MEDIA WELCOME PACK 1 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FIXTURES COMMONWEALTH BANK TEST SERIES Australia v South Africa 24 November – 28 November, 2016 Gates open: Days 1-3 12.00noon Day 4 12.30pm WELCOME Day 5 1.00pm AFTER THE SUCCESS OF LAST YEAR’S INAUGURAL These are incredible numbers and a glowing endorsement First session: 2.00pm–4.00pm DAY-NIGHT TEST MATCH, WE WELCOME YOU BACK of the day-night concept, which may prove to be as Second session: 4.20pm–6.20pm TO ADELAIDE OVAL FOR ANOTHER HISTORIC significant as the advent of World Series Cricket back Third session: 7.00pm-9.00pm FIXTURE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AFRICA. in 1978. VICTORIA BITTER ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES We strongly believe that day-night Test cricket is here to stay Australia and South Africa have enjoyed a fierce rivalry and cricket fans voted with their feet last summer as 47,441 during the past decade and this fixture will be no different, Australia v Pakistan people flocked to Adelaide Oval on day 1 to witness the as South Africa take on the pink ball for the very first time. 26 January, 2017, 1.50pm (local time) world-first fixture, breaking a number of attendance records On behalf of Adelaide Oval and the South Australian Cricket COMMONWEALTH BANK WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL SERIES along the way. Association, welcome back to Adelaide and we hope you Australia v New Zealand The total match attendance of 123,736 people over three enjoy our city and our oval – we believe it is the best cricket 13 February, 2017, 1.35pm (local time) days made it the highest non-Ashes attendance in Adelaide ground in the world. Oval’s history. Kind Regards, KFC T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES The attendance figure was higher than the sum of the Australia v Sri Lanka Keith Bradshaw 13 February, 2017, 7.20pm (local time) previous 10 days of Test cricket between Australia and SACA Chief Executive New Zealand. 2 MEDIA CONTACTS CRICKET AUSTRALIA Kate Hutchison Team Media Manager M: 0450 525 289 E: [email protected] Tim Whittaker CA Communications M: 0433 170 815 E: [email protected] SOUTH AFRICA Lerato Malekutu Media Officer M: 0415 534 621 E: [email protected] SACA / ADELAIDE OVAL Calum Young SACA Communications M: 0401 757 005 E: [email protected] IT Support Adelaide Oval ICT T: 8205 4705 SMS notification service The SACA SMS service permits media alerts, last minute changes to the media calendar and match updates to be communicated instantly to working media. You can register online by emailing your details to: [email protected] 3 SACA MEMBERSHIP MEDIA ACCREDITATION OPENING TIMES SACA Membership encompasses a direct set of grants and privileges at Adelaide Oval and does not entitle working journalists to access media facilities. SACA Members are CRICKET AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL MEDIA Tuesday 22 November 10.30am – 7.00pm not permitted to enter the media facilities. We ask that you ACCREDITATION FOR THE 2016/17 SEASON APPLIES use your media accreditation on the day you are working at TO THE COMMONWEALTH BANK TEST SERIES, Wednesday 23 November Adelaide Oval. VICTORIA BITTER ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES AND THE KFC T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES. 10.00am – 7.00pm International accreditation passes must be presented and Thursday 24 November scanned to gain entry to all international cricket matches at 10.00am – 15 minutes after conclusion of play Adelaide Oval. Friday 25 November ACCREDITATION BOOTH LOCATION AND OPENING TIMES 10.00am – 15 minutes after conclusion of play The accreditation booth for the Commonwealth Bank Test Saturday 26 November Series will be located on the southern plaza, adjacent to the main entrance. It will be open in the days prior to the first day 10.00am – 15 minutes after conclusion of play of the match for those media who are yet to collect their pass. Sunday 27 November International media accreditation is provided solely for 10.30am – 15 minutes after conclusion of play the use by the approved individual to attend the venue specifically for the purpose of reporting on the game for the Monday 28 November respective media organisation. 11.00am – 15 minutes after conclusion of play Accreditation is valid only for the 2016/17 season. 