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1 Convention and Exhibition YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE Surrounded by pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, dining and world-class shopping, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition is in the centre of the GC2018 action. This is Netball and Basketball at the Convention and Exhibition. On the courts, the stakes are high. Agility, speed and tactics will see the best teams prevail, securing a place on the podium and in Commonwealth Games history. This venue guide contains everything you need to know to make the most of your GC2018 experience. You can find even more information on the GC2018 App and the website. GOLD COAST CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE LOCATED AT: Hwy, QLD 4218 SPORTS: Basketball & Netball Before you leave... DOWNLOAD THE GC2018 APP The app includes all the information you ll need to know for your event, in one place. You ll find venue maps, fun facts and more. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY Use the GC2018 Journey Planner on the app and make sure you allow plenty of time for travel and entry, and your departure after the event. ARRIVE EARLY Don t miss a moment of the action. Entry gates will open up to 90 minutes before the beginning of each session. KEEP YOUR TICKET WITH YOU Ensure you have the correct ticket for your session. It also entitles you to free public transport* to and from the event. AVOID BAGS It will be much faster to enter the venue. If necessary, make sure your bag will fit under your seat, as there are no cloakrooms in GC2018 venues. KNOW YOUR LIMITS You will pass through an airport style screening process as you enter the venue. Restrictions apply to certain items, such as water and sunscreen, so please check the Venue Entry Conditions and Prohibited & Restricted Items before you leave home. Water: Commercially sealed water bottle up to 350ml. Only bring empty re-usable transparent plastic bottles (free water refill points are available in venue) Sunscreen: Sunscreen bottles up to 250ml

Basketball Teamwork, tactics and skill will take over Queensland as GC2018 Basketball is contested in Cairns, Townsville and the.

Commonwealth supremacy. Netball It s fast, loud and a split second decision can be the difference between winning and losing.

The fast-paced sport will captivate the crowds at the Convention and Exhibition for the preliminary and classification round matches, with the 12 teams playing for a place in the finals, hosted at

2 Basketball Teamwork, tactics and skill will take over Queensland as GC2018 Basketball is contested in Cairns, Townsville and the. With four captivating quarters of action each match, spectators will witness some of the world s best players defending, rebounding, dribbling, dunking, shooting and scoring in an on-court battle for Commonwealth supremacy. Netball It s fast, loud and a split second decision can be the difference between winning and losing. Netball is the most popular women s sport in Australia and at GC2018, 12 of the world s best nations will vie for Commonwealth rule. The fast-paced sport will captivate the crowds at the Convention and Exhibition for the preliminary and classification round matches, with the 12 teams playing for a place in the finals, hosted at Coomera Indoor Sports. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BASKETBALL & NETBALL Your Official Venue Guide GC2018 COURTSIDE TIPS KEEP HYDRATED Hydration is important for both athletes and spectators, but make sure you know what bottles you can and can t bring into the venue. STAY SUN SAFE The Convention and Exhibition is an indoor venue with outdoor features, so consider sun protection. For more health advice, visit the Queensland Health website. BE A GOOD SPORT Cheer on your team as loudly as you can, but whistles, air horns, vuvuzelas or similar are not permitted to be used during events. 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. Fast Facts Men and women play with different sized basketballs. During competition, women will play with a size 6 basketball and the men a size 7. Basketball made its debut at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and has not featured on a program again until GC2018. For the first time in Commonwealth Games history, Uganda has qualified for Netball. A netball goal post is 3.05m high. Australia and New Zealand have claimed all Netball gold medals to date, with three and two gold medals a piece since Netball made its debut in Kuala Lumpur in 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 Check out Festival 2018 presented by The Star, indulge in some shopping and explore the restaurants, bars and cafés in.

