InTouch Magazine Jun | Jul | Aug 2018

Vol 54 Winter 2018: Jun | Jul | Aug

! a M W B n i W E TO YOUR CHANC

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FLINDERS CENTRE New foyer to open on 12 June

STEP BACK IN TIME We prepare to celebrate 60 years

EVENTS MADE EASY Hold your next function at Bankstown Sports

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Swipe your membership card for a chance to WIN! Earn 1 entry every 4 hours, every day.

MAJOR DRAW THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 3 finalist places will be up for grabs on the night!

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Finalist draws 7pm | 7.30pm | 8pm Major draw from 8pm.

Major Prize: BMW 118i worth over $48,000

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Contents

Contents VOLUME 54 – WINTER 2018

JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

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03 Chairman’s Report 04 Win a brand-new BMW! 06 Flinders Centre Foyer Coming Soon 09 Is it time to renew?

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Step back in time…

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Book your next function with us

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Salvation Army celebrates 100 years

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Do Something Day

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Vale Steve Folkes

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Watch Origin and the FIFA World Cup

19 It’s all happening at the Brewhouse 21

Try the new menu in the bistro

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22 Warm up with Platform One 30 The Australian Tenors 36 Hot August Night 38 Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour 42 Baulkham Hills Sports: Slowcooking in The Gallery Restaurant 44 Birrong Sports: Food, glorious food!

46 The Acres Club: Winter on the greens 48 Auburn Tennis Club: Celebrating 50 years

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50 Bankstown Bowls: Play darts with us!

Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 BankstownSports.com Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 BaulkhamHillsSports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 BankstownBowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9645 8600 F: 9645 2602 BirrongSports.com.au

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The Acres Club 1 Moondo St, Greenacre NSW 2190 T: 9759 7445 TheAcresClub.com.au

CONTRIBUTORS For any magazine enquiries, please contact the Marketing Department on 9722 9888.

Auburn Tennis Club 181 Chisholm Road, Auburn NSW 2144 T: 9646 3736 AuburnTennisClub.com.au

Design – www.frescocreative.com.au Material contained in InTouch is accurate at the time of print, however, information is subject to change without notice. Material contained in InTouch magazine is subject to copyright and reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written permission of Bankstown Sports Club. InTouch is printed by Daily Press under ISO14001 Environmental Certification. Paper fibre is from certified forests and audited sources.

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CLUB EXECUTIVES DEDICATED TO THE CLUB AND COMMUNITY

Back Row (from left): Jim Hanna (Director), Jim Ronis (Director), Richard Phillips (Vice-President), Vern Falconer (Director), Martin Klumpp (Director) and Alex Fulcher MBE, OAM (Director). Front Row (seated from left): Mark Condi (Chief Executive Officer) and John Murray OAM (President).

PATRONS Jason Clare MP, Federal Member for Blaxland; Tania Mihailuk MP, Member for Bankstown; David Coleman, Federal Member for Banks;

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Craig Kelly, Federal Member for Hughes.

LIFE MEMBERS N. Barkle*, S. Boddy*, D. Bourne*, M. J. Cook*, E. Evans*,

J. Fitzpatrick OAM*, N. Foley*, W. Hall*, J. Logan*, J. Long*, K. McCormick OAM*, E. McDonald*, K. McDowall*, R. McManus*, H. Neville*, M. O’Connor*, E. C. Roberts*, G. Rudd*, F. Summers*, R. J. Kelly*, C. Glozier*,

D. Jones*, J. Phillips, J. Mackay OAM, J. Burgess*, B. Green*, J. Murray, R. Phillips, R. Madden*, P. Keating, D. Shedden, J. Burling*, J. Donehue*, J. Mackay, T. Stewart, J. Ronis, A. Fulcher MBE, OAM and *Deceased V. Falconer.

Chairman's Report

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOHN MURRAY OAM, CHAIRMAN

It’s going to be a busy few months ahead for Bankstown Sports and its associated venues as we prepare for our 60th anniversary, the opening of the Flinders Centre and we enter another round of ClubGRANTS.

VALE STEVE FOLKES In February this year, I was saddened to hear bout the sudden passing of legendary Bulldogs player and coach Steve Folkes.

Steve began his career with Bankstown Sports Junior Rugby League Club in 1965 and played 200 games for the club. His first game was for the Bankstown Sports M1 side against the club’s M2 team at Kelso Park, East Hills.

Steve is a legend of the CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs, having played 245 matches for the club including six grand finals, before retiring in 1991. He then went on to coach the Bulldogs for 11 seasons, and helped them to a premiership in 2004. Steve also represented NSW in nine State of Origin matches and played for the Kangaroos on Australia’s 1986 tour of Great Britain and France.

