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Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters' Club (BHASC) is the largest organisation representing Albion fans with over 350 members in 2002/03.
Originally formed in 1912, it has been providing practical help to the football club for over 90 years. In the 1930s, for instance, it funded the construction of the first North Stand at the Goldstone Ground and has continued to raise money for the Albion ever since.
The current Supporters' Club was established in 1982 and is a democratic organisation run according to rules. It exists to help the football club whenever possible and to assist its members in their support of the Albion.
BHASC and its members were heavily involved in the campaign to rid the Albion of the discredited board of directors in 1995-97, and rewrote its rules to ensure that it is now completely independent of the football club (although it is sometimes still referred to as "official"). Since then it has led most supporter campaigns, from the referendum and securing support for Falmer to organising litter patrols at Withdean. Indeed, the Falmer For All campaign has largely been funded by BHASC.
As members of the Football Supporters' Federation, BHASC has influence on a national level and always seeks to co-operate with other fans' organisations at the Albion and elsewhere. It promotes good behaviour at matches and liaises with Sussex Police to ensure supporters enjoy a positive experience at away games. BHASC runs coaches from Hove to every away match.
Day-to-day operation of BHASC is determined by an elected committee, but all members are entitled to attend committee meetings. An annual meeting is held pre-season with Albion directors and management present to answer members' questions.
BHASC tends to suit those who want to get involved in helping the Albion in a practical way. It will also be of benefit to regular away travellers on coaches and to remotely-based supporters who wish to stay in touch with Albion matters. Specifically for the latter BHASC publishes the Albion Almanac (at extra cost), the most comprehensive record and analysis of all things Albion, and also has a number of Withdean season-tickets for members to book in advance.
Membership costs £5 per season. Members receive a monthly newsletter, a pocket diary (while stocks last), a discount on coach fares and other benefits.
Contact Details
Website
http://www.bhasc.com
Social Media
To join the Supporters' Club please e-mail John Kirkland for a membership application form.
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