SSC no longer requiring proof of travel

Written by Smithy on July 16th, 2009

The Scotland Supporters Club have announced they no longer require proof of travel in order to qualify for an away match point.

Members travelling with official match tickets for the last few years have had to produce documentation that they actually travelled in order to qualify for a point.  Recently the SSC tightened this requirement that it had to be something official, with your name on it, and that actually proved you travelled.  eTickets, like those supplied by Ryanair and Easyjet weren't accepted as they could be easily forged.   A hotel receipt had to mention your name. Photocopies not accepted.

It seems a large number of members had great difficulty proving they travelled to Amsterdam due to these tight rules.  With Norway coming up there would be even more issues as it's mainly the discount airlines that fly in.

The SSC were suggesting members ask the hotel for an official letter confirming the names of the pople that stayed in the hotel.  This seems very impracticle especially for those staying in youth hostels.

Many members could see this was going to be an issue and asked to physically pick up their tickets in Norway.  Unfortunately the SSC rejected this and said any member with a UK address would have to have them posted out to their home address.

Good to see the SSC have relented on this and will no longer require proof of travel.

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