GENERAL INFORMATION

Aberdeen FC would like to thank the very positive and professional conduct of the supporters over the past few trips. 

As Ambassadors and representatives of Aberdeen Football Club and as the club have not been to Slovenia before, the club is sure that the excellent conduct will be maintained.  We are confident that all our support will respect the rules & conditions of NK Maribor and Slovenia.  Please socialise and drink sensibly to avoid putting yourselves in a position of vulnerability and enjoy the time away!

Supporters should note that a minute's silence will be held before this match in memory of the young NK Maribor players who tragically lost their lives earlier this week.

Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. You don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.  Carry a copy of your passport at all times as a form of identification.

Visas 
British nationals don’t need a visa to travel to Slovenia.
All foreign nationals visiting Slovenia must register with the Police within 3 days of arrival or risk paying a fine.  If you are staying at a registered hotel or guest house, they will register you when processing your arrival. If you are staying in self-catering accommodation, check registration arrangements with your booking agent.  If you are staying with friends or family, you or your host will need to visit the nearest police station to register your presence in Slovenia.

There are heavy on-the-spot fines for jaywalking. You should only cross the road at designated crossing points.

Western Slovenia is on an earthquake fault line and is subject to occasional tremors. You can find information about preparedness on the website of Slovenia’s Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief.
There is a low threat from terrorism.

Around 100,000 British nationals visit Slovenia every year. Most visits are trouble free.

To drive on Slovenian motorways, you must buy and display a ‘vignette’.

Health
If you’re visiting Slovenia you should get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK.  The EHIC isn’t a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but it entitles you to State provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip.  Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Slovenian nationals.  If you don’t have your EHIC with you or you’ve lost it, you can call the Department of Health Overseas Healthcare Team (+44 191 218 1999) to get a Provisional Replacement Certificate.  The EHIC won’t cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment, so you should make sure you have adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.

Money
The currency of Slovenia is the Euro.  ATMs are easily accessible and major credit cards/traveller’s cheques are widely accepted. Banks and bureaux de change will change travellers’ cheques, sterling and other main currencies

British Embassy Details
Trg republike 3
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Emailinfo@british-embassy.si
Telephone +386 1 200 39 10
Fax +386 1 425 01 74
Consular office consular.enquiriesljubljana@fco.gov.uk
If you’re in Slovenia and you urgently need help (e.g. if you’ve been attacked, arrested or there has been a death), call +386 1 200 39 10. If you’re in the UK and concerned about a British national in Slovenia call 020 7008 1500.

AT THE STADIUM
Capacity 12,435
Temperatures and weather are expected to be hot.

Aberdeen have been allocated the away section at the Ljudski Stadium in sections A, B & C to the left side of the North Stand (SEVER) which holds 800 supporters.  Seating is unallocated.  The section is segregated by a fence and a sterile zone is in place between opposing fans.  

Aberdeen Supporters will enter via Gate C on the North East corner of the stadium.

The surrounding streets will be shut for the match with the street running along the North side (SEVER) of the stadium accommodating away support parking (for hire cars etc).

Mladinska Ulica closed.

Toilets and refreshments are available.

In Maribor, the Aberdeen supporters will congregate at Grajski Trg (Castle Square) in the City Centre prior to the match. They will then be escorted by the local police to the stadium with the walk taking approximately 10 minutes.

GROUND RULES
•    The following items must not be brought within the Ground – weapons, explosives, fireworks and any of the
     dangerous items or materials.
•    Other prohibited items – umbrellas, wooden sticks, poles, helmets, bottles, drink cans, plastic bottles, gas   
     horns, vuvuzelas, photo cameras with removable objects.
•    Own food and drinks must not be brought within the Ground.
•    Banners must not display any abusive or threatening words, images, racially discriminative statements or
     political statements.
•    VIP guests are prohibited to possess bottles, plastic glasses or other containers.
•    Ground entrance is only allowed with valid tickets/accreditations. Children must also possess a valid ticket.

Ticket can be used for entering the Ground only one time.

•    The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language, harassment is strictly forbidden.
•    All persons seeking entrance to the Ground acknowledge the Club´s right to search any person entering the
     Ground and their baggage
•    Stewards may refuse entry to the Ground to persons:
–    that are refusing to submit to the search
–    if prohibited items are found in the search
–    if the person is refusing identification or the identity cannot be established
–    if the persons is violating public order
–    if the person is threatening other spectators or property
–    if the person is visibly under the influence of alcohol

•    At all times whilst present in the Ground, persons must comply with any and all instructions of any steward.
     Failure to comply with any instruction may lead to immediate ejection from the Ground.
•    Stewards may detain a person until the arrival of Police.
•    Persons are obliged to act in accordance with the instructions of the steward.
•    Persons are prohibited to use threats or force to hinder and prevent any implementation of an action from the
     stewards.