OFFICIAL TICKETING GUIDE GC2018.COM/TICKETS
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There is nothing quite like competing on the world stage in front of your family and friends. As a proud Gold Coaster, I can t wait to welcome you to the only city I ve ever called home. I m honoured to be an Official Ambassador for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) and to be a part of Australia s largest sporting event this decade. The Gold Coast is excited and ready for GC2018. Each week as I drive past the Commonwealth Games Village at Parkwood on the way to study at Griffith University, it fills me with a great sense of pride knowing that the Gold Coast is going to be showcased to the world from 4 April, 2018. With a range of affordable ticket prices on offer and free public transport for valid ticket holders on event day, spectators have no better reason than to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I invite you to join me as we share the dream to showcase Queensland and Australia to the rest of the world. Cameron McEvoy, GC2018 Ambassador, dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist
Your chance to be part of history 11 incredible days of world class sporting competition The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) represents a defining moment for the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and for the Commonwealth Games. From 4-15 April 2018, over 6,600 athletes and team officials from 70 nations and territories will converge on the Gold Coast to deliver 11 unforgettable days of world class sporting competition. Live, loud and unforgettable An extravaganza of 18 sports, including the first ever presentation of Beach Volleyball at a Commonwealth Games, and the largest integrated para-sport program ever, will be presented in the first large-scale multi-sport spectacle to be hosted in Australia for over a decade. For the first time in the history of a major multi-sport Games, there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women across all sports. Whilst the action focuses on the Gold Coast, events will also be hosted in Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville to ensure that the benefits and excitement of the Games spread far and wide. For over a million lucky ticket holders, the experience will be live, loud and unforgettable. We want passionate fans in every seat, so the ticketing program is inclusive, accessible and affordable to make it simple for everyone to enjoy the Games. CONTENTS Transport and accommodation 6 Schedule and prices 8 Commonwealth Games history 10 Para Sport program 12 Ceremonies 14 Sports 16 Venue map 62 Queen s Baton Relay 64 Festival 2018 65 Our city, our state 66 GC2018 Merchandise 68 Competition schedules 69 FAQs 82 Terms and conditions 84 GC2018 Sponsor Family 87
Six simple steps to witness greatness GC2018 will showcase the largest sports competition schedule in Commonwealth Games history. Boasting the largest medal event program and the most number of sessions at a Commonwealth Games, GC2018 presents spectators with a wide variety of sports, venues and experiences to choose from. As a result, it is important to plan ahead prior to ticket requests opening on 24 April. Our six step graphic opposite explains the process simply and this guide will offer you all the information you require to help you create the most memorable experience possible. In order to make it fair for everyone, tickets will initially be available via a Ticket Request phase. Ticket requests will be accumulated over a four-week period. No orders will be confirmed or payments taken until after the Ticket Request phase closes. You can place a ticket request at any time during this phase. No preference will be given to the time of day or date a ticket request is placed. Any sessions that have more ticket requests than there is availability will have tickets awarded via a fair and equal draw by computer and will be processed randomly. Placing a ticket request does not guarantee success, but it does provide applicants with the best chance to secure tickets for the most in-demand sports sessions. On pages 8 and 9 of this guide you will find a breakdown of ticket prices and event schedules. FURTHER INFORMATION We understand that there is a lot to consider when buying tickets, so we have created a handy Frequently Asked Questions section within this guide to help you (see Page 82). Our friendly GC2018 Ticketing Customer Service Centre staff are also available to answer your questions and, if required, assist in placing your request for tickets. Phone 1300 21 2018 International +61 7 3404 6735 STEP TICKET REQUESTS BEGIN 1 Go to gc2018.com/tickets Midday 24 April (AEST) Take your time to consider what you want Place a request for tickets up until 22 May No orders will be confirmed, or payments taken, until after the ticket request phase closes STEP TICKET REQUESTS CLOSE 2 Ensure you have your ticket requests submitted Check your payment details are correct 22 Confirm your card expiry date isn t before May August 2017 STEP CONFIRMATION OF TICKET REQUESTS AND PAYMENT 3 You will receive an email prior to payments being processed Payments to be processed in late June Check your account to see what tickets you have June 2017 STEP REMAINING TICKETS GO ON SALE 4 Any remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis Pay for your tickets at the time of order July 2017 -April 2018 STEP 5 October 2017 January 2018 SEAT ASSIGNMENT You will be assigned your seats based on the price category, or categories, you selected STEP TICKET DISTRIBUTION BEGINS 6 Tickets will be distributed from January 2018 A courtesy email will be sent prior to tickets being distributed Keep up to date on all GC2018 news by signing up to our newsletter by visiting gc2018.com
