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Force surpasses 10,000 season tickets for 2013
The relaunch of the Emirates Western Force continues to gain momentum with the Western Australian province passing 10,000 season ticketholders ahead of the 2013 Super Rugby season.
To mark the milestone, Emirates Western Force players Nick Cummins and Hugh McMeniman surprised the 10,000th season ticketholder, eight-year-old Ryan Tedge, at the Gwelup holiday camp he and sister Charlotte were attending. Cummins and McMeniman presented Ryan with a cake and jerseys for he and his family, who have purchased a Family membership.
In 2012, the Emirates Western Force boasted 14,233 season ticketholders, however, with the side featuring a new coaching staff, new line-up and new stadium, the club is looking to eclipse that this year.
With work on the new nib Stadium approaching its final months, the Emirates Western Force’s new home ground will feature renovated eastern and southern stands, two massive new replay screens, and the return of the popular Members Bar.
The revamped facility is set to be unveiled for the Emirates Western Force’s first home match against the Cheetahs on Saturday, 23 March.
RugbyWA Chairman Russel Perry says the support reflects the enthusiasm for the new chapter in Emirates Western Force rugby.
“There’s a great deal to look forward to this season,” he said. “The Emirates Western Force has stated that this year is about earning respect – including that of their supporters – and they’ll be doing everything they can on and off the field to achieve that.
“The new and rejuvenated squad has responded extremely well to Michael Foley and the new coaching staff and if the results achieved through the pre-season are any gauge, we’re in for a very exciting 2013.
“We’ve long maintained that the Sea of Blue are the pre-eminent supporters in Super Rugby and we’re very proud to be able to offer our supporters a new and vastly improved home at nib Stadium.
“We’re very pleased to have the support of the Sea of Blue in 2013 and we’re looking forward to that number growing towards our first home match against the Cheetahs.”
Those wishing to join the Sea of Blue in 2013 can visit http://www.rugbywa.com.au/MembershipHospitality.aspx, email memberships@rugbywa.com.au or call 1300 853 401.