Coolangatta Beachfront 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 Known for its world-class surf your event, in one place. You’ll find bag will fit under your seat, breaks and iconic skyline views, venue maps, fun facts and more. as there are no cloakrooms in beach will take on a GC2018 venues. cauldron-like atmosphere at GC2018. This is Beach Volleyball at Coolangatta PLAN YOUR JOURNEY Use the GC2018 Journey Beachfront. The competition will be hot and the KNOW YOUR LIMITS on the app and stakes high, with teams competing for the first ever Planner You will pass through make sure you allow plenty of Beach Volleyball Commonwealth Games gold. an airport style time for travel and entry, and your screening process as you enter A perfect combination of sun, sand and sport, this departure after the event. beachside venue is quintessentially Gold Coast. the venue. Restrictions apply to certain items, such as water and This venue guide contains everything you need to ARRIVE EARLY sunscreen, so please check the know to make the most of your GC2018 experience. 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. Only bring empty re-usable COOLANGATTA BEACHFRONT KEEP YOUR TICKET WITH YOU transparent plastic bottles LOCATED AT: Coolangatta, QLD 4225 Ensure you have the (free water refill points are available in venue) SPORTS: Beach Volleyball correct ticket for your session. It also entitles you to free public • Sunscreen: Sunscreen bottles transport* to and from the event. up to 250ml Your Official Venue Guide Beach Fast Facts V ol le y ball • For competition, the sand on the courts must GC2018 BEACHSIDE TIPS be at least 40cm deep. High intensity serving, digging, setting, KEEP HYDRATED • Beach Volleyball became recognised as an spiking and blocking will be witnessed Hydration is important for both official discipline of volleyball in 1986. against the backdrop of beautiful athletes and spectators, but make Coolangatta beach, for the first time in • A Beach Volleyball match is played as the best sure you know what bottles you Commonwealth Games history. of three sets. can and can’t bring into the venue. A physically and technically demanding sport, • Just two Beach Volleyball medals – men’s and STAY SUN SAFE the men’s and women’s medal events will women’s - will be awarded at GC2018. Coolangatta Beachfront is an outdoor feature 12 teams of two players in a show- venue, so consider sun protection. stopping display of speed, skill and drama. For more health advice, visit the Health website. Teams are allowed up to three touches to FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BEACH VOLLEYBALL return the ball across the net. IT’S PARTY TIME Beach Volleyball means beach party atmosphere, so bring your energy and best dance moves.

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 the Southern Gold Coast. Head to Festival 2018 in Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise, relax by the beach or check out 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 beachfront. Bike parking is available near the GC2018 Beach Volleyball venue.

GC2018 is the largest sporting event TAKE THE BUS A Games Shuttle will take you to the Australia has seen this decade, so make sure venue from Varsity Lakes station. Many you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing bus routes, including 700 and 760, will at transport hubs and security checks. RIDE THE run frequently during the Games and can G:LINK There are many travel options to get you to take you close to the venue. and from Coolangatta Beachfront and public TAKE THE transport is free with your ticket.* CATCH THE TRAIN TRAIN The earlier you plan your journey, the more Catch the train to Varsity Lakes station. you’ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the From there, you can take the 760 bus HOP ON GC2018 Journey Planner to get started. or a Games Shuttle close to the venue. A BUS RIDE THE G:LINK Walk or catch a bus to the G:link light rail, #SHARETHEDREAM then get off at Broadbeach South station and catch the 700 bus route close to the venue.

DID YOU KNOW? PARK ‘N’ RIDE In 1911, local Aboriginal man, Book a space at Betty Diamond Park ‘n’ Churaki, performed one of the Ride at Bilinga for the duration of your first documented acts of lifesaving on the session. From here, you can take a Games Gold Coast, at Coolangatta Beach. Shuttle close to the venue. Spaces are GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of limited and you must book a spot. our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable Accessible shuttle buses will be available and GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing Park ‘n’ Ride spaces can be booked via the reusable options and recycling. GC2018 Journey Planner. Plan your journey. *Available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the Gold Coast and in , on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. Present a valid GC2018 ticket when boarding services. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event. It is not available on the AirTrain service. B

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