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Post by benw on Aug 12, 2007 19:46:04 GMT 10
Just jumped onto the Newcastle forum, let them know what's going on, and any idea's for both up there and down here, hit me with them and we'll go from there. BenW - just to confirm, if your banner does in fact make it back in time, I'd love to see it up here....... it's more than good enough to be a centrepiece of sorts. OK - no worries. What are the dimensions of a Bay at Bluetongue? Top to bottom, width, and also the width of the gaps between the bays?
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Post by serious14 on Aug 12, 2007 23:49:34 GMT 10
Mick, you got any idea on that?? (I can confidently say that the gap between bays is a metre and a half at the most - although anyone is free to correct me)
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Post by marinermick on Aug 13, 2007 8:45:02 GMT 10
Mick, you got any idea on that?? (I can confidently say that the gap between bays is a metre and a half at the most - although anyone is free to correct me) don't know actually i know it has 464 seats will follow up
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Post by marinermick on Aug 15, 2007 13:36:20 GMT 10
FFA Media Release Wednesday 15 August 2007 QANTAS UNDER 23s TO PLAY CRUCIAL 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFYING MATCHES IN GOSFORD AND NEWCASTLE Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Ben Buckley and New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma today announced that Gosford and Newcastle will host the Qantas Under 23s crucial home matches in the third and final stage of qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games. Australia will meet DPR (North) Korea at EnergyAustralia Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday 8 September, before further matches at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford against Lebanon on Wednesday 12 September and Iraq on Saturday 17 November. “This will be a fantastic opportunity for sports fans in Newcastle and the Central Coast to see some of the finest young football talent in Australia,” said Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Ben Buckley. “Both stadia are great venues where spectators can really get close to the action and we hope that local sports fans will come out in force and get behind the Australian team and their bid to get to the Beijing Games. Jets and Mariners fans have created fantastic atmosphere at Hyundai A-League matches and our players will need their help as they look to achieve their Olympic dream. “On behalf of the FFA I would like to thank Premier Iemma and the NSW Government for their continued support of football in this State. We expect Gosford and Newcastle will provide first class environments for the final stages of the team's Olympic Qualifying campaign.” "The Central Coast and the Hunter regions are two of the largest football nurseries in the country and I know that local fans will turn out in force to support our aspiring Olympians," Mr Iemma said. "My Government is proud of the links we have with our national football teams. These crucial matches at two outstanding venues will only serve to strengthen those links." Tickets for both venues will go on sale at 9am on Monday 27 August. Tickets for the matches at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford available via Ticketek, Ph 132 849, www.ticketek.comTickets for the match at EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle available via Proticket, Ph- 02 4915 2345 - www.proticket.com.au and all Proticket agencies (see website for details). Fixtures:- Iraq v Australia Wednesday 22 Aug, 7pm local Al Rayyan Stadium, Doha, Qatar Australia v DPR Korea Saturday 8 Sept, kick-off 7pm AEST EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle Australia v Lebanon Wednesday 12 Sept, kick-off 7pm AEST Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford Lebanon v Australia Wednesday 17 Oct, 6pm local time Beirut Municipal Stadium, Beirut Australia v Iraq Saturday 17 Nov, kick-off 7pm AEDST Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford DPR Korea v Australia Wednesday 21 Nov, 3pm local time Kim Il Sung Stadium, Pyongyang
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Post by serious14 on Aug 15, 2007 13:55:30 GMT 10
For the North Korea game in Newcastle, the lads up there have decided that the Southern Hill is the place to be (the one semi-adjacent to Bay 2 for those who aren't aware), so any stuff we may wish to take will have to be based around planning for that hill. I say we stick to standards and flags - Ben's parachute banner is a more than impressive centrepiece as is.
Any word on bay dimensions yet Mick?
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Post by dru on Aug 15, 2007 14:03:35 GMT 10
Pity I'll be in perth for the Iraq game . It is going to be a huge week and a half in september, two Olyroos game with in spitting distance then an away trip to Melbourne. edit: Isn't there also the melbourne Aus vs Arg game in that week to? Pity the mariners are away to the roar in round three.
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Post by northernspirit on Aug 15, 2007 16:07:49 GMT 10
bloody awesome news and well done to the FFA for sharing the games amongst other A-league areas other than Adelaide
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Post by Bearinator on Aug 15, 2007 16:38:06 GMT 10
Melsy and myself will be in Melbourne for the Lebanon game. Spewing.
