the gabba membership handbook

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1 the gabba membership handbook

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3 index Message from the Manager 1 history of the gabba 5 memories of the gabba 6 inside the members reserve 11 Members Seating 11 Members Etiquette 11 Members Bars 11 The Members Dining Room 12 Premium Food and Beverage Options 12 Annual Calendar of Events 12 Membership Categories 15 beyond the members reserve 16 Reciprocal Rights 16 helpul information 19 Members Reserve Location 19 Access 20 Transport 20 Parking 20 Lift 21 TAB 21 Cash Outlet 21 Lost Property 21 membership terms and conditions 22 Dress Standards 29 Field Positions 34 01

4 message from the manager Congratulations on becoming a Member of The Gabba. Since 1895 The Gabba has been a major part of Brisbane s sporting landscape. As The Gabba approaches its 118th year the world is almost unrecognizable from that which existed at the end of the 19th century when the Parliament v The Press padded up for the first match and the ground came into being. One thing has stayed constant through this time is the love of watching high class sporting action and witnessing champions staking their claim for sporting immortality. Many of Australia s sporting icons have graced the hallowed Gabba turf and in the future many more will use it as their proving ground. Heroes and champion teams ebb and flow but the quality of The Gabba remains and continues to be much lauded by elite sportsman. In recent years The Gabba has undergone its own rebuild into a modern stadium. The charming old timber stands which held many fond memories may have gone but much of the history and heritage still exists in the memories of our membership. Your Gabba Membership has existed since 1937 and we have a growing band of Members who have achieved the milestone of 50 year of membership. It is our goal to ensure the Members Reserve continues to thrive and remain relevant for our busy modern lives. Our mission is to create a superior Members environment by building on our excellent viewing position in the stadium and incorporating standards of amenity, food, beverage and customer service that is in keeping with a club environment and your commitment to us in joining. Your support and feedback is essential and always welcome as it allows our team to create a club that Members are proud of and look forward to attending. Welcome to The Gabba Members Reserve for what promises to be another year of world class sporting action. Blair Conaghan Manager, The Gabba 02

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7 history of the gabba In 1895 a small patch of land was set aside as the location for what is now one of the world s most famous sporting arenas. Since then the iconic Brisbane Cricket Ground, affectionately known as The Gabba, has helped shape the sporting landscape in this country. The first event to be held at The Gabba was a cricket match between Parliament and the Press on 19 December The result was a tie (61 runs each). The venue has provided a backdrop to some of Australia s most memorable sporting moments including the famous tied test in 1960 between Australia and the West Indies, Queensland s first Sheffield Shield win in 1995 and the Brisbane Lions successful run of three AFL premiership titles in a row between 2001 and Throughout its 118 year history The Gabba has hosted a wide variety of sports including rugby league, rugby union, soccer, greyhound racing and even cycling. The venue has gone through many stages of redevelopment to become the first class facility that we see today. The Brisbane Lions (AFL) team and the Queensland Bulls state cricket team call The Gabba home and continue to treat Queensland crowds to the excitement and exhilaration of their sport at the highest level. 05

8 memories of the gabba 06 Over the years The Gabba has continually evolved, adapting to the sports represented on the field and once upon a time, on the track. The venues 50 Year Members have witnessed many changes to the Ground along with many special events and moments in time. To help celebrate the history of The Gabba, we ask our 50 Year Members to share some of their favourite memories of The Gabba. Jill Pozzi Member since 1958 I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Member of The Gabba for so many years. My earliest memories are of coming down from Kingaroy with my family in the thirties. I was only a small child and THE GABBA and the city surrounding it seemed enormous. Later in the thirties and forties we watched hours of wonderful cricket after we had moved to Brisbane. My brother used to spend time under the Members stand gathering empty drink bottles to collect the refund a great source of pocket money! Peter Rowland Member since 1957 During a wet weather break in the 1946 Australia v England Test,Hasset, Miller & some others were playing a game of French cricket on the veranda of the players pavilion. Hassett was bowling to Miller. After a few traditional bowls Hasset got bored & bowled a full toss into Miller s nether regions. He retired hurt. Jim Croker AM Member since 1957 The most memorable event I witnessed during my membership. It occurred during the last day of the West Indies Australia test match on Wednesday 14th December I was situated in the old wooden Members stand, which was positioned, if I remember correctly, approximately where the current cricketers club is situated. During the afternoon s play, it became evident to me, that the game could end up with a closer result than most people expected. Three Australians were dismissed in the last over of this match vainly trying to score the winning runs. As it turned out Meckiff was run out on the last ball of the over, and a tie was the result. I believe that Clive Harberg, 4QR s national broadcaster, was not certain of the result, and the Members around me could hardly believe their eyes. The whole of The Gabba including the excited Members rose in absolute uproar; this provided me with my most memorable moment during my membership.