I still remember attending a special testimonial dinner for Steve in 1989, hosted by Graeme Hughes at Bankstown Sports Club. We all sat down for a meal, an auction and a video tribute to the man who back then, had already made such a huge impact on the sport of rugby league, and the local community. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I pass on my condolences to the Folkes family.

FLINDERS CENTRE The foyer of our new 9-storey office tower will open on 12 June, providing a second

WELFARE REPORT June, July and August 2018

major entry point into the club for members and guests. It has been fitted out beautifully and features a dedicated club reception desk, as well as direct access to all floors of the carpark at the Restwell Street end.

We are expecting a number of our tenants to move into their new spaces in the coming months, offering a range of new services to the local community. Flinders Centre has changed the skyscape of Bankstown’s CBD and features spectacular 360-degree views of Bankstown, the city and greater Sydney.

I think all of our tenants are really going to enjoy their new office space and I look forward to working very closely with them in the coming years.

ANZAC DAY I’m pleased to announce Bankstown Sports Bowls raised almost $4,000 at their annual ANZAC Day Mixed Bowls Fundraiser for Legacy. The directors and I joined members and their guests for a special commemoration ceremony, some friendly games of lawn bowls and a casual lunch, to raise money for the widows and children of our Defence Force personnel who have been injured or killed while serving our country.

Birrong Sports Bowls also held an ANZAC Day fundraiser to support their local Legacy, raising $600 through contributions from members and guests on the day. They held a small ceremony out the front of the club in the morning before everyone enjoyed a few games of bowls and lunch at The Italian Bistro.

NURSES & MIDWIVES SCHOLARSHIPS It was International Nurses & Midwives Day on Friday 11 May and the Board and I were delighted to be invited along to BankstownLidcombe Hospital to join their celebrations.

We contributed $40,000 in funding for another round of education and training scholarships for the nurses and midwives there, which will help to further their skills in specialised areas.

This is the 12th year the club has supported the hospital through this program.

SALVATION ARMY I would like to congratulate the Salvation Army who recently celebrated 100 years in the Bankstown area. They are such a vital service in our community, providing assistance to the elderly, disadvantaged and young people, and Bankstown Sports is proud to have a long-standing relationship with them.

60TH ANNIVERSARY And finally, as we prepare to mark Bankstown Sports Club’s 60th anniversary in September, we’ve been catching up with some of our longest-serving members to look back at some of the fond memories they have of the club. On pages 10 and 11 of this magazine, we catch up with Robert Rudd and Brian Marshall, who were both foundation members.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members and their guests for their ongoing patronage and support, as we wouldn’t be the club we are today without you.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of members who have recently passed away: John Wilson, Guido Zanella, Martin Moylan, Kathleen Gil, Kathleen Cummings, Jean Tyrrell, Alan Sowden, Anthony Miller, Harold Bartlett, Joyce Lee, Henry Williams, Sylvia Bell, Sybil Chamberlain, Richard Brownlow, Iris Bayly, Neil Cook and George Cozma.

The following member was reported as being in hospital and on behalf of our President, Directors and all our members we wish them a speedy recovery: Neville Woods.

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IN THE BOX? This Winter, it's your chance to win a brand-new BMW. There's also a share of over $25,000 cash – all you have to do is swipe your membership card daily!

You may have noticed a sleek and stylish new addition to the Mona Street foyer? How would you like to own it? Bankstown Sports Club is giving away a brand-new BMW 118i worth over $48,000 and every single member has a chance to win!

HOW DO I ENTER? We will be running Weekly Draws over nine weeks, giving members the chance to become one of our finalists for the Major Prize Draw to win a BMW 118i, which will be held on Thursday, 9 August 2018.

Weekly Draws will be held at Bankstown Sports on Thursday nights in June, July and August, where one lucky member each week will win $1,000 cash and secure their spot in the final draw.

All you have to do is swipe your membership card in-venue on the swipe screens located on the gaming floor and outside Greenfield Station Bistro or Platform One during the promotional period and you will automatically be entered into the draw for that week. You can swipe your membership card once every four hours to enter more tickets in the barrel and increase your chances of being selected that week!

WEEKLY DRAWS The first Weekly Draw will be held on Thursday, 7 June 2018 and members can start swiping their membership card to enter from Friday, 1 June 2018.

Weekly Draws commence at 7.45pm and members will have four minutes to claim their prize before a redraw is conducted. We will keep randomly selecting tickets from the barrel every four minutes until a winner is found. If a winner cannot be found before

9.45pm that night, we will call the finalist to let them know of the great news and the $1,000 cash will be added to the consolation prize pool on the Major Draw.

