1 International match days

Men’s T20 International Boxing Day Test Boxing Day Test Boxing Day Test

Australia v India Australia v India day 1 Australia v India day 2 Australia v India day 3 FRI NOV 23 WED DEC 26 THUR DEC 27 FRI DEC 28 Gate 2 5.00pm Gate 2 8.30am Gate 2 9.00am Gate 2 9.00am

Play starts 6.50pm Play starts 10.30am Play starts 10.30am Play starts 10.30am

Event category 3 Event category 1 Event category 1 Event category 2

Dining ballot Nov 12-13 Dining ballot Dec 10-11 Dining ballot Dec 10-11 Dining ballot Dec 10-11 Passes Passes Passes Passes B A A B category category category category Passes open Nov 12 Passes open N/A Passes open N/A Passes open Dec 10

Boxing Day Test Boxing Day Test One-day International

Australia v India day 4 Australia v India day 5 Australia v India SAT DEC 29 SUN DEC 30 FRI JAN 18 Gate 2 9.30am Gate 2 9.00am Gate 2 12.00pm

Play starts 10.30am Play starts 10.30am Play starts 1.20pm

Event category 3 Event category 4 Event category 4

Dining ballot Dec 10-11 Dining ballot Dec 10-11 Dining ballot Jan 7-8 Passes Passes Passes B C B category category category Passes open Dec 10 Passes open Dec 10 Passes open Jan 7

VISITOR TICKETS DINING TICKETING There is a limit of two visitor tickets per Full and Registrations for the Members Dining Room and Jim Restricted member for Day 1 of the Test, and a Stynes Grill ballots will be taken via the club website MEMBER RESERVED SEAT limit of four per Full and Restricted member for or by phone (03 9657 8888) on the dates listed above all other days of international and BBL from 9.00am, until 5.00pm the following day. matches. $10 When registrations exceed room capacity,

The limit for Provisional members is two per a ballot will be conducted and members will be VISITOR TICKET member for all match days except the first two advised of the outcome of their application in days of the Test. the week that the ballot closes. If registrations $50 * have not reached capacity, bookings will $17 A decision on the timing of the on-sale of visitor continue to be taken until booked out. tickets for Day 5 of the Test will be made during VISITOR TICKET AND RESERVED SEAT the match. When making an application, members are asked to provide their name, member $60 $22* RESERVED SEATS number, number of people attending and Full and Restricted members may purchase a preferred sitting time. Member numbers must reserved seat on levels 1 or 4 for themselves be supplied for additional members in each and their guests for each match day. application. Members can register for either the PURCHASE METHODS Members Dining Room or Jim Stynes Grill for Provisional members may also purchase www.ticketek.com.au reserved seats for all match days except the each match day, but not both. first two days of the Test. However, conditions ADDITIONAL apply (see facing page for details). DINING AREAS 1300 136 961 The number of reserved seats members can When registrations exceed the capacity of the purchase for their guests will mirror the Members Dining Room, the club may have Ticketek agencies number of visitor tickets available per member access to other dining facilities within or per match day. close to the Members Reserve. Membership Services Office at the club, Monday-Friday, Reserved seats will be taken off sale one hour Members unsuccessful in the ballot will be 9.00am-5.00pm. prior to gate opening time on each match day. offered priority access to attractive dining packages in these rooms. Gate 2 ticket windows on match days, subject to availablity.

*Child aged 6-14. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge 18 CRICKET 2 19 GUIDE International match days Provisional members

To manage the capacity of the Members Reserve and to protect the amenity of Full and Restricted members on major event days, Provisional members will have limited or no access to the Reserve on some days during the cricket season.

All MCG event days have been categorised according to the expected demand from members and their guests to attend that day.

These categories determine the access Provisional members have to the Members Reserve, as well as their ability to purchase visitor tickets and reserved seats, enter the Members Dining Room ballot or apply to obtain a Long Room or Balcony pass for guests.

