Doors will open at 5pm so please allow extra time to arrive early at the venue and help with the safe entry for all fans into the venue.

PARKING

Car Parking is available at the on-campus Firth Street Car Park free of charge.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/media/assets/document/maps/CampusMapFINALNOV22.pdf

Fans are unable to pre-book parking for this event.

Anyone requiring disabled parking for this fixture should contact rhinosnetball@therhinos.co.uk ahead of the fixture.

FOOD & DRINK

The University of Huddersfield has a campus shop open to fans throughout the event, serving a selection of snacks, and soft drinks. This is available through cashless payment only.

We ask that all fans respect the venue and use the rubbish bins provided around the venue.

CAN I BRING A BAG?

The University of Huddersfield does not have a cloakroom or storage facility on site. Backpacks, holdalls, suitcases and any bag larger than an A4 piece of paper are not allowed in the venue.

Fans with accessible and medical requirements/equipment will be considered on an individual basis but encouraged to contact Leeds Rhinos in advance for ease of entry.

MERCHANDISE

We will have a small range of merchandise available for fans to purchase at the venue – this is available using contactless payment only.

SMOKING

Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not permitted in the venue. Anyone wishing to smoke or vape should do so outside the venue.

RESPECT OUR STAFF

We ask that all visitors to the venue treat staff, officials and volunteers with respect and patience. Leeds Rhinos Netball staff have the right to remove any fan who they believe is acting inappropriately so please be kind.

BROADCAST

This fixture is not broadcast.

NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE?

If you require any further information not stated above, please check our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) or please ensure you get in touch with us either via phone 0371 423 1315* or by emailing rhinosnetball@therhinos.co.uk.

 *Open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays