Young Hammers fans will get a chance to get up close to their heroes when West Ham United hold a special Open Training Day for Academy members, Season Ticket holders and corporate members at the Boleyn Ground on Tuesday 10 April.
The event which is free to all the above members, will get to see the first-team squad put through their paces on the Boleyn Ground pitch by manager Sam Allardyce and his coaching staff.
The session will come the day after the Kids for a Quid Birmingham City game as the players begin to prepare for the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion on 14 April.
There will be full coverage on the giant screens with regular stadium PA Jeremy Nicholas giving some running commentary and the ever-popular Hammerhead and Bubbles mascots will be on hand to greet young supporters enjoying the Easter School holidays.
Once training is over, there will be a chance for five lucky Youth Academy members and Junior Season Ticket holders to show their skills on the pitch in a penalty shoot-out competition. To be in with a chance to win this exciting prize, please send your name, address, a contact telephone number and youth membership/junior season ticket number to [email protected] . The deadline for entries is 5pm on Thursday 5 April.
Fans should then stick around afterwards to see players from the squad take part in a West Ham United Community Sports Trust multi-sports coaching event incorporating children from local schools and clubs.
The stadium superstore will also be open from 9am to 5pm for fans to grab Hammers goodies and take advantage of the in-store sale on the remaining 2011/2012 Macron replica kits - with adult shirts available from just £25 and juniors £20 - and the fantastic discounts on end of range trainingwear.
Supporters will be seated in the Alpari West Stand Lower to watch all the action on the pitch with access via Gate 3 from 10am. Parking will be on a strictly first-come-first served basis.
Stay in touch with whufc.com for any further details on the open day as they are available.