Saturday 20th January Pre season friendly

[josie andrews]

Saturday 20th January pre season friendly

Academy and Reserves to face Midlands

Warriors’ Academy/Reserves to play friendly against Midlands Hurricanes.

Game to take place at Alexander Stadium on Saturday 20th January at 2:00pm.

Friendly will mark new dual registration agreement.

Wigan Warriors will take a mixture of Academy and Reserves players to face Midlands Hurricanes at Alexander Stadium on Saturday 20th January at 2:00pm.

The game has been scheduled as part of a new dual registration agreement with the Hurricanes that will benefit some of Wigan’s younger players.

The link with the League One Club will offer some of Wigan’s transition players the opportunity to gain valuable and regular first-team experience and play competitive Rugby League to help with their development.

The arrangement between the two Clubs will see Wigan players continue to be registered to the Warriors and also registered to play for the Hurricanes.

When a Wigan player goes on dual registration to Hurricanes, that player will be eligible to play and train with both clubs. The player is restricted to play in one fixture per scheduled round of fixtures in any given week and would not be eligible to play twice for Hurricanes and Wigan during the same weekend.

Tickets for the friendly on Saturday 20th January are available online from Midlands Hurricanes HERE. Pay on the day will also be available, but with a price increase from advance sales.

Please note that due to operational reasons this game will be taking place in the arena opposite the main stadium, where the Hurricanes played during the 2023 season.

Speaking on the dual registration agreement, Head of Youth Shane Eccles said: “Midlands have been building for a few years now and moving into a new stadium this year is helping develop them and expand Rugby League to a wider audience.

“This partnership is an opportunity for our young players to experience playing at a different level alongside helping the midlands develop further, both on and off the field. We look forward to working with Mark Dunning and giving our players a new opportunity in their development along our pathway.”

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/01/ ... -midlands/

[josie andrews]

Got tickets for this hope the weather improves

[doc]

Anyone know if it is on WiganTV? All the pre-season fixtures have been in previous years.

[moto748]

It might be helpful if the press statement said where the hell Alexander Stadium is/was!

Are we meant to be psychic?

[keptinthedarkfans]

It might be helpful if the press statement said where the hell Alexander Stadium is/was!

Are we meant to be psychic?

Yes not very good at details.

I Googled it walsall rd Birmingham.

[josie andrews]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS

MATCH DAY ADDRESS:

ALEXANDER STADIUM,

WALSALL ROAD,

PERRY BARR,

BIRMINGHAM,

B42 2LR

We look forward to welcoming you to the Alexander Stadium, home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Midlands Hurricanes!

To help ensure the safety of everyone attending matches we do have procedures and protocols in place. We have provided a summary of practical guidance for visiting supporters.

What you need to know

Entry is via the main entrance and park in the designated car park.

Entrance to the ground is to the side of the High Performance Centre.

Tickets can be purchased on the gate (card only payments)

We operate a cashless service outside at the Hurricanes bars and food vendors. .

Supporters park at their own risk on the site

Dogs are not permitted

There will be seating provided under our marquees which are next to the pitch. We would ask all supporters to respect this area and allow elderly supporters and any disabled supporters access first. Bleacher style covered stands will be installed on the running track.

Only food or drink purchased on site is permitted within the event area

Disabled supporters can contact our GSO for any special requests but full access information is provided on our website below

Supporters will be allocated a wristband on entry which allows them to leave and return however we ask that supporters do not try to access areas of the site that are not for the rugby event.

There is an aftermatch bar for players, family and officials in the South Lounge of the main stand. Access can be granted to supporters at a price of £5 (limited numbers only). This is where post match speeches and presentations will be held.

Supporters are asked to respect the pitch area at all times until the match is over and please respect our security staff at all times

We reserve the right to refuse entry at all times



Admission Prices:

Adult - £15 (£17 on the gate)

Concession (u21 and o65) - £12 (£14 on the gate)

Child - Free with a paying adult.

Storm Card (Season Ticket) Prices 2024

Adult - £130

Concession (u21 and o65) - £100

Junior (u16) - Free with paying adult

GETTING TO THE ALEXENDER STADIUM

Getting to the Ground:

Rail

If you are catching the train to Perry Barr Station, it is a 25-minute walk to the venue. Perry Barr station has step free access to all platforms. If you require assistance, please book this via the relevant train operator in advance of your journey.

Bus

There are several bus services which serve the stadium and Perry Barr from across the region

Car

Parking is available on site as detailed in the above diagram. You can access parking by entering the postcode B42 2LR into your Sat Nav.

GROUND REGULATIONS

For Midlands Hurricanes ground regulations please click here to download

DISABILITY SUPPORTERS INFORMATION

Information for supporters with a disability can be found by clicking here to download

For any supporter queries you can contact the club directly on enquiries@midlandshurricanes.com

https://midlandshurricanes.com/supportersinformation

[endoman]

ticket booked this morning, easy journey for me. Any news on what the team may be?

[josie andrews]

ticket booked this morning, easy journey for me. Any news on what the team may be?

Just that it will be a mix of Reserve & Academy players