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The St.George Reds have achieved a remarkable off field result to rival their on field performance in the 2011 Super Rugby season.
Late last year the Reds launched their Membership Campaign targeting 15,000 Members - the First XV. This week the Reds 15,000th Membership was sold, the best result in more than a decade.
But the effort isn’t over yet. With just days remaining in the Membership campaign and the last three crucial home games still to be played by the Reds, it’s expected demand will remain high for the three-game membership packs.
Queensland Rugby CEO Jim Carmichael said the Membership Campaign is a great success. “Over the past five years the Membership levels have been as little as 4,000 members. To more than triple that in 2011 is a pleasing achievement, and also a testament to the fact that Queensland Rugby supporters are now recognising the importance of being a financial supporter of their team, through membership. As well as giving the Reds the opportunity to engage directly with them all year through our data base systems.”
Reds Captain James Horwill said the increase in Membership has provided a boost for players with more supporters turning up for home games creating an electric atmosphere.
“When we ran out onto Suncorp Stadium against the Waratahs the crowd was right behind us. Around 38,000 screaming fans gave us a great lift. The foundation for that crowd is our Membership base.
“It’s easy to be a fan but when fans become Members it not only helps the future of the Code but it means they become part of the team and that drives our effort on the field.”
Martin Barrett, St.George Managing Director QLD & Automotive Finance, congratulated the St.George Reds on exceeding their target. “Queenslanders are right behind the Reds and we are proud to be part of the team. This membership result recognises not only increased support for the St.George Reds but also the game in general and that's positive for the entire community".
The three remaining games are all blockbusters with the Blues, Crusaders and the Brumbies lining up to take on the Reds at Suncorp Stadium. The first of the three is the Blues on Friday the 13th of May with the Crusaders on May 29 and the Brumbies June 4.
Memberships for the three games start at $70 for an adult and $55 for a child. As an extra bonus all Reds Members gain priority access to purchase tickets to any Reds Home Final games.
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Originally Posted by mudskipper
