KFC T20 Big Bash League Media guide 2014-15 welcome

Media guide – BBL|04

The Strikers will enter BBL|04 welcoming the addition of some genuine firepower and a host of the world’s best T20 players.

It all starts with the opening game of the KFC T20 Big Bash League against the Stars on 18 December at the redeveloped .

Australia’s most prolific T20 batsman, , the BBL’s most successful bowler, paceman and the success story of BBL|03, , have all made the move over to the Strikers.

Joining them is Adelaide fan-favorite and international signing, West Indian big-hitting batsman, . ‘Polly’ has returned to his adopted home town and will be with the Strikers for three years.

With local stars , speedster Shaun Tait and young-gun , and the leadership of T20 specialist, , big things are expected in BBL|04.

It is Adelaide’s best summer entertainment and Adelaide Oval will again light up New Year’s Eve with a party to remember. team owners

Led by Strikers’ General Manager, Bronwyn Klei, High Performance General Manager, and Coach, , the are owned by the South Australian Association (SACA).

Formed in 1871, the Association manages the West End Redbacks, the Scorpions and the Adelaide Strikers and is the controlling body for the South Australian West End Grade competition and the West End Premier League.

SACA aims to deliver its customers the highest standard of sport, entertainment and events while providing success, growth and development of cricket at all levels. fixture

Thursday, 18 December Monday, 12 January Adelaide Strikers v Adelaide Strikers v Thunder Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm Adelaide Oval,7.10pm

Monday, 22 December Wednesday, 14 January Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers v Adelaide Strikers WACA, 4.10pm SCG, 7.40pm

Wednesday, 31 December Monday, 19 January Adelaide Strikers v Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers Adelaide Oval, 6.40pm Etihad Stadium, 7.40pm

Sunday, 4 January Heat v Adelaide Strikers Gabba, 6.10pm

Tuesday, 6 January Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers Adelaide Oval, 6.40pm your team

Name No. Nickname Twitter Botha, Johan 22 Boats @johan_botha Dean, Jono 77 JD @JonoDean33 Head, Travis 34 Tails/The Kid @travishead34 Hodge, Brad 17 Dodge Ball @bradhodge007 Holland, Jon 25 Dutchy @JonHolland25 Kingston, Hamish 29 Kingo @HamishKingston Laughlin, Ben 56 Benny @Benlaughlin55 Lawford, Trent 37 Shrek @TrentLawford Ludeman, Tim 15 Ludes @tludey Neser, Michael 20 Ness @michaelness20 Pollard, Kieron 55 Polly @KieronPollard55 Putland, Gary 10 Putsy Richardson, Kane 23 Richo @krichardson47 Ross, Alex 49 Rossy @ARoss49 Sayers, Chadd 27 Chaddy @Chaddsayers27 Simmons, Craig 50 Simmo @craigsimmons13 Tait, Shaun 32 Taity/Sloon @shaun_tait32 Ten Doeschate, Ryan 73 Tendo @rtendo27 Zampa, Adam 63 Zorba @zamps73 strikers online

KFC T20 Big Bash League KFC T20 Big Bash League Twitter handles Hashtags Adelaide Strikers - @StrikersBBL #BBL04 - @HeatBBL #strikeforce - @CricketAus KFC T20 Big Bash League - @BigBashLeague Facebook Like: Melbourne Renegades - @RenegadesBBL Adelaide Strikers Melbourne Stars - @StarsBBL Big Bash League Perth Scorchers - @ScorchersBBL Cricket Australia Sydney Sixers - @SixersBBL - @ThunderBBL Instagram - @HurricanesBBL @StrikersBBL CONTACT LIST

Fiona Crowe Cassie O’Brien Eve Curley Adelaide Strikers Melbourne Stars Hobart Hurricanes Media Advisor M 0450 783 162 M: 0408 385 374 M 0419 213 333 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] Jodie Hawkins Hamish Jones Malcolm Conn Sydney Sixers Melbourne Renegades Sydney Thunder M 0418 295 335 M 0438 052 585 M 0401 704 358 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] Ben Somerford Stephen Gray Perth Scorchers Brisbane Heat M 0409 860 250 M 0418 885 899 E [email protected] E [email protected] media accreditation

1. KFC T20 Big Bash League accreditation grants access to Access to Adelaide Oval will not be permitted without an KFC T20 Big Bash League matches ONLY. International accreditation pass. accreditation DOES NOT grant access to KFC T20 Big Bash League matches. International media accreditation is provided solely for 2. No application will be finalised unless and until Cricket the use by the approved individual to attend the venue Australia has received a signed copy of the relevant specifically for the purpose of reporting on the game for the 2014/15 Media Accreditation Terms and Conditions. respective media organisation. 3. Every person accredited must have photographic accreditation. This will include all TV camera operators. Accreditation is valid only for the 2014/15 season. 4. CLICK HERE to apply for late media application for the SACA membership encompasses a direct set of grants and BBL. When selecting your Pass Type, you must either privileges at Adelaide Oval and does not entitle working select ‘Media’ or ‘Media with On Field Access’. Any other journalists to access media facilities. accreditation Pass Type request will be denied. 6. Passes are available from the accreditation booth located SACA members are not permitted to enter the media in the south plaza on match days from 5pm. facilities. We ask that you use your media accreditation on the day you are working at Adelaide Oval. Or SACA reception during office hours from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Please note: SACA offices will be closed from 24 – 29 December. dress code

