MiddlesbroughFor the past few weeks, Level Playing Field have been hosting a live Sports Pub Quiz every Tuesday at 2pm across Facebook Live and Twitter to provide a little entertainment and virtual community for its followers who might need some social interaction during this period of uncertainty.
Each week the number of quiz participants has grown, as the national lockdown continues. This short quiz only lasts for around an hour, but the importance of social interaction can’t be underestimated
For a number of fans, the postponement of live sport is having a significant impact on their mental and physical health. The opportunity to go and watch live sport can be the only opportunity to engage with another person for some disabled supporters. That’s why we’re keen to get as my supporters actively involved as possible in the next Level Playing Field Pub Quiz.
Level Playing Field are excited to announce that Middlesbrough Football Club will be supporting Level Playing Field to do just that, by providing a fantastic prize for this week’s quiz. The club are offering two match day tickets (or 3 depending on circumstances) for a game next season, a pitch side photo, programme and food and drink in the Fan Zone to the winner of the Level Playing Field quiz.
Head of Supporter Services at the club, Yvonne Ferguson, commented:
“In these surreal and very difficult times, it’s so important we support each other through acts of kindness whenever we can. Middlesbrough Football Club will warmly welcome the winner to the Riverside Stadium next season and give them an amazing match day experience. We look forward to meeting the winner of the Level Playing Fields quiz!”
Tony Taylor, Chair of Level Playing Field said:
“Disabled fans have had a huge part of their social life taken away from them, and watching live sport offers them an opportunity to feel connected and a part of their community. We’re looking at a range of activities headed up by our Fans Liaison Officer Liam Bird and the team at Level Playing Field to offer support and to reach out in a variety of innovative ways. We are delighted to continue doing this through this weekly quiz. We are very grateful to Yvonne at Middlesbrough for their prize donation. This kind act of generosity, we hope, will bring more sports fans together at our next to see who will win this fantastic prize. We are seeing clubs across the country reach out to their fans and offering support in many different ways. We urge people to continue to do so whilst also staying safe and following appropriate guidance.”
To be in with a chance of winning a VIP match day experience at the Riverside Stadium next season, take part in our quiz on Tuesday 21st April at 2pm either via our Facebook page or Twitter.