[Press release]

[Begins]

Leicester Tigers will be celebrating farthers day with a special afternoon of entertainment on the pitch at Welford Road. The celebrations will also mark the opening match at home for the new Top Eleven club.

Following the clubs match against Dan FC, the pitch covers will come on and fans will be allowed on the grass for a special BBQ and disco. Fans will then be able to mix with the players and coaches to enchance the family feel at the club.

If you bring your dad to any bar around the stadium, then your dad will be given one free pint.

Doors will open to the public, two hours after the final whislte [~3.30pm] where entry will be free. Queen of Magic will take to the stage at 5pm. Games and fairground rides will be open throughout the afternoon.

[Ends]

[Editors notes]

Players will not be avaliable for interview once the media duties have concluded. In other words, journalists must not interview players on the pitch during the fan festival.

[Team schedule - UK time]

  • Open Press confernece at 10am - All media invited
  • Stadium opens at 11am
  • Kick off v Dan FC - 1:12pm
  • Media duties - 2pm
  • Funfair, games and BBQ start - 2:30pm
  • Stadium opens to the public - 3.30pm
  • Queen of Magic - 5pm
  • Queen of Magic finish - 7pm
  • Stadium closed - 8pm