South Melbourne FC

The Blue and White Forever

Official Media Release

Official Media Release

Tuesday, 24 June 2008 2:47 PM

Entry and Ticketing Arrangements for SMFC v Preston Lions
Foxtel Cup Fixture (R19) @ BJS

Following recent discussions with Football Federation of Victoria, Victoria Police, Preston Lions FC, South Melbourne FC and relevant security personnel, all patrons are advised of the following entry arrangements for the upcoming match @ Bob Jane Stadium on Sunday 29th June 2008 at 3:00pm.

Pre Purchased Ticketing Arrangement
This match will be held according to a pre-purchased ticketing arrangement in that tickets will ONLY be made available for purchase by both sets of supporters three days prior to kick off. Tickets will be on sale at the SMFC ticket booths located on the SE side of BJS on the following dates and times:

Thursday 26th June: 11am – 3pm
Friday 27th June: 11am – 3pm

NOTE: No Tickets will be sold on match day

Pre Purchased Tickets will only be available on the following conditions:

1. The patron must provide relevant photo ID to be photocopied upon which he/she will receive one (1) ticket. No multiple sales will be permitted

2. The purchaser of the ticket is the only one who will be allowed to use this ticket upon match day (Not Transferable).

3. Only children’s tickets (U/14) will be available at the ticket boxes on match day provided an adult is present and able to provide proof of a pre-paid ticket.

ONLY Forms of PHOTO ID Accepted
* Current Vic Licences;
* KeyPasses
* Concession Cards
* Passports

SMFC Members and Sponsors
2008 members and sponsors of SMFC are exempt from pre-purchasing tickets yet will be required to supply photo identification upon request. They must also possess and show their current 2008 hard card in order to be issued an admission ticket for the day.

FFV Passes
2008 FFV season pass holders, media pass and other accredited FFV passes are exempt from pre-purchasing tickets yet will be required to supply photo identification upon request. They must also possess and show their relevant 2008 accreditation in order to be issued an admission ticket for the day.

Major Events Act
Patrons are advised that the Major Events Act will apply to areas within and surrounding Bob Jane Stadium in addition to regular FFV Conditions of Entry.

These measures aim to ensure the safety of participants, match officials and spectators.

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