The Dragons are appealing for every last man, woman and child of Gwent to give up some time on Boxing Day to help clear the snow on the pitch and ensure that the Dragons match against the Blues goes ahead.
“The snow is acting as insulation and keeping the pitch from freezing,” said Stadium Manager Mark Jones. “Because temperatures are set to drop to -7 on Friday and Saturday night, clearing the snow too early will run a high risk of the pitch freezing.
“The ideal situation is that we leave the snow where it is until Sunday and clear it once the temperature has come up, but this is going to be a mammoth task.”
“We estimate that there will be about 500 tonnes of snow to be shifted, and therefore we need volunteers in their hundreds. We know this is a lot to ask of the Rodney faithful who already do so much for the boys, but we want this game to go ahead. The best chance the boys have of beating the Blues is on their own patch in front of the Rodney Parade supporters.”
Anyone who would be able to give up some time on Boxing Day is asked to let us know, either by posting on our Facebook, by emailing charlotte.moriarty@rodneyparadeltd.com or telephoning the club on 01633 674953. We will be starting at 9am.
Supporters are asked to bring as many shovels, wheelbarrows and pairs of hands possible. Hot drinks and food will be provided.