3 THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL Your Official Venue Guide GETTING THERE AND BACK GET ACTIVE If you re travelling locally, walking or cycling will be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition. RIDE THE G:LINK TAKE THE TRAIN HOP ON A BUS GC2018 is the largest sporting event Australia has seen this decade, so make sure you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing at transport hubs and security checks. There are many travel options to get you to and from the Convention and Exhibition and public transport is free with your ticket.* The earlier you plan your journey, the more you ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the GC2018 Journey Planner to get started. TAKE THE BUS Many bus routes, including 700, 705 and 750, will run frequently during the Games and can take you close to the venue. Route GC2018 will also take you close to the venue. CATCH THE TRAIN Catch the train to Nerang station. From there, you can take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. #SHARETHEDREAM DID YOU KNOW? Convention and Exhibition became the first convention centre in the world to achieve EarthCheck Gold status, in recognition of its commitment to operating at the world s highest environmental standard. GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing reusable options and recycling. RIDE THE G:LINK Walk, catch a bus or train to the G:link light rail, then get off at North station and walk to the venue. PARK N RIDE Book a space at Boowaggan Road Park n Ride for the duration of your session. From here, you can take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. Spaces are limited and you must book a spot. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT Accessible shuttle buses will be available and Park n Ride spaces can be booked via the GC2018 Journey Planner. Plan your journey. *Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the and in Brisbane on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. Just show your GC2018 ticket upon boarding. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event and is not available on the AirTrain service.

4 705 Beenleigh Station Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Ormeau Ormeau Station Coomera Coomera Station Pacific Motorway (M1) Pacific Motorway (M1) Nerang Station Ashmore Road Hooker Boulevard North Station Main Beach Surfers Paradise Getting to and from Convention & Exhibition DRAFT Broadwater Avenue Boowaggan Road Park n Ride 700 / 777 Convention & Exhibition Games Shuttles Oxenford Runaway Bay Helensvale Transport Hub 705 Southport Main Beach Route GC2018 Local Bus Routes Train Line Light Rail Line 45 Minute Walking Zone Nerang Nerang Station Ash more Road Surfers Paradise Train Station Preferred Train Station For Event Access Mermaid Beach Light Rail Station Robina Station Mudgeeraba Varsity Station 750 Bermuda Street 700 / 777 Miami Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Park n Ride - Bus Airport Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue. Airport Coolangatta Kilometres Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Plan your specific journey by visiting gc2018.com/transport Copyright and database right You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC * Map (December 2017) subject to change

5 700 Surfers Paradise 40 mins 10 mins Queensland Avenue Convention & Exhibition TE Peters Drive Casino Drive North Station Main Pl Albert Avenue Victoria Avenue Shopping Charles Avenue 705 Venue Perimeter Light Rail Line Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry: from North Station - 10 mins walking time, from Transit Mall - 6 mins walking time) Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit: to North Station - 10 mins walking time, to Transit Mall - 6 mins walking time) Venue Entry Local Buses Taxi Stand Passenger Pick Up Light Rail Station Visitor Information Pod GC2018 Merchandise Superstore 705 Elizabeth Avenue Venue Exit Main Ticket Box Office The Star Surf Parade Philip Avenue Bike Parking Transit Mall (Games shuttle bus service to/from venue) Festival 2018 Presented by The Star Accessible Welcome Point Anne Avenue Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Metres Average cycling time is 3.5 mins per kilometre Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue. Copyright and database right You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC * Map (December 2017) subject to change nue

6 Convention & Exhibition Ground Level Basketball & Netball Venue Perimeter Venue Entry TE Peters Drive Venue Exit Spectator Area Field of Play Information Stroller Storage Lost and Found Service Family Rest Area First Aid Slight incline to venue Water Refill Point Food & Drink Official Shop ATM Toilets Stairs Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue. Metres Escalator Accessible Lift Copyright and database right You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC * Map (December 2017) subject to change

7 Door E Door H Convention & Exhibition First level Spectator Area Field of Play First Aid Food & Drink Official Shop Toilets Stairs Door F Door G Escalator Accessible Lift Metres Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue. Copyright and database right You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC * Map (December 2017) subject to change

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