Watford’s fixture with Hull City this Saturday (April 20) has been designated as our Junior Hornets Matchday, and to celebrate our young supporters will be taking on a number of crucial roles around Vicarage Road.
The youngsters will be getting stuck in with tasks in several different areas, including becoming a club photographer and videographer to help produce the pictures and video seen across the Golden Boys’ channels.
Junior Hornets will also try their hand at becoming a club reporter – writing a match report and carrying out interviews afterwards – as well as joining the commentary team for the coverage of the game on Hive Live.
You will also hear a young fan having a go as a stadium announcer, informing those in the stadium of the Watford line-up, while others will wave flags in front of the Graham Taylor Stand ahead of kick-off.
One fan will be a flag bearer on the pitch during the official match photos, while ground staff and kit staff will also be given a helping hand by Junior Hornets.
Prior to the game, the Family Zone will be open from 12.30-2.45pm at Cornerstone Church, directly opposite the Ann Swanson Family Stand turnstiles, with face painting available both there and inside the Family Stand.
A special Junior Hornets prize wheel and photo booth will also be located outside The Hornets Shop.
Not Yet A Junior Hornet?
Fans aged between 0 and 15 are eligible to join the Junior Hornets for free.
A number of events have been held for the group this season, including the Junior Hornets Fun Day at the club’s training ground in August, where attendees met the squad amid the reveal of this season’s third kit.
Junior Hornets Away Days have been held for the trips to Leeds United, Leicester City and Birmingham City, with the latter two including visits to trampoline parks before the game.
Other events have included the Junior Hornets Christmas Party, shop signings with players and coaching sessions with the club’s staff.
Find out more about the Junior Hornets by visiting juniorhornets.watfordfc.com.