4 MEMBERS DRESS CODE AND VENUE ACCESS PLEASE NOTE, THE PRACTICE WICKETS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE SACA MEMBERS’ ENCLOSURE, WHICH MEANS MEDIA ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING DRESS STANDARDS. All upmarket casual attire is acceptable as a minimum for both men and women, with the following exceptions; Nothing ripped, frayed or torn, all attire must be in good condition and no obscene or offensive messages. SHIRTS / TOPS / JACKETS / DRESSES are acceptable, except; • Those that are see-through, exposes a midriff or have a low-cut or low-buttoned front. • Men only – all shirts must be collared. Jackets and Jumpers must have a collared shirt underneath. All officially licensed replica West End Redbacks, Adelaide Strikers, Australian team or visiting team player shirts are permitted. TROUSERS / SHORTS / JEANS are acceptable, except; • Leggings/ tights (only acceptable under a dress or skirt). • Sport shorts, beachwear, overalls, boxers, yoga pants or track pants. ACCESSING ADELAIDE OVAL CAR PARKING On match days, working media can enter Adelaide Oval via There are no dedicated media car parks with the Adelaide DRESSES AND SKIRTS are acceptable, except; the south gate. Please note, if you leave the venue during Oval precinct. There will be limited parking in the north car • See-through outfits. the day, you will need to scan out (using the bar code on park at $18 per day. your media pass) and then re-enter. FOOTWEAR • No rubber or plastic footwear, ugg boots, slippers, Crocs Adelaide Oval is now a “smoke-free” venue; several or toe shoes. designated areas have been set aside, and these will be clearly marked. • Sport shoes are acceptable but must be in good condition. The footbridge enables direct access from the city, through HATS AND HEADWEAR are acceptable, except; to the southern entrance. The tram, trains and buses all have • Beanies, sombreros or any other hats that block other stops close to the North Terrace/Festival Centre bridge entry. patron’s views. Please note: Still or video cameras are not permitted All Cricket Australia / SACA fan giveaway headwear through the media entrance gate during the day’s play. Any is acceptable such equipment will be removed and stored securely at the gate until the end of the day’s play. 5 1. Accreditation entry gate 2. Print media The print box is located in the Riverbank Stand, level 4. Access via escalators or the lifts from the southern plaza entrance. EAST GATE 3. TV studios The TV and radio studios are located in the Riverbank Stand, level 4. 4. Print and photographer dining (Test match only) KING WILLIAM ROAD A dedicated media dining area is located in the Field Club. Entry is via level B2 of the Riverbank NORTH Stand, access via the lifts. EASTERN STAND LEVEL 5 5. Outside broadcast and Channel 9 dining LEVEL 4 WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE The outside broadcast compound and Channel LEVEL 3 9 dining is located under the Riverbank Stand, SCOREBOARD GROUND NORTHERN MOUND level B2. VIDEO SCREEN 6. Press conference room, level B1 RIVERBANK All press conferences for the Test match at STAND 3 Adelaide Oval will be held in the media theatre SOUTH CATHEDRAL END CITY END 4 GATE on level B1 of the Riverbank Stand. DECKING 9 7. Outdoor practice wickets BASEMENT 2 1 8. Camera area 5 BASEMENT A cordoned off area will be provided for TV crews, 6 BASEMENT photographers and journalists. 9. Photographers’ room (Test only) Photographers will be provided with a secure PENNINGTON room, with access limited to accredited media TERRACE WESTERN STAND only, located in the Crows change room, level B2 of the Riverbank Stand. All photographers are required to wear a high visibility Cricket Australia safety vest while on the field of play. Vest 8 10 registration and distribution and a photographers’ SACA MEMBERS’ ENCLOSURE briefing will occur in the Crows change room, AND VILLAGE GREEN 7 level B2 of the Riverbank Stand 30 minutes before MEMBERS’ ENTRY GATE the start of play. 10. SACA Members’ Enclosure and Village Green 6 THE VILLAGE GREEN LOCATED IN THE SACA MEMBERS’ ENCLOSURE, THE VILLAGE GREEN HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH THE ADELAIDE TEST MATCH. Rivalling events such as Melbourne’s iconic Spring Racing Carnival, with enclosures such as the Nursery or the Birdcage, the Village Green during the Test match is now one of the highlights on Adelaide’s social calendar. In 2016 the Village Green will play host to some iconic marquees and a diverse range of popup bars and food vendors such as the PIMMS tent, celebrity chef Po’s ‘Jamface’, Burger Theory and live DJ entertainment post-play. FASHIONS ON THE GREEN The South Australian Cricket Association will be debuting a “Fashions on the Green” feature at the Commonwealth Bank Test Series this summer in the popular Village Green in the SACA Members’ Enclosure. It will take place on the third day of the Test, Saturday 26th November 2016. The Fashions on the Green will replicate the popular Fashions on the Field format typically seen at horse race events, with the judges panel Adelaide Confi dential Journalist Antimo Iannella and a representative from SACA. Weather reporter Amelia Mulcahy will host the spectacle as MC. Winners of the male and female best dressed will both receive two tickets to Adelaide’s hottest New Year’s Eve event - the Adelaide Strikers New Year’s Eve After Party. Second prize will be a magnum of wine and third prize a food and beverage voucher for use in the Village Green during the 2016 Australia vs South Africa Commonwealth Bank Day/Night Test.