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11 David Backstrom Member since 1946 My first cricket Test match 1946 Aust v.england provided my first view of Don Bradman. To me even at this late stage of his career, he was a class above the other batsmen. I saw his controversial catch to Ikin. George Borwick, the umpire gave him not out. I was talking to Borwick in Sydney c and he was still adamant that it was not a catch. (I suppose he would say that anyway!). From that match I remember Washbrook s cover fielding and the unique kangaroo hops in Doug Wright s run-up. Claude Johnstone In the 1950 s when I first became a Member at The Gabba, the cricket test umpires, commentators and Members all had lunch together in the Members Dining Room. John Biggs Member since 1945 My memories go back to the seasons immediately after World War II when The Gabba ground and old southern stands were recovering from the Army occupation and the oval was surrounded by a high wire fence to prevent pitch invasion. One memory that stands out was the consummate skill of wicketkeeper Don Tallon whose grace, style and freakish abilities simply dominated Queensland s Shield and International opponents. A stumper with the speed of a striking snake, he regularly showed his finesse by the removal of one bail only. I have seen all keepers of all countries since the war, but Tallon remains the best, in my opinion. Prof. Sam Mellick CBE Member since 1959 Over the years, I attended many games on a Friday afternoon after completing an operating session at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. I rode in a tram to The Gabba and entered the gate nearest the scoreboard, sat and lazed on the grass on the hill amongst a scattering of beer cans. I recall seeing Norman O Neill cutting Truman for a succession of fours before being caught attempting another. The venue appreciates the support of Members and acknowledges the commitment of its 50 Year Members granting reduced fees, reserved seating and special functions for this devoted group. 09

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13 inside the members reserve The facilities in The Gabba s Members Reserve include two air conditioned bars for the exclusive use of Members and their guests, various dedicated food and beverage outlets and a Members Dining Room overlooking the hallowed Gabba turf. Members and their guests can enjoy panoramic stadium views, easy grandstand access and a high quality a-la-carte menu on match days. Members Seating Aside from being in the best location at the ground to watch cricket and AFL all year round, Members can choose their own seat once they enter the Members Reserve. Whether you prefer to be up close to the action in the front row or get a birds eye view from the stands, the choice is yours week in, week out! Upon arrival, you may reserve your seat in the stands by using a personal reservation sticker issued at your point of entry and then head off to one of the bars or lounge areas to relax before the start of the match. Members have a choice of licensed or unlicensed seating which is clearly signed. Optional Reserved Seating Members may reserve a seat in section 45 (unlicensed) or section 48 (licensed) on level 4 of the Members Reserve for themselves and their guests upon payment of the applicable seat reservation fee. Reservations can be made through the Membership Department. Cricketing Etiquette The Members Reserve includes seating in the batsman s line of sight. It is kindly requested that Members remain seated until the end of an over to avoid any disruption to play. Occasionally, when demand is expected to be high, a special seating plan may be instigated to ensure maximum capacity can be achieved. In these circumstances any such plans will be communicated to the membership through and the website. Members Bars Members have access to three stylish and comfortable air-conditioned bars, located on level 2, 3 and 4 of the Members Reserve. The level 2 and 4 bars overlook the playing surface and offers a variety of premium beverages. 11

14 The Members Dining Room Enjoying a meal with friends or entertaining guests in the Members Dining Room is the perfect way to kick-start your evening at The Gabba. With spectacular views of the playing surface, memorabilia lining the walls and award winning cuisine, the Members Dining Room offers a stylish and memorable dining experience for you and your guests. Members who choose to dine in the Members Dining Room are able to reserve seating in the upper stand. One of our friendly staff will confirm your seating preferences while you dine. Of course you can linger in the dining room for as long as you like and Members are free to watch the game from your table. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Michael O Brien Catering on Premium Food and Beverage options Gabba Members have access to a range of quality food and beverage options on sale exclusively inside the Members Reserve. The Members informal food & beverage outlets include the Members Choice which offers some exotic food options, the Members Taste which caters for the traditional stadium favourites, the Members Café specialising in healthy snacks and sandwiches, whilst the Members Grill brings the authentic BBQ flavour to your match day experience. Premium coffee is also available along with a variety of other refreshments throughout the Members Reserve. Annual Calendar of Events As a Gabba Member you are entitled into the Members Reserve for all Cricket Australia (CA), Queensland Cricket (QC) and Australian Football League (AFL) scheduled fixtures. There may be exceptions, such as finals, testimonial matches or concerts. Members may have to pay an entry fee for such events but this is usually at a special Member s rate with preferential booking terms. A fixture calendar is issued separately on a seasonal basis showing the upcoming cricket and AFL fixtures. 12