Accommodation to suit everyone visit gc2018.com/accommodation As one of Australia s premier holiday destinations and a city famous for its thriving tourism industry, the Gold Coast has an abundance of accommodation options to choose from. Spectators planning their GC2018 experience can explore hundreds of different accommodation options, designed to suit all tastes and budgets. Hotels and motels are a convenient choice, while apartment accommodation caters for those who may want to prepare their own meals. Happy campers will find a variety of tourist parks with great tent and caravan sites, along with cabins and cottages for the Glampers. Holiday houses, bed and breakfasts, houseboats, resorts and hostels are also possible options, while Homestay offers international visitors a true Aussie home-style experience with Australian families. Spectators are encouraged to tailor their accommodation to suit their Games itinerary. Spectators planning to attend the Beach Volleyball at Coolangatta and enjoy some of the Festival 2018 entertainment are urged to look at accommodation options at the Southern end of the Gold Coast. For those planning to attend the Gymnastics at Coomera and Track Cycling in Brisbane, consider accommodation options in the Gold Coast hinterland, northern Gold Coast or even Brisbane. The beauty of South East Queensland is there in a richness of fantastic places to stay, see and experience all within an 80km radius of the heart of the city including the Gold Coast hinterland, Brisbane and Northern NSW. Event cities Townsville and Cairns also offer unique accommodation options that cater to all tastes and budgets. For more information regarding accommodation availability and venue proximity information visit gc2018.com/accommodation. Accessible seating GC2018 s vision to deliver an inclusive Games also stretches further than the sporting arena and people with an accessible requirement will be provided with appropriate access at all competition venues. For sports sessions, accessible seating tickets for wheelchair and easeof-access will be charged at the lowest price category within each session. For those spectators requiring a companion (a person who is essential for assistance), a ticket will be provided at no additional cost. GC2018 will cater for a large number of people with accessible needs. However, it is recommended to request these tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All ticket fees included Opening Ceremony from Children's $50 Closing Ceremony from Children's $35 Adult $100 Adult $70 6
Free public transport on event day Adult tickets from visit gc2018.com/tickets Half price Children s tickets for ages 16 and under Children's from tickets To help make your GC2018 experience great, we want to make travel during the event as easy as possible. Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition events on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. In Cairns and Townsville, free travel will be available on TransLink and qconnect bus services. Spectators will be required to present a valid GC2018 ticket for the day of travel. Comprehensive travel and transport advice will be available for spectators in advance of and during GC2018 through a range of communication channels including a GC2018 journey planner, spectator travel guides and online travel information. The GC2018 journey planner will enable spectators to plan their trip ahead of time and access all travel options available. 278 Competition s Including 4 free events of all tickets priced 80% $80 or below of all tickets priced OVER 55% $40 or below TRANSPORT OPTIONS Spectators will be able to access competition venues and key GC2018 precincts via a range of travel options, including: Active modes such as walking and cycling GC2018 shuttle bus services from heavy rail stations and park n ride sites Local bus Heavy rail Gold Coast Light Rail (G:Link) Extra transport services will help ensure people can efficiently get to where they need to be, with dedicated Games shuttle bus services and temporary transport interchanges to provide a seamless end-to-end journey for spectators. 7
Competition event schedule Competition event schedule is subject to change, stay up-to-date by visiting gc2018.com Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Athletics Track & field Race walks Marathon Badminton Carrara Stadium Carrara Stadium Carrara Stadium Currumbin Beachfront Southport Broadwater Parklands Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Basketball Preliminary Cairns Cairns Convention Centre Preliminary Townsville Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Finals Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Beach Volleyball Boxing Cycling Mountain Bike Road Race TimeTrial Track Brisbane Diving Gymnastics Artistic Rhythmic Hockey Lawn Bowls Netball Preliminary Finals Para Powerlifting Rugby Sevens Shooting Brisbane Squash Swimming Table Tennis Triathlon Weightlifting Wrestling Coolangatta Beachfront Oxenford Studios April Nerang Mountain Bike Trails Currumbin Beachfront Currumbin Beachfront Anna Meares Velodrome Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Gold Coast Hockey Centre Broadbeach Bowls Club Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Robina Stadium Belmont Shooting Centre Oxenford Studios Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Oxenford Studios Southport Broadwater Parklands Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 6 7 8 9 10 A full schedule for every event starts on Page 69 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri Sat 13 14 Sun 15 8
Ticket prices PRELIMINARY SESSIONS Children s prices appear in brackets SEMI FINAL AND ATHLETICS FINALS SESSIONS A full competition schedule for every event starts on Page 69 FINALS AND ATHLETICS SUPER-FINALS SESSIONS Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Athletics Track & field Race walks Marathon $495 $380 $250 $100 ($50) $350 $250 $150 $70 ($35) $80 ($40) $60 ($30) $20 ($10) $120 $80 $40 ($20) $150 $100 $60 ($30) FREE EVENT FREE EVENT Badminton $20 ($10) $30 ($15) $40 ($20) Basketball Preliminary Cairns Preliminary Townsville $30 ($15) $30 ($15) Finals $60 $40 ($20) $80 $60 ($30) Beach Volleyball Boxing Cycling Mountain Bike Road Race TimeTrial Track Brisbane Diving Gymnastics Artistic Rhythmic Hockey Lawn Bowls Netball Preliminary Finals Para Powerlifting $30 ($15) $80 $50 ($25) $100 $70 ($35) $40 ($20) $20 ($10) $80 $40 ($20) $120 $80 ($40) $40 ($20) FREE EVENT FREE EVENT $120 ($60) $70 ($35) $50 ($25) $175 $120 $70 ($35) $60 ($30) $40 ($20) $100 $60 ($30) $60 ($30) $40 ($20) $20 ($10) $90 $60 $40 ($20) $40 ($20) $20 ($10) $60 $40 ($20) $40 ($20) $20 ($10) $70 $40 ($20) $100 $60 ($30) $20 ($10) $40 ($20) $30 ($15) $60 $50 $40 ($20) $100 $80 $60 ($30) $30 ($15) Rugby Sevens Shooting Brisbane Squash Swimming Table Tennis Triathlon $40 ($20) $30 ($15) $100 $60 ($30) $40 ($20) $20 ($10) $30 ($15) $40 ($20) $120 ($60) $80 ($40) $40 ($20) $200 $150 $80 ($40) $20 ($10) $30 ($15) $40 ($20) $40 ($20) Weightlifting $40 ($20) Wrestling $20 ($10) $40 ($20) 9
