There's no doubt we've all dreamt of leading out the Reds here at Oakwell, and very few of us have done it. So here's your chance to give your child an unforgettable day as a matchday mascot here at Oakwell! Open to kids aged 5 to 13, our mascot packages are the perfect way for young Reds to enjoy a unique experience, following in their footballing idols footsteps! All mascots are cared for on matchdays by our fully qualified, experienced Mascot Coordinators who are DBS-checked and whose goal it is to make sure the children have the most amazing day at the home of Barnsley Football Club. Package includes: • Photographs in the matchday programme, with a complimentary copy for the mascot • A delicious meal in our Players’ Restaurant prepared on site by our team of chefs • Behind-the-scenes tour of Oakwell • Dressing room visit with autograph and photo opportunities • Barnsley FC goodie bag with branded memorabilia • PA announcements ahead of the game • Welcome video for the mascot from a player or head coach • All photos of the mascot, plus the official matchday photo with the team captains (sent digitally post-match) • Free onsite parking space • Lead the Reds team out onto Oakwell Our mascot packages are priced at £199 for the mascot and one accompanying adult. Additional guests tickets can be added at an extra cost with a maximum of 3 additional guests per mascot package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased with and additional adult costing £60 and additional children costing £30. This season we have again included the option to secure your mascot package with a 30% deposit. If you have selected to pay a deposit to secure your place, the remaining balance for the package must be paid no later than 6 weeks before the chosen fixture. Failure to pay for the package will result in the booking being cancelled. Deposits are transferable to alternative fixtures but not refundable. Mascot bookings can again be placed online thought our online ticketing system HERE and will go on sale at 10AM on Friday 27th June. Sales can also be via the box office in person or over the telephone on 01226 211183. https://www.eticketing.co.uk/barnsleyfc/Hospitality/LandingPage Mascot packages are sold on a first come, first served basis. Please secure your mascot package before purchasing any additional guest tickets. Additional guest tickets can be booked up to 10 days before your chosen fixture. A sample Matchday Itinerary (for 3pm kick-off) • 12.15PM – 12.30PM: Mascot and 1 accompanying adult arrive at Gate 40 to begin the experience. • 12.30PM: Oakwell ground tour from our experienced mascot coordinators • 1.00PM – 1.15PM: 1st team changing room visit where the mascot can meet the players and obtain autographs from the team. • 1.00PM – 1.15PM: Additional guests arrive at our Gate 40 Executive entrance. • 1.30PM: Food will be served in the Players restaurant or the mascot, accompanying adult and any additional guests. • 2.15PM: Mascots, accompanying adult and additional guests to be escorted to the pitch in preparation for on the pitch activities and photographs. Additional guests to wait in front of the DX West Stand to watch the warm up on the pitch. • 2.45PM: Mascots taken back to the tunnel in preparation for the walk out. The accompanying adult & additional guests must remain pitch side and be ready to take the • 3.00PM: Mascots lead the team out onto the hallowed turf before posing for the pre-match photograph in the centre circle with the team captains and the match officials. • 3.05PM: Mascots, accompanying adult & additional guests escorted from the pitch side up to the Rapid Response East Stand Upper seats to watch the match. Barnsley Football Club Mascot Terms and Conditions • The mascot package is for one child aged 5-13 years and one accompanying adult who has parental responsibility. • The accompanying adult must remain with the mascot at all times. • Any additional guests, adults or children must remain in their seats whilst the mascot and accompanying adult partake in the mascot specific activities. Additional guests cannot accompany the mascot. • The mascot must wear the full, current home kit. Kits are nor provided as part of the package and can be purchased directly from the Reds superstore. • Each mascot will be provided with Barnsley FC memorabilia for the purpose of obtaining player signatures. No other items can be taken for signing. • Whilst we will take all steps possible to ensure each mascot can obtain player signatures, we cannot guarantee any one player’s specific participation. Mascots may only obtain signatures on the day. Memorabilia cannot be returned to the Club for signatures adding at a later date. • It is the accompanying adult’s responsibility to ensure the mascot arrives on time and the itinerary is adhered to. We cannot guarantee that all elements of package can be provided in case of late attendance. No part refund or compensation will be offered for failure to arrive on time. • Mascots and their accompanying adult must follow the instructions of Barnsley Football Club staff and representatives. • If you have selected to pay a deposit to secure your place, the remaining balance for the package must be paid no later than 6 weeks before the chosen fixture. Failure to pay for the pack will result in the booking being cancelled. Deposits are transferable to alternative fixtures. • Mascots packages are sold on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. Continue reading...
I absolutely hate the fact that we charge to be a mascot, it goes against everything a football club should stand for.
There's no wonder we kick off late every week when we actually schedule our mascots to still be on the pitch at 5 past 3
Think most clubs do it nowadays, seen prices at £400/500 at some clubs so dint think £199 is too bad at all, we're past the point in football now where things are free, I agree with you but it's another revenue stream.
£650 last season at West Ham for a pal of mine’s daughter. Crazy. And that was a category C fixture. They were charging around £100 at Scunny a couple of years ago in non league. To be fair to BFC, they do free versions too, in conjunction with the Community Trust and there’s lots of other juniors based initiatives going on. It’s a long time since such as Hecky got to be mascot for free.
My son has done this a couple of times and he was even used in the corporate images for it a few seasons back. It was worth every penny.
I know they all do it, but that doesn’t make it right. Some things shouldn’t be reserved for folk with more money than others.
