Supporters Panel Minutes | Tuesday 1 October 2024

The minutes from the Glasgow Warriors Supporters Panel on Tuesday 24 October 2024

Attendance

Glasgow Warriors: Al Kellock, John Manson, Robyn Struthers, Glen Tippett

Supporters: Mark Anderson, David Arnott, Morag Boyter, Ali Carberry, Irene Cowan, Ken Milne, Catriona Morrison, Iain Papworth, Ruth Scott, Andy Sime, Robert Stewart, David Valentine, Kyle Walsh

Apologies: Cameron MacAllister, Kenny Brown, Colleen Brandon, Kevin Millar

Minutes

- - Issue raised and addressed around the closure of the Clubhouse post-game at the Benetton match.
  - Supporter Panel reiterated their frustrations at the decanting rule and cited another example of issues its causing with spillages at matches. Credit was given to the messaging shared at the start of the season.
  - The LEDs at the front of the north stand are still not in a satisfactory position and are restricting views at the front of the stands.
  - The content of the Squadcast was praised, however an issue was raised around the audio levels to be looked at.
  - There are ongoing issues with the PA system around the stadium. Operations staff will investigate this and find the route cause of the issues.
  - The toilets need to be better in the north stand and beside the clubhouse. There are no sanitary products and the quality needs improving.
  - It was requested that team announcements on the website and socials list the referee for matches. Also, for consideration to be given to how much detail is included in injury updates.

Actions

(RS is Robyn Struthers)

- - ALL ACTION: To consider and plan ways and events to support the wider Fighting for our Families fundraising campaign. Suggestions were Santa’s Grotto, 50/50 draws, cushions for match days.
  - CM ACTION: To finalise details for fundraising quiz with XVI Warrior on Thursday 21 November.
  - RS ACTION: To look at branding for the current Clubhouse and any additional activations that can be hosted in there.
  - RS ACTION: To request access for the XVIth Warrior to get their branding out of the old Clubhouse.
  - KB ACTION: To provide an update on when and how reusable cups will be delivered on match days.
  - RS ACTION: To investigate where spirits, such as Botantist Gin are sold around the stadium and advise.
  - RS ACTION: To work with rugby operations to ensure players cover a wider spread of areas along the front of the main stand, after the game on match days.
  - AK ACTION: To chase for an update on when welcome pack prizes will be announced. Suggestion for the big screen to be used for a timeline on this on match days.
  - RS ACTION: To add the 18- and 72-minute chants led by GWSF to the production schedule. Also, for the half time and full-time foghorn to be brought back.
  - RS ACTION: To investigate the potential of broadcasting referee decisions through the PA system.