The history of a modern sporting spectacular 10 From 4-15 April, 2018, the Gold Coast will create its own slice of history when it hosts the 21st Commonwealth Games. It will be the fifth time Australia has staged the Commonwealth Games following Sydney (1938), Perth (1962), Brisbane (1982) and Melbourne (2006) making Australia the nation that has hosted the most number of Games. Significantly, GC2018 will mark the first time a Commonwealth Games will be held in a regional Australian city. The Commonwealth Games have been conducted by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) since the first British Empire Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. There have been many magical moments witnessed at the Commonwealth Games over the years, including the famous Miracle Mile at the 1954 Games when England s Roger Bannister and Australian John Landy created history by both breaking the four-minute mile in a race. A key player in the staging of the first Commonwealth Games was sports reporter and administrator Melville Marks (Bobby) Robinson, who helped bring to reality what Commonwealth nations had been dreaming about for three decades. Since then, the Games have grown from an event featuring 11 countries and 400 athletes to a modern sporting spectacular that includes 70 nations and territories and
John Landy (No.300) and Roger Bannister (No.329) compete in the Miracle Mile race during the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. over 6,600 athletes and team officials. Important change has also been made in gender equity over the years, with GC2018 set to mark the first time in the history of a major multisport Games that there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women. The size and format of the sporting competition has also grown over the years. Up until the late 1990s, there had only ever been single competition sports before the introduction of hockey (men and women), netball (women) and Rugby Sevens (men) at the Kuala Lumpur Games in 1998. It wasn t until eight years later at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006 that basketball was introduced. GC2018 will see the first ever Beach Volleyball competition a fitting inclusion for the globally renowned beachside destination. But the Commonwealth Games are more than just about competition. They aim to unite the Commonwealth family through sport. The Games reflect the CGF s core values of humanity, equality and destiny. They bring together members of the Commonwealth of nations to compete on a level playing field in a spirit of friendship and fair play often referred to as the friendly games. 11
12 Largest integrated Para-Sport program
GC2018 is going for gold in its quest to deliver an inclusive Games and will proudly host the largest integrated Para-Sport program in Commonwealth Games history. GC2018 will set a new Commonwealth Games record by hosting up to 300 paraathletes and 38 medal events across seven sports an increase of 45 per cent more athletes and 73 per cent more medals compared to the parasport competition staged at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. The GC2018 Para-Sport program has been developed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) with the International Paralympic Committee and other relevant international sport federations to showcase the best para-sport in the Commonwealth. Athletics, Swimming, Lawn Bowls, Para Powerlifting, Track Cycling, Table Tennis and Para Triathlon will all be contested during the 4-15 April, 2018 event. The swimming and athletics para programs will double in size from previous Games, while Para-triathlon will make its anticipated debut at GC2018, building on the great success of the able-bodied Triathlon competition in Glasgow 2014 and the sport s increasing profile across the globe. The first ever wheelchair marathon (T54) at a Commonwealth Games will take the inspirational thrill of para-sport competition to the streets and communities of the Gold Coast. 13
SPECTACULARS RARELY SEEN VENUE: Carrara Stadium TICKETS FROM: $50 (Children) $100 (Adult) GO TO: On 4 April 2018, the Gold Coast will welcome thousands of fans, athletes and officials for the XXI Commonwealth Games. This will be a momentous day for the Gold Coast as the biggest event in its history begins and sets the tone for 11 amazing days of world-class sporting competition. There ll be spectacular, uplifting and surprising moments of theatre, breathtaking visual effects, dancing and music. As a showcase of culture, colour, unity and diversity, the Opening Ceremony will epitomise the spirit of the Gold Coast and Queensland. Carrara Stadium will be the centre stage for glamour, theatre and entertainment as the venue for the Opening Ceremony. The Commonwealth will become one for the Parade of Nations, the Competitors Oath and the finale to the Queen s Baton Relay. And you can be part of it. Secure a seat at Carrara Stadium and become part of history. SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at 14
VENUE: Carrara Stadium TICKETS FROM: $35 (Children) $70 (Adult) GO TO: The curtain will draw on the XXI Commonwealth Games on 15 April but not before one final celebration in true Gold Coast style. Eleven days after a spectacular opening, the Closing Ceremony will deliver a fitting tribute to the remarkable athletic feats, extraordinary teamwork and marvellous community participation on show throughout the Games. Carrara Stadium will host the Closing Ceremony with an emotional, fun and dazzling finale. As the baton is passed to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast will say its goodbyes and show the world that it knows a thing or two about throwing a great party. This is your ticket to party with the Commonwealth. OFFICIAL PARTNER CEREMONIES SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at 15
GREATNESS RARELY SEEN PRESENTING PARTNER TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at 16