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17 Membership Categories The privileges of membership reside with the Member, whose Member card is not transferable (except for Family Memberships - see below). Members Guest cards are fully transferable and may be used without the Member being in attendance. Membership is currently open and offered in the following categories. Brisbane Cricket Ground Member Non Transferable Brisbane Cricket Ground Guest Transferable Adult Member Adult Members are able to enjoy all the benefits of access to the Members Reserve and additionally may purchase up to three Members Guest cards as well as daily guest tickets subject to availability. Junior Member Junior membership is available from the age of 12 to 18 years of age. A Junior Member enjoys the same privileges as an adult Member except they can not purchase a Members Guest card or daily guest tickets. Upon reaching 18 years of age an offer of adult membership is made. Family Member The primary Adult Family Member may permit membership cards to be used by other people who are not Family Members to access the Members Reserve, provided at least one Family Member is present. This feature is designed to allow busy families to get the greatest use and value from their Family Membership. The primary Adult Family Member may also purchase daily guest tickets, subject to availability. Only the primary Adult Family Member enjoys reciprocal rights with our interstate and overseas reciprocal venues. Existing Members may transfer to a Family Membership without additional cost. Brisbane Cricket Ground Junior Non Transferable Brisbane Cricket Ground Family Transferable Brisbane Cricket Ground Family Junior Transferable Family Membership consists of a minimum of two Members and a maximum of eight Members who all reside at the same address. There must be at least one primary Adult Member, with the ability to add an additional Adult Member and up to six Junior Family Members who are aged between 12 and 18 years. Absentee Member If your circumstances change and you relocate beyond 400 km from The Gabba for a period of 9 months or more you may choose to apply for an Absentee Membership. This option preserves your membership investment and entitles you to up to 3 event day visits per card per year. An Absentee Member can subscribe for one Members card and one Members Guest card. 15

18 beyond the members reserve The Membership Department hosts special Member events throughout the year. Members are invited to attend special event day exclusives such as the annual Members Test Match Breakfast hosted on Day 1 of the Test Match and regular Sportsman s lunches enhanced with guest speakers. Members are also invited to events outside of game days such as Golf Days, AFL Days, Wine Nights and other special events. The Membership Department endeavours to offer something for every Member and are open to feedback and suggestions. Reciprocal Rights The Gabba has official Reciprocal Rights with all the Test Grounds around Australia, as well as some other venues. See the Terms and conditions on how to access your rights. Melbourne Cricket Club Sydney Cricket Ground Western Australia Cricket Association South Australia Cricket Association Bellerive Oval ANZ Stadium Club Marylebone Cricket Club The Gabba is one of Stadiums Queensland s suite of nine venues. Other venues managed by Stadiums Queensland include: Brisbane Entertainment Centre Suncorp Stadium Queensland Tennis Centre Skilled Park Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre Sleeman Sports Complex Dairy Farmers Stadium Gold Coast Stadium The Gabba is developing special offerings and access opportunities for Members to its partner venues. As these relationships develop, the Member benefits will be communicated via the website and announcements. 16

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20 BN27 BN26 BN25 BN24 BN9 BN7 BN6 BN8 BN5 BN4 BN3 BN2 BN1 Up The Gabba Members Facilities Jurgen s Street Logan Road Ipswich Road Wellington Street Stanley Street Gate 10 Stanley Street Bus Lane Pool East Brisbane State School No direct access around venue Vulture Street Up Gate Video Replay Screen BCG Office Gate 7 Gate Down Down Gate 6 47 Gate BN1 BN24 BN23 BN22 Duke Street BN21 Gate 11 Stanley Street Gate 1 BN20 BN19 BN BN17 BN16 BN15 BN13 BN12 BN14 BN11 BN Gate 4A 75 Video replay Screen Brisbane Lions Down Down Gabba Towers Stanley Street Bus Lane Down Gate 4 Gate 2 Vulture Street Gate 3 Practise Wickets (No public Thoroughfare) Wolloongabba Place Sports House Woolloongabba Busway 18

