Community Classic June 13: What you need to know

Community Classic - 10:05AM – 5:05PM: Community Classic will have games running from 10:05AM through to 5:05PM – participants are able to stay the entire time if they wish!

Members Lounge Open 2:30PM – 5:30PM: For those sticking round for the SSN game, the “Flying Goose” Members Lounge (Western Lounge) will be open and a cash bar available!

Concourse Fan Zone Opens 5:30PM: Our match day activations along the concourse open from 5:30PM, in which you’ll need to exit the members lounge (unless you are members) and experience everything on a Mavs game day!

Melbourne Mavericks SSN 7PM: Watch the Melbourne Mavericks vs Firebirds in SSN Round 14!

SSN Lap Of Honour 7:20PM: Meet at the Community Classic entry point as the second quarter starts (approx. 7:20PM) where all Community Classic participants will be taken courtside to parade around the court at half time and celebrate their participation in the day!!

Date: Saturday 13 June

Location: John Cain Arena – Enter via Gate 6 (See Map Attached)

Game Format: 20 Minute Match (2x 9 min halves), with SSN super-shot rules and rolling substitutions in play

Umpires: Each team must provide an umpire where possible - doesn't need to be a certified umpire, just someone comfortable in helping out!

Parking: Pre-booked parking available at Eastern Plaza here

Food & Beverage: Available for purchase on the concourse throughout the day

Balls & Bibs: Melbourne Mavericks will provide match balls and alternative bibs, please bring any additional you may need.

Venue Requirements:

• No glass or cans are allowed into the venue upon arrival. 
• All participants and attendees must exit the Flying Goose Member Lounge prior to 5:30PM and scan their SSN Ticketek ticket to stay in the concourse.

GAME FORMAT:

• Games will run in 20 minute blocks from 10:05AM – 5.05PM.
• There will be a 5 minute interval between games for teams to be on court for a quick warm up!
• Super shot rules are in play!
• Rolling subs through the game.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Please wear club netball dresses and ensure players are wearing comfortable footwear, exactly how they would for a normal netball game.
• Please ensure you have netball bibs and an umpire in attendance (with whistle)
• Melbourne Mavericks will provide spare netball bibs for any colour clashes, as well as match balls and warm up balls.
• We will have a food vendor available throughout the morning - but please ensure participants/attendees bring any snacks, food, and water they may require throughout the morning.
• Any medical equipment or medicine needed – please ensure inhalers, EpiPens, medicine, or anything you may need on the day is brought with you.

TICKETS:

• ALL ATTENDEES regardless of if they’re a player, staff member, coach, volunteer, parent, supporter, or sibling – will need to redeem a FREE ticket to the Community Classic: MELBOURNE MAVERICKS JUNE 13 COMMUNITY CLASSIC TICKETS
• Please note this ticket does not permit entry into the Melbourne Mavericks vs Firebirds SSN game – it is strictly valid for the Community Classic ONLY.
• For tickets to the SSN game, let me know if you’re keen to explore our group booking options and discounted tickets!

SSN GAME INVOLVEMENT:

• At the beginning of the 2nd quarter circa 7:20PM, all participants are invited to meet back at the Community Classic meeting spot (inside concourse, outside door 4) and be a part of our Half Time Lap of Honour! 
• This is a chance to walk the court in front of the crowd and shout out your club - where all teams will receive a shout out from our MCs and big screen! 
• Final call for this activation will be 7.25PM or 5 minutes into the 2nd Quarter - where we will take the group courtside in preparation.
• Clubs are invited to bring posters or team banners to parade with them around the court - think Olympics opening ceremony! 
• On the day throughout the Community Classic we will have a station set up for teams to make their own posters if needed!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

• Our Flying Goose Members Lounge will be open from 2:30PM - 5:30PM, with a cash bar if any families want to stick around.
• All information on the Community Classic and the Melbourne Mavericks day can be found on the Mavericks App! Please download here: MELBOURNE MAVERICKS APP (IPHONE) & MELBOURNE MAVERICKS APP (ANDROID)  
• All games will be livestreamed with commentary for those watching from home, you can access this live stream through the App, or via MELBOURNE MAVERICKS YOUTUBE