That is insane! Who DOES go if we members aren't even invited?

Going by Twitter (see guys the 6ers do use social media to share news), its not a very packed out event (Invite Only?).

Nontheless, would have been nice to give fans the opportunity to see the entire squad.

Marcus.....not all of us thrive on Twitter and Stalkbook.......we actually talk to each other.!!

Marcus, social media is a lazy way of communicating and does not single out members as loyal and special.... Members should be treasured and communicated directly with via email on issues relative to members. No excuses now as there is plenty of time for a launch but not 5 minutes to type up an email and group send regarding member nights, memberships and so on. It is not hard just requires a desire to take care of those paying the way for the Sixers. Respectful..

Look I agree with both of you.

The Sixers should have sent out communication that a season launch was soon and give them a chance to attend.

For whatever reason it was not an option.

Like i t or not.....Social media has become an acceptable medium of communication too.

Each of you have complained about the lack of social media activity. Well...they tweeted this.

I get it, its not perfect...but its something.

Look, its clear that cheap is essential, the additional cost of 30 emails to those with season tickets emails would have been exorbitant, and no - my tickets were not in today's mail, but that's OK, envelopes are expensive too.

No - it isn't perfect is it. So, let's look at what about the current form of the club is even good. Doesn't have to be perfect, but just good. SILENCE. SILENCE. SILENCE

- COMMUNICATION. - Not counting Twitter or Stalkbook, no formal communication with the very people they are trying to attract and keep interested - the members. No email, no letter, nothing.

- INTERNET - Official site not up to date. No player info, no member tally or countdown to season commencement. Nothing to stir interest or show that they give a stuff.

- PUBLIC PROFILE - Nothing. No advertising. Players making calls. Again, nothing to stir up interest and improve public perception.

- TEAM - Budget team. No desire to build on last year's performance and increased attendances. Let's put a budget team on the floor and hope they do OK against marquees and ex Euro players.

Let's forget about keeping interest and building, let's just miss out on all the above essentials and hope the faithful will keep coming and our crowd numbers miraculously increase, particularly given the average Jo or Jane wouldn't even know when the first game is, or even care.

Spinner to say that there is total silence is a bit rough mate.

What about Gibbo on the news talking about the upcoming season?

Isn't that worth something in a prime time slot?

30 seconds (if that) of a surprise appearance, does not a season make. You hung your hat on that in another post and as I did then, I ask you - so what? That is the entirety of the communication effort to raise public perception - WOW impressive!!

The Blaze did plenty wrong in their time but one great thing I always enjoyed was the season launch. Platinum members were given free tickets to the launch night (as were all sponsors) and lower level members had the option of purchasing tickets if they wanted to. Was a cocktail party set up and went for a couple of hours. A great opportunity to actually mingle with the players and staff away from the court and was always fun.

To hear that the Sixers this didnt open this up to members to attend is just bizarre.

The Season Launch was more of a singlet presentation and was open to everyone, but maybe not over-promoted in a manner that would satisfy. Club members could attend at a cost, and I think the sponsors got a complimentary ticket.

It was actually a good night. Brett Maher was a very good MC and the crowd was putty in his hands. The team was introduced and "Creek Dogg"s new number explained (5 for me, 5 for Dad). The singlets have a new supplier this year (ISC) and look pretty slick with some embossing on the back which added a dimension (sounds more like a Milan fashion review!)

The cheerleaders should be popular again this year, and the players look pretty sharp and fit. A couple of seasons ago they were over muscly, but this season expect a vert fast paced entertaining game.

It was evident the team is a pretty tight knit group this year too

That is insane! Who DOES go if we members aren't even invited?

I just dont understand, the level of professionalism is less than the SEABL... Coming up to the season they should be doing everything in their power to sell the brand, attending every public event, Rundle etc. TV and Radio Ads, plus plenty of social media and regular media coverage. Involve as many current and potential fans as possible. Its not rocket science.

It wasn't a members event it was sponsors and invitees only

FYI - that's the point! Why wasn't it a members event also?

Night and day..

Wildcats had their season launch last week, and sold tickets for $99 to members and $129 to non-members, for breakfast.

Maybe the 36ers could reach further with their import budget if they reached further with their front office activities.

Fair go, Wilson and DQ are at least in the top 16 imports for this season.

Lets hope the on court results dont reflect the lacklustre off court effort.

I love the club but the communication and relationship between the club and the fans is very very poor and ownership of that has to lie solely with Dean as the GM - he should be driving that relationship but is failing miserably.

There is more to being a successful club than winning games.

I think we are all getting tired of it all. Same group of supporters throwing money at a sport they love and not seeing it grow. What do we see? Clubs (some) and the NBL not promoting or seeking to improve the game or the league. This site is full of threads complaining about the lack of communication and the poor treatment of the fan base being continually asked to put their hands in their pockets, but nothing improves.

What a bloody shame!

emailed the 36ers yesterday with my concerns got a fantastic personal email reply from the Chairman himself Dean Parker, there is a lot of things going on behind closed doors which i am not allowed to disclose due to confidentiality... but his replies were encouraging and to the point and certainly understanding why the club off the court has not been as busy compared to others...
It is a worry though when he said that as of yesterday they hadn't even received their official playing tops and the online shop only has one piece of merchandise available due to supplier issues...
he personally apologised that the club's communication ahs not been as good as it could have been and said due to venue size for the launch they could only have corporate sponsors attend the season launch... noting that the club no longer OWNS Adelaide Arena...

wow... way to nit pick...

and to do it behind an anonymous tag...

he explained why he hasnt emailed the members...

ok... 36ers never have owned the arena but they are not the 'sole' occupant... suppose you are now going to tell me they Never WERE the sole occupant... which they propbably never have been...

the email was postive and answered my questions...

i was happy with the outcome obviously haters gonna hate...

WOW

Grovermister - I wrote to Dean a couple of months ago with some concerns and he responded with a personal email to me also. I was so taken by the responses, that I posted a "thanks Dean Parker" on this site.

Well, no wonder the call me Spinner! None of the responses he gave have proven to be anything other than lip service and he and the club have not lived up to any of it. He was actually confused that I raised a concern about the lack of communication!

I get that these investors putting all their money into the club for no return are frustrated, but if they fixed the back office and treated the members with some respect, they may be in a better situation. If it's all too much, then don't bother and we can just support our district clubs!

I too emailed with my named attached and got the standard thank you for you honesty we have had technical issues and we hope members will be happy soon. Typical manager speak with no heart or care factor treating me like I was just a troll and that I definitely am not. We have been through this all before and some of the same staff are in the same positions making the same mistakes or excuses. Time for the Sixers to say goodbye to some of the staff who despite being really great people, are not great at their job. No excuses for lack of communication from Dean. You could even write an open letter to members on the 3 mediums available to them now, Facebook twitter and the web and capture many members explaining the issues.It would take 30 heartfelt minutes to write and open letter.... we all have 30 minutes but avoidance is much easier…

On the 'issues' factor. We hear this every year and still the same issues pop up. IF it isn't working for you, fix it ! If it continues to be an issue then change the way you manage the issue.. If then it is still a problem, change the person who manages the issue.

JACK - where was it advertised for members ? Prove it !!

Behind Closed Doors makes me laugh... Must be Bloody Big Doors to fit everything they are keeping to themselves contained….Have been putting things behind those doors for years… This is not a government department, it is a sporting club!!!!!

we had members day! big turn out hardly. plus the ark is on the other side of the city. its like eastern side drivers driving to west lakes to see football. #toohard

Because the Arkaba are a sports-oriented venue and presumably a sponsor/supporter of the club. Not every venue would be.

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