Brighton Bears today urged fans to get on board early for next season.

The club, who are preparing for Sunday's BBL Trophy final with Newcastle at the Brighton Centre, are ready to offer cash incentives for those pledging support by the end of this month.

Adult fans buying season tickets for 2005/06 receive a £50 discount if they pay in full by March 31. Three-part payment plans are also available.

Current season ticket holders receive an additional £25 discount.

That means current adult season ticket holders renewing this month will pay £175 for prime reserved seating at all Bears' home games, likely to work out at £7 per game or less.

As a guide, best seats cost £15 on a match-by-match basis and Bears have 25 home dates this season.

Corporate season tickets will cost £300 each or £1000 for four.

The price includes entry into Bears' company directory, which is featured on-line.

Companies will also receive 50 free tickets for staff or clients at a Brighton Centre fixture if they sign up by March 31.

Bears coach Nick Nurse said: "These are exciting times and the club have come up with some exciting ways for fans to enjoy them at great value prices."