Doncaster v Leeds Rhinos - Guide for Away Fans

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Doncaster Rugby League

LEEDS RHINOS

Sunday 29th January 2017 Kick Off: 3pm

Guide for Away Supporters

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Keepmoat Stadium.

Before you visit the Keepmoat we wanted to give you an insight into the match day experience with us.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’ve been to the Keepmoat Stadium before, this guide will help you make the most of your time with us.

If you need a place to park your car, would like food & drink before the match or the details on the easiest route to the stadium via public transport, all the information is here.

Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee the score but we aim to ensure you, your friends and family have a great day at the stadium.

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The Keepmoat Stadium The Keepmoat Stadium opened in 2007. It is situated next to beautiful surroundings of the Lakeside, believed to be the only league ground to be next to a lake. Another distinguishing feature are the four floodlights, which are mounted on the roof in each corner.

The Keepmoat Stadium opened in 2007. It is situated next to beautiful surroundings of the Lakeside, believed to be the only league ground to be next to a lake.

Another distinguishing feature are the four floodlights, which are mounted on the roof in each corner.

The stadium is home to 15,231 seats, on one side is the West Stand, this contains the teams’ dressing rooms and Supporters Bar. The primary television gantry is also housed on this side, along with press facilities.

Opposite is the East Stand, which contains a row of 16 executive boxes running across the back of the stand.

The East Stand also houses the padded corporate hospitality seating, the Jibba Jabba restaurant and directors suite.

The Polypipe (South) Stand houses the more vocal of the home support and is connected to the East Stand by the DCLT Family Area.

Opposite to the South Stand is the Case Construction (North) Stand, which is

where the away support is based and has a capacity of approximately 3,318.

The stadium has large access points in three corners of the ground, which can be used if needs be by emergency services.

There are two electric scoreboards situated in the North East & South West corners of the stadium.

Only the East Stand will be open for this fixture, with food and beverages available from the Legends Bar situated within the East Stand. Alternately, there are many restaurants within a close proximity of the stadium, turn to page six for more details.

Tickets are available for purchase on the day at the gate or form the Club Doncaster Box Office.

Tickets will remain available from the Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office running up to the match. However, the best way to ensure you get your tickets for the game is to pre-purchase them at your clubs ticket office.

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Travelling to the stadium From Leeds (Headingley Carnegie Stadium): Get on M621 from Cardigan Road, A65 and A643 11 minutes (3.3 miles). Continue on M621. Take M62 to A1 18 minutes (17.7 miles). Continue onto A1 8 minutes (7.7 miles). Continue on A1(M) to Doncaster. Take exit 3 from M18 10 minutes (9.4 miles). Continue on White Rose Way/A6182 heading towards The Keepmoat Stadium 6 minutes (1.9 miles).

Car Parking: There are 1,000 car parking spaces at the stadium. There are 60 parking spaces reserved for disabled fans, which must be

booked prior to match-day.

Preference is given for parking to those cars carrying more than one passenger. The cost of parking at the stadium is £4.

Alternatively, a number of firms on the nearby industrial park, offer match-day parking at around £3-£4 per vehicle.

Post Code for SAT NAV: DN4 5JW Travelling by Coach: Coach parking is available around the footprint of the stadium. Car park stewards will provide more details on arrival.

If you require disability access or assistance please contact the club’s Supporter Liaison Officer, Barry Brown, via email on barrybrown@blueyonder.co.uk to make arrangements.

Taxi services: The Taxi journey from the Doncaster Interchange to the Keepmoat Stadium will approximately take eight minutes (two miles).

Taxi Providers are as followed: 818181 Taxis: 01302 818181 Apple Mini Cabs: 01302 817171 A.B.C Taxis: 01302 367367 Pam’s Minibus: 01724 711941

By Train: Doncaster Train Station is just under two miles away and buses are provided pass the ground.

Train from Leeds: Average Train Time: 29 – 46 minutes Price Range: £3 - £7.10 (standard adult, single) £6 £14.20 (standard adult, return).

Prices gathered on 05/01/17 for 29/01/17, source: www.thetrainline.com

By Bus: There are many different bus routes to cross the county from Leeds to Doncaster. We would recommend taking the National Express 311 from Leeds coach station towards Birmingham to the Meadowhall interchange.

Continue this journey with a 20 minute train journey or a 2 hour bus journey using the X78 bus.

Further details of these and other services are available on the Firstgroup website, www.firstgroup.com, and the Travel South Yorkshire website, www.travelsouthyorkshire.com, or by calling Traveline on 01709 515151

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Entertainment around the stadium Legends Lounge If you arrive at the ground early and like to take in the atmosphere within the stadium, why not purchase a few refreshments in the Legends Lounge and enjoy socalising with fellow supporters.

The Legends Lounge offers a mixture of alcoholic and soft drinks and a variety of different snacks.

Refreshments will only be available from here as the clubs concourse will not be open.

Alternative Entertainment There are also entertainment facilities away from the stadium who welcome both home and away fans, these include the Lakeside Beefeater pub/restaurant which is situated within the Lakeside Shopping Village opposite the stadium. Within the shopping

village there are also Pizza Hut, McDonald’s and KFC outlets.

Across the lake there are also the Cheswold Pub, Vue Cinema, Frankie and Benny’s restaurant, the Doncaster Dome Leisure Park and the Doncaster Superbowl (bowling, arcade and bar) approximately 15 mins walk from the stadium. All the venues mentioned above welcome all supporters.

If you don’t mind traveling a little further, you could meet Victor the polar bear and friends in Project Polar at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Cusworth Hall which is surrounded by historical parkland is within 5 miles. The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is also less than a 10-minute walk from the Keepmoat Stadium.

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Extend Your Stay Why rush home after the game when you can stop at The Crown Hotel in Bawtry? The Crown Hotel is located 3.7 miles away from the Keepmoat Stadium, in the beautiful, historic market town of Bawtry.

Prices start from £95 for an overnight stay January 29. Arrive before the match and you can enjoy dining in a relaxed and contemporary setting at the Crown Hotel Restaurant, serving a variety of dishes made with freshly sourced ingredients. Wind-down after the game in the Crown Bar and choose from a great selection of beers/ largers, wines, shorts and signature cocktails.

The price for a standard room is £95. The room includes: Double bed, Interactive 32” TV, hair dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Tea, coffee with locally sourced biscuits, desk space and complimentary toiletries.

To book your stay call: 01302 710341.

Doncaster RLFC Keepmoat Stadium Stadium Way Lakeside Doncaster DN4 5JW www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk Ticket Office: Tracy Bawden (Manager) 01302 762576 Dons Supporter Liaison Officer Barry Brown barrybrown@blueyonder.co.uk Marketing and Communications: Mark Hughesman (Marketing Manager) 01302 764668 Luke Thornhill (Media Manager) 01302 764659

Doncaster RLFC is committed to providing an excellent quality customer service and a value for money matchday experience.