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THANK YOU
We must recognise the last two volunteer
stewards; Alan Willis and Ed Barton, who, after 9
and 24 years of service respectively, hung up their
hi-vis jackets after the Leinster game on Saturday
6th May.
Ed recalls the days gone by and the leadership
of their Chief Steward at the time Jack Moon.
He remembers taking orange segments onto
the pitch at half time while the players remained
huddled on the pitch, a far cry from the protocols
of today.
Before the game became professional, all games
at Ravenhill were overseen by 20 to 30 volunteer
stewards. Their duties included the checking of
tickets, supervision of car parking, stewarding
the VIP area and changing rooms, being of
assistance to the players and to the general
public.
As the game turned professional and the stadium
developed, circumstances and legislation
changed to require a professional stewarding
outfit where there can now be upwards of 200
personnel ensuring the safe and enjoyable
organisation of match days. However, we would
like to thank all those who faithfully served over
the years for their contribution and dedication
to the game of rugby in Ulster and to the Ulster
Branch.
Thank you!
CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER STEWARDS
This season marks the end of the Ulster Branch voluntary stewards at
Kingspan Stadium and we would like to take this opportunity to thank those
who have given freely of their time to volunteer at the old Ravenhill and now
Kingspan Stadium over the years, helping us to provide the best possible
experience for our match day visitors.