Gold Coast Hockey Centre YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE

Before you leave... DOWNLOAD THE AVOID BAGS GC2018 APP It will be much faster The app includes all the to enter the venue. information you’ll need to know for If necessary, make sure your Two teams. One goal – to score. your event, in one place. You’ll find bag will fit under your seat, Speed, skill and grit will be put to venue maps, fun facts and more. as there are no cloakrooms in the test when some of the world’s best GC2018 venues. hockey teams converge on the Gold Coast for PLAN YOUR JOURNEY GC2018. Use the GC2018 Journey KNOW YOUR LIMITS This is Hockey at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre. on the app and Planner You will pass through make sure you allow plenty of One of Queensland’s premier hockey venues, an airport style time for travel and entry, and your the newly upgraded Gold Coast Hockey Centre is screening process as you enter departure after the event. located in Keith Hunt Park, Labrador. the venue. Restrictions apply to This venue guide contains everything you need to certain items, such as water and know to make the most of your GC2018 experience. ARRIVE EARLY sunscreen, so please check the Don’t miss a moment of Venue Entry Conditions and You can find even more information on the the action. Entry gates Prohibited & Restricted Items GC2018 App and the website. will open up to 90 minutes before before you leave home. the beginning of each session. • Water: Commercially sealed water bottle up to 350ml. GOLD COAST HOCKEY CENTRE KEEP YOUR TICKET Only bring empty re-usable WITH YOU transparent plastic bottles LOCATED AT: Keith Hunt Park, 125 (free water refill points are Musgrave Ave, Labrador QLD 4215 Ensure you have the correct ticket for your session. It available in venue) SPORT: Hockey also entitles you to free public • Sunscreen: Sunscreen transport* to and from the event. bottles up to 250ml Your Official Venue Guide Hock ey Fast Facts GC2018 GRANDSTAND TIPS • Played in more than 100 countries, hockey is Over 60 exciting minutes, athletes will considered among the most popular sports KEEP HYDRATED manipulate their sticks with exceptional skill in the world. Participation numbers show Hydration is important for both as they dribble, pass, weave and shoot to that hockey is played by as many girls and athletes and spectators, but make attack their opposition’s goal. women as by boys and men. sure you know what bottles you can and can’t bring into the venue. The Commonwealth boasts some of the • The Australian women’s hockey team is world’s best hockey teams, so expect ferocious, called the Hockeyroos, and the men’s team skilful competition on the field. STAY SUN SAFE is the Kookaburras. Gold Coast Hockey Centre is an outdoor In the first phase of competition, the 10 teams • There are three ways to score a goal: field venue, so consider sun protection. will be divided into two pools in both the For more health advice, visit the men’s and women’s divisions. All teams will goal, penalty corner and penalty stroke. Queensland Health website. play against each other in their pool, with the • Since hockey made its Commonwealth top two teams of each pool progressing to the Games debut in Kuala Lumpur in 1998, GET READY TO CHEER semifinals and medal matches. Australia has won nine out of the total of 10 As a spectator, you’re part of the Hockey men’s and women’s gold medals. action. Cheer on your favourite teams FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOCKEY and celebrate from the stands.

BE A GOOD SPORT We’d love to see your photos - don’t forget to tag #GC2018! Filming and photography must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only and flash photography is prohibited during competition.

SETTLE IN FOR THE SESSION There are no pass outs during the session and smoking is not permitted in GC2018 venues. For full details on the conditions of entry, see the Venue Entry Conditions.

MAKE A DAY OF IT There’s lots to do around Gold Coast Hockey Centre. Head to Festival 2018 in Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise oror explore the cafés, bars and restaurants nearby. Your Official Venue Guide THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL GETTING THERE AND BACK GET ACTIVE If you’re travelling locally, walking or cycling will be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.

TAKE THE BUS GC2018 is the largest sporting event Many bus routes, including 719, will run frequently Australia has seen this decade, so make sure during the Games and can take you close to the you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing venue. A Games Shuttle will also take you close to at transport hubs and security checks. the venue from Helensvale station. Route GC2018 RIDE THE G:LINK There are many travel options to get you to will also take you close to the venue. and from the Gold Coast Hockey Centre and public transport is free with your ticket.* TAKE THE CATCH THE TRAIN TRAIN The earlier you plan your journey, the more Catch the train to Helensvale station. From you’ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the there, you can take a Games Shuttle close to HOP ON GC2018 Journey Planner to get started. the venue. A BUS RIDE THE G:LINK Walk, catch a bus or train to the G:link light rail, then #SHARETHEDREAM get off at Gold Coast University Hospital station and take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. DID YOU KNOW? The Gold Coast Hockey Centre PARK ‘N’ RIDE Book a space at Millaroo Drive North redevelopment project was a Park ‘n’ Ride or Millaroo Drive South Park ‘n’ GC2018 legacy project, jointly funded by Ride for the duration of your session. From here, the Queensland Government, Australian you can take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. Government and the City of Gold Coast. Spaces are limited and you must book a spot. GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be Accessible shuttle buses will be available and inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable Park ‘n’ Ride spaces can be booked via the GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing GC2018 Journey Planner. Plan your journey. reusable options and recycling. *Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. Just show your GC2018 ticket upon boarding. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event and is not available on the AirTrain service. Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms)

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