Town launched a new lottery scheme aimed at raising money for the academy at a meeting attended by more than 300 fans last night. The Blues Foundation will be limited to 2,500 members who will be eligible to win prizes of various types.
Membership of £2.25 per week gains entry into the Big Blue Game where various cash prizes can be won, including an annual £10,000 jackpot.
Members will also be entered into draws for experience-related prizes such as question and answer sessions with the club manager or chairman, exclusive ‘Evening With...' events, school team training sessions at the academy and a chance to be a match photographer for a day.
All money raised will go to the academy, which costs the Blues more than £1.1 million a year to run. More details are available via Planet Blue or by emailing thebluesfoundation@itfc.co.uk or calling (01473) 400542.