Sport Handbook 26 APRIL – 4 MAY 2019 We respectfully acknowledge the Larrakia People, the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters in and surrounding Darwin, including Darwin Harbour and the land on which the Games will take place. We pay our respects to the Larrakia elders past and present. The Arafura Games 2019 Team Heading The Arafura Games History The Arafura Games began as the Arafura Sports Festival in 1991 with 1,500 athletes competing in seven sports. From 1998 it was known as the Arafura Games and was held every two years. The Arafura Games was a well-developed international multi-sport event that attracted participants from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, with the 2011 Games attracting 2,200 visiting athletes. The Games fostered goodwill between sporting neighbours and shared sporting and cultural knowledge within the Asia-Pacific region. Significantly, the Arafura Games also provided the Northern Territory sporting organisations with the opportunity to develop facilities, coaches, officials as well as athletes. After an eight year hiatus, the Northern Territory Government has brought back the Games which presents opportunities to showcase our unique arts, culture, history and trade and investment links. It is an event through which friendship and understanding between competing nations and the Northern Territory is fostered. The Arafura Games 2019 will feature 17 sport disciplines, including, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Basketball 3X3 Pro Hustle, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Football, Indoor Volleyball, Muaythai, Netball, Sailing, Sepak Takraw, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis and Weightlifting, An integrated para program will be included in Athletics, Swimming, Tennis and Table Tennis. Welcome Welcome to the Arafura Games and welcome to the Territory! As Minister for the Arafura Games I thank you all for taking part in what promises to be a colourful, competitive clash of world-class athletes, including some of our best home-grown talent. As someone who has taken part in the Arafura Games as a competitor in swimming and as a volunteer and organiser, I know what a special event this is and look forward to welcoming people from all over the world to our shores. The Northern Territory enjoys close relationships with a number of countries and we hope to build on those friendships and create more through this showcase of what the Territory has to offer. Friendships built through sport are often the foundation for stronger ties in other areas, and we look forward to seeing the Arafura Games provide not just a fantastic sporting spectacle, but also opportunities in trade, business and international relations. I wish all athletes good luck and encourage you to get out and about to explore this fantastic place we call home. From the tourist attractions and businesses here in Darwin to those further afield, such as Litchfield, Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks, there are plenty of unique experiences to be had. Natasha Fyles ARAFURA GAMES 2019 | Sport Handbook 1 HeadingAG2019 Ambassadors Amy Hetherington Amy Hetherington is a comedian and business owner with a heap of energy and enthusiasm for her community. Amy is passionate about creating content and sharing stories in a fun, enjoyable and amiable style. She incorporates comedy, media content creation, audience engagement and community mindedness with her business and tours nationally as a stand-up comedian. “I am thrilled to be one of the Ambassadors for the Arafura Games. How exciting to have this massive celebration of culture, sport and achievement back in Darwin.” Charlie King Charlie King has been a sports broadcaster with the ABC since 1990 and is the current NT Senior Citizen of the year. He was the first Indigenous Australian to commentate at an Olympic Games, in Beijing 2008. His broadcasting career includes coverage of the London Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Manchester and Melbourne. “I feel very honoured to be one of the Ambassadors for the Arafura Games.” “Sport has played a huge part in my life for many years so it’s wonderful to see the Games back in Darwin, giving Territory athletes the chance to compete against international athletes’ right here in the Top End.” 2 ARAFURAARAFURA GAMES GAMES 20192019 | | Sport Sport Handbook Handbook AG2019 Ambassadors Timmy Duggan Timmy Duggan is a former professional NBL basketball player and founder of Hoops 4 Health, a charity that uses basketball to deliver youth health programs. He was the first Aboriginal Territorian to play in the NBL, playing for the Gold Coast Rollers in 1996 and the Cairns Taipans from 1999-2001. He competed in the first Arafura Games in 1991 and was a Flag Bearer in 2011. “I was a part