Club Mascots

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:29 pm

Hi folks, does anybody have any information about the process of becoming a mascot please?
My 10yr old is desperate to get out on the pitch with the players.
From what I can tell, I’m going to have to pay £25 for him to become a ‘junior member’ before I’ve even got ‘the chance’ of the experience.
I’ve had an email today to say the mascot ‘packages’ go on sale tomorrow morning but doesn’t say anything about costs!

It seems the club are going to be making money from the kids either way.
Anyone know how much it’s likely to be?
It seems I’m going to have to pay the £25 just the get the chance to find out !

fanzone · Post by **fanzone** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:40 pm

It were £40 when my lad did it about 7 years ago

Barlickclaret · Post by **Barlickclaret** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:41 pm

Gone have the days when you got picked from junior clarets. All money now.

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:42 pm

MoorTurf wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:29 pm
Hi folks, does anybody have any information about the process of becoming a mascot please?
My 10yr old is desperate to get out on the pitch with the players.
From what I can tell, I’m going to have to pay £25 for him to become a ‘junior member’ before I’ve even got ‘the chance’ of the experience.
I’ve had an email today to say the mascot ‘packages’ go on sale tomorrow morning but doesn’t say anything about costs!

It seems the club are going to be making money from the kids either way.
Anyone know how much it’s likely to be?
It seems I’m going to have to pay the £25 just the get the chance to find out !

I think last season was £150 for the one where you can pick the player and includes a shirt, and £50 for the most basic one. No idea this year as they've not put the info out, we'll find out tomorrow I suppose.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:43 pm

It’s fairly expensive from what I remember and all clubs seem to charge for the privilege now.

I think it should be free. A prize draw or something.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:51 pm

Should be free, great for kids whose parents have the spare income to pay for this, but as is clear in this day and age with so many families struggling it will just alienate potential future Clarets.

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:14 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:51 pm
Should be free, great for kids whose parents have the spare income to pay for this, but as is clear in this day and age with so many families struggling it will just alienate potential future Clarets.

So you think football fans only support teams that give them freebies and enticements then? Cannot begin to understand how such as United, Liverpool, Chelsea, etc have any fans at all then.

Personally, I reckon kids generally support the team they get taken to watch regularly by family, which their friends support, or that they can go and watch on their own. Most kids will also have their 'SKY' team they support as well, which is just as likely to be a European team as an English one nowadays.

My 2 year old grandson knows the words of quite a few Burnley songs, has a Burnley kit and says he is a Burnley fan despite never living closer to Burnley than Northamptonshire. He may have a dad, brother, sister and uncles who have all been indoctrinated into supporting the club by me over the years. His QPR supporting grandad never got a look in as I had him in newborn size Burnley apparel before he even left hospital

Leon_C · Post by **Leon_C** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:41 pm

My lad was one of the player escorts (the new name for mascots) last year, for the opening home match against Luton.
We paid around £50 for the package, but had to pay the £25 Junior/Young Clarets membership, which wasn't used for anything other than this.
We turned up around an hour before kick-off, went pitchside as the players were warming up, and then the kids went to meet the players as they were coming out of the tunnel.
Our package was the "second tier" - there were some folk who had paid over £100, and got a little longer on the pitch, plus first choice of players. (My lad wanted Barnsey, but ended up with THB which was pretty cool.)

I can see why Burnley fans would like this to be free, but it was very good value for money.
Of course, you need a full, current kit as well.

Leon_C · Post by **Leon_C** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:42 pm

(FYI - actually booking the package on the website, with the peculiar combination of Young Clarets membership and needing to apply to my son's account was one painful, complex and infuriating. Hopefully, for your sake, they fix that this time around.)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:00 pm

Barlickclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:41 pm
Gone have the days when you got picked from junior clarets. All money now.

Was that probably in the days when the Junior Clarets was run independently of the club? I remember taking my nephew for the first home game of the season against Swansea in 1992.

As has been mentioned above, the have different categories now from mascot to player escort.

Barlickclaret · Post by **Barlickclaret** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:15 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:00 pm
Was that probably in the days when the Junior Clarets was run independently of the club? I remember taking my nephew for the first home game of the season against Swansea in 1992.

As has been mentioned above, the have different categories now from mascot to player escort.

Late 60s early 70s had the junior clarets in gym behind Longside, think it was twice a week, then every home game somebody got picked to be mascot, only had 1 them days, nobody walked out with each player.

