- Stadium opens 11.30am, training begins 12.30pm.
- Supporters are advised to park in Car Park D – with spaces free of charge for the event.
- Food and drink will be available in the Rodber Bar.
- Enjoy insight from Sam Graham and George Hendy, who will join stadium announcer Pete Nuttall and Saints’ Head of Academy Mark Hopley to explain the drills throughout the session.
- Stick around after the session to meet the players!
Northampton Saints are throwing open the Club’s gates tomorrow (Wednesday 16 April) for a special Open Training Session, giving supporters a unique chance to see their heroes.
From the vantage point of the Carlsberg Stand, supporters will get the chance to see first-hand how Director of Rugby Phil Dowson and his coaching team prepare the men in Black, Green and Gold for a crucial Gallagher Premiership clash, with Saints’ Round 14 trip to Newcastle Falcons coming on Friday 18 April.
A limited number of tickets remain available for this exciting event for just £2.50* for adults and £1.50* for juniors. Admission for babes in arms (children aged three and under) is free of charge, while parking will also be available for free in Car Park D.
For more detail on everything going on at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (including opening times and other important information) please click on the titles below...
+ TICKETS
- A limited number of tickets remain available for the Open Training Session, for just £2.50* for adults and £1.50* for juniors HERE.
- Tickets will be available to purchase from the Ticket Office (found within the Saints Store) on the day – with the Ticket Office open from 10.30am for those wishing to purchase in person.
- Admission for babes in arms (children aged three and under) is free of charge.
- To enquire about booking accessible tickets and wheelchair accessible bays, please contact [email protected].
- Please note, Saints Season Tickets are NOT valid for this event, with seating available within the Carlsberg Stand only.
+ OPENING HOURS
- The Saints Store, Village Stores, Ticket Office and Stadium will be open at the following times for the Open Training Session:
- 10.30am: Saints Store, Village Store and Ticket Office open, with the Ticket Office found inside the Store
- 11.30am: Gates 1 & 3 (by the Ticket Office and the Supporter Village) open
- 12.30pm: Training Session starts
- 1.30pm (approx): Players join supporters pitchside for photos and autographs
- 2.15pm: Stadium closes
- 4pm: Saints Store and Ticket Office close
- The Saints Store, Village Stores, Ticket Office and Stadium will be open at the following times for the Open Training Session:
+ ENTERTAINMENT
- Our resident stadium announcer, Pete Nutall, will join us on Wednesday – partnering with Saints’ Head of Academy Mark Hopley and players Sam Graham and George Hendy to provide insight into the training session over the stadium tannoy.
- Head along to the Rodber Bar to have a go at our passing cage.
- The squad will come over to the Carlsberg Stand after the training session, but please bear in mind that you might not be able to meet every player.
- Please note: to ensure no-one misses out, the players will only sign one item per person.
+ FOOD & DRINK
- Loaded fries and hotdogs will be available from the Rodber Bar throughout the event, while hot and cold drinks will also be on sale.
- Vegetarian and vegan options will be available from within the Rodber Bar too.
- Please be aware that cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is a cashless venue; all bars and food outlets will only accept card payments.
+ CAR PARKING
- Car Park D will be open to supporters attending the Open Training Session – with spaces there free of charge for the event.
- Car Parks open at 10.30am, with the gates opening at 11.30am.
- After the Car Parks close at 5pm on Wednesday, there will be no access to any vehicle left behind until Thursday morning.
- Seasonal Saints car passes are not required for this event.
- Accessible parking can be found in the VIP Car Park, with supporters able to show their blue badge to park there. Please note: no other vehicles will be permitted access to the VIP Car Park.
- The main entrance to cinch Stadium off Weedon Road, including the VIP Car Park, is not accessible to any vehicles but will be open to pedestrians on foot.
EVENT TIMINGS
| 10.30am | Saints Store and Ticket Office open, with Ticket Office found inside the Store |
| 10.30am | Car Parks open |
| 11.30am | Gates 1 & 3 open, with Village Store open to supporters |
| 11.30am | Rodber Bar opens |
| 12.30pm | Training session begins |
| 1.30pm (approx) | Players join supporters pitchside for photos and autographs |
| 2.15pm | Stadium closes |
| 4pm | Saints Store and Ticket Office close |
| 5pm | Car Parks close |
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