of the Arafura Games when it first started. For it to be back on the Territory calendar is exciting for up-and-coming athletes and coaches, and gives them opportunities to participate with people from other regions.” Crystal Attenborough Crystal Attenborough is a well-known Territory athlete and active member of the NT Athletics community. She competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, winning a Bronze for Australia for 4x100m relay. She was 2007 NT Sports-person of the Year and the NT Flag Bearer of the 2007 Arafura Games. “It’s great the Arafura Games has returned to the Territory, so we can showcase our local talent and international talent, and bring family and friends together to celebrate this event.” ARAFURA GAMES 2019 | Sport Handbook 3 Contents General Information 6 Transport 20 Mascot 6 All participants 20 Medals 6 Thrifty Car Rental 20 Key Contacts 7 Parking at venues 20 Visitor Contacts 7 AG2019 Accredited Shuttle 20 Accessible Taxi Providers 7 Darwin Public Bus 20 Sport Competition Coordinators 8 Darwin CBD Map 21 Accredited Shuttle Service Map 22 Competition Schedule 9 Getting to and from Parap Swimming Pool 23 Program of Events 9 Getting to and from Darwin Sailing Club 24 Getting to and from Marrara Sporting Complex 25 Competition and Training Venues 10 Darwin Convention Centre 10 Sport Information 26 Darwin Waterfront 11 Athletes with a Disability (AWD) 26 Marrara Sporting Complex 12 Training 26 Parap and Fannie Bay 13 Technical Meetings 26 Darwin Sailing Club 14 Medal Ceremonies 28 Results 28 Key Dates 15 Athlete Medical 28 Sport Information Services 16 Anti-Doping 28 Games Information Points 16 Catering 29 Sport Information Points 16 Wheelchair Equipment Repair Service 29 Lost Property 16 Games Workforce 29 Arafura Games Website 16 Volunteers 29 Accreditation 17 Technical Officials 29 Centre location 17 Team Attachés 30 Accreditation Pass Collection 17 Accreditation Policy 17 Media 30 Security 17 Social Media 30 Prohibited Items at Venues 17 Media Operations 30 Media Operations Volunteers 30 Airport Arrivals and Departures 18 Arrivals 18 Tickets 30 Departures 18 Smoking Regulations 30 Opening and Closing Celebrations 19 Opening Celebration Friday 26 April 19 Immunisation 31 Flag Bearer 19 Closing Celebration Saturday 4 May 19 Athlete and Team Official Seating 19 Uniforms 19 Transport 19 Food and Beverage 19 4 ARAFURA GAMES 2019 | Sport Handbook Contents Welcome to Darwin 32 Appendix A Sport Specific Information 35 Weather 32 Athletics 36 Local Time in Darwin 32 Badminton 37 Sun Safety 32 Basketball 37 Wildlife and Water Safety 32 Basketball 3x3 Pro Hustle 38 Driving Safe in the NT 32 Beach Volleyball 39 Legal ages 32 Boxing 40 Currency 32 Football 40 Banking 32 Indoor Volleyball 41 Foreign Exchange Facilities 33 Muaythai 42 ATMs 33 Netball 43 EFTPOS 33 Sailing 43 Telephone 33 Sepak Takraw 44 What to do in Darwin 33 Squash 45 Swimming 45 Local Information 34 Table Tennis 46 Shopping Centres and Malls 34 Tennis 47 Pharmacies 34 Weightlifting 48 Doctors 34 Hospitals 34 Free Internet & Wifi Hotspots in Darwin 34 ARAFURA GAMES 2019 | Sport Handbook 5 General Information Mascot The AG2019 Mascot Milula (pronounced Mi-loo-la) is the creation of local Darwin artist James Carter. James designed the original Arafura Games mascot, Rocky in 1991 and saw the revival of the Arafura Games as a chance to revitalise and refresh the event’s mascot. Milula is a young wallaby born and raised in the bush around Darwin’s East Point Reserve. He is a huge sports fan and spent his childhood taking part in sporting activities around Darwin, particularly at the Marrara Sporting Complex. His coat is full of colourful markings that represent his love for celebration and dance, his strong connection to the Larrakia people and country, and his enthusiasm for the colourful spectacle of sport. He looks forward to cheering on the athletes, meeting spectators and showing off some of his famous ‘dance moves’ during the Games. Medals The AG2019 medals have been designed by local artist and Larrakia woman Dorothea Fejo (Dotty). Dotty’s art focuses on food that is available from Larrakia land and sea, which reflects her relationship to the land. Her art is unique in the way that she uses lines to create a three dimensional effect, a technique she developed herself. Beautifully produced in gold, silver and bronze, the AG2019 medals depict goannas swimming in freshwater and highlight fine brushwork which creates a sense of movement. 6 ARAFURA GAMES 2019 | Sport Handbook General Information Key Contacts Name/Position Contact Details Arafura Games Office +61 8 8999 5373 Laura Rathgeber [email protected] Games Services Manager +61 451 262 331 Olivia Birkett [email protected] Games Information Manager and Country Liaison +61 404 833 134 Rod McGrath [email protected] Games