Beachfront YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE Before you leave... Known for its world-class surf breaks and iconic skyline views, beach will take on a cauldron-like atmosphere at GC2018. This is Beach Volleyball at Beachfront. The competition will be hot and the stakes high, with teams competing for the first ever Beach Volleyball Commonwealth Games gold. A perfect combination of sun, sand and sport, this beachside venue is quintessentially Gold Coast. 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. COOLANGATTA BEACHFRONT LOCATED AT:, QLD 4225 SPORTS: Beach Volleyball 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
Beach Vol ley ball High intensity serving, digging, setting, spiking and blocking will be witnessed against the backdrop of beautiful beach, for the first time in Commonwealth Games history. A physically and technically demanding sport, the men s and women s medal events will feature 12 teams of two players in a showstopping display of speed, skill and drama. Teams are allowed up to three touches to return the ball across the net. Fast Facts For competition, the sand on the courts must be at least 40cm deep. Beach Volleyball became recognised as an official discipline of volleyball in 1986. A Beach Volleyball match is played as the best of three sets. Just two Beach Volleyball medals men s and women s - will be awarded at GC2018. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BEACH VOLLEYBALL Your Official Venue Guide GC2018 BEACHSIDE 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 Beachfront is an outdoor venue, so consider sun protection. For more health advice, visit the Queensland Health website. 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.
THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL #SHARETHEDREAM DID YOU KNOW? RIDE THE G:LINK TAKE THE TRAIN HOP ON A BUS In 1911, local Aboriginal man, Churaki, performed one of the first documented acts of lifesaving on the Gold Coast, at Beach. 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. 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 Beachfront 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. 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 beachfront. Bike parking is available near the GC2018 Beach Volleyball venue. TAKE THE BUS A Games Shuttle will take you to the venue from Varsity Lakes station. Many bus routes, including 700 and 760, will run frequently during the Games and can take you close to the venue. CATCH THE TRAIN Catch the train to Varsity Lakes station. From there, you can take the 760 bus or a Games Shuttle close to the venue. RIDE THE G:LINK Walk or catch a bus to the G:link light rail, then get off at Broadbeach South station and catch the 700 bus route close to the venue. PARK N RIDE Book a space at Betty Diamond Park n Ride at Bilinga 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. *Available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, 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.
Beenleigh Station Ormeau Pacific Motorway (M1) Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Ormeau Station Varsity Station Coomera Station Legend Games Shuttles Local Bus Routes Helensvale Transport Hub eet G old Coast Highway Burleigh Heads Palm Beach 700 760 Currumbin Getting to and from Beachfront Coomera Currumbin Valley Betty Diamond Park n Ride Gold Coast Airport Beachfront Broadwa ter Avenue Currumbin Creek Road Pacific Motorway (M1) Oxenford Runaway Bay Southport Train Line Light Rail Line 45 Minute Walking Zone Train Station Gold Coast Nerang Nerang Station Ashmore Road Main Beach Surfers Paradise Preferred Train Station For Event Access Robina Station Mudgeeraba Hooker Boulevard Ber muda Street Broadbeach Broadbeach South Station Mermaid Beach 700 Light Rail Station Park n Ride - Bus Airport Varsity Station Burleigh Heads 760 Palm Beach 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. Currumbin Valley Betty Diamond Park n Ride Gold Coast Airport Currumbin Kilometres 0 4.5 9 Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Plan your specific journey by visiting gc2018.com/transport Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC004.1. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Currumbin 25 mins Palm Beach Beachfront 40 mins Legend Burleigh Heads 45 mins Marine Parade Kirra Hill Lookout Hill Street Venue Perimeter Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry: from Transit Mall - 5 mins walking time, from Local Bus - 4 mins walking time) Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit: to Transit Mall - 5 mins walking time, to Local Bus - 4 mins walking time) Garrick Street Marine Parade McLean Street Surf Life Saving Club Dutton Street 700 760 Shopping Centre Warner Street Queen Elizabeth Park Griffith Street McDonald Street Venue Entry Venue Exit Bike Parking Transit Mall (Games shuttle bus service to/from venue) Local Buses Taxi Stand Lanham Street Chalk Street Lanham Street Dixon Street Passenger Pick Up Visitor Information Pod McLean Street Tweed Street Dutton Street Goodwin Park Scott Street QUEENSLAND NEW SOUTH WALES Stuart Street Navigation Lane Bay Street Metres Chris Cunningham Park 0 75 150 Average cycling time is 3.5 mins per kilometre Ticket Box Office Accessible Welcome Point 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 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC004.2. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Beachfront Legend Venue Perimeter Venue Entry Venue Exit Spectator Area Beach Volleyball Field of Play Information Stroller Storage Lost and Found Service Family Rest Area First Aid Surf Life Saving Club Water Refill Point Food & Drink Official Shop Dutton Street Marine Parade ATM Toilets Shopping Centre Metres 0 25 50 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 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC004.3. * Map (December 2017) subject to change