The tension builds. A hush falls over the crowd. The moment has arrived. Bang. Sprinters explode with phenomenal speed. Throwers launch with fierce power. Jumpers soar with exquisite technique. Distance athletes race with supreme endurance. That s just a taste of the Athletics competition. Fans can experience the electricity of the track and field events at Carrara Stadium, the tactics of the marathon at Southport Broadwater Parklands and the toughness of the 20km race walks at Currumbin Beachfront. History will be made with the most comprehensive parasport athletics program in Commonwealth Games history. Athletics originated in Ancient Greece as a competition to test the limits of human performance and that will continue right here on the Gold Coast. PRESENTING PARTNER MARATHON DISCIPLINES AND VENUES: Track & Field Carrara Stadium Race Walks (Free Event) Currumbin Beachfront Marathon (Free Event) Southport Broadwater Parklands TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: 17
SPEED RARELY SEEN A fast-paced spectacle of speed, agility and precision timing, Badminton is considered the fastest competitive racket sport in the world. Combining deft touch with raw power, players can bring down a smash at lightning speeds of over 400 km/h. A sport that wows crowds all over the globe in particular in its birthplace of Asia Badminton, to be held in Arena 2, is one of four sports to be held at the brand new Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. It is on this battleground that men and women are brought together, with Badminton one of few competitions to feature a mixed team event on the program. SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18
VENUE: Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Arena 2 TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: 19
AIR RARELY SEEN VENUE: Preliminary rounds: Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Cairns Convention Centre. Finals: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre TICKETS FROM: $15 (Children) $30 (Adults) GO TO: PRESENTING PARTNER BASKETBALL Individual athleticism and skill, combined with teamwork and tactics will have Basketball crowds cheering and chanting all over Queensland. With four captivating quarters of end-to end action each match, spectators will witness sporting entertainment like nothing else. The men s and women s Basketball competition will be staged at magnificent indoor arenas in Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Coast, enabling fans far and wide to experience Basketball at its best. Each competing nation will be represented by up to 12 players rotating in this on-court battle for Commonwealth supremacy. Amongst them will be some of the world s best players ready to display their talents defending, rebounding, dribbling, dunking, shooting and scoring. 20 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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Sweat glistens and drips off the bodies of each player. Soft golden sand squeaks under their feet as they take off. A ball is spiked over the net with ferocity and accuracy. A physically and technically demanding sport, Beach Volleyball will make its Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast. A team of two players will take the court in both the men s and women s competitions with only a net separating them from their opposition. Coolangatta Beachfront will provide the stage for epic encounters of high intensity serving, digging, setting, spiking and blocking. The grandstands will create a cauldron-like atmosphere in beautiful Queensland sunshine with the surf adding a refreshing backdrop. Get ready to experience close up the skill, speed and drama of a thrill-a-minute sport. VENUE: Coolangatta Beachfront TICKETS FROM: $15 (Children) $30 (Adults) GO TO: 23
PRECISION RARELY SEEN VENUE: Oxenford Studios Boxing Arena TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: Showcasing a mix of speed, skill, strength and stamina, two combatants will stand toe-totoe ready to unleash a flurry of punches and manoeuvres. The sport of Boxing will transform Oxenford Studios into a battle zone where there can only be one victor inside a 6.1m square ring. Who will land the most scoring punches? Who has the speed and reflexes to evade their opponent? Who will light up the ring with their offensive jabbing, crossing and hooking combined with defensive ducking, weaving and blocking? It will be an experience for spectators not to be missed. With an electric atmosphere, the men will face off in the Light Flyweight division for the speed machines who weigh 46 49kg right up to the Super Heavyweight division for the power punchers above 91kg. Women s Boxing will also take centre stage, after a thrilling debut in Glasgow 2014, with fierce bouts predicted across six divisions. 24 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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DETERMINATION RARELY SEEN Riders hurtle downhill, power uphill, navigate treacherous terrain, all in the pursuit of gold. Mountain Biking requires balance, speed, endurance, precision, technical mastery and nerves of steel, as riders battle not only each other but the challenging environment as well. The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails will be the venue to sort out the best from the rest in the Commonwealth. Fans will lap up the racing, the thrills and the spills in these beautiful forest open air surrounds. Both men and women will race for gold in the Mountain Bike Cross Country races, exuding determination and spirit to enthral any sports fan. SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 26
VENUE: Nerang Mountain Bike Trails TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: 27
STAMINA RARELY SEEN DISCIPLINES AND VENUE: Road Race Currumbin Beachfront Time Trial Currumbin Beachfront TICKETS FROM: Free Event GO TO: The beauty of a Gold Coast backdrop with the beast of a challenging road course. That is what awaits many of the world s best road cyclists as they ride for gold in both the Road Race and Individual Time Trial. Crowds will line the streets with flags, banners and cheers of support. Cyclists will whiz past with steely focus and determination. The Cycling Road Race will combine stamina with strategy as competitors plot when to make their breakaway from the pack. Will there be a telling early move or could it be a bunch sprint finish? The Cycling Individual Time Trial will combine stamina with speed as the cyclists race the clock. Who will time their race to perfection and record the fastest time? Starting and finishing at the stunning Currumbin Beachfront, spectators will have kilometre after kilometre of prime vantage points to witness the adrenalinecharged racing. 28 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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An indoor colosseum where tenacity and absolute commitment rewards the brave. Here there are no second chances. Track cycling is a fast-paced, hard fought competition that involves a combination of speed, power, endurance and tactics. Spectators are treated to a variety of team and individual events in the most intimate of sporting environments a 43 degree banked track that breeds excitement. Our GC2018 program also includes four para-sport events men s and women s blind and visually impaired sprints and the 1000m time trials. VENUE: Anna Meares Velodrome TICKETS FROM: $25 (Children) $50 (Adults) GO TO: 31
