Bowls Club YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE Before you leave... To the eye, the athletes exude calmness and composure, in a sun-drenched venue just moments from the beach. But at the Bowls Club, the tension will be high and the competition unpredictable, with just millimetres between winning and losing. This is Lawn Bowls at the Bowls Club. Set within the Gold Coast s cosmopolitan heart, the newly upgraded facility features four international standard bowls greens and has hosted major lawn bowls events including the Australian Open and World Junior Championships. 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. BROADBEACH BOWLS CLUB LOCATED AT: 169, QLD 4218 SPORTS: Lawn Bowls 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
Lawn Bowls It s all about precision, judgement and strategy on the green at GC2018 Lawn Bowls. In this game, anything can happen. Lawn Bowls is a highly competitive sport across the Commonwealth, so the action will be close and unpredictable. The GC2018 program includes 10 medal events including singles, pairs, triples, fours and two para-sport events. Fast Facts Lawn bowls greens are divided into parallel playing strips called rinks. When players attack with a fast bowl it is called a drive. The amount of bowls a player or team has closer than their opponent will equal the amount of shots scored at that end. The all-time Commonwealth Games medal tally is topped by England, with 48 medals, followed by Australia s 43 medals. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LAWN BOWLS Your Official Venue Guide GC2018 GRANDSTAND 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 Bowls Club is an outdoor venue, so consider sun protection. For more health advice, visit the Queensland Health website. BE A GOOD SPORT We d love to see your photos - don t forget to tag #GC2018! Please ensure your mobile phone is on silent. 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. SAVOUR THE EXPERIENCE Bowls Club seating is general admission. The Lawn Bowls competition schedule provides uniquely long sessions, which means more time to explore the venue and enjoy the action on all playing rinks. MAKE A DAY OF IT Check out Festival 2018, indulge in some shopping and explore the restaurants, bars and cafés in.
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 Bowls Club. #SHARETHEDREAM DID YOU KNOW? RIDE THE G:LINK TAKE THE TRAIN HOP ON A BUS The Bowls Club was significantly redeveloped as a GC2018 legacy project, jointly funded by the Queensland Government, Australian Government and the City of Gold Coast. 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 the Bowls Club 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, 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. RIDE THE G:LINK Walk, catch a bus or train to the G:link light rail, then get off at Florida Gardens station and walk to the venue. PARK N RIDE Book a space at Merrimac Park n Ride or 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 Gold Coast 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.
Beenleigh Station Ormeau Pacific Motorway (M1) Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Ormeau Station Coomera Coomera Station Pacific Motorway (M1) Nerang Station Ashmore Road Florida Gardens Station Hooker Boulevard Main Beach Surfers Paradise Getting to and from Bowls Club Legend Bowls Club Games Shuttles Broadw ater Avenue Boowaggan Road Park n Ride Gold Coast Highway 700 / 777 Route GC2018 Local Bus Routes Oxenford Runaway Bay Helensvale Transport Hub Train Line Light Rail Line 45 Minute Walking Zone Gold Coast Nerang Nerang Station Ashm ore Road Southport Main Beach Surfers Paradise Train Station Preferred Train Station For Event Access Light Rail Station Hooker Boulevard Mermaid Beach Park n Ride - Bus Robina Station Mudgeeraba Varsity Station 750 Gold Coast Highway 700 / 777 Miami Burleigh Heads Palm Beach 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. Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta 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: GOLDOC015.1. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Monaco Street 700 Florida Gardens Station Beach Parade Old Burleigh Road Surfers Paradise Festival 2018 30 mins 7 mins Bowls Club Legend Monte Carlo Avenue First Avenue Second Avenue Venue Perimeter Light Rail Line Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry: from Florida Gardens Station - 15 mins walking time, from Transit Mall - 2 mins walking time) Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit: to Florida Gardens Station - 15 mins walking time, to Transit Mall - 2 mins walking time) Venue Entry Cascade Gardens Armrick Avenue Boulevard Venue Exit Bike Parking Transit Mall (Games shuttle bus service to/from venue) St. Kilda Avenue Light Rail Station Local Buses Rosewood Avenue Chelsea Avenue Taxi Stand Passenger Pick Up Ticket Box Office Metres 0 60 120 Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Chelsea Avenue Britannia Avenue Average cycling time is 3.5 mins per kilometre Britannia Avenue Old Burleigh Road Australia Avenue Boulevard Festival 2018 15 mins 3 mins 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: GOLDOC015.2. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Bowls Club Legend Rinks 1-6 Rinks 7-12 Rinks 13-18 Venue Perimeter Venue Entry Venue Exit Spectator Area Lawn Bowls Field of Play Rinks 19-24 Information Stroller Storage Lost and Found Service Family Rest Area First Aid Viewing Area Water Refill Point Food & Drink Official Shop ATM Toilets Metres 0 15 30 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: GOLDOC015.3. * Map (December 2017) subject to change