YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDERobina Stadium

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KNOW YOUR LIMITS You will pass through an airport style

screening process as you enter the venue. Restrictions apply to certain items, such as water and sunscreen, so please check the Venue Entry Conditions and Prohibited & Restricted Items before you leave home. • Water: Commercially sealed

water bottle up to 350ml. Only bring empty re-usable transparent plastic bottles (free water refill points are available in venue)

• Sunscreen: Sunscreen bottles up to 250ml

AVOID BAGS It will be much faster to enter the venue.

If necessary, make sure your bag will fit under your seat, as there are no cloakrooms in GC2018 venues.

ARRIVE EARLY Don’t miss a moment of the action. Entry gates

will open up to 90 minutes before the beginning of each session.

KEEP YOUR TICKET WITH YOU Ensure you have the

correct ticket for your session. It also entitles you to free public transport* to and from the event.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY Use the GC2018 Journey Planner on the app and

make sure you allow plenty of time for travel and entry, and your departure after the event.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes and golf courses, you’ll make your way to the idyllic, geographical heart of the Gold Coast.

Inside the stadium, the party starts. Welcome to Rugby Sevens at Robina Stadium.

The 27,400 seat stadium will generate a lively, festive atmosphere, with tries and tackles punctuated by cheers and celebration.

This venue guide contains everything you need to know to make the most of your GC2018 experience. You can find even more information on the GC2018 App and the website.

ROBINA STADIUMLOCATED AT: Centreline Place, Robina QLD 4226SPORT: Rugby Sevens

Your Official Venue Guide

Fast Facts • At GC2018, 52 Rugby Sevens games

will be contested at Robina Stadium.

• Approximately 270 rugby balls will be used at GC2018 and will be redistributed as a legacy of the Games.

• A Rugby Sevens team is made up of three forwards and four backs.

• Rugby Sevens is a fast paced game with, on average, a try scored every 70 seconds.

Played at lightning speed, Rugby Sevens is renowned for generating a party-like atmosphere.

Two teams of seven players do battle on the field over two halves of seven minutes. GC2018 Rugby Sevens will make history as the first women’s competition is contested at a Commonwealth Games.

Each tournament consists of two phases, a preliminary pool round, followed by the knockout rounds for the placing finals and medal matches.

With 10 Commonwealth countries regular competitors in the Rugby Sevens World Series, fans should expect competitive match-ups and non-stop action on the field.

Rugby Sevens

MAKE A DAY OF IT There’s lots to do around Robina Stadium. Head to Festival 2018 in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, the nearby shopping precincts or explore the beautiful hinterland and beaches.

STAY SUN SAFE Robina Stadium is a partially outdoor venue, so consider sun protection. For more health advice, visit the Queensland Health website.

KEEP HYDRATED Hydration is important for both athletes and spectators, but make sure you know what bottles you can and can’t bring into the venue.

SETTLE IN FOR THE SESSION There are no pass outs during the session and smoking is not permitted in GC2018 venues. For full details on the conditions of entry, see the Venue Entry Conditions.

BE A GOOD SPORT We’d love to see your photos - don’t forget to tag #GC2018! Filming and photography must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only and flash photography is prohibited during competition.

GC2018 GRANDSTAND TIPS

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RUGBY SEVENS

GET READY TO PARTY Nothing quite compares to the energy and party-like atmosphere of Rugby Sevens, so join in the fun, show your support and dress up in costume or your favourite team’s colours.

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*Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. Just show your GC2018 ticket upon boarding. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event and is not available on the AirTrain service.

GC2018 is the largest sporting event Australia has seen this decade, so make sure you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing at transport hubs and security checks.There are many travel options to get you to and from Robina Stadium and public transport is free with your ticket.* The earlier you plan your journey, the more you’ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the GC2018 Journey Planner to get started.

GET ACTIVE If you’re travelling locally, walking or cycling will be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near Robina Stadium.

TAKE THE BUS A Games Shuttle will take you to the venue from Broadbeach South station. Bus route 750 will run frequently during the Games and can take you close to the venue.

CATCH THE TRAIN Catch the train to Robina station and walk to the venue.

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTAccessible shuttle buses will be available and Park ‘n’ Ride spaces can be booked via the GC2018 Journey Planner. Plan your journey.

PARK ‘N’ RIDE Book a space at Firth Park Park ‘n’ Ride for the duration of your session. From here, you can take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. Spaces are limited and you must book a spot.

GETTING THERE AND BACK

RIDE THE G:LINKWalk or catch a bus to the G:link light rail, then get off at Broadbeach South station and transfer to a Games Shuttle.

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TAKE THE TRAIN

RIDE THE G:LINK

HOP ON A BUS

Hooker Boulevard

Bermuda Street

Pacific Motorw

ay (M1)

Mudgeeraba

Broadbeach

Miami

Robina

MudgeerabaGold Coast H

ighway

Cottesloe Drive

BroadbeachSouth Station

Firth ParkPark ‘n’ Ride

Robina Station

750

Gold Coast

Coomera

Ormeau

Hooker Boulevard

Ashmore Road

Berm

uda Street

Broadwa ter AvenuePacific Moto rway (M1)

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

Runaway Bay

Main Beach

Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach

Mermaid Beach

Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads

Coolangatta

Miami

Gold Coast Highway

Pacific Motorway (M1)

750

Varsity Station

Ormeau Station

Coomera Station

BeenleighStation

HelensvaleTransport Hub

Nerang Station

Gold Coast Airport

Getting to andfrom Robina Stadium Legend

Robina Stadium

Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms)

Kilometres

0 94.5Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre

Park ‘n’ Ride - Bus

Local Bus Route

Games Shuttles

Train Line

Light Rail Line

Train Station

Preferred Train StationFor Event Access

Airport

45 Minute Walking Zone

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Plan your specific journeyby visiting

gc2018.com/transport

Light Rail Station

Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue.

Robina Station Reserve

Mudgeeraba

Creek

Promethean W

ay

East Lane

Cheltenham D

rive

Stadium Drive

Laver Drive

Robina Station Road

Bayberry Lane

RobinaStation

Gate CGate D Gate E Gate F

Shopping Centre

20 mins

Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre

Metres

0 11055

Legend

Venue Perimeter

Train Line

Taxi Stand

Passenger Pick Up

Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry - 7 mins walking time)

Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit - 7 mins walking time)

Local Bus

Robina Stadium

Train Station

Centreline Place

750

Ticket Box Office

Accessible Welcome Point

Transit Mall (Games shuttlebus service to/from venue)

Venue Exit

Venue Entry

Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue.

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Stadium Drive

Gate D Gate E Gate FGate C

Level 1

Metres

0 4020

Legend

Stairs

Robina StadiumGround Level

Venue Perimeter

Food & Drink

Official Shop

First Aid

Water Refill Point

Spectator Area

Field of Play

Toilets

Accessible Lift

Venue Entry/Exit

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Information• Stroller Storage• Lost and Found Service• Family Rest Area

Rugby Sevens

Walking, cycling or public transport is your best option to get you to and from the competition. There are road restrictions in place and no parking around the venue.