The NSW Swifts and Giants Netball play the first Sydney Derby of the Suncorp Super Netball season this Saturday, ANZAC Day, at 5pm at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney Olympic Park.
With another bumper crowd expected, both sides will be desperate to win to kick-start their respective seasons as the regular season reaches the halfway point.
To make the most of your time with the Swifts, here is your Game Day Guide.
EVENT DETAILS
- WHAT: Suncorp Super Netball Rd7: Swifts v Giants
- WHEN: 5pm, Saturday 25 April
- WHERE: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- TICKETS: Last tickets available HERE
GAME THEME: ANZAC DERBY
At this Derby the Swifts and Women Veterans Australia will recognise and celebrate the contributions of female service personnel, a group that has been historically underrepresented in national conversations surrounding military service.
Women Veterans Australia (WVA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been advocating for women who have served in the Australian Defence Forces. LEARN MORE
As with every competitive game between the Swifts and the Giants, they will be contesting the Carole Sykes Memorial Trophy - learn more HERE.
KEY TIMES
- 1.45pm: Box Office open
- 2.00pm: Gates and FanZone open
- 2.00pm: SN Reserves - QBE Swifts Academy v Giants Academy
- 4.15pm: Military Wives Choir Performance in FanZone
- 4.25pm: Swifts enter the arena
- 4.45pm: All-Female ANZAC Ceremony
- 5.00pm: Swifts v Giants
- Swifts Player Signings: Will take place on court post game. Please follow instruction of venue staff.
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
If you are driving to this game we advise Members to plan ahead and book parking. P3 and P4 are the parking stations located closest to Ken Rosewall Arena. You can pre-book parking HERE.
There are also plenty of public transport options to get you to the Park. Plan your trip HERE.
FANZONE ACTIVATIONS
With the help of our partners there are a host of fun activites taking place in the Activation Zone.
Below is a list of what you can look forward to along with a map to find what you're looking for:
- Military Wives Choir performance (4.15pm)
- Visit Specwoman and the team from Specsavers
- QBE Photobooth
- Tyrepower Face-painting Station
- Red Energy Styling Station
- HomeWorld Send A Message
- Suzuki Car Karaoke & Suzuki Sounds
- Valour Sport x NSW Swifts Merchandise Stall
