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It’s the battleground that will host fierce displays of strength, speed and precision. Moments of suspense will be broken by roaring cheers and victorious celebrations. This is Badminton, Para Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Wrestling at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. Featuring two mixed-use indoor arenas and world-class competition and training facilities, Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre is located within the vibrant Carrara Sports Precinct.

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.

YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDECarrara Sports and Leisure Centre

Before you leave...

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 60 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.

CARRARA SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRELOCATED AT: 296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211SPORTS: Badminton, Para Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Wrestling

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BADMINTON, PARA POWERLIFTING, WEIGHTLIFTING & WRESTLING

Badminton Combining speed, agility and precision, badminton is

one of the fastest racket sports in the world. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years and the fastest smash on record belongs to Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, with a speed of 408km/h in 2015.

Para Powerlifting One by one, competitors lie back on a 2.1m bench, lower the bar

to their chest, and hold it motionless for a moment. Then with explosive power and precise control, they press the bar upwards until their arms are extended. It’s a combination of technique and raw power at its best.

Weightlifting Weightlifting features 16 medal events, with eight weight classes

each for men and women. Competitors perform two different lifts - Snatch, and Clean and Jerk - and have three attempts for each type. The athlete’s best result in Snatch is added to their best Clean and Jerk, for the overall total.

Wrestling It’s been described as ‘physical chess’ and GC2018

Wrestling will see strategy, balance and determination put to the test across 12 weight categories for men and women. Competitors use a range of techniques to score points or pin their opponent.

MAKE A DAY OF IT Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre is centrally located as part of Carrara Precinct. Head to Festival 2018 in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.

GET ENERGISED Bring your energy and support. Your cheers and encouragement could make all the difference to an athlete’s medal-winning lift, grapple or smash.

STAY SUN SAFE The Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre is an indoor venue with outdoor features, 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

FOCUS IS KEY Because four different sports are hosted at the venue, take note of messages and direction information as you enter and leave the venue.

• Badminton will use approximately 8,400 shuttles at GC2018 which will be redistributed as a legacy item.

• The ultimate test of upper body strength, some para powerlifters can lift up to three times their bodyweight.

• Weightlifting shoes are designed for maximum stability and typically have a raised heel of 3cm.

• Watch out for the flying squirrel, fireman and gut wrench at Wrestling. They’re names of some of the moves that will be on display on the mat. Fas

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sYour Official Venue Guide

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 the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre Walking and cycling could be the best option, 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.

*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. Present a valid GC2018 ticket when boarding services. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event. It is not available on the AirTrain service.

GETTING THERE AND BACK

GET ACTIVE If you’re travelling locally, walking or cycling may be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.

TAKE THE BUS A GC2018 shuttle will take you to the venue from Broadbeach South. Bus routes 740 and 745 will run frequently during the Games and can take you close to the venue. Route GC2018 will also take you close to the venue.

CATCH THE TRAIN Catch the train to Nerang station. From there, you can walk or take a Games Shuttle close 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 Yatala or Millaroo Drive North Park ‘n’ Rides 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.

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

THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL

#SHARETHEDREAM

DID YOU KNOW?The multi-purpose community facility is a GC2018

legacy project, jointly funded by the Queensland Government, Australian Government and City of Gold Coast.GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing reusable options and recycling.

TAKE THE TRAIN

RIDE THE G:LINK

HOP ON A BUS

Your Official Venue Guide

Gold Coast

Coomera

Ormeau

Hooker Boulevard

Ashm ore Road

Bermuda Street

Broadwater Avenue

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

Runaway Bay

Main Beach

Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach

Mermaid Beach

Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads

Coolangatta

Miami

Pacific Motorway (M1)

Gold Coast H

ighway

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.

745

740

Millaroo Drive NorthPark ‘n’ Ride

Varsity Station

Robina Station

Ormeau Station

Coomera Station

Beenleigh Station

HelensvaleTransport Hub

Nerang Station

Hooker Boulevard

Ashmore R o ad

Bermuda Street

Pacific Motorway (M

1)

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Main Beach

Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Miami

Varsity Station

Robina Station

745

740

BroadbeachSouth Station

Cavill AvenueStation

Surfers ParadiseTransport Hub

NerangStation

Gold Coast Airport

Getting to and from Carrara Sports &Leisure Centre

Light Rail Station

Legend

Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre

Plan your specific journeyby visiting

gc2018.com/transport

Kilometres

0 94.5Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre

Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms)

Park ‘n’ Ride - Bus

Train Station

Preferred Train StationFor Event Access

Airport

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Local Bus Routes

Games Shuttles

Route GC2018

Train Line

Light Rail Line

45 Minute Walking Zone

Recommended Signed WalkingRoute (Entry - 30 mins walkingtime from station)

Local Buses

Memorial Park

Nerang River

Carrara

Plateau Crescent

Pappas Way

Chisholm

Road

Alabaster Drive

The Boulevard

Ross S

treet

Lake

view

Driv

e

Chisholm Road

Boulton Drive

Ashmore Road

Nerang Broadbeach Road

CarraraStadium

Metres

0 500250

WestTransit Mall

EastTransit Mall

745

740745

740745

740

NerangStation

BroadbeachFestival 2018

30 mins

Surfers ParadiseFestival 2018

30 mins

Average cycling time is 3.5 mins per kilometre

Legend

Venue Perimeter

Train Line

Taxi Stand

Passenger Pick Up

Bike Parking

Local Buses

Train Station

Accessible Welcome Point

Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry - 30 mins walkingtime from station)Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit - 20 mins walkingtime to station)

Venue Exit

Venue Entry

Transit Mall (Games shuttlebus service to/from venue)

Ticket Box Office

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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Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre

Nerang Broadbeach Road

Metres

0 10050

Carrara Sports & Leisure CentreLegend

Recommended Walking Route - Entry

Venue Perimeter

Venue Exit

Venue Entry

Spectator Area

Food & Drink

Toilets

Official Shop

First Aid

Water Refill Point

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

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.

Venue Perimeter

Field of Play

Venue Entry/Exit

Spectator Area

Metres

0 6030

Carrara Sports & Leisure CentreLegend

Food & Drink

Accessible Lift

Toilets

Para Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Wrestling

Badminton

Stairs

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WestStand

EastStand

WestStand

EastStand

South Stand

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.