Please note, the practice are located within the SACA Members’ enclosure, which means media are required to adhere to the following dress code. Up market casual as a minimum for all members, both women and men unless designated, with the following exceptions;

Clothing a. Nothing ripped, frayed or torn, and no obscene or offensive messages

Shirts/Tops/Jackets are all acceptable except for the following; The Match Day Members a. Men only – all shirts must be collared (unless the shirt is an official replica Redbacks, Strikers, Enclosure applies, Australian team or visiting team shirt). Button up shirts must be buttoned up. with the following b. Men only- a collared jacket must have a collared shirt underneath exceptions:- c. Nothing backless, strapless, see through, exposes a midriff or has a low cut front 1. No shorts or sneakers/ runners 2. Men Only- no sandals Trousers/shorts/jeans are all acceptable except for the following; a. No leggings (only acceptable under a dress or skirt), beachwear, overalls, sport shorts, revealing short shorts, boxers, yoga & track pants

Dresses/skirts are all acceptable except the following; a. No revealing short skirts and dresses, or see through outfits

Footwear are all acceptable except the following; a. No rubber or plastic footwear, ugg boots, slippers, crocs or toe shoes b. Runners/ sneakers are acceptable, but must be in good condition

Hats are all acceptable except the following; a. No beanies, sombreros or any other hats that block others views accessing adelaide oval

On match days, working media can enter Adelaide Oval via any of the gates. Please note, if you leave the venue during the day, you will need to scan out (using the bar code on your media pass) and then re-enter.

Print media will be allocated a seat in the Riverbank Stand and post-match press conferences will take place near the players’ dugout in front of the western stand.

Adelaide Oval is now a “smoke-free” venue; several designated areas have been set aside, and these will be clearly marked.

The new footbridge enables direct access from the city, through to the southern entrance. The tram, trains and buses all have stops close to the North Terrace/Festival Centre bridge entry. Please note: Still or video cameras are not permitted through the media entrance gate during the day’s play. Any such equipment will be removed and stored securely at the gate until the end of the day’s play.

Car parking

There are no dedicated media car parks within the Adelaide Oval precinct. Parking is available to the public in the north car park off Pennington Terrace. accessing adelaide oval

1 Accreditation entry gates.

2 Print media and photographers.

3 TV and radio studios - level 4, southern stand.  4 Outdoor practice wickets.  5 Press conferences – All press conferences at  Adelaide Oval will be held in the mixed zone in the western grandstand. Entry is via the Sheffield Shield Room located in the Atrium of new western grandstand.

6 Match officials, team entry, western stand  MEDIA SERVICE AT ADELAIDE OVAL wireless Internet

SACA provides free media dedicated wireless internet at selected locations throughout Adelaide Oval. For your convenience we ask you do not share passwords with the public as this can lead to congestion on media dedicated lines. Please use the free internet for work purposes only and avoid using MSN and Yahoo chat. Any downloading of music software will be blocked.

Riverbank Stand

Media will be provided a username and password either via email in advance or by the on-site support technician (or media liaison). They will look for the “Adelaide Oval” Wi-Fi SSID and log in with these credentials. Should they have any issues it is recommended they add *.adelaideoval.com.au as an exception to their proxy browser, or disconnect their proxy completely if not required. MEDIA SERVICE AT ADELAIDE OVAL wireless Internet

Photographers

Photographers may access power at the North and South area Location Name Password where you will position, on request. Wireless is only provided for Photographers Photographers The password will be international and KFC T20 Big Bash League matches. This connection (Riverbank Stand, Crèche provided in situ is called Photographers. The password will supplied on match day. area, level B1) This wireless is shared only within the photographers. Media who move away from these areas are expected to have their own internet Riverbank stand, Adelaide Oval The password will be dongles. However we do have a free to air wireless around print box, level 4 provided in situ that you can connect to use.

Connecting to the internet

1. Seek the name or service name as displayed on your wireless network adapter. 2. Select to join. A warning may appear telling you that this service is not secured; it is your choice to either select to join or not to. 3. Select yes and join the network. In a few minutes you will have an IT address provided by the wireless modem and you can then browse the internet for free.

Please note VOIP phones, LimeWire and selected software will not work at Adelaide Oval. This service is merely for uploading press pictures, VPN connections, email checking (HTTP only) and for internet browsing purposes only. There is generally no support to help you configure your laptop for this service it is a simply process as long as you have no proxies set up on your laptop. Should the wireless go down, please check with others around you and check with your SACA IT representatives who are close to you. www.adelaidestrikers.com.au