A few weeks back I was lambasting Glos for their over the top ticket prices compared to Glamorgan - think I will retract all that now . . .
Below may be of interest to some?
Further to the announcement that the Cooper Associates County Ground will host its first International match next summer, please find some important information regarding the ticketing process below.
Seating will be sold on an allocated basis as follows:
Adults
Juniors (U16’s)
Stands
Category A
£80
N/A
Somerset Pavilion Elevated
Category B
£70
£20
Marcus Trescothick Stand, Sir Ian Botham Stand, Somerset Pavilion Lower, Colin Atkinson Pavilion Lower
Category C
£60
£20
Somerset Stand, Ondaatje Stand Adults with Juniors, Ondaatje Stand Non-Alcohol Stand and all Temporary Stands
Category D
£40
£15
Restricted Views in all Stands
Additional administration charges on the overall transaction will also be applied:
Online
In Person & Postal
Telephone
Standard Delivery (first class)
£1.50
£2.50
£3.50
Recorded Delivery (tracked)
£3.00
£4.00
£5.00
The tickets for this fixture will go on sale in two phases:
1) Priority Access to 2016 Somerset County Cricket Club
2) General Ballot for Non Members and England Cricket TwelfthMan Members
Priority Window: Somerset County Cricket Club 2016 Platinum Plus & Platinum Members
2016 Box Holders, 1875 Club, Long Room, Platinum Plus & Platinum Members will be able to purchase up to two tickets per Membership card. The priority window will open at 9:00 on Monday 26th September and will close at 23:59 on Sunday 9th October. After this date, Members will be entered into the General Ballot (details below).
How to Purchase:
In Person: Visit the Reception in the Andrew Caddick Pavilion (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
By Telephone: Call 0333 358 3464 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Online: If the Club holds a valid email address for you, you will receive an email communication containing a unique link to purchase. If you have previously opted out from Club communications, you will not receive this.
Post: Application Forms will be available to collect or download and return to the Club either in person or through the post.
General Ballot: Championship Members, Non-Members & England Cricket TwelfthMan Members
The General Ballot will open from 9:00 on Monday 10th October with up to four tickets allowed per transaction. Please note you will require a valid email address. The Ballot will close at 23:59 on Sunday 6th November with the draw being made the following week.
England Cricket TwelfthMan Members will have a higher chance of acquiring tickets by having access to a set allocation of tickets within the General Ballot. They will need to enter a promo code when entering the ballot. This promo code will be supplied in a TwelfthMan email prior to the ballot opening. The closing date for this is 23:59 on Sunday 30th October with unsuccessful entrants automatically being added into the General Ballot which closes a week later.
How to Enter the Ballot:
In Person: Visit the Reception in the Andrew Caddick Pavilion (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
By Telephone: Call 0333 358 3464 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Online by visiting www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/International/
Post: Application Forms will be available to collect or download and return to the Club either in person or through the post.
What Happens Next?
Once the Ballot closes, the draw will be made the following week and the Club will email to let you know if you have been successful and how to purchase your tickets. Tickets will be posted a maximum of eight weeks prior to the match date.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the main office on 0845 337 1875 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm).
Terms & Conditions
All tickets will be sold on a non-refundable, non-transferable basis.
All tickets will be for an allocated seat within the ground which you must use on the match day.
Junior tickets are classified as Under 16’s.
Eligible Somerset CCC 2016 Members will be able to purchase up to two tickets per Membership Card. For Junior Members, the tickets will be limited to one adult and one junior per membership card.
Once the priority window ends, Members will need to enter the General Ballot.
Supporters who enter the Ballot must have a valid email address and can apply for up to four tickets per transaction. You may only enter the ballot once under your email address.
The TwelfthMan Ballot will have a number of tickets from which the Ballot is automatically drawn. Unsuccessful applicants will be entered into the General Ballot which will be drawn a week later.
The Ballot will be automatically drawn with the successful entrants generated via the electronic system.
Successful entrants will receive a unique email link which will allow them to purchase their allocation of tickets within an allotted time slot. After this time, the link will expire and your allocation of tickets lost.
In order to receive emails, supporters need to ensure they are fully subscribed to our systems and that enquiries@somersetcountycc.co.uk is saved within their address book.
Somerset County Cricket Club cannot be held responsible for missed communications during this process. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please note that tickets will not be sent out a maximum of eight weeks prior to the match date.
Read more at http://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/2016/08/england-v-south-africa-friday-23rd-june-2017-important-ticket-information/#yVrbDdDVDb3FTbeR.99
Poor pen, glad a mate is broadcasting live from ground lol
