The reigning champion NSW Swifts face their old rivals the Queensland Firebirds in a Suncorp Super Netball Round 14 showdown at Ken Rosewall Arena on Sunday.
A must-win game for both sides to keep their Finals hopes alive, the Swifts will be without head coach Briony Akle and defender Teigan O'Shannassy who have both been sidelined by COVID-19.
Nevertheless, the Swifts know what they need to do to keep the pressure on the Collingwood Magpies, who face the Minor Premier Melbourne Vixens on Monday.
The seven-time Premiers will have a packed house to cheer them on against the Queenslanders 8,000 seats already sold and only limited tickets remaining.
In line with the HART Senior State Titles in Campbelltown and Camden, which is seeing thousands of grassroots netballers descend on South West Sydney, this game will double as the Swifts' Official Community Round.
As part of the Game Day, Clubs and Associations who hold NSW Swifts Club Memberships will take part in a pre-game March Past on court, and later form a guard of honour to welcome the Swifts to the arena.
To assist you with your Game Day Experience please see below the key information you need to make the most of your time at the netty.
MATCH DETAILS
- Suncorp Super Netball Round 14
- NSW Swifts v Queensland Firebirds
- Ken Rosewall Arena, 2 Rod Laver Dr, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
- Sunday 12 June 2022
- 4pm (first centre pass)
TICKETS
- Not secured your seat yet? You can do so at Ticketek
- Tickets are also available at the Box Office outside of the venue, if not sold out prior.
KEY TIMINGS
- 2.00pm: Box Office Opens
- 2.30pm: Gates Open
- 2.30pm: Activations begin outside
- 3.30pm: Club Membership March Past
- 3.36 pm: Swifts called on court
- 4.00pm Game Starts: Swifts v Firebirds
PARKING/GETTING THERE
Parking is available throughout Sydney Olympic Park. Pre-purchasing tickets to these car parks recommended. P3 and P4 carparks are closest to Ken Rosewall Arena. Please note there will be at least a five-minute walk from wherever you find parking. To pre-purchase parking, click here. P7 behind Netball Central is off limits to general public.
There are also plenty of bus & train options. Our closest train station is Sydney Olympic Park - however, you would need to change at Lidcombe.
Lidcombe, Homebush or Strathfield have frequent bus options from their stations.
MAIN ACTIVATIONS & STORES:
- Suzuki Soundz will have the tunes playing as you arrive
- Share the Dignity: Donate sanitary items in special bins provided to support Share the Dignity
- QBE Shooting Challenge will be there so try your skills.
- Visit the Swifts Membership booth for any queries you may have
- Fan favourite the Red Energy Styling Station will be open!
- The Red Energy Cheer Crew will be cheering on the Swifts
- Head to the Valour Sport Merchandise Stand to get all the latest Swifts gear
- Visit our Face Painters to show your team colours!
- Check out the Vertical Jump Challenge.
- Say hi to Sporty Swift who will be in the Fan Zone.
- Please support the 50-50 online charity raffle in support of The Kids’ Cancer Project. Tickets for the raffle are available now online at https://5050charityraffle.com.au/swifts.
- Send a Message: Show the team some love by sending a message to your favourite Swift.
COVID PROTOCOLS:
- Whilst there are no strict COVID protocols in place, we ask you stay as safe as possible. Remember to wash your hands and social distance when possible. For our players' safety, unfortunately there is no signing or photographs at the conclusion of the match - only interaction from afar.
WEATHER:
- Partly cloudy. Slight (20%) chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h increasing to 35 to 50 km/h during the morning then turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Source: BOM (as of Friday 10 June)
CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GAME?
- Fox Sports & Kayo will have LIVE coverage of the game from 3.30pm.
- Please note: Kayo Freebies will also be broadcasting the game Live & Free!
- Be sure to follow our social media pages for extra live updates (@NSWSwifts on Twitter & Instagram).