COURAGE RARELY SEEN 32 With a calm focus and poise, the diver concentrates. With a quiet anticipation and glare, the crowd awaits. Then take off. Balance, speed, grace, flexibility and precision are all packaged into seconds. The diver pierces the water with barely a ripple or splash. The crowd erupts into cheers and applause as the diver emerges from the pool. Now the tense wait as the judges consider the dive s degree of difficulty and execution. What will be their score? That is a glimpse of the aerobatic action set to absorb fans at the picturesque Gold Coast Aquatic Centre for the Diving competition. There will be individual competition for both men and women from the 1m springboard, 3m springboard and the daunting 10m platform. Adding another dynamic, pairs of divers will team up for the synchronised 3m springboard and 10m platform events.
VENUE: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 33
BALANCE RARELY SEEN VENUE: Coomera Indoor Sports Centre TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: PRESENTING PARTNER GYMNASTICS Balance, speed, flexibility, strength, control and finesse are just some of the attributes of elite gymnasts as they strive for perfection. With every routine and attempt in this tense yet graceful competition, Artistic Gymnastics will have spectators at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre spellbound. A glance here and daring athletes are competing on the balance beam. A glance there and amazing feats of strength are performed on the horizontal bar. And that only whets the appetite for all the medal events on offer in this action-packed sport. Both men and women compete on the vault and floor. The uneven bars and balance beam will also test the women. While the men contend with the pommel horse, horizontal bar, rings and parallel bars. Who will be the best on each apparatus? Who will be the best all-round? Which team will have the best combined performances? Those questions add to the excitement for fans at Artistic Gymnastics. 34 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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GRACE RARELY SEEN VENUE: Coomera Indoor Sports Centre TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: In an exhibition of grace, flexibility, coordination and skill, the best female rhythmic gymnasts in the Commonwealth will own the floor. It s a sport of beautiful movement to music as these specialist athletes wow the crowd and judges with their choreographed routines. The competition includes four apparatus hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon all adding colour, requiring control and presenting their own challenges. There will be medal events for each apparatus and for the best all-round individual and team. As the home of gymnastics competition at GC2018, Coomera Indoor Sports Centre will provide the central floor for these star performers. All seats provide superb viewing positions to witness the magical and rhythmic skill of the gymnast. 36 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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There will be fireworks. There will be ferocity. Two teams of 18 players will face off with an unwavering focus on one goal to score. With masterful and devastating use of their sticks, players will dribble, pass, weave and shoot as they attack the opposition s goal. Hockey is 60 minutes of fullthrottle sporting action. The 5,000-seat Gold Coast Hockey Centre will be the venue where teams apply their speed, skill and grit in the fight to put the ball into the back of the net. The Commonwealth boasts some of the world s best Hockey teams, so the action in both the men s and women s competitions at GC2018 is sure to be intense. This will mean spectators will be kept on the edge of their seats witnessing match after match of super-charged Hockey. VENUE: Gold Coast Hockey Centre TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: 39
FOCUS RARELY SEEN It s all about precision, judgement and strategy as players strive to exert their dominance on the green. To the eye, these athletes exude calmness and composure, but on the inside they are determined to win gold. They are lawn bowlers with a mission to compete right here on the Gold Coast. Lawn Bowls is a hotly contested sport right across the Commonwealth so the action at Broadbeach Bowls Club will be close, will be competitive and will be unpredictable. During each end, the bowlers will demonstrate incredible accuracy and nerve as they aim to finish close to the jack. Just as the result looks inevitable, one fast drive can scatter the bowls and it s game-on again. Fans will experience lawn bowling at its finest with competition in singles, pairs, triples and fours, and also two new para-sport events. 40
SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at VENUE: Broadbeach Bowls Club TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: 41
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It s fast. It s loud. It captivates the crowd. Netball is a high-paced sport where split second decisions can be the difference between winning and losing. On court, two teams of seven players contest exciting, fast and skilful matches, with the result based on goals the team that can score the most. It s hard enough passing the ball from player to player within three seconds, as relentless defenders try to intercept. It s another challenge shooting for goal into a 3.05m high ring without the added pressure of that three seconds and the crowd going wild. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Coomera Indoor Sports Centre will be the venues for a suspenseful allfemale competition at GC2018. Fans will generate a thrilling atmosphere as 12 of the world s best national teams vie for Commonwealth rule. VENUE: Preliminary Rounds: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Finals: Coomera Indoor Sports Centre TICKETS FROM: $15 (Children) $30 (Adults) GO TO: 43
