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Wildcats membership renewals at 6,780

Pretty sure the pet membership is new. The tertiary student one is definitely new. Not sure how much take-up they'll get for that, I think they need to expand on the available window.

And still no new signings. They are doing something right

I would like to think that the memberships would only include those allocated an actual seat. It been reported on another forum that the number is up to 7,283. Most clubs would be envious of that figure.

As a member I did notice in our little booklet detailing the membership options that starting this season you can get your pet a Perth Wildcats membership for $55 that includes a dog tag, dog bowl and certificate saying that they are a member, I'm highly doubtful they will let those members into games and I wonder just how much that will change the number of memberships Perth have.

Also one for infants too but atleast we know they can attend

"Yes, but you thought no one would sign up after last season had started!"
No, I didn't think many people would sign up between the start of the season and the release of mid-season memberships.

Renewal deadline has been and gone already, though, and that in itself would be a big reason for the number. Really, I'd have expected them to be a bit closer to the 8.3k (IIRC) they had at the end of the season at this point, given that it's both renewed members and new sign-ups.

And yes, I know the renewal deadline has been extended, but they only announced it as the previous one passed, so I'm not sure how much of an impact it'll actually have.

I thought the figure was very high on the fact that the draw for next season hasnt even been released. I imagine the dates of home games would be a big factor for many joining

Regardless of which, I think they are poised to surpass last seasons memberships comfortably. That is providing they put up a good marketing compaign for new members which no doubt they will

Must've changed, then, because that's how it worked when I signed up a couple of years back (although that was at Challenge). Certainly makes more sense that way.

Koberulz : Thats not correct mate. I am a new member, signed up as soon as it was available to new members and was allocated seating within the week.

"You would have thought if you wanted to became a new member you would wait until all possible seats are available incase there are better ones?"
No, because that's not how it works. No new members get seats until the renewal period is over, after which they allocate the available seats first-come, first-serve. The earlier you sign up, the more seats will be available to you.