The Ticket Reward Scheme has been running at Brunton Park for the last two seasons, and is aimed at local schools and community groups.

The scheme has become extremely popular since its inception, and presents an opportunity for these local groups to attend a game as complimentary guests of Carlisle United.

Any school / community group can register for the scheme, and offers for games are made on a first come - first served basis.

We currently have 120 schools / groups registered for the scheme. Of these, 95% have already attended a game at some point over the course of the last twelve months. We offer tickets to 6 different schools / groups for each game, all of which are complimentary (dependant on adult to child ratios). We generally have 100 - 150 children attending but we have, in the past, offered up to 250 seats.

The children who come to the game, as part of this scheme, receive a free goody bag. This contains an activity book, a shop voucher, a food voucher for our vending outlets, some player stickers, as well as a voucher for another free ticket to the next home game. They also get to meet some of the first team squad on the day of the match, and have the opportunity to collect some autographs.

Examples of feedback from some groups that have attended are below:

Inglewood Junior School of Harraby: "The game was great. Some of our younger children hadn't been to Brunton Park before, so it was a great chance for them to come along and enjoy the atmosphere in a family friendly environment."

12th Carlisle Guides of Wigton Road: "The girls really enjoyed coming. They were especially pleased to see their personal welcome rotate round on the big screen ... and I think they did a mini-cheer every time it came up!" (J. Wooding, Guide Leader).

Crown Newlaithes FC of Carlisle: "The game I went to watch was Leyton Orient, in December, and it was a really cold day. Carlisle played really well and it was great to get autographs off some of the players. My dad was disappointed though, as I made him go and get chips and he missed the only goal!" (Victoria, CNFC Goalie).

If you would like to register a school / community group for the Ticket Reward Scheme then please send the following information to the club, for the attention of Christine Metcalfe:

1. School / Community group name (if a community group what type of group are you?)

2. Address for correspondence.

3. Contact name of individual for correspondence.

4. Contact number for the above person.

5. Number of children you are likely to include in your visit.

6. Periods during the season when you are not available to attend.

Contact us via email at media@carlisleunited.co.uk or at the usual postal address - Ticket Reward Scheme, Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LL.