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:58 pm

If anyone is expecting the prices to be similar to last season you’re in for a surprise - my son was a mascot a few seasons ago against Chelsea (when we lost 4-2) and it cost me about £350 from memory. That was under the old regime so I rather suspect it’ll be nearer the £500 mark this season!

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:03 pm

PS - for anyone that’s interested, they go on sale tomorrow.

Bullabill · Post by **Bullabill** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:46 pm

What an unpleasant, distasteful mess.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:46 am

What a shame any junior claret wanting this experience, won’t be able to get a Burnley shirt that looks the same has his favourite player is wearing.

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:41 am

Ballot it

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:56 am

Barlickclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:15 pm
Late 60s early 70s had the junior clarets in gym behind Longside, think it was twice a week, then every home game somebody got picked to be mascot, only had 1 them days, nobody walked out with each player.

I think that was when the club were running it and it was all free. Then it was run independently but they still picked a mascot for free. But when the club brought it back in house a few years ago they started charging. It's a shame in that some kids don't get a chance because of finances.

I didn't get a chance because I am too old.

They just had one mascot when I was young, and he did every game.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:14 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:56 am
I think that was when the club were running it and it was all free. Then it was run independently but they still picked a mascot for free. But when the club brought it back in house a few years ago they started charging. It's a shame in that some kids don't get a chance because of finances.

I didn't get a chance because I am too old. They just had one mascot when I was young, and he did every game.

I don't think there is an age limit, there is still time

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:18 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:14 am
I don't think there is an age limit, there is still time

You're not wrong - they used pensioners as mascots when we played Lincoln in the FA Cup back in 2017. Lincoln strode out while we had to wait for Jim Thompson at the front with Tom Heaton. I can understand why they haven't done that again.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:19 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:18 am
You're not wrong - they used pensioners as mascots when we played Lincoln in the FA Cup back in 2017. Lincoln strode out while we had to wait for Jim Thompson at the front with Tom Heaton. I can understand why they haven't done that again.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:40 am

All the packages sold out last season when I tried for an nasccit package even with. Junior Clarets membership. The Junior Clarets membership wasn’t worth it.

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:49 am

There is an upper age limit which is 12, I think. Once you are a teenager you can no longer be a mascot.

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:08 am

As predicted by Leon it's a disaster trying to log on, I must have missed out by now

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:09 am

Where is this even for sale? Can’t find anywhere on the site which doesn’t surprise me.

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:11 am

same here, this is looking like a colossal waste of time (and £25!)

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:11 am

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:09 am
Where is this even for sale? Can’t find anywhere on the site which doesn’t surprise me.

I have been on both Junior Clarets site and main site and nothing, unless I am missing something blatantly obvious

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:13 am

MoorTurf wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:11 am
same here, this is looking like a colossal waste of time (and £25!)

Yes, I understood that the £25 would only give me a chance to purchase a mascot package, but why has it been advertised that this would be on sale online at 10am and not even direct you to where you can purchase. Shambolic.

Father Jack · Post by **Father Jack** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:14 am

Another shambles of a process.
Available 10am online….but no one can find where on the website

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:14 am

Will be asking for the £25 to be refunded I think. How can they make everything such hard work.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:15 am

Another option is to call the ticket office…which is engaged. Just checked and the year is 2023.

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:16 am

I had to Google “Burnley mascot” then it’s down at the bottom of a page saying “mascot experiences are back”
… I’ve been sat in a queue since 10am though and the wait time hasn’t changed from 3 minutes in the last 15.
Shambles.

Father Jack · Post by **Father Jack** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:16 am

And when it’s not engaged. It just rings and rings
How many staff do we have working in the ticket office?
Must be run off their feet if no-one picks up the phone!

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:17 am

They are staggering the dates they're available so the next batch of matches are released in September. However this batch includes city, United Chelsea and spurs so will probably be most in demand, yet we can't even access the page to buy them.

Father Jack · Post by **Father Jack** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:18 am

This is what I see online today

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:20 am

Thanks Father Jack, at least I know not to waste any more time.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:24 am

Ok guys. The link is at the bottom of this page helpfully as posted by MoorTurf.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... edium=link

However the page is from last season so the pricing details are incorrect and have gone up to £75 or £250 depending on the package selected.

Managed to get my lad a player experience for the Chelsea game which is close to his birthday. This process was shambolic though as I’ve come to expect. Surely all Junior Members should have received an email of how/when to order this? I only found this thread by chance yesterday.