21 BN3 helpful information Members Reserve Location The Members Reserve is situated at the Northern end of the ground, perhaps better known as the Vulture Street end. This location provides Members with a premium view directly behind the bowler s arm for the cricket and on the centre wing for the AFL. v Brisbane The Cricket Gabba Ground Members Facilities Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2010 Cloak Turnstile Public Room Entry Point Lift Female Public Public Toilet Medical Phone Male Toilet P $ ATM Qld Police oli ce Disabled Match Day Merchandise Toilet Office Ticket Coffee Food outlet v Sales Outlet Smoking Baby Bar Area Change BN27 BN26 BN25 BN24 BN23 BN22 BN20 BN19 BN18 BN21 BN17 BN16 BN15 BN14 BN13 BN12 BN11 BN10 BN9 BN7 BN6 BN8 BN5 BN4 BN2 BN1 $ v v Gate 5 19

22 Access Members enter the Reserve through Gate 5 on Vulture Street. Access is granted upon presentation of the Members card or Members Guest card. Members are entitled to purchase up to two daily guest tickets to most events. Restrictions may apply to anticipated premium events, generally including One Day Internationals involving Australia, the first day of the Test Match or the first 3 days of an Ashes series Test Match. Entrance to the Members Reserve for these event days may be limited to Members and Members Guest cardholders only. To purchase daily guest tickets to all other match days, Members can access these tickets in advance via Ticketmaster. Members may also purchase these tickets on the game day from the Members Match Day Office located at Gate 5. The Members Match Day Office is open from the gate opening time on match days. Transport Your Gabba membership cards and daily guest tickets entitle you to travel free, to and from major games*, on all regular network wide Brisbane Transport bus services and Queensland Rail on game days (travel times are limited around the event time). Visit to plan your journey or call for event day bus and train timetables. *Free public transport excludes One Day Domestic matches and Sheffield Shield event days. Parking On Street The Gabba Traffic Area covers the streets around The Gabba. Always check the Traffic Area signs for parking times. These signs are located at all entry points to the Traffic Area, not on individual streets within the Traffic Area. Once you pass these signs, parking restrictions apply until you pass another sign indicating the end of the Traffic Area. On the day of an event at The Gabba, a 15 minute (1/4P) parking limit applies on all unsigned roads from 7am 10pm. A two hour (2P) parking limit applies from 7am 7pm Monday to Friday on all unsigned roads on non-event days. You can park between P No Limit signs in signed streets. These signs are generally only on one side of the road. Paid Parking Paid parking is privately available at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Southbank Parklands. 20

23 Lift A lift is located within the Members Reserve near Gate 5, for Members usage between the lower level, the Members Dining Room and the upper level. TAB The TAB outlet is located on the ground level of the Northern Stand opposite Section 4 and adjacent to the Members Reserve. Cash Outlet A cash outlet is located within the TAB on the ground level opposite Section 4. Lost Property On match days, the Members Match Day Office near Gate 5 will assist Members who lose or find property. Lost property enquiries may also be made to The Gabba Office during business hours. 21

24 membership terms and conditions Privileges and requirements are current as at the date of publication, but changes may be made from time to time where The Gabba is responding to new laws, improving its service to Members or where necessary to respond to changes in its business or systems. The current version of the Membership Terms (including changes from time to time) will be available on The Gabba website ( or upon request by calling 1300 The Gabba or (07) The Gabba cannot guarantee that a seat in the Members Reserve will be available for every Member or Members Guest cardholder, especially for Premium Events, unless a Member has reserved seats in advance of an event through the optional Reserved Seating facility in sections 45 (unlicensed) and 48 (licensed) only. Seating is otherwise available on a first-come firstserved basis, except where advised otherwise by way of publication in the Members Newsletter issued at the beginning of each sporting season or as otherwise notified via The Gabba website ( and or letter. Seats may not be reserved for persons who have not yet arrived at the Ground unless a Reserved Seat has been purchased through the Membership Department. There may be Premium Events when Members will not be admitted to the Ground if capacity is reached. It is recommended on those expected Premium Event days, Members arrive early at the Ground to improve the opportunity to enter that day. Premium Events include those events designated by the Manager of The Gabba as a Premium Event. The designation of an event as a Premium Event is based on the anticipated available capacity of the stadium. Anticipated available capacity of the stadium is determined by reference to the expected crowds for a particular event and The Gabba s other contractual arrangements with third parties (such as the AFL or Cricket Australia) regarding access to the Ground. Where practicable, Premium Events will be designated well before the event. Events likely to be designated as Premium Events will be identified as such in the Members Newsletter issued at the beginning of each sporting season. The current designation of an event can also be confirmed closer to an event date by checking The Gabba website ( or by calling 1300 The Gabba or (07) The designation of an event may change due to changes in actual bookings and changes to the seating plan adopted for the event to meet safety, licence and other legal requirements or requirements of the event or the event promoter. When demand for seats is likely to exceed the seats available in the Members Reserve (for example where there is a Premium Event), The Gabba reserves the right to issue access tickets by other methods. If this is likely to occur, details will be provided in the Members Newsletter issued at the beginning of each sporting season or you will be otherwise notified via The Gabba website ( and via . 22

