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TEAMelbourne | Mega Sports Clinic proudly sponsored by Coles

TEAMelbourne Mega Sports Clinic proudly sponsored by Coles

Arrow APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.

Thank you to everyone who registered to attend the third Mega Sports Clinic proudly sponsored by Coles.

The TEAMelbourne member clubs will join once again to host the third successful Mega Sports Clinic for 500 kids at Melbourne Park on Sunday 12 October 2008.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet their sporting heroes from the MELBOURNEfc, Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Tigers and Melbourne Vixens.

Proudly sponsored by Coles Supermarkets, the clinic will give young Victorians the chance to try a variety of sports in a fun and friendly environment.

Arrow MEGA SPORTS CLINIC / QUICK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  • Who is the clinic for?
500 kids aged between 8 and 12.

  • When is the clinic? 
Sunday 12 October, 2008
To fit everyone in, two sessions will be run, the first from 8.45am until 12.15pm and the second from 12.45pm until 4.15pm. Once applications have been processed, TEAMelbourne will allocate participants to one of the sessions. Please note that due to the large number of participants, it is not possible to for you to pre-select the session you wish to attend.

  • Where is the clinic being held?
Melbourne Park indoor tennis courts, right next to Rod Laver arena. See below for how to get to Melbourne Park. 

  • Who will be there?*
Stars from MELBOURNEfc, Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Tigers and Melbourne Vixens will run the activities.

  • How do I apply for the clinic?

Application forms are available at the TEAMelbourne booth at all Victorian Coles supermarkets ere. 

Online entries have a chance to win a share in $500 worth of Coles gift cards. 

  • When do applications close?
Friday 26 September 2008.

  • What if more than 500 people apply?
If the clinic is oversubscribed, participants will be randomly selected from all applications. 

  • How will I know if my kid/s have won a place at the clinic?

Participants will be sent a letter two weeks before the clinic to let them know they have won a place. They will also be sent a Metcard ticket to enable to them to travel to and from the clinic for free. 

We will endeavour to contact you by email or SMS if you miss out on a place – that’s why it’s important to provide as much information as possible on the application form. 

  • What happens at the clinic?

Upon registration, the participants will be split into four groups and will rotate through the four sports (half an hour in each), with a break in the middle for a piece of fruit and a bottle of water provided for each child. No previous experience in the sports is required, it’s all about being involved and having fun!

Participating in the clinic is a great way to contribute to your exercise tally for the Premier's Active Families Challenge.

Following the clinic, participants will be given a show bag and the chance to get autographs from the athletes. 


  • What can mum and dad do while the clinic is running?

Mum and dad are welcome to stay and watch the clinic. Alternatively, there are plenty of other things to do at Melbourne Park:

  • Take a tour around Rod Laver Arena. The tour will give you a unique behind the scenes experience – from the change rooms used by world's the top tennis players to the purpose built theatrette that hosts the press conferences during the Australian Open. You will need to pre-book a tour so contact the Melbourne Park tours coordinator by email tours@mopt.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9286 1530. Tours on Sunday operate at 11.30am or 1.00pm
  • The Melbourne Park Pro Shop will be open for business. You can buy drinks and food at this facility. 
 
  • How do I get to Melbourne Park?
Public transport is the quickest and easiest way to get to and from an event at Melbourne Park - trains, trams and buses operate frequently, dropping you right at the door. On site public car parking is very limited so to avoid disappointment, we recommend catching public transport. For more information about getting there including timetables, fares and maps call 131 638 or visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au 
 

By Train

  • Richmond and Jolimont stations are both within walking distance of Melbourne Park.
  • Richmond Station can be accessed on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Frankston and Cranbourne/Pakenham lines.
  • Jolimont Station can be accessed on the Epping and Hurstbridge lines.

By Tram

  • Route 70 (Wattle Park) from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations stop at Melbourne Park  
  • Route 48 (North Balwyn) & Route 75 (Vermont South) stop adjacent to MCG on Wellington Parade, just a short walk to Melbourne Park.

By Bus

  • Route 605 (City - Gardenvale) travels down Exhibition Street, Batman Avenue and Olympic Boulevard (previously known as Swan Street).
  • Route 246 (Latrobe Uni - Elsternwick Station) travels down Punt Road and stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard.

Hisense Arena, Rod Laver Arena and Olympic Park Stadium are then just a short walk away (approximately 500m).
 
*athlete availability is subject to training commitments