Please refer to the table below for a description of each event category and match tables for the entitlements Provisional members have this Provisional members will not have access to the cricket season. Members Reserve for the first two days of the Test but they will have access to the Pavilions in Park hospitality facility in Yarra Park on these days.

EVENT ACCESS TO MEMBERS DINING JIM STYNES LONG ROOM OR BALCONY PASSES VISITOR TICKETS RESERVED SEATING CATEGORY MCC RESERVE ROOM GRILL FOR GUESTS (PER MEMBER) AVAILABILITY

NO ACCESS FOR PROVISIONAL MEMBERS 11Y

LEVELS NO YESY NO NONE LEVEL 4 12Y MCC 1Members AND 4Y reserve

LEVELS LEVELS NO YESY NO 2Y 13Y 1 AND 4Y 1 AND 4Y GATE 2 LEVELS ALL LEVELSY YESY YESY YESY 14Y 2Y 1 AND 4Y Q43 Q44 Q45 Q41 Q42 Q46 Q40 LEVEL 4 Q47 SEATINGFRANK PLAN GREY SMITH BAR Q48MCC MEMBERS RESERVE Q39 MCC Members reserve Q38 MCCP42 p43 Reservep44 p45 seating2016/17 International & BBL plan Cricket Season LEVEL 3 GATE 2 Q37 CORPORATE SUITES LONG ROOM COMMITTEE ROOM Pre-purchased reserved seats Q42 Q43 MCCQ44 MEMBERSQ45 LEGEND Q41 RESERVE Q46 committeePRE-PURCHASED RESERVED SEATS Q40 N43 N44 LEVEL 4 Q47 MEMBERS DINING ROOM N42 N45 COMMITTEE N41Q39 FRANK GREYN46 SMITH BAR N47 Q48 50-year members N40 GATE 50-YEAR MEMBERS LEVEL 2 p43 p44 N48 members dining room reserved seats JOHN Q38 P42 p45 MEMBERS DINING ROOM RESERVED SEATS N39 2 LIGHT • Will include Bay N40 on days 1 and 2 of the Test. LANDY LIGHT LEVEL 3 • Will include Bay N40 on Day 1 & 2 of the Test Match

Q There will be no dining room reserved seating for BBL ROOM BLAZER BAR Q 1 • Q

Q • No dining room reserved seating for BBL matches.

43

44 TOWER 6 42 Q Q N38 Q37 CORPORATE SUITES 45 matches

TOWER 41 LONG ROOM 46

Q Q MEMBER-ONLY WALK-UP AREAS 40 TOP DECKSTUMPSCOMMITTEE TAVERN ROOM 47 Pre-purchased reserved seats

Q Q (BALCONY SEATING) 48 Member-only walk up areas (balcony seating)

39 FRANK GREY SMITH BAR N37 P HUGH TRUMBLE cAFE P

P

45

Q P committee 43 44 M43 M4438 M45 42 M42 SUITESN43 MEMBERS DINING ROOM N42 M46N44 N45 50-year members M41 Q N41 M47 L E V E L N46 2A THE REMAINING UNSHADED AREAS ARE AVAILABLE 37 ROOM N47 FOR MEMBERS AND VISITORS ON A WALK-UP BASIS. M40 N40 CORPORATE LEVEL 2 LONG ROOM M48 COMMITTEE LANDY members dining room reserved seats

N N48

JOHN DINING N MEMBERS N

JOHN MCC ROOM N ROOM UNSOLD RESERVED SEATING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR BAR 43 ROOM N N

M39 / N 44 N39 • Will include Bay N40 on days 1 and 2 of the Test. 42

LANDY LEVEL 1 DINING 45

46 ROOM 41 46 N M49 N

ROOM BLAZER BAR WALK-UP ON THE DAY.

40 47 • No dining room reserved seating for BBL matches.