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Post by serious14 on Aug 17, 2007 12:10:14 GMT 10
Just so we're all aware (obviously this applies to both games)
Pre-match: Trivia competition in the afternoon (starting at 1.30pm) for the November game, Kendall and/or Sports Bar for both games.
Australian Home End: Bays 15, 16, and 17. Any Australian related flag, standard, color, etc. is welcome. The more the merrier.
Pre-match for the Newcastle game is at the General Roberts Hotel, New Lambton. (anyone have an idea where this is in relation to the stadium??) The Southern Hill is DEFINITELY confirmed as the Home End area.
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Post by marinermick on Aug 17, 2007 12:30:50 GMT 10
All the match day info: I will update this thread as information comes to hand. This thread is for those coming (or thinking of coming) to Newcastle/Central Coast for any of the three home matches for the U23 Olympic Qualifiers. This is for people who wish to STAND and SING and participate in VISUAL displays of support for the Olyroos. GAME 1 Saturday, September 8 EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle Ticketing: -Public sale on August 24 via Proticket, Ph- 02 4915 2345 - www.proticket.com.au and all Proticket agencies (see Proticket website for details). -Buy General Admission tickets and congregate at the Southern Hill (grassed area). Pre-Match: - General Roberts Hotel (258 Lambton Road, New Lambton) GAME 2 Wednesday, September 12 Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford Ticketing: - Public sale on August 24 via Ticketek, Ph 132 849,www.ticketek.com - Buy tickets in Bays 15, 16 and 17 - Get tickets early to avoid families getting in those areas Pre-match: -Meet at the Sports Bar of the Central Coast Leagues Club for pre-game drinks. GAME 3 Saturday, November 17 Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford Ticketing: - Public sale on August 24 via Ticketek, Ph 132 849,www.ticketek.com - Buy tickets in Bays 15, 16 and 17 - Get tickets early to avoid families getting in those areas Pre-match: - 1:30pm-4:30pm, Trivia Competition hosted by the Marinators. Scenic Lounge (behind Kendall Bar) Central Coast Leagues Club. Stacks of prizes and games. Teams of six max. Football and non-football trivia. $5 per person or free for Marinator Club members. - 4:30pm-6:30pm, Viewing of the Wellington v Sydney FC game in the Kendall Bar and Sports Bar. Match: - 7pm Australia v Iraq Post-match: - 9pm, Drinks at the Kendall Bar and Scenic Lounge has a disco
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Post by northernspirit on Aug 17, 2007 12:43:28 GMT 10
game 2 might be tough with work etc but game 3 im there
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Post by serious14 on Aug 17, 2007 12:58:38 GMT 10
Or you could just steal from Ben's thread Mick, whatever works.
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Post by marinermick on Aug 17, 2007 14:20:10 GMT 10
Or you could just steal from Ben's thread Mick, whatever works. it had more info
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Post by omni on Aug 18, 2007 18:07:39 GMT 10
Pity the mariners are away to the roar in round three. Well I'll be there on the Thursday - that's APEC weekend I think
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Post by bakery5 on Aug 19, 2007 0:40:14 GMT 10
All the match day info: Post-match: - 9pm, Drinks at the Kendall Bar and Scenic Lounge has a disco Its time to get my 70's style Australian t-shirt and get on the dance floor
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Post by marinermick on Aug 21, 2007 13:11:55 GMT 10
so, who will be lining up at ticketek gosford 9am this monday?
probably looking at bay 17 at the back on the bay 16 side
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Post by serious14 on Aug 21, 2007 13:17:35 GMT 10
I'll be lining up at ticketek.com.au - nearly the same thing.
I'm going for anywhere in 16, or the back half of 17.
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Post by alicia on Aug 21, 2007 13:58:13 GMT 10
Ticketek website is stacks easier....unless there's a major concert that goes on sale that day.
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Post by marinermick on Aug 21, 2007 14:03:24 GMT 10
Ticketek website is stacks easier....unless there's a major concert that goes on sale that day. i prefer to do the outlet as there are always problems online at 9am and you can tell the lady at the desk exactly waht seats you want five minutes before she sets all the info up and presses go at the precise moment tickets go on sale
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Post by dru on Aug 21, 2007 14:12:13 GMT 10
Ticketek website is stacks easier....unless there's a major concert that goes on sale that day. I'll be doing the website as well, mainly cause I start work at 7am and that is not close to any ticketek. Edit: now what would of been good would be memebers presale tickets like they did for Homebake. ;D
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