MATCHDAY INFORMATION FOR SPECTATORS - MEN'S FIRST TEAM
GROUND LOCATION
The War Memorial Athletic Ground is located on the A491 High St, approximately 400 yards off Stourbridge Ring Road, to the north of the Town Centre.
Directions to the ground by road, rail and bus can be found at the following link:
http://www.stourbridgefc.com/a/directions-to-sfc-26516.html
PARKING
There is limited parking available inside the Archway entrance for OFFICIALS, PLAYERS, MEMBERS & DISABLED SPECTATORS ONLY.
NB. We recommend that disabled spectators requiring a parking space should contact Club Secretary Clive Eades (secretary@stourbridgefc.com) in advance.
Parking is also available on streets around the ground, including Mill Race Lane and Old Wharf Road (evening) either side of High Street, between the ground and the Ring Road.
The nearest "Pay & Display" Car Park is on Birmingham Road, just off the Ring Road, approximately 5-10 minutes' walk from the ground.
We would respectfully remind spectators to show consideration for our neighbours when parking, and in particular please do not park in Westland Gardens, The Holloway or Stamford St, near to the ground, out of consideration to our neighbours.
ENTRY
For this match, both the Archway Entrance turnstiles and the Church End (bottom driveway) turnstiles will be open to scan in match tickets that have been ordered online in advance.
Anybody arriving at the ground without a match ticket of any sort MUST head to the Archway Entrance (opposite Vets 4 Pets) to visit the Ticket Booth first to purchase a ticket (subject to availability) before using the adjacent turnstiles.
Turnstiles usually open at 6.30 pm for evening kick-offs.
Please have the match tickets that you have printed off or downloaded to your smartphone handy for scanning in at the turnstiles. Please note that no cash will be taken at the turnstiles. Tickets must be purchased online in advance or from the separate ticket office located inside the Archway Entrance.
Access from the turnstiles at the Archway Entrance to spectator areas will be via the passageway to the rear of the Glassboys Bar. Access will NOT be allowed via the front of the social club and players’ entrance to the front of the dressing rooms.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Our matchday programme, costing £3, is available from the wooden hut behind the goal and adjacent to the Church End turnstiles.
50/50 DRAW
The 50/50 costs just £1 to enter, and tickets can be purchased from our sellers around the ground and at the programme hut before kick-off. One cash prize will be awarded at each game, the amount depending on sales. The draw will take place at half time and the winner will be paid after the match.
GLASSBOYS BAR
The Glassboys Bar is located at the Church End of the ground, immediately to your left as you enter through the Archway turnstiles. The Bar is open before, during and after every home game and we offer a warm welcome to all visiting supporters and, indeed, neutrals.
An outside bar is also in operation on some matchdays and is located next to the Snack Bar behind the Church End goal.
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop is located inside the entrance to the Glassboys Bar, selling Stourbridge FC replica shirts, leisurewear, scarves, hats, T-shirts, etc, as well as archive programmes, badges and other souvenirs.
REFRESHMENTS
Hot food and drinks can be purchased from the Snack Bar by the Church End turnstiles.
TOILETS
Gents’ and ladies’ toilets are located in the Glassboys Bar, and behind the dressing room block at the Church End of the ground.
SEATING
Seating for spectators is located in the Main Stand on the far side of the ground from the Glassboys Bar. All seating is unreserved, except for the front three rows of seating in the centre block, which are for Directors, Officials and Sponsors only.
No additional charge is made for seating.
DISABLED ENCLOSURE
There is wheelchair-accessible covered accommodation for disabled spectators immediately adjacent to the dressing room area.
SEGREGATION
Spectators are not usually segregated at matches, and are free to circulate around the ground as they wish. However, please note that no access is allowed for spectators on the "cricket" side of the ground, opposite the main stand. All access to the "Shed" End of the ground is via the Main Stand side.
SPECTATORS' CODE OF CONDUCT
All spectators, officials and guests are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct, which is displayed prominently at the Ground and also available at the following link:
http://www.stourbridgefc.com/a/spectators-code-of-conduct-44843.html