Away Travel - Terms and Conditions

Passengers are reminded that they must comply with the following terms and conditions whilst travelling on the official AFC Fylde Supporters Group (SG) coaches.

  1. Each coach will be stewarded by a SG representative appointed by the Committee. The steward is responsible for the safety of passengers and their decision is final.
  2. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, will not be permitted on the coach. Anyone smoking may be ejected from the coach.
  3. Strictly no alcoholic drink is to be brought onto or consumed on the coach. Anyone caught bringing alcohol onto the coach or consuming alcohol on the coach may be refused travel or be ejected.
  4. Passengers who appear to be under the influence of alcohol may be refused travel by the coach steward.
  5. Violence, threatening behaviour and abuse, including verbal abuse or any other unlawful behaviour, against the coach driver, coach steward, other SG members/supporters and the general public will not be tolerated and if such behaviour does occur then this will be dealt with by the committee, and you may be refused future travel.
  6. The SG and the coach organisation recommend that no items are to be left on the coach. Any items that are left will be entirely at the owner’s risk. The SG and the coach organisation will not be liable for lost or stolen property.
  7. Any passenger who has been unwell on the coach will be responsible for the cleaning costs enforced by the coach organisation and depending on the circumstances may be refused ongoing travel.
  8. The coach steward has the authority to search any bags or belongings to ensure compliance with these terms and conditions. Refusal to be searched may result in your travel being refused.
  9. Stopping for breaks is the steward’s decision in consultation with the coach driver(s).
  10. The steward will inform you of a departure time following any stops, it is your responsibility to be back on the coach for this time. If you are unsure please check when getting off.
  11. It is your responsibility to collect all your belongings at the end of the journey and to remove all litter that you either brought onto the coach or purchased during the trip. The steward is there for safety only.
  12. You must respect other passengers. The use of bad language, singing, music or chanting on the coach will not be allowed or any behaviour that will affect other passengers enjoyment. This also applies to the general public when the coach has stopped at a service station for a comfort break or refreshments.
  13. You must be able to look after yourself – it is not the responsibility of the SG steward or other passengers to look after you
  14. Please remember that when we stop for refreshments; people in the town/village/pubs are aware who we are, and any bad behaviour is likely to get reported and will affect our reputation.
  15. The SG does not operate an unaccompanied child or young person service for anyone under the age of 16 at the date of travel. 
  16. Members and non-members are able to travel on the Group’s coach. However, non-members must provide contact details prior to travel, and would pay an additional charge of £10 per return trip.
  17. The membership form should be submitted the day prior to travel.
  18. All bookings MUST be made by email to travel@afcfyldesupporters.co.uk or on the notice placed on the Coaster Chat Facebook site
  19. Payment for travel will be as advertised and will be cash on the day unless agreed otherwise with the Travel Organiser or the Treasurer
  20. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18 and will pay the price as advertised.
  21. Supporters leaving cars at Mill Farm MUST NOT park on the road in front of Reception. Parking is available either in the adjacent laybys or the car park at the north end of the ground. Refusal to comply may result in travel being refused.
  22. The SG can cancel travel at any time up to 24 hours prior to the advertised departure time if the Travel Coordinator or the Treasurer deems that there are not enough reservations to justify the cost of a coach.

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