Football returns to Sydney this weekend with the Sydney Swans set to take on North Melbourne in the second round of the Pre-Season Cup. All the information you need can be found below:

Pre-Season Cup Round 2
Sydney Swans v North Melbourne
Saturday March 3, 2012
Bruce Purser Reserve (Cnr Commercial and Withers Rd, Rouse Hill)
7.00pm

Please note, due to wet weather, the gate opening time for this match has changed.  Gates will now open at 5.00pm.  There has been no change to match between the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne, which will commence at 7.00pm.

There will not be a broadcast of the game, but you can get live updates on Saturday night’s game against North from the Swans Official Facebook (facebook.com/sydneyswans) and Twitter (twitter.com/sydneyswans) sites.

Click here for a site map of Bruce Purser Reserve, including where to park and how to walk to the ground.


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Key times

Gates open at 5.00pm
NEAFL Curtain-raiser - CANCELLED DUE TO WET WEATHER
Fan Zone open from 5.00pm
Player Autographs from: 5.45pm
NAB CUP main game: 7:00pm 
 
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Tickets

Tickets available through Ticketmaster online by clicking here.

A limited number of tickets will also be available to purchase on the day from Gates 1 and 2 at Bruce Purser Oval. Ticket sales open at 5.00pm at the gates.

Prices:

Adult$20.30
Concession$14.30
Junior U15FREE
Family$40.60

We are also calling all kids to take part in the array of activities in the Fan Zone with Swans and AFL activities, including Sydney Swans players signing autographs from 5:45pm, face painters, have fun on  the Swans Jump, Bump and Thump inflatable and learn all about playing AFL at your local club.

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Getting there and away

Parking-

Parking is available at Rouse Hill Town Centre. Entry via Whiteheart Drive for Woolworths Carpark  Orange B1 and Yellow B2.

Hourly rates apply or ENTRY AFTER 4:30pm for $5 FLAT RATE parking.

Public Transport

To Rouse Hill
HillsBus (607x) from CBD
Departs 4:16pm arrives RHTC 5:05
Departs 5:16pm arrives RHTC 6:05

Train/Bus
Departs Town Hall Station 3:32pm arrives Blacktown Station 4:25pm / T75 departs Blacktown Station 4:31pm arrives RHTC 4:54pm

Departs Town Hall Station 4:47pm arrives Westmead Station 5:26pm / T65 departs Westmead Station 5:30pm arrives RHTC 5:59pm

From Rouse Hill
Train/Bus
T65 departs RHTC 9:11pm - 10:11pm - 11:11pm arrives Westmead Train Station at 9:40pm - 10:40pm - 11:40pm
Train departs Westmead at 9:51pm - 10:51pm - 11:52pm arrives Town Hall Station 10:31pm - 11:30pm - 12:30am

Bus
607x depart RHTC 10:50pm arrives York Street 11:43pm

To plan your visit to the game by public transport visit www.131500.com.au

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Conditions of Entry 

We hope you'll enjoy your visit to our magnificent Venue and would like to advise of some important conditions so that all spectators can enjoy the event in comfort and safety. Please note any breech of these conditions may result in ejection from the Venue.

All spectators must have a valid ticket, pass or other authorised entry/approved means to enter the Venue.

The Hills Shire Council has a NON Smoking policy at all its Playing fields and Children’s Playgrounds including this venue. Smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of a playing field or a children’s playground.

The Hills Shire Council supports the "No More It's The Law" and "No Secondary Supply", Responsible Service of Alcohol Initiatives of the NSW State Government. All measures will be undertaken to ensure full compliance with this policy.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES cannot be taken into or from the Venue.

No unauthorised access is permitted onto the field of play.

An Emergency Operational Management Plan has been developed for this venue. Should evacuation of your area be necessary an Emergency Management Team member will assist you to reach a place of safety in a calm and orderly manner.

For the safety of spectators, leaning over or climbing on balustrades or handrails is strictly prohibited. Footwear must be worn at all times.

Umbrellas may be brought into the Venue but for the comfort of others cannot be put up in the seating areas.

For the safety and security of all spectators the following CANNOT be taken into the venue:

Alcohol, Animals (except for official guide dogs); Any political, religious or race related materials; balls; bicycles; clothing with offensive wording, pictures or graphic design; Cans; Commercial 'Fast foods' (eg. Pizza Hut, McDonalds, KFC); Coolers, Ice chests or Eskies that cannot fit under seats (larger than 30cm x 30cm); Explosives; Fireworks: Flags or Banners with attached poles greater than 1.5 metres; Flares; Frisbees; Glass or Glass bottles; Horns; Illegal Substances; Knives; Musical Instruments; Skateboards; Skates; Smoke Bombs; Weapons and any other items which the Venue Management considers dangerous or otherwise inappropriate, including signs, banners or flags likely to restrict the view of, or inconvenience spectators; Whistles.

Please Note: For safety reasons STROLLERS are not permitted within the seating areas. Once inside the venue, strollers may be 'checked-in' with the event staff at the entry points and collected at the close of the event.

When leaving the Venue please have consideration for our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.