25 Memberships Absentee Membership Transfer of Membership Adult Membership Eligibility for Adult Membership begins at age 18. Junior Membership Eligibility for Junior Membership begins following the applicant s 12th birthday and ceases at age 18 at which time the Junior Member is invited to take up adult membership, with a choice of one to four cards, which must be taken up in the year of eligibility. Family Membership Family Membership consists of a minimum of two Members and a maximum of eight Members who all reside at the same address. There must be at least one primary Adult Family Member, with the ability to add an additional Adult Family Member and up to six Junior Family Members. Absentee Membership is available to Members who reside further than 400 km from the Gabba for at least 9 months of the membership year. Absentee Members are entitled to up to 3 event day visits per card per year. An Absentee Member can subscribe for one Members card and one Members Guest card. Absentee membership cards are not activated for access. Absentee members are requested to make contact with the Membership Department prior to their intended visit so that tickets can be issued for their access. The reinstatement of Absentee Membership is not guaranteed and is dependent on availability of membership places based on the capacity of the Ground and contractual arrangements with third parties (such as the AFL or Cricket Australia). Priority will be given to Absentee Members for reinstatement on payment of the balance membership fee. If they have already paid an absentee fee for that membership year, the amount paid will be deducted from the full membership fee in calculating the amount payable. Adult Members and Junior Members may in limited special circumstances (such as illness, disability and death) transfer their memberships to their spouse, next of kin or other close relative nominated by the Member and agreed to by The Gabba. Please contact us if you wish to ascertain your eligibility for membership transfer. If The Gabba permits this, we will advise you of our consent by letter. Family Members may not transfer their membership but may allow other persons to use their membership cards to access the Members Reserve in accordance with the following section. Use of Memberships Adult Members and Junior Members Adult Members and Junior Members (who are not Family Members) may not allow another person to use their Membership card. 23

26 Family Members A Family Membership card may be used by a person other than the Member holding the Membership card provided: the primary Adult Family Member has authorised use of the Family Membership card by the other person who is not a Family Member; at least one Family Member is present in the Members Reserve when a Family Membership card is being used by the person who is not a Family Member; the person using the Family Membership card conforms with the dress requirements and standards of conduct outlined in these Membership Terms; the person using the Family Membership card only uses a Junior Family Membership card if they too are a junior (between 12 and 18 years old); and the primary Family Member is responsible for the person s compliance with these Membership Terms, whether or not the primary Family Member is present. Family Members have a responsibility to ensure that persons using a Family Membership card are aware of the requirements of the Membership Terms and that the guest and/or Member may be held accountable for a breach of these requirements. Membership Fees and Subscriptions The membership joining fee and subscription rates are reviewed annually. A current membership card is required for access to the Members Reserve. For a Family Membership, only one joining fee is payable regardless of the number of persons joining on the Family Membership. Renewals The membership year is from 1 September to 31 August; subscriptions are payable in advance. The Gabba will send out membership renewal notices annually by the last week of July. Should the subscription be in arrears for four (4) months from renewal date (i.e. on 1 January), memberships are considered to have lapsed and will be cancelled. Where it is practicable to do so, The Gabba will notify Members when their subscription is in arrears and their membership is to be cancelled. It is recommended that Members pay subscriptions within the four month period to preserve membership privileges. Discounts may be offered for early payments; any available discount for membership renewals will be set out in the renewal notice. 24