M38 N38 N N

L E V E L 2 39 48 N STUMPS TAVERN OLYMPIC OLYMPICOLYMPIC LOUNGELOUNGE OLYMPIC 38 CAFE BLAZER Member-onlyNote: Access walk rights up for areas Provisional (balcony members seating) and their guests

GATE M M ROOM

M M37 N37 M ROOM HUGH TRUMBLE cAFE N BAR

1 M M STUMPS to particular areas is subject to the conditions of the access

37 43 44 42 45 M44 M M43TRUMBLEM M45 TAVERN

M42 41 M46 46 LOUNGELOUNGE

M PONSFORD M 40 47 category for each event day.

PONSFORD M41 HUGH

BAR M47

48

M 39 M

M40DEAN CUTHEBERTCUTHBERTBETTY BETTY BAR M48 49 LEVEL LOUNGE 38 GROUND LOUNGE M M39 JONES M38 37 LEVEL 1 M49 M37 LEVEL 3

LEVEL JIM PADDOCK CAFE

3 ROOM STYNES

DECK 2

CORPORATE HARRISON

. HARRISON ROOM LEVEL TOP . A ROOM . A . C

. C . H H 3

NORTH Big Bash League

WBBL/BBL BBL WBBL/BBL BBL BBL Tue Jan 1 Wed Jan 9 Mon Jan 14 Sun Jan 27 Sun Feb 10 Doubleheader Stars v Stars v Stars v Stars v Stars v Renegades Scorchers Hurricanes Heat Sixers Gate 2 1.45pm 5.45pm 1.45pm 5.30pm 1.15pm Play starts 2.50pm/7.15pm 7.15pm 2.50pm/7.15pm 7.40pm 2.45pm Event category 3 4 4 4 4 Dining opens Dec 17 Dec 24 Jan 2 Jan 14 Jan 28 Passes category B D D D D Passes open Dec 17 Match day Match day Match day Match day

For pass category D matches, Long Room passes are available at the ground on match day, while Balcony passes are not required for visitors to access levels 2 and 3 seating or the Frank Grey Smith Bar.

VISITOR TICKETS STARS JUNIOR MEMBERS Full and Restricted members may purchase a Melbourne Stars Junior members will receive maximum of four visitor tickets for each match. complimentary access to the Members Provisional members may purchase a maximum Reserve for all Big Bash League matches when of two visitor tickets for each match. accompanied by an MCC member.

DINING GENERAL TICKETING CONDITIONS The Members Dining Room (bistro-style When purchasing tickets at an agency, meals) and Jim Stynes Grill will be open for all members will be required to show their photo matches. Bookings will be taken on a first-in, ID membership card. first-served basis for both dining spaces. Only members can collect pre-purchased tickets Bookings can be made via the club website or from Gate 2 on match days, upon production by phone on (03) 9657 8888 in advance from of their account confirmation number and the dates listed above, or the room can be membership card. Visitors cannot collect pre- accessed on a walk-up basis on the day if not purchased tickets. booked out prior. International Cricket - prices are inclusive of DRESS STANDARDS all fees and GST, except for service and handling While the normal dress regulations will apply fees (phone, agency, Ezy Ticket and web to access the Members Reserve, requirements mailed bookings $7.25, Group bookings $9.95). will be relaxed for access to the Members Dining Tickets purchased at the club will not incur a Room, where only Members Reserve standards transaction fee. will be required. Normal dress standards will apply for access to the Long Room. Please refer Big Bash League – prices are inclusive of all to pages 6 and 7 for information about dress fees and GST, except for service and handling regulations. fees (phone, agency, Ezy Ticket and web mailed bookings $5.05, Group bookings $9.95). RESERVED SEATS Tickets purchased at the club will not incur a All categories of members may purchase transaction fee. a reserved seat on levels 1 or 4 for themselves Service and handling fees apply per transaction and their guests for each match day. regardless of the volume of tickets purchased. The number of reserved seats a member There is a maximum of 10 tickets per can purchase for their guests will mirror the TICKETING transaction. Members purchasing tickets will number of visitor tickets available per member be required to set up a Ticketek account. per match day. MEMBER RESERVED SEAT Children under the age of six are admitted free Reserved seats must be purchased in the same of charge. At the time of the event, children aged transaction as visitor tickets. Reserved seats $10 6-14 are classified as children and persons aged will be taken off sale one hour prior to gate 15 and are classified as adults. VISITOR TICKET opening time on each match day. Members are expected to be in attendance $25 $7* WAITING LIST TICKET OFFER when introducing guests into the Reserve. Do you have friends or family on the waiting list for MCC membership? They may be interested VISITOR TICKET AND RESERVED SEAT in a special offer for waiting list candidates to purchase tickets into the Members Reserve for * $35 $12 selected Big Bash League matches. Please visit the club website for further details. *Child aged 6-14. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge

18 CRICKET 4 19 GUIDE Access and seating

The MCC Members Reserve offers excellent MOBILITY-IMPAIRED SPACES seating on all four levels of the northern LONG ROOM AND BALCONY stand. Access to the Reserve for members Reserved seating on levels 1 and 4 for mobility- PASS CONDITIONS and guests is via Gate 2 near the corner of impaired patrons and their carers, including Jolimont Terrace and Jolimont Street. wheelchair spaces, will be available via Ticketek Match days have been placed into four Full and Restricted members and annual (1300 665 915 or agencies) or in person at the categories, having regard to expected guest cardholders will have entry entitlements club. Spaces will also be available on all levels attendance and member demand for facilities. to the Reserve for all matches in the cricket on match day on a first in, first-served basis. The total number of passes available will be season. For Provisional members’ entry determined on a day-by-day basis. entitlements, refer to event categories LONG ROOM AND BALCONY PASSES outlined on previous pages. Long Room passes MEMBER-ONLY AREAS A Long Room pass allows a guest aged 18 years and over to enter the Long Room, the Frank Grey No Long Room or Balcony Balcony seating Smith Bar and Balcony seating areas on levels 2 passes will be issued. The majority of seating on Level 2 and all of and 3 of the Reserve. A Level 3 have been allocated for members, as well as guests of any age with a Long Room Balcony passes or Balcony pass. A Balcony pass allows a guest of any age to access the Frank Grey Smith Bar and Balcony seating Once a seat has been chosen, reserved seat areas on levels 2 and 3 of the Reserve only. Full members are able to apply for tickets will be issued to those in attendance. one Long Room pass or up to two It’s a case of first-in, first-served. PASS APPLICATIONS B Balcony passes. Restricted members are able to apply for up to two Long Room For category B and C match days, a set number Balcony passes. The Long Room will only be accessible to of Long Room and Balcony passes will be members aged 18 years and over, as well as available for booking in advance. Applications adult guests with Long Room passes, subject received outside the advanced application Full and Restricted members are to dress regulations. timeframe will not be accepted. able to apply for up to two Long Frank Grey Smith Bar Applications will be processed in order of receipt C Room passes or up to four Balcony The Frank Grey Smith Bar on Level 3 is and accepted via the MCC website. passes. Provisional members are accessible to members, as well as guests able to apply for up to two Long with either Long Room or Balcony passes. For category D match days, Long Room passes Room or Balcony passes. are only available at the ground. Balcony passes GUEST CARDS are not required.

