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Published Date:
25 June 2009
RAITH Rovers' promotion to the First Division is set to hit fans in the pocket after the club announced a price hike for next season.
Both season ticket and pay-at-the-gate prices have gone up — but Rovers insist that they remain value for money.

Rovers will now charge the average First Division rate of £16 per adult for home games, £2 more than last season, with only Dundee charging more at £17.

Ayr United and Queen of the South charge less at £15, while Ross County are the cheapest at £13 for their terraced home section.

Raith will charge £8 for concessions, which is cheaper than Partick, Dundee and Dunfermline but more expensive than Livingston, QOS and Ross County.

Two teams have gone the extra mile to entice younger fans with Partick giving free entry to under 16s, while Morton have vowed to do the same for under 12s.

Inverness and Morton had yet to announce gate prices at the time of going to print.

A season ticket at Stark's Park will also rise, with adults now forking out £270, compared to the Second Division price of £240, although fans were given the chance to buy at 2008-09 prices prior to promotion being secured.

Rovers' season pass is the most expensive in the division, but unlike the other clubs, Rovers' ticket also offers free entry to all home friendlies and cup ties (excluding Fife Cup).

Students can get a season ticket for £180, while OAPs or secondary school pupils pay £130. Primary school kids are the big winners, with a season pass for Stark's Park available for just £25.

Announcing the prices, Raith Rovers chairman Dave Somerville said: "The club has taken some time to consider prices for next season and we have tried to balance the additional costs associated with playing at a higher level and the inevitable impact any change in prices will have on people.

"The prices for 2009-10 have been set at the average price that was in place for clubs in the First Division last season, and when you consider that, unlike many clubs, our season ticket prices include admission to all pre-season friendlies and all home cup ties, with the exception of the Fife Cup, which is a significant bonus, we feel that we are offering fans good value for money."

Season tickets are on sale at the club office and while postal applications are welcomed, Rovers are unable to accept payment by credit or debit cards.

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