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:27 am

Thanks Riley. £250 up from £150 last year. £75 is steep just to walk out with a random player! Can't believe it. I'll be asking for a refund I think. How could they not give out the cost info before signing people up for £25.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:32 am

Expect a very poor experience in using the website and you won't be disappointed.

For where we are in the football pyramid, it's a disgrace.

I was contemplating enrolling my 2 grandsons in the expectation of applying for them
to be mascots. It isn't going to happen now, I'm sad to say.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:32 am

Jellybean wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:27 am
Thanks Riley. £250 up from £150 last year. £75 is steep just to walk out with a random player! Can't believe it. I'll be asking for a refund I think. How could they not give out the cost info before signing people up for £25.

Yeah to be honest £75 is a little high, when you add on the £25 to become a member. However in fairness you do get two match day tickets included with that - which is a little bit useless when you have season tickets, but perhaps mum and grandma can attend.

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:38 am

Looks like we’ve missed out unfortunately.
All the VIP ones are gone.
Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea sold out.
It shows there are some player experience packages left for spurs but won’t let you purchase as ‘not enough tickets left’.

What a waste of time. Glad I didn’t tell him I was trying now!

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:39 am

Good point about getting two tickets but as you say we already have season tickets and would prefer to sit with our friends for all the matches but never mind. Glad you managed to sort one for your son!

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:41 am

MoorTurf wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:38 am
Looks like we’ve missed out unfortunately.
All the VIP ones are gone.
Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea sold out.
It shows there are some player experience packages left for spurs but won’t let you purchase as ‘not enough tickets left’.

What a waste of time. Glad I didn’t tell him I was trying now!

That’s crap. Did it put you in a queue? I got straight to the purchase page when I followed your instructions. Thanks for advising although bet you wish you hadn’t.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:46 am

Have you considered dressing up as a giant bee?

Jellybean · Post by **Jellybean** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:47 am

Might send my kid on as a just stop oil protestor, they manage to get good access to everything!

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:49 am

Jellybean wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:47 am
Might send my kid on as a just stop oil protestor, they manage to get good access to everything!

And if he glues himself to the post, he'll get a very good view!

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:50 am

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:41 am
That’s crap. Did it put you in a queue? I got straight to the purchase page when I followed your instructions. Thanks for advising although bet you wish you hadn’t.

Ha! Nah, glad you got sorted.
I think I was more a victim of the crap website.
I’m still sat in the ‘3 minute’ queue I joined at 10am in one of the windows.

Confirmed they have all sold out now.

Will have to try the next batch

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:21 am

MoorTurf wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:50 am
Ha! Nah, glad you got sorted.
I think I was more a victim of the crap website.
I’m still sat in the ‘3 minute’ queue I joined at 10am in one of the windows.

Confirmed they have all sold out now.

Will have to try the next batch

Maybe if you contact the club and let them know the technical issues you encountered on their website they will be able to assist you when the next batch goes on sale. Thanks again for pointing me in the right place (which was last season’s mascot page!!!) as I would have given up otherwise.

HalifaxClaret · Post by **HalifaxClaret** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:48 am

On the subject of Junior Clarets can anyone confirm if free shirt printing is still included? I can't see it listed in the benefits. I have emailed the club but no response as yet.

Not looking for my lad to be a mascot this season as he is a bit too young and I don't fancy paying the £25 membership just for him to get a birthday card from Bertie!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:07 pm

HalifaxClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:48 am
On the subject of Junior Clarets can anyone confirm if free shirt printing is still included? I can't see it listed in the benefits. I have emailed the club but no response as yet.

Not looking for my lad to be a mascot this season as he is a bit too young and I don't fancy paying the £25 membership just for him to get a birthday card from Bertie!

Don’t think get free printing, just the points from the purchase of it

We looked at getting signing nephew as a junior claret but as he’s already a STH, other than the slim opportunity to be a mascot and receiving a birthday card there’s no other benefit that he doesn’t already have from his ST

MoorTurf · Post by **MoorTurf** » Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:50 am

Morning All,
Did anyone on here enter the ‘ballot’ for a chance to buy one of the mascot packages?

Apparently the club are going to email the ‘lucky’ few today who get the opportunity to purchase the packages?

Bearing in mind the shoddy comms from the club about this - I don’t suppose we’ll get an email to say we were unsuccessful so was hoping to hear from someone on here how they got on, so I can manage my son’s disappointment like after the fiasco of the first round of games !

Cheers

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