youngman
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EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New York Rangers
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Post by youngman on Sept 22, 2019 6:55:17 GMT
ICYMI
Fife Flyers, sponsored by Arnold Clark Mercedes-Benz, would like to make fans aware of a change in face-off time for a selection of games at Fife Ice Arena on Sunday's.
The following games, previously scheduled for 6:30pm, will now face-off at 5:30pm.
6th October 2019 vs Dundee Stars 10th November 2019 vs Dundee Stars 1st December 2019 vs Guildford Flames 8th December 2019 vs Cardiff Devils 15th December 2019 vs Guildford Flames
Its extremely important we listen to the fans, and we have had a lot of feedback around Sunday face off times, particularly this season with so many Sunday scheduled games at home.
We hope that by bringing the face off forward to 5.30pm, this will enable and support families with young children who found the 6.30pm very difficult for them.
We appreciate all the comments we receive, and your support is invaluable to our clubs future.
Also as from next Sunday doors will open 1 hour before face off on all game nights
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Post by lamondo4 on Sept 22, 2019 7:30:36 GMT
Good Morning,
Excellent idea on bringing the face-off time earlier on a Sunday but would appreciate an explanation on why the doors open time has been reduced to an hour.
Thank you
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Post by thebluewellies on Sept 22, 2019 7:50:34 GMT
Well done. Listened to the fans suggestions. Worth a try.
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Post by chasingthepuck on Sept 22, 2019 8:34:52 GMT
Well done for listening, every other team faceoff are either 4 or 5 on a Sunday so it should work
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bayflyer
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EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Edmonton Oilers
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Post by bayflyer on Sept 22, 2019 8:57:47 GMT
Good Morning,
Excellent idea on bringing the face-off time earlier on a Sunday but would appreciate an explanation on why the doors open time has been reduced to an hour.
Thank you There's "learn to skate" sessions on Sundays, 2pm - 4pm, which probably explains the reduction in pre-game opening.
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Post by zamboni on Sept 22, 2019 8:58:46 GMT
Good Morning,
Excellent idea on bringing the face-off time earlier on a Sunday but would appreciate an explanation on why the doors open time has been reduced to an hour.
Thank you Yes that's a bit baffling you would think that the catering facility /bar would do better opening a bit longer than one hour before face of Sunday is a school night so should be a good move to increase attendances the Panthers game cracking atmosphere for a Sunday Looks like fans have bought in to that new goal horn also fair bit of Buzz in auld barn celebrating goals
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Sept 22, 2019 12:04:12 GMT
Good Morning,
Excellent idea on bringing the face-off time earlier on a Sunday but would appreciate an explanation on why the doors open time has been reduced to an hour.
Thank you The take up on food not what was expected I believe due to increased costs and falling crowds..saves on staff wages and security costs etc...makes sense really
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Post by silkypaws on Sept 22, 2019 16:40:13 GMT
Also lets them make sure the building is empty before they let folk back in. Stop folk hiding in the toilets, changing rooms or in the bins....
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Sept 22, 2019 16:57:58 GMT
Also lets them make sure the building is empty before they let folk back in. Stop folk hiding in the toilets, changing rooms or in the bins.... Or getting let in for free by security. Seen this happen a few times.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 12:29:26 GMT
Also lets them make sure the building is empty before they let folk back in. Stop folk hiding in the toilets, changing rooms or in the bins.... Or getting let in for free by security. Seen this happen a few times. Also helps when another rec team has folded and they 4:15 - 5:15 slot is no longer being filled Personally, I would have liked a 4pm or 5pm face off as it makes it nice and difficult on the southern teams who do the same to others!!
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Sept 23, 2019 12:49:39 GMT
Or getting let in for free by security. Seen this happen a few times. Also helps when another rec team has folded and they 4:15 - 5:15 slot is no longer being filled Personally, I would have liked a 4pm or 5pm face off as it makes it nice and difficult on the southern teams who do the same to others!! Still get a lot of folk who work in retail who come to the hockey, this might stop them being able to make face off..I don't see how an hour earlier will make folk with kids come being honest...that hour later in their bed is really no big deal one day a week.
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ronniemac
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NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
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Post by ronniemac on Sept 23, 2019 23:35:21 GMT
The earlier face off time seems ok but i think the one hour before a game entry time is a recipe for disaster.
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gmac
Junior
Posts: 564
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
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Post by gmac on Sept 24, 2019 7:55:46 GMT
The earlier face off time seems ok but i think the one hour before a game entry time is a recipe for disaster. Seems to work ok at other Scottish clubs, although clan do have a food court outside the arena, where most people eat
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Post by kestrelsfan on Sept 24, 2019 12:27:05 GMT
As a season ticket holder 5.30pm games are no use to me due to work so thats at least 5 games I won't make. Reckon they will lose as many as they gain. Hopefully more and it hurts them in the pocket!
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watcher
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EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks
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Post by watcher on Sept 24, 2019 14:51:01 GMT
As a season ticket holder 5.30pm games are no use to me due to work so thats at least 5 games I won't make. Reckon they will lose as many as they gain. Hopefully more and it hurts them in the pocket! A wee bit harsh - they are (for once) reacting to comments made by many supporters. However, it is a decision that should have been made prior to the start of the season and before season tickets were put up for sale.
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