Cairns Convention Centre YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE

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1 Cairns Convention Centre YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE Before you leave... With the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Cairns is a haven for nature lovers, adventurers and sun seekers. But during GC2018, all eyes will be on the basketball court. This is Basketball at the Cairns Convention Centre. Featuring four captivating quarters of end-to-end action, athleticism and grit will be on show as teams compete in the second Commonwealth Games Basketball competition in history and the first since Melbourne After competition, explore the underwater world of the reef, uncover the mysteries of the rainforest or relax at the beaches, spas, bars and restaurants. 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. CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE LOCATED AT: Sheridan St & Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870 SPORT: Basketball 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 and entry is only available via the Hartley Street entrance. 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

2 Fast Facts When basketball was first played the objective of the game was to throw the basketball into fruit baskets. Every time a point was scored, the game was stopped so that a ladder could be brought out to retrieve the ball. Basketball made its debut at the Melbourne Basketball Teamwork, tactics and skill will take over Queensland as GC2018 Basketball is contested in Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Coast. 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. The GC2018 competition will showcase eight men s teams and eight women s teams. The competition begins with teams divided into two pools of four teams. The top ranked four teams are in Pool A, and the bottom ranked four teams in Pool B. At the conclusion of the pool stage, the top two teams from Pool A will proceed to the semifinals, while the bottom two teams from Pool A will play the top two teams from Pool B in the qualifying finals. The remaining two Pool B teams are eliminated. The preliminary rounds and qualifying finals will be played in Cairns and Townsville, with the semifinals and medal matches hosted on the Gold Coast. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BASKETBALL 2006 Commonwealth Games and has not featured on a program again until GC2018. Men and women play with different sized basketballs. During competition, women will play with a size 6 basketball and the men a size 7. 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 Cairns Convention Centre 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. 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 Make the most of your time in Cairns. Check out Festival 2018 or explore the rainforest, reef and city. From snorkeling to skydiving, bungy jumping, hot air ballooning and rafting, far north Queensland truly has it all.

3 THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL Your Official Venue Guide GETTING THERE AND BACK GET ACTIVE If you re travelling locally, walking will be the easiest way to get to the venue. WAS MADE FOR WALKING GET ACTIVE CATCH A LIFT HOP ON A BUS #SHARETHEDREAM DID YOU KNOW? GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. With the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest on your doorstep, be inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing reusable options and recycling to keep plastic pollutants out of the ocean. 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 Cairns Convention Centre 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 123, 130 and 143 stop at Cairns City station, which is a short walk from the venue. CATCH A LIFT Taxi or passenger pick up and drop off options can take you close to the venue. Taxi ranks are near the venue and passenger pick up designated drop off and pick up area is on Lake Street. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT Accessible shuttle buses will be available to take you to the venue. Plan your journey. *Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from the competition venue in Cairns on the TransLink public transport networks. Present a valid GC2018 ticket when boarding services. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event.

4 Whitfield Cairns Airport Airport Avenue Getting to and from Cairns Convention Centre Legend Cairns Convention Centre Edge Hill Woordward Street 130 Greenslope Street Local Bus Routes 45 Minute Walking Zone Captain Cook Highway Passenger Pick Up Manoora Pease Street 123 James Street Airport Hoare Street Bruce Highway Draper Street Westcourt 143 Mulgrave Road Spence Street Chinaman Creek Plan your specific journey by visiting gc2018.com/transport Earlville Portsmith Kilometres Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Walking 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

5 McLeod Street Shield Street Festival mins Cairns Convention Centre Abbot Street Legend Venue Perimeter Cairns Central Station Spence Street Grafton Street Lake Street Wharf Street Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry - 12 mins walking time) Venue Entry Venue Exit Sheridan Street Local Buses Taxi Stand Ticket Box Office Hartley Street Dutton Street Bunda Street Metres Average Walking Time is 12 mins per kilometre Walking 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

6 Door 22 Door 21 Cairns Convention Centre Legend Venue Perimeter Venue Entry Venue Exit Spectator Area Field of Play First Aid Water Refill Point Food & Drink Official Shop Basketball Door 30 Door 29 ATM Stroller Storage Toilets Service Dog Area Door 27 Stairs Accessible Lift Metres Door 31 Door 32 Mezzanine Level Walking 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