CONTROL RARELY SEEN VENUE: Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Arena 1 TICKETS FROM: $15 (Children) $30 (Adults) GO TO: These para-athletes will strain, will roar and will unload an explosion of power in the ultimate test of upper body strength. Para Powerlifting will wow spectators at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre with an exhibition of pure force, concentration and control to lift the heaviest weight possible. Not only that, these powerhouses of the bench have only three attempts to do it. One by one, competitors lie back on a 2.1m bench and prepare every muscle in their body for the lift. They lower the bar to their chest and hold it motionless for a moment. Then it s showtime. Using all the power and control they can muster, competitors press the bar upwards to reach arms length. A successful lift will thrill the crowd as the battle for ultimate glory continues. Who will lift the heaviest weight in three attempts to win gold? 44 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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GLORY RARELY SEEN What sport combines bonecrunching hits, silky ball skills, elusive running and dynamic team work all in an action-packed 14 minutes? It s Rugby Sevens, rugby played at lightning speed. When the whistle blows, two teams of seven players do battle over two halves of seven minutes. Renowned for generating a partylike atmosphere, Rugby Sevens will leave fans at the 27,500-capacity Robina Stadium breathless. The crowd will marvel as a try is scored every 70 seconds. The kicking, passing and tackling ability of these players will lift spectators off their seats. It s an experience not to be missed. And history will be made too. Not only will the men play for glory, but GC2018 will host the first women s competition at a Commonwealth Games. This will provide an explosive finish to the Games, featuring some of the best Rugby Sevens teams in the world. CO-PRESENTING PARTNER RUGBY SEVENS SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 46
VENUE: Robina Stadium TICKETS FROM: $15 (Children) $30 (Adults) GO TO: 47
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Intense concentration. Steady nerves. Absolute precision. Over and over again. Shooting brings together accuracy, speed and consistency in a sport where the medal winners are those that can handle pressure the best. There are four Shooting disciplines on the GC2018 program Fullbore, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. Each of these has its own appeal and challenge but all require amazing accuracy and concentration. The Shooting program will be held at the magnificent Belmont Shooting Centre in Brisbane, boasting a full array of ranges for this gripping Commonwealth Games competition. Sports fans from all over will get to witness some amazing individual action and also a team battle in the Fullbore pairs where men and women shoot side by side. With precise shooting over distances from 10m to almost 1km, spectators will be in awe at these specialist athletes who have an eye for accuracy and nerves of steel. VENUE: Belmont Shooting Centre TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: 49
REFLEXES RARELY SEEN VENUE: Oxenford Studios Squash Courts TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: Watch intently as the small rubber ball travels at speeds of up to 280km per hour. The players use their speed, agility and reflexes to hit the ball and outmanoeuvre their opponent. Squash is a fast paced racket sport played on a four walled court where concentration, acceleration and anticipation can prove the difference. Oxenford Studios will host the Squash competition at GC2018 and provide fans with thrill-a-minute viewing. All four walls of the show court are all-glass, giving spectators the opportunity to see the action from all angles. Both singles and doubles events will be showcased, with the rare doubles event a feature of the GC2018 format. Nothing will be missed as the ball flies around the court, ricocheting off walls at high speed. Players change direction with amazing agility. Just as quickly they strike the ball with their racket using a lightning snap of their wrists. In April 2018 you will see why these players are regarded as some of the fittest athletes in the world. 50 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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POWER RARELY SEEN 52 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
VENUE: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: In a 50 metre pool of glistening blue water, the competition in Swimming will be hot, will be close and will be record-breaking. The Commonwealth s best swimmers line-up ready to blast into one of four strokes freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Speed and teamwork is showcased in the relays, while the medley brings out the Commonwealth s most versatile swimmers. It s an aquatic extravaganza as these racing machines launch into action. With streamlined technique, they cut through the water like dolphins using the power in their arms and legs to propel forward. The race is on for the lead. The crowd cheers as one. Who will be the first to touch the wall at the finish? Swimming provides the ultimate spectator experience with every seat providing a great outlook onto the aquatic action. The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre at the picturesque Southport Broadwater Parklands will host the hottest ticket in town. Swimming has been a sport at every Commonwealth Games and GC2018 will now also stage the largest para-sport program in the event s history. 53
EXCELLENCE RARELY SEEN CO-PRESENTING PARTNER TABLE TENNIS 54 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
