Davefevs Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Some very good advice here. Definitely speak to Gareth Torpy at City - gareth.torpy@bristol-sport.co.uk - I think his number is 0117-9630670 If you want to PM me, please feel free. My son is a wheelchair user, so there'll be very different considerations, but a number of generic ones too. easy to be critical of Bristol City / Bristol Sport, but this is one area where they've put a lot of effort into over the past few years. There aren't many stadia where the disabled section have as many prime positions as AG. Good luck, hope you find something that works for you and your son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 21/03/2017 at 22:14, exAtyeoMax said: I hope your lad enjoys his first game (don't forget to get a cap) I was watching Everton on FB and the Everton in the Community Down Syndrome Team. Excellent stuff. I was thinking that it would be good for City to get involved in something similar. There's lots of guys and gals who would like to play, I'm sure. That Would be a great idea. I attend games with a downs friend who represented Great Britain at football in the first special games held in Paris back in the 70s. His memories of the the selection process, training sessions and event itself sounded extremely well organised which involved Joe Jordan and Bobby Gould to name but two. GB won the final, not sure who they beat but Rob always says he scored 13. I may have a blinkered view because of my freindship with Rob but Downs folk do seem to adore everything football, a BCFC team would be a fantastic idea supported by Rob and I. Unfortunatly both of us are at an age where we struggle to tie our shoe lases, so purely cheer leaders only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I'm sure we used to have an 'abilities team', not sure if they were BCFC funded or were allowed to just wear the shirt. Occasionally they would have a knock about at half time during a league game. Do they still operate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Red Rag said: That Would be a great idea. I attend games with a downs friend who represented Great Britain at football in the first special games held in Paris back in the 70s. His memories of the the selection process, training sessions and event itself sounded extremely well organised which involved Joe Jordan and Bobby Gould to name but two. GB won the final, not sure who they beat but Rob always says he scored 13. I may have a blinkered view because of my freindship with Rob but Downs folk do seem to adore everything football, a BCFC team would be a fantastic idea supported by Rob and I. Unfortunatly both of us are at an age where we struggle to tie our shoe lases, so purely cheer leaders only. Has he got any photos that he could post on here? It would be great to see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 21/03/2017 at 22:49, Septic Peg said: I think so. I can't be 100% as I've never looked into it fully. But I would expect it to be the case. Especially if a life long mental health condition or a such a severe example of a condition that it affects daily life such as a fear of crowds. My partner has Aspergers Syndrome and really struggles with crowds, he absolutely loves Bristol City but due to the crowds and the cost of us all attending he only comes now and then, he receives the higher rate of PIP, would he be entitled to a carers ticket? I am registered as his carer also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Up The City! said: My partner has Aspergers Syndrome and really struggles with crowds, he absolutely loves Bristol City but due to the crowds and the cost of us all attending he only comes now and then, he receives the higher rate of PIP, would he be entitled to a carers ticket? I am registered as his carer also. I double checked this all with @Dollymarie the other day so yes I would think so. You'd have to take along a copy of his PIP entitlement to show the rate he is getting and speak to the Disability Officer about selecting a good quiet spot to watch the match. He only pays for his standard season ticket in whichever stand you choose. The carers ticket is free. As for one off tickets, truthfully I have no idea. But I'd assume if you spoke with the Disability officer, they could arrange a purchase. If you email Gareth at gareth.torpy@bristol-sport.co.uk he should be able to help or guide you to the right person. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 8 hours ago, Up The City! said: My partner has Aspergers Syndrome and really struggles with crowds, he absolutely loves Bristol City but due to the crowds and the cost of us all attending he only comes now and then, he receives the higher rate of PIP, would he be entitled to a carers ticket? I am registered as his carer also. What @Septic Peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 10 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: Has he got any photos that he could post on here? It would be great to see them Sadly not. At the time Rob was resident at Stoke Park, not a lot came out of there with him. He did have a medal until about 8 years ago which has gone missing. Rob was the mascot that lead the team out against Newcastle about 7 years ago and had a feature in the match day program. It took me ages trying to source info off the net re the Games itself, very poorly documented. He does have a photo of him and some other stoke park residents in their kit taken with a very young looking Brian Drysdale ( ex City fullback in our glory years) I will take a snap of it and post in next time I am down his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Dollymarie said: What @Septic Peg I meant I was speaking with you the other day as to the process in getting a disabled ST and what entitlements are required dear. You know the process better than I deary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: I meant I was speaking with you the other day as to the process in getting a disabled ST and what entitlements are required dear. You know the process better than I deary. Yeah, so basically you stole all my advice, used it as your own and then took all the credit huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Dollymarie said: Yeah, so basically you stole all my advice, used it as your own and then took all the credit huh? Of course not! I would never plagiarise your work my lovely. I bow down to the almighty City brain of @Dollymarie and am humbled by her sheer vast knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Red Rag said: Sadly not. At the time Rob was resident at Stoke Park, not a lot came out of there with him. He did have a medal until about 8 years ago which has gone missing. Rob was the mascot that lead the team out against Newcastle about 7 years ago and had a feature in the match day program. It took me ages trying to source info off the net re the Games itself, very poorly documented. He does have a photo of him and some other stoke park residents in their kit taken with a very young looking Brian Drysdale ( ex City fullback in our glory years) I will take a snap of it and post in next time I am down his house. I remember him so well. He looked so proud - carried the ball out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 53 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Of course not! I would never plagiarise your work my lovely. I bow down to the almighty City brain of @Dollymarie and am humbled by her sheer vast knowledge. Yay! I get to whoosh you. Was being flippant me darlin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: Yay! I get to whoosh you. Was being flippant me darlin' And I was being sarcastic bird. Hee hee. We'll call it a score draw. Rofl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: I remember him so well. He looked so proud - carried the ball out. He loved it. We nearly got clattered by Nolan in the tunnel as they came back from the warm up. His studs skided on the floor and bumped right into us. Hes a big bloke, he made a right fuss of Rob as an apology. So nice of the club and thanks to Jane in the ticket office for sorting it out for him. She was an old friend of his so that helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi everyone. Just thought I would post today that Elliott had his first trip to Ashton Gate today. I took some of the good advice I received about taking him up on a non match day to start with. It was part of the Easter Event arranged by Bristol Sport. He had a great time and got to look around the ground, the staff were great with him. He met Matty Taylor & Joe Bryan, who again were brilliant with him. Can't thank them all enough. Once again, thanks for all your posts & im glad it seemed to help others with similar issues. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hurrah! Glad Elliot had a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 38 minutes ago, Simon79 said: Hi everyone. Just thought I would post today that Elliott had his first trip to Ashton Gate today. I took some of the good advice I received about taking him up on a non match day to start with. It was part of the Easter Event arranged by Bristol Sport. He had a great time and got to look around the ground, the staff were great with him. He met Matty Taylor & Joe Bryan, who again were brilliant with him. Can't thank them all enough. Once again, thanks for all your posts & im glad it seemed to help others with similar issues. COYR Ah I'm so glad he had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi again guys & gals. Elliott saw his first City game today! What a game to choose! Things went better than expected, thanks to a very brave boy & some great advice on here. Although things were a bit tricky outside the ground with the entertainment etc. We sat up high in the Lansdown stand and he wore his ear defenders, munched on Cheddars & waved at Matty Taylor! We had a few moments but overall a great first match day experience for Elliott & not even the result/performance can detract how happy I am with today. I have also been in touch with the club with regards a sensory room & im pleased to say I've had a positive reply back. So hopefully some more news on that during the summer. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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