Pricing / Seating for disabled people & support
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Hi there,
I am a support person for people with disabilities. We went to buy tickets for the Boca game and according to Ticketek support staff persons don't have to pay if they're going to the Rugby or Cricket, but they do at Phoenix games.
Does anyone know what the official policy is? I am talking about people with physical AND psycological disabilites, who need support staff in order to go to the game.
In most cases we never get charged (as caregivers). Of course our clients do, but we don't as most business realize that we're there to support do what they want.
Surely, this policy could be changed?
VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life
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never been in this situation at the stadium but worked with kids with dissabilities and when we took them places we still had to pay a reduced entry fee to most places - ie swimming pools, museums etc client covered the cost mostly.....
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Hi there,
I am a support person for people with disabilities. We went to buy tickets for the Boca game and according to Ticketek support staff persons don't have to pay if they're going to the Rugby or Cricket, but they do at Phoenix games.
Does anyone know what the official policy is? I am talking about people with physical AND psycological disabilites, who need support staff in order to go to the game.
In most cases we never get charged (as caregivers). Of course our clients do, but we don't as most business realize that we're there to support do what they want.
Surely, this policy could be changed?
Sounds like a story for the media. If you have no luck contact the Dom Post or Wellingtonian. Often all it takes is a call from the media.
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apparently one of my colleagues even wrote to Parliament and nothing came of it. I am just a bit sad that, if what the Ticketek lady said is true and support people don't have to pay at cricket/rugby then it's not a Westpac issue but a Phoenix one (or a ticketek one?).
I think people should recognize that without us they can't attend games or do any activity. For example when we go to the Aquatic Centre they get charged for swimming but we don't. In my view it should be exactly the same. I will look into it. It really depends who you talk to. Some people are very nice and will go out of their way to help 'us' out, others won't.
I think people should recognize that without us they can't attend games or do any activity. For example when we go to the Aquatic Centre they get charged for swimming but we don't. In my view it should be exactly the same. I will look into it. It really depends who you talk to. Some people are very nice and will go out of their way to help 'us' out, others won't.
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Have you actually talked to the nix yet? 95% chance its just something they've over looked.
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Sounds pretty stink.
TBF Smithy's had to pay for his ticket even though he is the offical carer of Greenie.
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i would check with Nix management.
i know of someone who got a discounted ticket for a support person after asking the question (don't know whether it has happened this season though)
i know of someone who got a discounted ticket for a support person after asking the question (don't know whether it has happened this season though)
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Have you actually talked to the nix yet? 95% chance its just something they've over looked.
nope I didn't yet. but I will. unfortunately you have to buy tickets through ticketek and not the Nix, but I am sure they will be happy to help.
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You can buy tickets though through the Phoenix store in Hunter Street.
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Hi there,
I am a support person for people with disabilities. We went to buy tickets for the Boca game and according to Ticketek support staff persons don't have to pay if they're going to the Rugby or Cricket, but they do at Phoenix games.
Does anyone know what the official policy is? I am talking about people with physical AND psycological disabilites, who need support staff in order to go to the game.
In most cases we never get charged (as caregivers). Of course our clients do, but we don't as most business realize that we're there to support do what they want.
Surely, this policy could be changed?
Sounds like a story for the media. If you have no luck contact the Dom Post or Wellingtonian. Often all it takes is a call from the media.
Err.. somehow I dont think going to the media would be a good idea. I can see Campbell Live now... having a go at football, the phoenix and Terry.
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Hi there,
I am a support person for people with disabilities. We went to buy tickets for the Boca game and according to Ticketek support staff persons don't have to pay if they're going to the Rugby or Cricket, but they do at Phoenix games.
Does anyone know what the official policy is? I am talking about people with physical AND psycological disabilites, who need support staff in order to go to the game.
In most cases we never get charged (as caregivers). Of course our clients do, but we don't as most business realize that we're there to support do what they want.
Surely, this policy could be changed?
Sounds like a story for the media. If you have no luck contact the Dom Post or Wellingtonian. Often all it takes is a call from the media.
Err.. somehow I dont think going to the media would be a good idea. I can see Campbell Live now... having a go at football, the phoenix and Terry.
The whole reason why I raised the issue is that we would like our residents to attend more and more games as they really enjoy the atmosphere and experience. So will talk to someone and hopefully they'll be able to make it to more games.
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Thanks for looking into this. I have a disabled son and it would be handy to know what the arrangements are for taking him. The one time he's come to a match he coped pretty well except for throwing a plastic toy near the end (sorry to that lady) and it was the first NQ Fury match where they scored with almost the last kick of the game. But I don't blame the boy for that.
Selhurst Park, 25 January 1995
What else could he have done?
What else could he have done?
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I'm a wheelchair user and have not had any offer of 'care giver' discount at the NIX. I know I used to with the ODI cricket matches...
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Ive got a mate whos in a chair who i went along with once and it was a nightmare getting in. They wouldnt let him through the usual entry or even let him buy a ticket from the usual booths, he had to roll over to some side window of one of the booths and wait 10mins for the ticket to be 'arranged' and for the chair access to be unlocked.
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hmm good to know AJ. I'll make sure I turn up with plenty of time to make sure we don't miss kick-off!
To everyone else, thanks for your opinion/feedback. I agree with who said that the Nix have probably just 'overlooked' the matter. The truth is that the number of people with disabilities is far lower than those without. However, it is not an excuse to not look into some kind of 'arrangement' in order to allow everyone to experience the Nix! I will get in touch with the club soon and see if we can sort anything out! in the mean time we're going tomorrow and I'm sure my guys and girls will have a blast! watch out RoF!
To everyone else, thanks for your opinion/feedback. I agree with who said that the Nix have probably just 'overlooked' the matter. The truth is that the number of people with disabilities is far lower than those without. However, it is not an excuse to not look into some kind of 'arrangement' in order to allow everyone to experience the Nix! I will get in touch with the club soon and see if we can sort anything out! in the mean time we're going tomorrow and I'm sure my guys and girls will have a blast! watch out RoF!
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Hi there,
I am a support person for people with disabilities. We went to buy tickets for the Boca game and according to Ticketek support staff persons don't have to pay if they're going to the Rugby or Cricket, but they do at Phoenix games.
Does anyone know what the official policy is? I am talking about people with physical AND psycological disabilites, who need support staff in order to go to the game.
In most cases we never get charged (as caregivers). Of course our clients do, but we don't as most business realize that we're there to support do what they want.
Surely, this policy could be changed?
Sounds like a story for the media. If you have no luck contact the Dom Post or Wellingtonian. Often all it takes is a call from the media.
Err.. somehow I dont think going to the media would be a good idea. I can see Campbell Live now... having a go at football, the phoenix and Terry.
The whole reason why I raised the issue is that we would like our residents to attend more and more games as they really enjoy the atmosphere and experience. So will talk to someone and hopefully they'll be able to make it to more games.
I would never say go to the television media - print all the way! Community paper's wouldn't sensationalise the issue like natioal media. Going to the media is always the last resort anyway, definitely talk to the club. It's most likely an oversight.
Best of luck, nzpower.
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