27 New Members Any person wishing to become a Member must submit a written application on the appropriate form. Application forms are available from The Gabba office or from the website Junior membership is available from the age of 12. A non-refundable application fee of $25 is applicable for all applications. Applicants will receive confirmation in writing upon receipt of application. Cancelled Memberships Cancellations of membership can occur for a number of reasons including: lapsed membership payments as discussed in the Renewals section above; behavioural issues, including behaviour that: would impact on the amenity and enjoyment of other spectators or Members; could reasonably result in a breach of the law or a breach of The Gabba s licence conditions for the venue; or materially breaches these Membership Terms; and card misuse, including the transfer or provision of the Members card to another person in breach of these Membership Terms or otherwise using the card for a purpose other than as permitted by the Membership Terms. The Gabba reserves the right to cancel membership where: a Member or guest has already received one warning due to misconduct by a Member that would result in a material breach of these terms and the Member repeats this behaviour within 12 months from when they received the first warning; or any aspect of the Members conduct, whether on or adjacent to The Gabba, in the reasonable opinion of the Manager of The Gabba amounts to a serious breach of the law (eg assault, sexual harassment or theft) or interferes with other s enjoyment of the stadium. If a membership is cancelled, acceptance of any further application for membership in the future will be at the discretion of the Manager of The Gabba. Membership Cards And Guest Tickets Member s Card Members are reminded of the strictly nontransferable provision of the Members card. The only exception, other than use of Family Membership cards, is transfer of the card under the Transfer of Membership provision in these Membership Terms. 25

28 Family Members may allow the use of their Member card by a person other than the Member in accordance with the provisions in the Use of Membership section above. Card misuse, including the transfer or provision of the card to another person unless allowed under these Membership Terms, or otherwise using the card for a purpose other than as permitted by the Membership Terms, may result in cancellation of the membership. Members Guest Card An adult Member may subscribe for up to three Member s Guest cards which are transferable on a daily basis to any person subject to: the guest conforming with dress requirements outlined in these Membership Terms; the guest s conduct conforming with the requirements of these Membership Terms; and the Member being responsible for the guest s compliance with Membership Terms, whether the Member is present or not. The Members Guest card is also transferable under the Transfer of Membership provision in these Membership Terms. Members have a responsibility to ensure that their guests are aware of the requirements of the Membership Terms and that the guest and/or Member may be held accountable for a breach of these requirements. Members Guest cardholders are not entitled to bring guests into the Members Reserve - that privilege is reserved for Members. Holders of Members Guest cards do not need to be accompanied by the Member. Members Daily Guest Tickets Members, other than Juniors or Family Members under the age of 18, are permitted to invite up to two guests per day on payment of the prevailing entry fee to most events. Members daily guest tickets are available prior to the match through Ticketmaster for both AFL fixtures and cricket matches* as well as from the Members Match Day Office on match days. (*One Day Domestic and Sheffield Shield tickets are only available on the match day from the Members Match Day Office). Exceptions to this general rule may include:- First Day of the Test Match One Day Internationals involving Australia Other Premium Event matches which are expected to draw exceptionally large crowds Days 1 3 of any Ashes Series 26

29 For circumstances such as the Premium Events discussed above, The Gabba can exercise its reasonable discretion to limit tickets available to Members. Where practicable, these circumstances will be identified in the Members Newsletter issued at the beginning of each sporting season or you will be otherwise notified via The Gabba website ( and via . For those matches anticipated to draw exceptionally large crowds, such as Premium Events, Members are advised to visit the Members Information page on The Gabba website ( or call 1300 The Gabba or (07) to confirm if restrictions have been placed on the sale of Members daily guest tickets. Please note that only Members (other than Juniors and Family Members under the age of 18), may purchase daily guest tickets. The Members card may not be used by anyone other than the Member to purchase guest tickets. To lend the Members card is considered a breach of the Membership Terms and may result in cancellation of the membership. Wearing of Cards Membership cards are issued with a lanyard and plastic cardholder enabling Members and Members guests to wear their cards. The wearing of cards is voluntary, however, wearing your Members or Members Guest card does assist staff in ensuring that everyone who is in the Members Reserve is entitled to be there. Photo identification must be presented with the Members card upon entrance to the Members Reserve. Junior Members will be required to provide student identification or signature for verification. Members and guests are required to show their membership cards or daily guest ticket on request to any employee of The Gabba. Card Replacements Members, in all categories, seeking replacement of cards due to loss or for other reasons, are required to advise The Gabba in writing and pay the replacement fee of $35. Members may be provided with a free replacement of their card where the damage arises due to the fault of The Gabba equipment or staff. 27