A guest card (only available to members elected In the interests of allowing as many members Adult members may obtain up to prior to 1986) is a transferable guest pass as possible the opportunity to introduce guests four Long Room passes. Long Room that allows the bearer access to the Members into these areas, a limit of three successful D passes are only available at the Reserve for all match days in which members advance applications per member for the ground on match day, while Balcony are able to attend. cricket season applies. passes are not required for visitors to access levels 2 and 3 seating or A guest card provides the same access rights Cancellations must be made before 5.00pm the Frank Grey Smith Bar. as a visitor who has a daily visitor ticket. on the last business day prior to the match. Therefore, guest cardholders do not have access to the Long Room, Frank Grey Smith Bar or Passes not allocated in advance will be made Balcony seating, except when a member has available for collection by members on match obtained the relevant pass for them. day from the envelope collection windows to the left of Gate 2 one hour prior to gate opening time. Guest cardholders are entitled to purchase one Refer to the website for updates on the number of reserved seat per match day for each eligible passes available. guest card barcode. Members who have booked passes in advance 50-YEAR MEMBERS are not eligible to obtain passes from the match day allocation. The John Landy Room on Level 2 of the Reserve will house 50-year members and their guests during the season. Members unable to attend Seating for 50-year members will be located on the ground without the Level 2 in Bay N42. MCC staff will be on hand to assistance of another person assist members and guests on arrival. Please note the introduction of guests into the room and should contact the club to seating area is subject to demand on the various enquire about using their days. As a general rule, 50-year members may Companion Card. introduce one guest on match day. 5 DRESS STANDARDS Members Reserve The club’s dress standards will again be strictly enforced during the cricket season. To avoid any embarrassment at the turnstiles, please ensure that your attire, and that of your guests, is appropriate for the areas of the Reserve you plan to attend. Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined, management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired. Please refer to pictorial examples of the regulations below and over the page.

The minimum standard dress to enter the Reserve is neat casual for both men and women.

A key requirement for males 15 years and over is that they must wear a collared shirt (even if worn under a collared sweater or jacket) at all times in the Reserve.

Please note that caps, hats and beanies are not to be worn in the Frank Grey Smith Bar and Jim Stynes Grill.

NOT ACCEPTABLE - MEN

• Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, slippers and ugg boots.

• T-shirts, singlets, torn or ripped clothes, even if “designer” tears.

• Crew neck tops (skivvies are acceptable).

• Any form of sports shorts and board shorts.

• Tracksuit pants.

• Any clothing displaying obscene or offensive messages.

NOT ACCEPTABLE - WOMEN

• Thongs, scuffs, dilapidated footwear, gumboots, slippers and ugg boots.

• Torn or ripped garments, even if “designer” tears.

• Any form of sportswear.

• Tracksuit pants.

• Bikini tops and tops showing bare midriff.

• Any clothing displaying obscene or offensive messages.

18 CRICKET 6 19 GUIDE DRESS STANDARDS Long Room and Members Dining Room

The dress standard for males in the Long Room and Members Dining Room is a lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie, slacks (tailored chinos acceptable) and dress shoes. Females are expected to dress to a similar high standard. Jackets may be removed during the summer months and national costume and religious requirements such as a clerical collar are acceptable.

Please note that only Members Reserve dress requirements apply in the Members Dining Room during Big Bash League matches.

NOT ACCEPTABLE - MEN

• Any form of sports shoe.

• Sandals and shoes without socks.

• Jeans, cargo pants or non-tailored slacks.

• Open-neck shirts or shirts without collars.

• Parkas, duffle coats, wind-breakers, tracksuit tops, golf and yachting weatherproofs, waist- length jackets including bomber jackets, denim jackets, zippered jackets, anoraks and driz-a-bones.

• Hats, caps and any other headwear unless part of national or religious dress.

• Pullovers or cardigans (without a jacket), rugby tops and football guernseys, even if wearing a tie.

NOT ACCEPTABLE - WOMEN

• Any form of sports shoe.

• Tank tops.

• Jeans, cargo pants or non-tailored slacks.

• “Leggings” or shorts.

• Parkas, duffle coats, wind-breakers, tracksuit tops , golf and yachting weatherproofs, bomber jackets, denim jackets and anoraks.

• Tops or dresses showing bare midriff.

