Kent have frozen their membership fees for the 2021 season - and cut prices for those who supported the club financially this summer.

Supporters were unable to see Kent in action in person during the truncated season due to Covid-19 restrictions as matches in the Bob Willis Trophy and T20 Cup were played behind closed doors.

Kent have already recognised their members by displaying their names on a new-look County Championship shirt in 2021, and members who didn't claim their money back in 2020 will receive 25 per cent off their fees for next summer.

Chief executive Simon Storey said: “2020 has been an extraordinarily challenging year for us all and first and foremost I hope you, your family and friends have stayed as safe and well as possible throughout this period.

"With a vaccine on the horizon and the government allowing limited numbers of spectators to return to sports events, we are now looking forward to the realistic possibility of a safe return of cricket, played in front of crowds in the summer of 2021.

“We are incredibly grateful to our members whose loyalty to the club reached new levels in 2020. We look forward to seeing over 1,300 of their names featured on our playing shirt in the County Championship and our 2020 members will also be able to apply for the additional discount of 25% for renewing in 2021.

"Membership of Kent Cricket is a vital stream of revenue which helps fund our current cricket squad and development pathway as well as improve the facilities at the ground. The players and all at the club truly missed our members being able to support them this season, and we look forward to welcoming our members back to watch live cricket in 2021.

“On the field, despite a shortened season, we saw what an exciting squad that we have at the club. I know Paul (Downton), Matt (Walker), Sam (Billings) and the rest of the team are focused on continuing to raise standards and give us all an exciting summer of cricket in 2021.”

The fixtures for the 2021 season, which will see a new-look County Championship across three groups, are due to be released in January.

Kent have also introduced a Covid-19 member pledge which gives priority access to members who purchase their annual pass before the early bird window closes at the end of January.

Kent membership packages range from the All Rounder Gold Membership (£250) and All Rounder Membership (£220) which both give access to all home Kent matches.

Other packages include Championship Plus Membership (£195), Junior Membership (£30) and 13th Man Membership (£50) while the six-pack season ticket (£100) gives access to six days of cricket at Kent.

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