30 Members Reserve Members Seats Members and guests are permitted access to public areas at the Ground via the crossover gates inside the Northern Stand; exceptions include Queensland Cricketers Club, corporate suites and boxes, function rooms, media areas and areas reserved for players and officials. Please note that Members and guests are NOT allowed to occupy seats outside of the Members Reserve unless they have purchased a ticket to do so. In the interest of safety and for the convenience of Members and guests, please: stand to allow other patrons to pass where you are seated take care when in the process of lowering the seat and sitting down do not attempt to step over or between the backs of seats Reserving of Seats on Match Days The reservation of seats in the Members Reserve for friends and/or guests who have not yet arrived at the Ground is not permitted other than for seating reserved in advance through the Membership Department. General Once Members and guests have selected a seat, they may reserve that seat for themselves should they need to leave the seat. Members and guests will be allocated one reserved seat sticker each, upon arrival through the Members entrance. When occupying your seat, Members should place the sticker on their seat back. The seat reservation sticker is for Members and guests reserving their seat enabling them to use the facilities within The Gabba as they wish. Members and guests are requested to remove their sticker when leaving the Members Reserve for the day. The spirit of fair play is essential if amenities are to be shared for the benefit of all Members. Optional Reserved Seating Members may reserve a seat in section 45 (unlicensed) or section 48 (licensed) on level 4 of the Members Reserve for themselves and their guests upon payment of the applicable seat reservation fee. Reservations can be made through the Membership Department. 50 Year Members 50 Year Members who are attending the Ground should contact the Membership Department to request their reserved seat. Seating within section 8 may be reserved for visiting 50 Year Members. These seats may be identified by a 50 Year Reserved Seat sleeve. 28

31 Dress Standards The Gabba considers it desirable that a reasonable standard of dress, consistent with the prestige of being a Member of a major sporting venue, is maintained by both its Members and their guests. The minimum standard of dress is neat, smart casual for both men and women. Males (12 years and over) must wear a collared shirt irrespective of whether or not a collared jacket or sweater is being worn over the shirt. Shorts and pants must be of dress style. Denim is acceptable. Football style shorts, brief or tight shorts, boxer shorts, tracksuit pants or leggings are not acceptable. Swimsuits, midriff tops and clothing with offensive words or symbols are not acceptable. Ragged, torn or unclean clothing is not acceptable. Males: Sandals (with back/strap) and runner type shoes are permitted providing they are clean and in good condition. Thongs (both rubber and fashion dress) crocs, masseurs, scuffs, slides, slippers, ugg boots and dilapidated footwear are NOT acceptable. Females: Fashion shoes (not rubber), sandals and runner type shoes are permitted providing they are clean and in good condition. Rubber thongs, crocs, masseurs, slippers, ugg boots and dilapidated footwear are NOT acceptable. Notwithstanding the outlined Dress Regulations, the Manager of The Gabba reserves the right to refuse entry to the Members Reserve to any person considered not suitably attired. Children Children under 12 years are permitted in the Members Reserve providing they are accompanied by an adult. To ensure that the enjoyment of fellow Members is not impaired, parents have a responsibility to control the movement and behaviour of children within the Members Reserve. Children are not permitted in the Members bars unless under the direct supervision or control of an adult. Parents should ensure that appropriate dress standards for children are observed. Children under 12 may wear T-shirts without collars. For the cricket season, children under five are admitted free of charge to the Members Reserve, provided they do not occupy a seat to the exclusion of another patron. For the AFL matches, children under four are admitted free (on the same basis). 29

32 Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable Acceptable Unacceptable Unacceptable Collared Shirt Collared Shirt / Blouse / Dress Shirt Singlet Singlet Pants / Tidy Denim Non-collared Shirts Pants / Tidy Denim Non-dress Shorts Dress Shorts Non-dress Shorts Dress Shorts 30 Casual Dress Shoes / Clean Runners Thongs Casual Skirt Tidy Sandals Thongs

33 Smoking The Gabba is a no smoking venue. Facilities for Persons with Disabilities Provision has been made in the Northern Stand for people in wheelchairs and for one accompanying person per wheelchair patron. Limited parking is available for the vehicles of Members or Members Guests with disabilities. Please telephone The Gabba Membership Department on the Monday prior to match day to make the necessary arrangements. The Gabba cannot guarantee availability but will take all reasonable steps to assist with arrangements. Vehicles must display the official disability sticker to be allowed entry to the car park. Members and Guests Conditions of Entry All Members and guests are required to comply with The Gabba s Conditions of Entry which are displayed at each gate and are available on the Venue s website, save that Members will be entitled to bring into the Members Reserve a water bottle for their own personal use. If Members or guests breach these Conditions of Entry, the Manager of The Gabba reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or to remove any person from the stadium. If the behaviour breaches relevant legislation or regulations, Members and guests may also be subject to legislative penalties. Restrictions The use of recording equipment such as cameras and audio and video recorders for professional purposes is not permitted in the venue without permission. Cameras for personal use are permitted however the use of images taken in the venue for commercial purposes are prohibited. In circumstances where it is required to protect The Gabba s legitimate interests including safety, financial and security interests, the Manager of The Gabba reserves the right to conduct bag and body searches. Safety For your safety and security, random electronic surveillance is in use at this venue. To ensure both patron and player safety unauthorised entry to the field of play is prohibited (fines as specified in applicable legislation may apply). The throwing of any object in the venue (including on to the field of play) is prohibited and may result in the patron responsible being evicted (fines as specified in applicable legislation may apply). Prohibited Items The Manager of The Gabba suggests the use of soft sided bags (six-pack size), open top fabric bags (such as green supermarket bags) or clear plastic bags in order to abide by the conditions of entry. 31