A fast and furious sport, Table Tennis requires technical wizardry like no other. Having the skill to control a featherweight 2.7g ball with a springy rubber-coated racket is one thing. Having the proficiency to land it on your opponent s side of a 2.74m long table whilst clearing a 15.25cm high net is another. Now imagine doing it at high velocity the ball coming at you like a bullet and spin affecting its ultimate trajectory. It s like threading a needle while on a rollercoaster. There is no doubt Table Tennis is a sport of skill, speed, agility, focus and precision. Massively popular across the Commonwealth, over 40 nations are set to compete at Oxenford Studios during GC2018. The atmosphere will be exciting and emotional as the action comes thick and fast. Fans will light up as these masterful players spring around the table and whip their rackets back and forth in the fight for gold. VENUE: Oxenford Studios Table Tennis Courts TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GOTO: 55
ENDURANCE RARELY SEEN Combining the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, Triathlon is a true test of fitness, skill and endurance. It starts with open water swimming as athletes jostle for position to set up the rest of their race. Out of the water and it s a transition onto the bike for an arduous cycling leg. Then with lungs and legs burning, it s off the bike and into running shoes for a final gripping leg. These warrior athletes will draw upon every ounce of energy and courage as they pound the pavement towards the finish line. Showcasing the splendour of the Gold Coast, the Triathlon will start and finish at the beautiful Southport Broadwater Parklands. This open air stage will host the drama and excitement that only Triathlon can bring. Fans will revel in the action of individual Triathlon and Para Triathlon events as well as the strategy of a Mixed Team Relay. 56
VENUE: Southport Broadwater Parklands TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at 57
STRENGTH RARELY SEEN 58 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
VENUE: Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Arena 1 TICKETS FROM: $20 (Children) $40 (Adults) GO TO: With powerhouse legs, dynamite arms and a concrete core, these athletes are the strongmen and women of the Games. Weightlifting is an enthralling competition of strength, speed and determination that will captivate the crowd at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. As the barbell is lifted, fans will witness eyes bulge, cheeks puff and every muscle strain. If the weight is held overhead, a roar of victory will signify success. If not, it s not panic stations each competitor has three attempts to make a successful lift. In each bodyweight category for men and women, the competition features both the snatch and the clean and jerk. It is the combined weight of their best lift in both that will determine the ultimate fate and placing for each weightlifter. The atmosphere will reach fever pitch as the competition unfolds and these super-strong athletes aim to be the strongest of them all. 59
TECHNIQUE RARELY SEEN VENUE: Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Arena 1 TICKETS FROM: $10 (Children) $20 (Adults) GO TO: Two athletes face off in a personal war on a 12m x 12m mat. Eye balling each other, they quickly determine their first move. The whistle blows. It s match on and any weakness will be exploited. Wrestling is a sport of technique, balance, strength and determination where there can be only one winner. These athletes will use a range of grapples, holds, throws and pins to control the contest and ultimately win. Can they pin their opponent? Can they achieve technical superiority? Can they score enough points to win? The crowd will be absorbed by the tension and technique as these questions are answered right before their eyes. At GC2018, the wrestlers will lock horns at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre with six different weight categories for men and women. Spectators will witness body on body combat until one competitor stands victorious. 60 SCHEDULE: Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun April 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register interest for tickets at
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To Brisbane Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Darwin Cairns Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast Oxenford Studios Runaway Bay Perth Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Canberra Helensvale Station Hobart Gold Coast Hockey Centre Labrador Southport Broadwater Parklands Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Nerang Mountain Bike Trails Surfers Paradise Cararra Precinct Broadbeach Bowls Club Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Mermaid Beach Mudgeeraba Robina Stadium Miami Gold Coast Highway Burleigh Heads Pacifc Motorway Palm Beach Currumbin Beachfront Gold Coast Gold Coast Airport (30 mins to Games Village) Coolangatta Beachfront 62 To Sydney
To Port Douglas Cairns Airport Cairns Convention Centre Innisfail Mission Beach LEGEND Pacifc Motorway Highway Heavy Rail Light Rail Light Rail under construction (due for completion early 2018) Main Hotel Area, including Media Accommodation Main Media Centre Commonwealth Games Village Regional Village Cairns Regional Village Townsville Athletics Bruce Highway Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Townsville Airport Cycling Mountain Bike Cairns and Townsville To Brisbane Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Cycling Road Cycling Track Diving Gymnastics Artistic To Townsville Gymnastics Rhythmic Hockey Brisbane Airport Lawn Bowls Netball Para Powerlifting Brisbane CBD Rugby Sevens Gateway Motorway Shooting Squash Pacifc Motorway Anna Meares Velodrome Belmont Shooting Centre Swimming Table Tennis Triathlon Weightlifting Brisbane To The Gold Coast Wrestling 63
