Loftus Versfeld has been the home of rugby in Northern Gauteng since the inception of the Northern Transvaal Rugby Union on 25 March 1938 of which was originally situated on the old Oostelike Sport Terrain, which was first taken into use in 1914. Ever since the beginning, improvements have constantly been made to the stadium, today our home is known as ‘Loftus Versfeld’. The current facility can easily accommodate up to 50 000 spectator capacity within the stadium. There are 343 Corporate Hospitality suite facilities amounting to a total seat capacity of up to 13 000. Corporate hospitality suites provide spectators an enjoyable luxurious viewpoint, allowing you to to entertain your guests, friends, family in the comfort of your own personal branded space. As a suite holder, you contribute significantly to the success of our teams. Your financial support assists us in building a team containing the best players, whilst your support on match day inspires the team and makes Loftus the fortress any opposing teams loathe. International coaches from all corners of the globe have rated ‘Loftus Versfeld’ pitch as one of the best. The stadium is also host to occasional local and international soccer matches, events and concerts. Known as the Blue Bulls since 1997 and as the winners of International Super Rugby in 2007, 2009 and 2010 and the Currie Cup in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 (shared) and 2009 the professional era has not passed them by and the current success of the side is due in part to the competent administration of junior talent. The sensationalism goes into every aspect from security, accommodation of the media and our corporate hospitality suites.
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Loftus Versfeld has been the home of rugby in Northern Gauteng since the inception of the Northern Transvaal Rugby Union on 25 March 1938 of which was originally situated on the old Oostelike Sport Terrain, which was first taken into use in 1914. Ever since the beginning, improvements have constantly been made to the stadium, today our home is known as ‘Loftus Versfeld’.
The current facility can easily accommodate up to 50 000 spectator capacity within the stadium. There are 343 Corporate Hospitality suite facilities amounting to a total seat capacity of up to 13 000. Corporate hospitality suites provide spectators an enjoyable luxurious viewpoint, allowing you to to entertain your guests, friends, family in the comfort of your own personal branded space.
As a suite holder, you contribute significantly to the success of our teams. Your financial support assists us in building a team containing the best players, whilst your support on match day inspires the team and makes Loftus the fortress any opposing teams loathe.
International coaches from all corners of the globe have rated ‘Loftus Versfeld’ pitch as one of the best. The stadium is also host to occasional local and international soccer matches, events and concerts.
Known as the Blue Bulls since 1997 and as the winners of International Super Rugby in 2007, 2009 and 2010 and the Currie Cup in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 (shared) and 2009 the professional era has not passed them by and the current success of the side is due in part to the competent administration of junior talent. The sensationalism goes into every aspect from security, accommodation of the media and our corporate hospitality suites.
FUTURE FIXTURES AND ENTERTAINMENT
2012, we start our defense of the Super Rugby title on 24th February against the Sharks, and then against the Cheetahs on 3rd March. It is a fact that you will be able to continue enjoying world class rugby at Loftus Versfeld over the following seasons! We will be hosting a total of eight Super Rugby games at Loftus for the coming season. We will endeavor to continue and attract football matches like the Vodacom Challenge and other top local teams and put in place a strategy to attract quality entertainment to our stadium over the coming years.
STADIUM IMPROVMENTSA new ticketing and access system was recently implemented which will assist with better control of spectators, crowd and improved security management.
éBlue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd, together with partners Vodacom, the Chris Burger and Petro Jackson players’ fund and The Blue Bulls Wheelchair association have launched facilities for people with disabilities at Loftus Versfeld. Included in the new facilities are twenty wheelchair designated parking bays in the North East corner of the Northern pavilion parking area, which provide easy access to the stadium via Gate 2 and the North Pavilion, via the lift. Should you be looking for a superior experience, suite N 219 is now available for utilization by supporters with disabilities for only R 150 at ticket which includes complimentary access for a companion of the persons with a disability. We are sure you will agree that these improvements will only further enhance what is already a uniquely wonderful atmosphere that our team and supporters create at our stadium.
éIn addition there are twenty three wheelchair tickets in Blocks T and U in the lower lever of the North Stand. The tickets for the above seats range between R50 and R80 per seat with one complimentary companion ticket per purchase.
SUITE OWNERS PACKAGE 2012
The Blue Bulls Company aims to enrich your experience and make the management of your suite convenient and hassle-free.
A suite owner package will include the following exclusive benefits at Loftus Versfeld Stadium:
Full access to your suite on match days, including non-match days RUGBY season ticket issued per suite seat purchased of which includes the following; (under the auspices of the Blue Bulls Company (PTY) Ltd.);
Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup, Test or a Tri-Nation, ABSA Currie Cup, Any related semi – final / finals hosted at Loftus Versfeld Option to purchase ‘additional tickets’ within the suite for all rugby matches and the first right to purchase and utilize the suite for
soccer and other events (If Blue Bulls Company (PTY) Ltd. can guarantee to secure and of which updated timely communication will be sent out to suite owners)
2 (Two) seasonal parking tickets é Service ticket/s (caterer access ticket) Annual deliveries pass for pre match delivery (caterers)
We endeavor providing the following additional benefits from 2012 to our suite owners:
Exclusive members – Loyalty programme / Suite Owners Day Preferred rates for conference facilities at Loftus Regular communications via our new CRM system and newsletters
Standardized suite prices :
The grading of a suite is primarily based on the location of your suite within the stadium, i.e. the viewing quality onto the playing field or simply non-viewing. There are 3 catagories;
Platinum - Field facing (west) Gold - Field facing (north & north west, south & south west, east) Silver - (non - field facing) (north, south and east)
Contract duration; Platinum suites - due to the demand for these suites, we offer a contract duration option of 5 years Gold – due to the demand for these suites, we offer a contract duration option of 3 or 5 years Silver - we offer a contract duration option of 1 , 3 or 5 years
A price escalation per season is set at 9%.Payment options: Payment in advance (no annual escalation) or 2 installments - of which 50% (fifty percent) is payable on or before the 31st of March each year
and the remainder of which is payable in full on or before the 30th of June each year.
Given the number of seats in your suite, the overall suite rental prices for the two payment terms are as follows:
For more information contact The Blue Bulls Company (PTY) Ltd, Corporate Services: Suite Liaison - Bronwyn Findlay
é +27 12 420 0829 / 711 é+27 79 899 0999 é [email protected] é www. bluebulls .co.za
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