Family
Oxford United have won Family awards
League 2 Family Club of the Year 2011
We are proud to have been recognised as 2011 Family Club of the Year for League 2 at the Football League Awards. The award recognises the club that best demonstrates outstanding delivery of activity to attract and retain families at games and is based upon assessment visits made to clubs for Family Excellence Awards.
The Family Area
The Family Area at the Kassam Stadium offers a friendly and safe environment for all family groups to enjoy the game. It is situated in the South Stand Lower Tier, in Blocks 1, 2 and half of Block 3. The Family Area is accessed via turnstiles 3-4 which are located adjacent to the glass fronted Quadrangle Bar here at the stadium. Tickets for Under 16s in the Family Area are reduced to just £4 when purchased in advance. The Family Area is clearly marked when booking tickets online at www.oufctickets.co.uk or alternatively call a member of our team on 01865 337533 and we will be pleased to help you. If it is your first visit, let us know and we can tell you where to park, eat, and how best to enjoy your visit.
Under 7s
Accompanied Under 7s are admitted free of charge to all league games at Oxford United. Did you know that the average age that a child chooses their football team is age 7? We do, and we want them to choose Oxford United. As the future of our club they can therefore come along completely free until their 7th birthday. You can pre book Under 7 tickets online (when alongside an adult ticket) or by calling us on 01865 337533.
Olly the Ox
Olly the Ox is our friendly mascot. Olly is at every home game and loves to meet and greet young fans. He can often be seen meeting families in the Family Area so don't miss your photo opportunity with our famous mascot. He is also available to come along and add a bit of fun to fetes and special days at schools. Call 01865 337514 to check if Olly is available. You can follow Olly on Facebook: add Olly the Ox as a friend. He also has a friend: Olivia.
Birthday Packages
Do you want to celebrate your birthday at an Oxford United match? Under 16s can do so with our new Birthday Bash package. Fancy attending a match of your choice with ten friends and two adults? You will receive a unique personalised birthday card signed by the squad, and each of your guests will receive an Oxford United scarf and programme from the match. Call 01865 337514 for more information.
Birthday Mentions
We read out birthday announcements at half-time at every home game at the Kassam Stadium. if you would like a birthday request just email mbrodetsky@oufc.co.uk with a simple email stating: the birthday person's name (and age if appropriate), where they sit, and who the message is for. (As an example "Happy birthday to Peter Ryan, aged twelve today, in the East Stand. Love from Mum, Dad, Heidi, and all of your family.")
Guard of Honour
Oxford United is proud to give local youth football clubs the chance of a lifetime: to be United's Guard of Honour. This opportunity allows local youth clubs to step onto the pitch and form a guard to welcome the teams before they kick-off.
This is a great opportunity for kids and parents to be more involved with Oxford United and provide them with a memory that they will never forget. Our goal is to establish new relationships with future supporters as well as to give something to the local community, with the opportunity to have your team recognised.
There are still fixtures available for this season, so we encourage anyone who is interested to either email James Peterson at jpeterson@oufc.co.uk or call 01865 337514.
Saturday Specials
At every home game, your club have the opportunity to become part of the successful match day experience.
The day involves
10am-12pm
OUFC coach your team / club / school
12pm- 2pm
Chance to meet the players and staff of the football club
Behind the scenes ground tour
Lunch
Chance to visit our exclusive junior member's area
3pm Kick off
3.45pm All players involved in the morning on the Pitch!!
If you would like to be part of our Saturday Match day experience why not call us to book your club's place? We must advise this is on a first come first served basis and these events will be limited, so call us now on 01865 337514
Soccer Courses
Open to everyone from 5 to 13 years old, our courses focus on everyone having fun with football. learn new skills with our team of qualified coaches, with first team players dropping in on holiday courses to see who's playing well. Click HERE to visit the Community team's web pages.
Oxford United in the Community
Our Community team are always out and about at local schools, colleges and with local boys and girls teams. Click HERE to visit the Community team's web pages.
Feedback
We want to continue improving our offering to families and welcome your feedback on your experience on a matchday. Please help us to improve by letting us have your thoughts by emailing gm@oufc.co.uk