Fan Information: NIC Rhinos Netball v Birmingham Panthers

TCH DAY FAN INFORMATION 

SUNDAY 30TH MARCH

FIRST DIRECT ARENA, ARENA WAY, LEEDS, LS2 8BY

DOORS OPEN AT 1.00PM 

NIC LEEDS RHINOS NXT GEN V TEAM BATH NXT GEN – FIRST CENTRE PASS 1.30PM**

NIC LEEDS RHINOS V LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING (NETBALL SUPER LEAGUE)

FIRST CENTRE PASS 4PM 

HOW CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE? 

Tickets can be purchased online through First Direct Arena, up until 4.30pm on Sunday 30th March*.

*Tickets are subject to availability

CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS ON MATCHDAY? 

At the Box Office– Fans can purchase tickets at the First Direct Arena Box Office from 11.30am-4.30pm on Sunday 30th March (subject to availability). Payment is available by credit or debit card only. Contactless payments and cash are not accepted as payment at the Box Office.

Online – Tickets can be purchased online through First Direct Arena, up until 4.30pm on Sunday 30th March (subject to availability).

Ticket Prices - Tickets are priced:

Any groups looking to purchase 10 or more tickets can do so in advance by emailing ian.wilson@therhinos.co.uk. The deadline for group bookings is 5pm on Wednesday 26th March. After this time, all bookings will be through the First Direct Arena, and at full ticket price.

All bookings are subject to booking & transaction fees. Babes in arms are welcome without a ticket; however, we recommend ear defenders are worn.

SEATING  

Tickets at First Direct Arena are for reserved seats which are allocated at time of purchase. We ask all fans to sit in their allocated seat for the duration of the event, which is detailed on your ticket. Any questions should be directed to rhinosnetball@therhinos.co.uk.   

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A full accessibility guide is available on the following link - https://www.firstdirectarena.com/your-visit/accessibility. If fans require further support, please contact accessibility@firstdirectarena.com in advance of the fixture.

WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN? 

Access to the venue is via the fans entrance at the front of the arena. Doors will open at 1pm for fans who must present their ticket to access the venue. If you have not received your tickets for the event, please contact your point of purchase.

WHAT IS ON BEFORE THE NETBALL SUPER LEAGUE GAME?

Prior to the Netball Super League fixture, Leeds Rhinos NXT Gen (U23s) squad will take on Team Bath in the NXT Gen league, first centre pass is 1.30pm. Access to this fixture is included in your ticket**.

**No access is permitted to watch the NXT Gen game without a match ticket for the NIC Leeds Rhinos Netball Super League match.

As we build up to first-centre pass for this Netball Super League Fixture, fans can visit our fanzone to:

• Grab a picture with everyone’s favourite mascot, Ronnie the Rhino
• Get your game face on at our face painting and glitter station
• Send a message to your favourite Rhino via Rhino Mail
• Visit our poster-making table and create your own Rhinos team poster
• Hear from DJ Mystikle Blue, who will be playing tunes in the arena throughout the event
• Don’t forget to collect your very own Leeds Rhinos autograph card

CAN I MOVE AROUND THE VENUE? 

Tickets at First Direct Arena are for reserved seats which are allocated at time of purchase. We ask all fans to sit in their allocated seat for the duration of the event when inside the arena. This is detailed on your ticket.  Food and drink concessions are available around the venue for fans to use during the event and access to these will be available throughout.

Fans should be aware that the breaks during the game are only 4mins at quarter/three-quarter time and 12mins at half time.

 TRAVELLING TO THE VENUE 

Full venue address – First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY

Please ensure however you choose to travel to the venue you do it safely and where possible sustainably. The arena is easy to access via public transport, full details can be found below.

https://www.firstdirectarena.com/your-visit/your-visit/getting-to-the-venue

Doors will open at 1pm so please allow extra time to arrive early at the venue and help with the safe entry for all fans into the arena. For full venue details please visit the link below.

https://www.firstdirectarena.com/your-visit/faqs

PARKING 

There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15 minute walk of the arena and although the arena doesn't have its own car park, there are lots of options nearby.

Q-Park (St Johns/The Light/Albion Street) - Various sites across the city https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/FDAL2019/

Woodhouse Lane Car Park, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AX - https://www.leeds.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/city-centre-car-parks/woodhouse-lane-car-park

Citipark, 5 Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8BT - https://citipark.co.uk/car-parks/leeds/merrion-centre-first-direct-arena

FOOD & DRINK 

The First Direct Arena has a number of concessions that will be open to fans on match day. The concessions serve a variety of drinks (soft drinks & alcohol) and snacks.  Fans are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks into the arena and bags will be searched on entry to the venue. The concessions will accept payment by credit / debit card or smartphone only. Please do not bring cash.

MERCHANDISE

We will have a small range of merchandise available for fans to purchase at the venue – this is available using contactless payment only and can be found at the merchandise stands on Level 1 and Level 2.

MATCH DAY PROGRAMMES / TEAMSHEETS

No programmes will be produced for this fixture. All up to date team news will be available via www.netball.therhinos.co.uk or via our social channels (We Are 8, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

CAN I BRING A BAG?

The First Direct Arena does not have a cloakroom or storage facility on site. Backpacks, holdalls, suitcases and any bag larger than 35cm(w) x 40cm(h) x 19cm(d) are not allowed in the venue.

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

All remaining bags will be searched. All attendees will be asked to pass through a metal detector before entering the venue.

You can find a full overview of the venue safety measures and prohibited items on the link below:-

https://www.firstdirectarena.com/your-visit/your-visit

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? 

Something Blue and Amber (if you are supporting Rhinos of course!)

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 and First Direct Arena staff have the right to remove any spectator who they believe is acting inappropriately so please be kind.

BROADCAST 

This fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports YouTube from 4pm.

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