34 32 Deliveries and product from external caterers is not permitted. Patrons are allowed to bring homemade items such as sandwiches, biscuits and cake. Commercially packaged products of this kind will not be permitted. Small drink bottles are permitted provided the item is contained in a cardboard or plastic container with the seals unbroken. Water bottles for personal use are permitted in the Members reserve only. Hard eskies. Folding chairs. Alcohol (fines as specified in applicable legislation may apply to patrons caught trying to smuggle alcohol into the venue). Crockery, cans, opened bottles, glass containers, dangerous or illegal substances, flares, fireworks, laser pointers, loud hailers and musical instruments including horns and whistles. Flags and flagpoles displaying political or offensive messages. Potential or actual weapons such as knives, chains or studded belts whether part of traditional national dress or otherwise. Any items which are regarded as offensive (e.g. sexual, political, racial or religious messages on signage or clothing) or which can be used as a projectile or create litter (this includes pizza cartons, streamers, confetti and ticker-tape). Items, which in the opinion of the Manager of The Gabba have the potential to cause injury or a nuisance or inconvenience to any other person. Oversized items will not be permitted into the venue, that is items which are unable to fit under your seat. Other An adult must accompany children under the age of 12. Patrons are not permitted to raise umbrellas in viewing areas during play. The maximum dimensions for an item to fit under a seat are: Height Length Depth/Width 39.5cm or 15 ½ inches 41cm or 16 inches 41cm or 16 inches Privacy The Gabba relies on the personal information it holds about you to conduct its business efficiently and in the best interests of achieving our objectives. The Gabba understands that Members will reasonably expect to receive marketing material from The Gabba such as newsletter, future promotions, events and membership opportunities and renewals. When Gabba collects personal information about you, we advise that unless you have requested otherwise, we may use that information to provide you with this marketing material. That information is collated into our database. Gabba may disclose your information to service providers, agents, contractors and strategic partners from time to time to help us provide and market our services to you. If we do this, we generally require these parties to protect your information in the same way we do.

35 The Gabba does not otherwise disclose personal information to other organisations or persons unless it is required to do so by law or you provide written consent. In dealing with your information The Gabba also complies with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and the Stadiums Queensland Privacy Plan. If you would like more information please contact our Privacy Contact Officer at stadiums.qld.gov.au. Reciprocity Members Visiting Other Grounds Members (other than Juniors or Family Members under the age of 18) who reside in Queensland and northern New South Wales have reciprocal rights to the following Grounds throughout Australia. Members must produce their current membership card and proof of residency outside of the state you are visiting. Please note that some interstate Grounds do not recognise the Members Guest card. Members are advised to confirm reciprocal arrangements with the Ground you intend to visit as restrictions do occur from time to time. Melbourne Cricket Club Telephone (03) Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust Telephone (02) or Adelaide Oval South Australian Cricket Association Telephone: (08) WACA Western Australian Cricket Association Telephone: (08) Bellerive Oval, Hobart Tasmanian Cricket Association Telephone: (03) Members Visiting Overseas The Gabba currently has reciprocal member arrangements with the MCC at Lords. Gabba Members are advised that when visiting overseas, in particular the United Kingdom, arrangements can be made, through the Membership Manager, for a Letter of Introduction to any Ground. From past experience, Gabba Members have always been made most welcome, although space limitations usually make it impossible for other Grounds to assist in relation to Test Matches or One Day Internationals. Last updated October

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40 THE GABBA Gate 7, Brisbane Cricket Ground Vulture Street, Woolloongabba PO Box 1085 Coorparoo DC QLD 4151 Telephone 1300 THE GABBA or (07) (select 1 for membership) Facsimile (07) membership@thegabba.com.au Web