[Albion] "Return to the Amex" questions

[Westdene Seagull]

The police were wrong. Like I said, there's no guarantee it improves safety https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/article/20171126-Chris-Boardman-0

Compared to our European neighbours, UK commuter cyclists feel the need to wear what amounts to body armour in attempt to stay safe. Yet despite their efforts we have some of the highest cycling KSI rates (Killed or Seriously Injured) in Europe and they are increasing. That in itself should tell us something.

All over the world, countries with the highest use of safety gear are the most dangerous for cyclists. Wherever helmet use has been made compulsory, there has been no corresponding drop in head injury unless there is also a drop in cycling rates.​

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/21/bike-helmet-cyclists-safe-urban-warfare-wheels < a similar article, that goes further into the studies that shows how it can be more dangerous, i.e. less safe, to wear a helmet.

Well Mrs WS was saved a very serious head injury by her cycle helmet when her bike skidded on wet manhole cover, she came flying off, and hit her head on the kerb. The medical staff said it was lucky she was wearing a helmet. Helmet was a write off. Personally I'd always wear one and really don't understand why more people don't.

So in an attempt to keep my post in line with the topic - I think [MENTION=15363]Plooks[/MENTION] question ( minus the law bit ) is very valid.

 

[Live by the sea]

I have asked my friend who is a surgeon about bike helmets and he said he couldn’t believe why anyone would even think about not wearing one . He said it is suicidal to ride without wearing one . Yes in the vast majority of cases they will give at least some protection to your head and sometimes save you life . Don’t be an idiot and ride without one .

If you ride a bike you need as much protection as you can get .

 

[The red pepper kid]

What will happen to the refunds due from last season now that the payments for this season are going to be suspended?

club haven't managed to pay back last seasons yet --- due to me changing bank card ( I lost the card), apparently Lloyds haven't finished refunding all 5 match payments

 

[Seasider78]

How far in advance of games will these ballots take place? I would rather then balloted at least a month in advance so people can plan their weekends rather than your attendance not being known until a short time before the weekend.

 

[Albion 4ever]

Two part question:

Will we be informed of our season ticket balance?

If we were unlucky in the ballot and did not get a ticket, could we use the season ticket balance to buy a ticket on the exchange? Or would you still need to use a debit/credit card?


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[Postman Pat]

How far in advance of games will these ballots take place? I would rather then balloted at least a month in advance so people can plan their weekends rather than your attendance not being known until a short time before the weekend.

They said about 3 weeks as the situation is changing so quickly they wouldn't want to plan for 30% capacity then the government allow 50% capacity and they have the wrong seating plan.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Will the club consider scrapping the maximum 6 ballots opt outs ? I was on a ventilator in intensive care in April. Having had a lung condition as a complication I am at risk if I catch Covid. Nevertheless, I was not on the Government’s shielding list. I know of other fans in the same position. I would not want to be penalized financially or by attendance black mark if I choose to stay safe at home. The max 6 opt outs seems arbitrary given that having any fans back in the stadium is better than none.

 

[blockhseagull]

Will the club consider scrapping the maximum 6 ballots opt outs ? I was on a ventilator in intensive care in April. Having had a lung condition as a complication I am at risk if I catch Covid. Nevertheless, I was not on the Government’s shielding list. I know of other fans in the same position. I would not want to be penalized financially or by attendance black mark if I choose to stay safe at home. The max 6 opt outs seems arbitrary given that having any fans back in the stadium is better than none.

I wouldn’t worry

If after the six ‘opt outs’ you are drawn in ballot you can simply list your ticket on the exchange and get the money back.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Will ballot schedules be aligned to tv schedules?

Does being successful in a ballot guarantee you a match seat?

In the ticket exchange, as a STH, can you choose any seat (which may require an additional payment if upgrading)?

 

[amexer]

Can I sit next to my cardboard cut out

 

[Guinness Boy]

For the club.

Does the group of five have to be the same people every time?

I go as part of a group of nine normally. Four of us are in a "bubble" and have been socialising since allowed anyway but I'd rather be able to split the group in any way possible in case some of us can make it.

Note for NSC

Yes, the eagle eyed among you will have spotted me on the restart/forum thread saying I'm not going to bother. However, if my son starts pestering me to go I will put up with it for him and it would be nice to know if he and I are then restricted to going with the same people or not.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

I wouldn’t worry

If after the six ‘opt outs’ you are drawn in ballot you can simply list your ticket on the exchange and get the money back.

Yep. It is difficult though to get a feel for demand from STH to attend matches. This demand may fluctuate throughout the season as infection/death rates/R number are unlikely to be a constant. I think for this coming season the club should be happy with whatever crowds it gets and allow people to make penalty free decisions.

 

[Since1982]

Will we be able to buy seasonal parking at the uni as usual and be refunded for games when we don’t attend, or can we buy parking on a match by match basis?

 

[el punal]

Please may we over 60s use the elevators. Walking to West Upper, up the stairs, will be like walking through a Covid sausage skin. I can't afford to risk such tomfoolery in my condition (old).

Up your beer intake, old bean. You won’t feel a thing! I take the West Upper steps three at a time - thank goodness I can have a rest on the first landing.

 

[JJ McClure]

I have asked the Club about groups sitting together (see reply above) and also how the ballot works for a group. If I am in a group of 4 for example, does that group get just one place in each ballot or, do all 4 go in the ballot and if just one gets drawn, all four get tickets? Paul has asked Jenny to respond on this point.

I think that's the main clarity I'm after too. I normally go in a group of 5 of us so is that one entry in the ballot or 5? If its 5 then do we all need to put each other on our nominated list of people?

 

[Napper]

Signing up as groups - is this draw-by-draw, or set up at the start of the season?
If your group gets selected, but not all of them can make it (either because the group was set up at the start of the season and are drawn for the one game one of them couldn't make it; or because they weren't able to let their group leader know they couldn't make this week's game), does the whole group have to give up their tickets, or can they put the one non-attenders on the exchange?

Thats my main one too as we have a few flakeys in our large group.

 

[southstandandy]

Being a ST holder and a carer for a parent 'in the shielding group' I won't risk going this season at all in all likelihood. Happy to continue to pay my money but will I get penalised for not using my allocation if I got an offer of a few games this season?

 

[Is it PotG?]

How much in advance do you get 'offered'?

You may take up your ticket, but then be unable, or one of your group, to attend when Sky or BT move it to Monday night.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Will I ever get the coat rail I was promised 9 years ago?

 

[carlzeiss]

How will those that pay up front rather that DD be refunded if at all ?