Game at the CAP
CBSC are pleased that the region has listened to feedback in an effort to improve things, and we're looking forward to a return, albeit brief to CAP. However, we understand from the Blues that this is no signal that there's anything more permanent afoot and our home remains at CCS. We have had mixed feedback from our members since the announcement, although the majority so far have been in favour of the fixture.
Meeting with Gareth Baber
Blues coach Gareth Baber accepted CBSC’s invitation to join us at a committee meeting on 6 February 2012. We’d previously had a conversation with him, where he had asked us our views as a representative group of Blues supporters and we thought it opportune to get together for a chat. We already meet regularly with Blues Management but this was our first formal opportunity to meet with the coaches. First up was congratulations from us on the Blues reaching the Heineken Cup Quarter Finals and Gareth explained that it meant so much to the players to know that they were not only doing it for themselves but also their supporters. He said that the players were all talking about how good the support was at the home game at CCS against Racing Metro.
We discussed the facilities that are available to supporters at the CCS and that it is not the most social of environments and that we feel that this is a contributory factor as to why some supporters stay away, as rugby isn’t all about the 80 minutes of play. We explained that we have already talked to the Blues about what we can do differently from next season and that we are looking at bringing back things such as the Supporters’ Club Player of the Month, subject to us having somewhere suitable to present the awards. Gareth confirmed that this is a great way to bring supporters and players closer together. Additionally, he said that our suggestion of allowing supporters to cheer rather than playing music into the stadium, had been well received at the two recent games.
We also mentioned our plans for the rest of the season, focussing primarily on the ‘Blues HQ’ events that we are planning for the Quarter Final match, which proved very interesting and we extended an invite to Gareth, Justin and the players to join us in Dublin post match, if this is doable given other commitments they have after big games.
A very positive meeting and one we hope to repeat in future.
Heineken Cup Page
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Committee Meetings
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It is Tom Shanklin's testimonial year. We will be keeping you up to date with all the news/events throughout the season. Please click here for further details Carrier Bags
From 01/10/11 we are required to charge 5p for carrier bags. In order to not affect our pricing it was agreed that in the event of a carrier bag being required, we will reduce the cost of our merchandise by 5p accordingly. Any 5ps from carrier bags will be donated to Ty Hafan.
Cardiff Blues Academy
We have exciting news regarding Cardiff Blues Academy. Please click here Ninian Pub
All our members can enjoy a 15% off all purchases behind the bar on production of a valid CBSC membership card for the 2011/12 season.
Our members who attended on Friday 19 August received a warm welcome. The manager also gave us a delicious complimentary hot buffet and we enjoyed some great ale. We were all made to feel very welcome so thanks to the Gareth and the staff at the Ninian from us and we hope to see you there on future match days.
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2011/12 Membership Packs are now Ready!
Membership packs for the 2011/2012 Season have now been finalised! The packs will be sent out in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience!
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!!!DON'T FORGET TO RENEW!!!
Membership is now available for the 2011/12 season.
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Come and find us at Cardiff City Stadium!
Come and join your fellow supporters underneath the Canton stand before and after all home games to help create a great matchday atmosphere!
Bars are open before and after all home games with entertainment and a few tables.Your supporters can be found in the corner by the lean-to tables - come and see us for all the latest trips and events or just for a chat and a pint!
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