Important spectator information for Saturday's Southern Vipers fixture

The 1st Central County Ground plays host to Southern Vipers for their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixture against Central Sparks on Saturday. We are delighted to be welcoming supporters back to the Home of Women’s Cricket for the first match of a huge summer of women’s cricket!  

If you are coming to the match, you will find some important information about your visit below. This is to make sure everyone attending enjoys their visit as safely as possible, and to ensure we can continue welcoming supporters for the rest of the season, so please read carefully! 

Tickets are available to purchase online in advance only until gates open at 9.30am on Saturday. Please note there will be no gate sales or collections.   

Pre-match checklist 

• Don’t attend if you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.  

• Check your email for your match day ticket(s). Tickets will be sent to your registered email address by 10.30am on Friday 4th June or shortly after purchase if you buy after this time. If you haven’t received them, please check spam filters before contacting the ticketing team. 

• Once received, download your ticket(s) to your mobile or print them out, so they can be scanned when you arrive. 

• Bring a face covering, as you’ll need to wear this whenever you are not in your designated seat. 

• Bring a credit or debit card for any purchases. The ground will be cashless. 

• Download the NHS COVID-19 app to your phone. You will need to use this to check-in at the ground for track and trace purposes. 

• Read our full spectator code of conduct so you know exactly what is required during your visit. 

• Arrive at the main gate on Eaton Road. This will be the only gate open. 

Golden rules once inside the ground 

• Remain socially distanced from anyone not from your household or support bubble. 

• Only sit in your designated seat and remain seated whenever possible. If you do leave your seat, exit the row with your back to other spectators.  

• Wear a face covering whenever you are not in your seat. 

• Sanitise your hands regularly. Hand sanitiser stations are available around the ground. 

• Check capacity limits before accessing any of the ground’s indoor facilities (toilets, catering outlets, club shop etc.). 

• Follow instructions on signage and from the stewarding team. 

• Keep out of restricted areas, including players’ areas and the pitch. 

Facilities inside the ground 

• All spectators will have access to the Long Room in the Spen Cama Pavilion where a range of sandwiches, pies, cakes and confectionary, as well as hot drinks, soft drinks, beers and wines will be available.   

• Male and female toilets are available in the Spen Cama Pavilion, at the rear of the Jointing Tech Sharks Stand and at the rear of the South Stand. The toilets in the Spen Cama Pavilion and at the rear of the South Stand are accessible.  

• The Club Shop will be open from gates opening until 4pm. Capacity is limited to four spectators at a time. 

• Scorecards will be available free of charge from a pick-up point in the Spen Cama Pavilion atrium and in front of the Club Shop.