Cairns sports fans will get the chance to meet some of the biggest names in cricket, AFL and NRL for free, with a community fan day at Griffiths Park in Cairns on the morning of The Good Guys T20 Gold Clash in association with Hot Spring.
Running from 9 to 11am on Sunday 22 November, the free event will give fans of all ages the opportunity to meet some of the Team Footy and Team Cricket players, grab an autograph and a selfie, and enjoy a range of sponsor activations and activities for the kids – just hours before the main event gets underway at Cazalys Stadium that evening.
David Higgins of Duco Events said the fan day was a chance to bring the stars of the Gold Clash into the heart of the Cairns community.
“The Gold Clash is about having fun and giving people a chance to get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in sport,” Higgins said.
“We are really looking forward to some of our players spending the morning in the community at Griffiths Park on the day of the match.
“It will be a great entree for the main course where supporters can grab an autograph and a selfie.”
Assistant Tourism Minister and Member for Barron River Bree James said the Gold Clash fan day would give people a unique opportunity to meet some of Australia’s best-known sporting personalities.
“Not every day do you get the chance to meet stars from cricket, AFL and NRL right here in Cairns, and this free fan day will be a great experience for local families and visiting fans alike,” Ms James said.
“Events like this add something special to our region’s calendar, giving people another reason to get out, get involved and enjoy everything Cairns has to offer.
“The Crisafulli Government is focused on backing events that bring communities together, support local tourism operators and continue cementing Queensland’s reputation as the events capital of Australia.”
Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen encouraged the community to give their sporting heroes their favourite locals’ tip when getting their autograph.
“Let them know that the Great Barrier Reef has great visibility in November making it perfect for snorkelling and that the waterfalls are the ideal place to cool off on a scenic drive exploring Tropical North Queensland,” he said.
Team Footy features Dustin Martin, Nick Riewoldt, Dale Thomas, Joel Selwood, Marc Murphy, Isaac Smith and Kate McCarthy, as well as NRL stars Johnathan Thurston, Sam Burgess and Lindsay Smith, alongside wildcards Brad Hodge and Tim Southee.
Team Cricket is headlined by iconic West Indian Brian Lara, Australian greats Adam Gilchrist, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Hayden, Darren Lehmann, Callum Ferguson, Michael Kasprowicz, Mike Hussey, Dan Christian and James Pattinson, plus wildcards Ash Barty and Gary Ablett Jr.
Entry to the community fan day is free. Tickets for The Good Guys T20 Cairns Gold Clash in association with Hot Spring are on sale now at goldclash.com.au.