QUEEN S BATON RELAY A remarkable journey unites the Commonwealth The Queen s Baton Relay is the ultimate symbol of the Commonwealth Games. The Baton carries a message from Her Majesty The Queen on a journey through the entire Commonwealth to its final destination, the Games Opening Ceremony. On Commonwealth Day, 13 March 2017, Kurt Fearnley OAM delivered the specially-designed Baton to Buckingham Palace for the Queen to place her message inside. Anna Meares OAM and her former sporting rival and now friend, Victoria Pendleton CBE, were the first to receive the Baton from Her Majesty and take the first steps in what s destined to be a remarkable adventure. Over 388 days its journey will bring the excitement of the Games to children and sports lovers around the world. It will be passed between thousands of people in every Commonwealth nation and territory through Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Oceania. For the first time, the Baton will be showcased at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Nassau, Bahamas, in July. And in Australia, more than one million steps will be taken by 3800 batonbearers local legends that have been nominated by the public. After travelling a record 230,000 kilometres, the Baton will finally arrive at the Opening Ceremony, where the Queen s message will be removed and read aloud to officially open the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Her Majesty The Queen passes the Baton to Anna Meares OAM in the presence of CGF President Louise Martin at Buckingham Palace 64
ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAM Something for everyone Entertainment won t just be confined to the sporting arena during GC2018. The Festival 2018 arts and cultural program will be a bold, aspirational 12-day program that galvanises a city, inspires audiences, and celebrates the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. It will be a force for good supporting the Commonwealth Games Federation s values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny and using artistic and cultural programs to bring diverse audiences and communities together in celebration of these values. Festival 2018 will feature extraordinary and memorable artistic events that celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth, reveal Queensland s lifestyle, culture and creativity and capture the authentic spirit of the Gold Coast and its communities. The program will feature a wide range of creative activities and events, generating a festive atmosphere during Games time throughout the Gold Coast and in our three event cities - Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns. Spilling out from the stadiums, people will encounter arts and cultural events that capture the energy of the Games, showcase local talent, and reflect diverse abilities, perspectives and cultures. From major public art commissions to collaborations with performers and artists from across the Commonwealth, from live events to hands-on arts activities, Festival 2018 will have something for everyone. 65
QUEENSLAND Welcoming the world Queensland is a place filled with energy and possibility. A land of surprising contrasts and textures from prehistoric rainforests to reef-fringed beaches, sunburnt plains to urban laneways. Whatever you seek, Queensland has just the place. Views that make your heart leap. Natural encounters that fill you with silent wonder. Life-affirming moments you ll never forget. But the secret to Queensland s irresistible charm isn t the spectacular scenery or transformative experiences. It s the people. Always willing to share their local knowledge, Queenslanders legendary friendliness can be found everywhere you go. Take time out from the buzz and excitement of the main event and journey inland to discover aweinspiring waterfalls, subtropical rainforests and freshwater lakes. Travel north to Cairns and Townsville for more sporting action and explore the spectacular underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef in between matches. Or simply immerse yourself in the laid-back cities and vibrant coastal towns, where dining under the stars and sipping cocktails on the rooftops comes as standard. Locals have long known the magic of this place. With all eyes on Queensland in 2018, this promises to be the year the rest of the world falls under its spell. Discover more at queensland.com 66
GOLD COAST A captivating city by the sea Welcome to one of Australia s most captivating cities. Long known for its breathtaking coastline, the Gold Coast could easily be another beach destination. But scratch beneath the surface and you ll discover a place of powerful contrasts, the nostalgic and the new, the audacious and the abundant. Step beyond the stadiums to discover a city by the sea that s maintained its coastal town soul. Unearth rare finds among the bohemian laneways and coastal emporiums of the south. Foodies rejoice, with beachside fine dining to laid-back rooftop bars and buzzing markets there s plenty of opportunities to indulge. Meet the locals at a native wildlife sanctuary, or relax into your swing on one of the world s most picturesque golf courses. Fancy a change of tempo? Indulge your inner thrill-seeker at a theme park or soak up the lively ambience of the city after dark. Discover boutique vineyards and sample local produce in village cafes or pack your hiking boots and explore over 100,000 hectares of World Heritage listed rainforest. Be swept up in an energy as constant as the ocean tides. You can see it in the faces of baristas, lifeguards, and surfers paddling out at dawn. Feel it between your toes, taste it in the fresh salty air, glimpse it the vivid city lights. 67
GC2018 OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE Grab your own piece of history An exciting, fun and innovative range of GC2018 merchandise is available to help people of all ages share in the excitement and the lasting memory of the Games. Headlined by the cute and cuddly Borobi plush soft toys, the GC2018 range includes hundreds of official merchandise products such as t-shirts, polos, hoodies, caps, backpacks, commemorative pins, accessories, keyrings, magnets, outback leather hats and much more. Every purchase of a Borobi plush soft toy helps conserve the future of all his friends and family, with a percentage of the proceeds donated to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation to support the education of the community on habitat conservation and protection right across the Australian koala corridors. This includes the planting of many hectares with tens of thousands of eucalyptus trees for Borobi and his koala friends to eat. We look forward to sharing the dream with you, and what better way than by showing your support in merchandise. For more information on Official GC2018 Merchandise visit shop.gc2018.com Kurt Fearnley OAM, GC2018 Ambassador, five-time Paralympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Laura Geitz, GC2018 Ambassador and Commonwealth Games gold medallist