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Post by daviejojo on Jan 25, 2013 14:42:06 GMT
Just saw a thread on the score board area which I think warrants a thread on it's own, on the main page..
Here is my latest waffle
We are never particularly good at in your face stuff.
I have said it before, and I'll say it again...once of this big trailers driving round would be good. Players on the High Street on a Saturday, meeting and greeting, handing out tickets etc, Bryan down with a set of nets so folks can beat the goalie. Makes it all part of the community, you have to dangle it in their faces, make them "scared to miss" the game.
And it's not just the game, it's the whole match night experience, the match night experience should actually start as soon as the buzzer goes the previous week.
Fans along to watch the training Players at shops etc (I know they do schools now which is a really good start) A ticket booth at the High Street, Sainsbury's, Asda etc....(people say it costs too much, that's nonsense, if it costs, I'm sure they can sort it all out as some kind of sponsorship) Have players at the football come on the pitch at half time I'm sure the FFP etc would do a Front Page story if we pushed for it
Essentially, what I'm saying is you shouldn't be walking round Kirkcaldy, or the towns in Fife without seeing some mention of the hockey
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tomo
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Post by tomo on Jan 25, 2013 15:07:20 GMT
As i mentioned earlier, get the latest fixtures up on the empty signage frame sitting redundant at the main entrance.
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Post by dunfermlineflyer on Jan 25, 2013 21:14:18 GMT
Coming from the west of Fife I very rarely, if ever, see any promotion of the Flyers. I think that coverage of the team, even a match report with next home fixture in the Dunfermline Press would ignite some interest especially now that we're back in the EIHL.
I think the key here is attracting the next generation of fans. If we can get them interested then they'll pester their parents to take them to the games and hopefully they'll enjoy what they see.
Billboard adverts around Fife could also be used to raise the profile of the team too.
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Post by fifer21 on Jan 25, 2013 21:54:02 GMT
we have to look at this on 2 different fronts firstly locally
i use to live about 5 mins walk from rink as a child and would spend my pocket money going to games with friends, the flyers should have big push and ticket giveaway to local kids and schools as these kids are the future adults like me bringing my kids to the games.
They also need to promote the club outwith the kirkcaldy/glenrothes area, a column in the dunfermline press (rivals of the fife free press) would be good and a ticket giveaway to schools and youth clubs in the west of fife like scouts etc out of every 50 free tickets given to kids even if 5 come along with a parent thats an extra few quid in the bank with maybe some coming back.
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ross
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Post by ross on Jan 25, 2013 22:48:40 GMT
Coming from the west of Fife I very rarely, if ever, see any promotion of the Flyers. I think that coverage of the team, even a match report with next home fixture in the Dunfermline Press would ignite some interest especially now that we're back in the EIHL. I think the key here is attracting the next generation of fans. If we can get them interested then they'll pester their parents to take them to the games and hopefully they'll enjoy what they see. Billboard adverts around Fife could also be used to raise the profile of the team too. In-roads are being made with the Dunfermline Press, it's a big market to get in Dunfermline. However, the editor who I spoke to when promoting #PackTheBarn wasn't interested at all in Fife Flyers because he said we are only a "Kirkcaldy team". Even when I suggested bringing players through to Dunfermline to promote the Belfast game he wasn't interested. So I need to change that mindset, so have organised a few community visits in Dunfermline area so he'll have to put us in their papers since its to do with Dunfermline community. And yep totally agree with the next generation of fans who'll pester there parents to take them along. Got a whole community visit programme that takes us up to the end of the season that sees players out twice a week to schools and community projects (mostly to do with kids) that will get our faces in different Fife papers for good exposure but to actually meet these kids and potential fans and sell ice hockey to them by also giving them free tickets for next game. It's a work in progress....
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ross
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Post by ross on Jan 25, 2013 22:51:13 GMT
also the art/poster competition I've put together is another way to get kids involved in the club through doing something they enjoy. I'm making sure every primary school in Fife is informed about it, so I'm hoping for a big response from this.
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Post by Ironjaw on Jan 25, 2013 22:58:39 GMT
There's a load of Canadians and Americans work up at leuchars. Could be worth looking at, everyone appreciates the raf. See them at football games all the time!
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Post by spudeeelad on Jan 26, 2013 10:36:40 GMT
Sending an email to all HR representatives of local companies offering discounts if they bring a group of 10 or something would be a good start
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Post by flyers4eva on Jan 26, 2013 17:41:07 GMT
Thing is there has got to be something in it for FFP to help advertise Flyers.
They are only ever interested in themselves. Which kinda surprises me Crow is doing the podcast thing
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Jan 26, 2013 21:10:49 GMT
Fights, fights and more fights and just watch the casual fans flood back, this dont retaliate Dutes style of hockey just does not generate the excitement of the rough stuff, only have to look at the Fife crowd after "that" Dundee game.
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Post by ronniemac on Jan 26, 2013 21:20:03 GMT
I said that before a puck was dropped, definately need an enforcer / player like Colt King............... it aint rocket science and if Todd doesn't want that type of player send him along to the recce league. Ps, Why should any of us want to promote Flyers apart from blind faith because the owner certainly doesn't deserve help.
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Post by neebur on Jan 26, 2013 21:43:38 GMT
Agree re Colt King - someone who is a good player first and also tough.
Don't think Dutes is against that type of player at all - he has to get green light from directors. With McAlpine & haines out the club is being stretched too thin and the potential in the dressing-room is in danger of being lost. That'd be a shame because Flyers have the potential to have a real go at the play-offs.
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ronniemac
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Post by ronniemac on Jan 26, 2013 22:12:29 GMT
I think somebody has pinched the bulb out of that green light.
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Post by toomanymen on Jan 26, 2013 22:25:10 GMT
Spend what they make, that'll give you a top 5 team. That'll fill the barn
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Post by joestoyanovich on Jan 26, 2013 22:30:07 GMT
I think somebody has pinched the bulb out of that green light. I think somebody has pinched the whole light !
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