Re: Ideas section. : Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:08 pm  

Okie dokie but worth a punt

Re: Ideas section. : Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:10 pm  

Here's a slightly contravercial one - if we go down this season why not re-brand and relaunch?

Ok the Cougrrrs have delivered the most successful years whilst the club has been in existence but it also comes with baggage...

I'll get mi coat....

Re: Ideas section. : Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:16 pm  

KECO wrote:

Okie dokie but worth a punt

Don't get me wrong, I completly agree with you.. definately worth a punt - I know I'm far too old and certainly not good enough but sometimes I just want to jump on the pitch and help drag the opposition down - I suppose thats why I love the game...

Re: Ideas section. : Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:48 pm  

KECO wrote:

I like the some of the ideas above and think most would work.

But my idea is we get some experienced, bigger players 1st that would attract more people to come and then these might even be potential season ticket holders and see the crossbar challenge and other things.

Don't get me wrong the are all great and work hard, and Barry Eaton's done a great job IMO but with these experienced, bigger players we would shke off the points deduction and try and survive then nxt year with the NEW fans we can push for newer brighter things with more income from bigger gates.

(Don't mean to sound a boring old moaner)

To be honest we really could do with a wise old pro like Stanley Gene or Robbie Paul in the side.

On top of them being better than what they've got they can pass their experience on to our young side.

However they don't come cheap and we were on our backside only a few months back.

At the moment I think we need to consolidate financially improve our income and take it from there. It's definitely a catch 22 situation better players = a better team = more fans = more money. You've got to have more money to pay the players first though.

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:21 am  

..."if we get in front in the second half"..?
I like your optimism!

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:32 am  

I heard someone say at the game yesterday "why don't they bring back STAND UP BINGO." Good idea.

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:46 am  

Where was the bottle bar yesterday?

Lost many £££££££££££££££££££

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:14 am  

Yeah, I enjoy a bottle of p!55 whilst standing on a wet and windy terrace. Who needs a proper bar with decent beer???
The former option sadly seems to be the way forward at new stadia.
Now, where's mi flat cap?!

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:06 pm  

First and foremost a winning team attracts fans. We need a name(s) of proven quality. Downside is this costs money and we appear to have very little. Mick O’Neil offered help to the old Board but was ignored. Has this avenue been explored? Have we tried to contact those sponsors who became disenchanted with the old BOD?

Maximise revenue by use of facilities on non match days:

Battle of the Bands

Concerts for up and coming bands

Could we attract a named band?

Boxing tournament

Kabaddi tournament

Softball tournament (for the fans)

Krypton factor/ It’s a knock out / sports type challenge with teams from schools, fans, players, cougar staff even invite teams from fans of other rugby clubs.

Our own version of the X factor/Keighley’s got talent thingy

Set up a stage on the pitch, audience in the main stand, bars open, food and merchandise available, cheap/free tickets to matches.

More use of the bars/indoor facility:
Viewing sky matches on the telly

Cougar fans Darts/doms team

Cougar fans pool team

Re-launch quiz night

There are a lot of music fans about: what about themed nights – heavy metal, blues, jazz, soul, rock n roll, etc with disco and live music. These types of music have strong fan bases that will come and watch the occasional event. I’ve been to a few events like this and they can be really good nights. If you build a reputation for putting on a good show, people will come back.

We have links with restaurants why not Re-launch the “cuisine” nights – a taste of India, China, Italy etc Cookery demos – how to make a quick curry/pizza, how to make a quick, cheap, healthy meal, eating to stay slim/fit etc.

Murder mystery night

A fitness and health club – aerobics/circuit training with a player(s) etc.

Dance classes

Summer clubs for kids

I understand all this takes organisation, marketing and staffing but if the club are serious they will have to do what it takes.

Some of these things have been done before – some worked some didn’t, no harm in applying a fresh coat of paint and trying again.

Re: Ideas section. : Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:18 pm  

Dreamer wrote:

First and foremost a winning team attracts fans. We need a name(s) of proven quality. Downside is this costs money and we appear to have very little. Mick O’Neil offered help to the old Board but was ignored. Has this avenue been explored? Have we tried to contact those sponsors who became disenchanted with the old BOD?

Maximise revenue by use of facilities on non match days:

Battle of the Bands

Concerts for up and coming bands

Could we attract a named band?

Boxing tournament

Kabaddi tournament

Softball tournament (for the fans)

Krypton factor/ It’s a knock out / sports type challenge with teams from schools, fans, players, cougar staff even invite teams from fans of other rugby clubs.

Our own version of the X factor/Keighley’s got talent thingy

Set up a stage on the pitch, audience in the main stand, bars open, food and merchandise available, cheap/free tickets to matches.

More use of the bars/indoor facility:
Viewing sky matches on the telly

Cougar fans Darts/doms team

Cougar fans pool team

Re-launch quiz night

There are a lot of music fans about: what about themed nights – heavy metal, blues, jazz, soul, rock n roll, etc with disco and live music. These types of music have strong fan bases that will come and watch the occasional event. I’ve been to a few events like this and they can be really good nights. If you build a reputation for putting on a good show, people will come back.

We have links with restaurants why not Re-launch the “cuisine” nights – a taste of India, China, Italy etc Cookery demos – how to make a quick curry/pizza, how to make a quick, cheap, healthy meal, eating to stay slim/fit etc.

Murder mystery night

A fitness and health club – aerobics/circuit training with a player(s) etc.

Dance classes

Summer clubs for kids

I understand all this takes organisation, marketing and staffing but if the club are serious they will have to do what it takes.

Some of these things have been done before – some worked some didn’t, no harm in applying a fresh coat of paint and trying again.