Five on demand

More than 100 Charlton fans have already signed up for five-year VIP season tickets, just days after application forms began landing on supporters' doormats.

Up to 500 supporters can put increases on ice until 2015 by signing up for a price based on five times the current League One rates. The total sold stood at 113 on Wednesday morning.

Head of club development Rick Everitt said the early take-up was very encouraging, especially as restrictions imposed on the club mean it cannot accept payment for the five-year option by credit or debit cards.

He said: "We believe the offer is good value and in that respect we are not surprised by the early interest, but we are well aware that many fans would have liked to have paid by card and are disappointed that they cannot do so.

"With only 500 places currently available on a first-come, first-served basis, there is clearly an incentive to buy early, but we are very pleased by the take-up so far and of course very grateful to the applicants for the commitment they are making to the club."

Benefits include the opportunity to spend a matchday in the company of the Charlton directors, with an invitation to the boardroom and directors' box for the purchaser and a guest.

"The main incentive of the five-year VIP ticket is the opportunity to lock down the current League One prices until 2015, while helping the club rebuild by handing over the cash in advance," said Everitt. "But the offer, which will run until March 31st, also includes the promise of access to the boardroom once during the life of the scheme.

"If the offer is fully subscribed, that could mean four or five VIPs and their guests enjoying the club's hospitality at every match until 2015, but the precise mechanics of the invitation won't be worked out until the final number becomes clear."

Rick added: "VIPs will also be entitled to priority to away tickets when sales are restricted and will join Valley Gold members and regular away purchasers in the highest advertised category. Like Valley Gold members, they will normally be entitled to buy one adult and one junior ticket."

Additional benefits include a club-organised VIP question-and-answer session every year, typically with the chairman, manager or team captain.

Finally, VIPs will have the opportunity to appoint one of their number to the fans' forum, to ensure their voice is heard in the club's regular dialogue with supporters' representatives.

The offer is not open to U18s, but special arrangements can be made for supporters who reach 21 or 60 during the term.

It follows successful 10-year season tickets launched in 1992 as part of the Valley Investment Plan, and a previous five-year offer made in 2001.

The full terms and conditions of the VIP scheme will be sent out to applicants, but can also be downloaded here. An application will only have been accepted when this contract is signed off by both the purchaser and the club.

Season tickets initially went on sale at 2009/10 prices last weekend and the offer will remain open until the end of March. If promotion is secured, adult and senior/U21 prices will then rise to at least the 2008/09 Championship rates and, in the case of the lower north stand, by at least the equivalent margin of £50 for adults and £30 for seniors/U21s. No decision has been made regarding U18s.

See the full list of prices and get full details here.

Supporters can renew their season tickets online here.

New applicants can now download the form to apply for a season ticket here.

A list of frequently asked questions regarding season tickets can be seen here, while fans looking to spread the annual cost of their seat over a period of months can take advantage of Zebra Finance's offer. More details are available here.