Please note: Footless tights are acceptable if appropriate length dress or skirt is worn over the top.

7 General information

MATCH DAY SERVICING BEHAVIOUR WALK-UP DINING AND BARS Members may purchase and collect visitor Members and guests are expected to observe Level B1 Bullring Bar tickets from the ticket windows to the right a standard of behaviour that is socially Level 1 Hugh Trumble Café and of the Gate 2 entrance on match days. All acceptable and in keeping with the standards courtyard (bistro-style meals) other general membership enquiries and befitting the club. Aggressive behaviour, bad Tower 6 (pizza and steak) transactions can be made at the membership language, racist and offensive remarks will not Blazer Bar and courtyard (BBQ) services windows to the left of Gate 2. be tolerated under any circumstances. STUMPS Tavern (shared plates The Membership Services Office inside the Members are reminded that they are also and grazing food) Gate 2 entrance will also be open on all event responsible for the behaviour of their guests. Level 2 Members Dining Room days. The club switchboard (03 9657 8888) will Inappropriate behaviour by either members (a-la-carte menu) operate from 9.00am on all event days. or guests may in the suspension or Long Room (traditional carvery) cancellation of membership. Jim Stynes Grill (a-la-carte menu) Percy Beames Bar Members who witness any inappropriate (roast beef rolls) LOST /STOLEN MEMBERSHIP CARDS behaviour in the Reserve are urged to report Terrace Café (light snacks) the matter to the nearest staff member or use Level 3 Frank Grey Smith Bar If you lose, damage or have your membership the ground’s anti-social behaviour reporting (light snacks) card stolen, please notify the club as soon text message service (0409 117 621). Level 4 Sir Bernard Callinan Bar as possible so that unauthorised use can be Midfielders Bar(light snacks) prevented. Unless you provide a police report Robert Flower Terrace of the theft of your card, a $25 fee is payable (light snacks) to have the card replaced. ON-SELLING OF TICKETS David Neitz Terrace Members arriving without their membership Members should be aware that the on-sale (light snacks) card on event days, but with appropriate of tickets to any event through public websites Yarra Park Pavilions in the Park identification, may obtain an entry ticket to is strictly prohibited. Any member found to be (days 1-3 of the Test) the Reserve after verification by staff at the in breach of club rules in this respect can membership services windows outside Gate 2. expect to face disciplinary action. We seek Members and guests may only consume A fee of $10 is charged for this procedure. your co-operation in this matter. drinks within dedicated bar areas. Due to building safety regulations, members and/ or guests may be required to queue to gain entry to bars at various stages. MISUSE OF MEMBERSHIP CARD GENERAL DINING CONDITIONS Membership cards are for personal use only Members can register for either the Members and are strictly non-transferable under any Dining Room or Jim Stynes Grill for each match circumstances. It is the member’s responsibility day, but not both. to ensure that their card is secure at all times Members must ensure they have purchased so it cannot be “borrowed” by anyone else. visitor tickets in advance for blockbuster Misuse of membership cards may result in the matches, as dining bookings do not guarantee suspension or expulsion of a member. entry to the Reserve for guests if visitor tickets Regular random checks of photo ID sell out. membership cards will be undertaken at the Members successful in the dining ballots who turnstiles and throughout the Reserve. have purchased reserved seats may contact the club for a refund of the reserved seat component of their tickets. CRICKET ETIQUETTE A $20 “no show” fee applies for members and/ or guests who do not attend. Out of respect for other members and their guests, please refrain from standing or walking Cancellations must be made before 5.00pm in the seating areas during play. We ask that on the last business day prior to the match by you wait until the end of the over or a break in phoning (03) 9657 8888. play before taking or leaving your seat. The maximum number of people in any one booking is 20. Children may enter the dining rooms, provided they are accompanied and adequately supervised by an adult and neatly dressed.

18 CRICKET 8 19 GUIDE