BONUS DRAWS Several Bonus Draws will be held on the night of the Major Prize Draw, giving members another chance to be in the running to win cash and the BMW 118i.

Bonus Draws will be conducted at 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, 9 August 2018 to find our minimum final three finalists. There will also be Bonus Draws for any finalist spots left unclaimed from the Weekly Draws or if these members haven’t made themselves known on the night.

MAJOR PRIZE DRAW – THURSDAY 9 AUGUST Members can begin swiping their membership card from 4pm until 7.59pm on the night of the Major Prize Draw, to go in the running to become a finalist. Once all Bonus Draws are completed and all 12 finalist positions have been filled, the Major Prize Draw for the BMW 118i and cash prizes will commence from approximately 8pm.

Our 12 finalists will each select a mystery box which will be numbered 1-12. Inside 11 of the boxes will be a card with a cash prize written on it, and the final box will have a card for the winning BMW 118i!

All finalists must be present to select their box and claim their prize on the night. All finalists must have a valid driver’s licence.

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Flinders Centre

FOYER COMING SOON The new Restwell Street reception area will open its doors this month, providing a new entry point to the club for members and guests, and additional lifts to the carpark.

We’re pleased to announce the new Flinders Centre foyer, located on Restwell Street, will be unveiled on 12 June, featuring a new reception desk, direct lift access to all floors of our carpark, and a second entry point into the club.

In the coming months, we will see a number of new tenants move into their office spaces.

On the ground floor, there will be a convenience store, a medical centre, a real estate agency and Bankstown City Unity Bank.

On the first floor, there will be UFC GYM and Flinders Centre Early Learning School, Bankstown Sports administration will move into level two, and we have signed several businesses to share the space on level three.

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UFC GYM Memberships are now available for UFC GYM Bankstown which is due to open on Level 1 of Flinders Centre at the end of June. UFC GYM is a health, wellness and fitness centre that offers programs for all ages and fitness levels.

It delivers innovative and effective fitness experiences that enable members to ‘train different’, by fusing mixed martial arts with state-of-the-art equipment, group classes, elite coaching and tailored personal training.

Gym members will have access to strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, a bag room, a Brazilian

Jiu-Jitsu studio, other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts and of course, a 24-foot Octagon.

Some of the programs on offer include Family DUT (Daily Ultimate Training), Kids/ Youth DUT and DUT, which are the signature high-intensity interval training bootcamp classes. There are also Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, Muay Thai, wrestling, boxing conditioning and kickboxing conditioning, which are available for both adults and children.

There are three UFC GYM Foundation Membership packages available, with great savings on offer for those who get in early.

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The Ultimate (12 month), Champion (6 month) and Contender (3 month) memberships include unlimited access to all classes and training equipment. There are also Family Memberships and Youth/Kids Memberships available so parents and their children can get active and train side-by-side.

UFC GYM Bankstown will be open Monday-Thursday from 5.30am-10pm, Friday from 5.30am-8pm, Saturday from 7am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-2pm.

FLINDERS CENTRE EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL If you’re looking for convenient and affordable childcare, Flinders Centre Early Learning School will soon be taking names for their new facility, which is expected to open in late 2018. The centre will cater for 0-5-year old’s, providing a range of programs for different age groups in a stimulating and creative environment.

Flinders Centre Early Learning School will feature an indoor and outdoor space with plenty of natural light and sun protection, with safe and secure lift access directly from the carpark.

Stay tuned for more information about available places, pricing and official opening dates.

BANKSTOWN CITY UNITY BANK Bankstown City Unity Bank is a memberowned bank with no external shareholders to influence its activities, which means that any surplus it generates is returned to its members through better interest rates, products and services. The organisation merged with Bankstown City Credit Union in 2017, which has been servicing the local area for 50 years, and CEO Mark Genovese says this new association with Bankstown Sports is another fitting partnership.

“We’re community-owned and we have a responsibility to invest back into the community, so our values are very much in alignment with the club. We’re really excited about being associated with Bankstown Sports because they have played a significant social role in the community, and so do we, and we think it’s a great natural partnership that we want to build and grow”.

Bankstown City Unity Bank offers a range of loans, credit cards, financial assistance and

everyday banking services, but the new outlet in Flinders Centre isn’t your typical banking set up. Mark says they’ve also created an interactive hub featuring the latest technology for people to browse and try.

“We’re going to provide a bit of a different experience so it won’t be your typical banking chamber. Yes – you will be able to sit down and get advice on a home loan or personal loan and term deposits, but we also wanted to bring some of the latest technology to showcase.

Things like 3-D printing, virtual reality, the latest mobiles and laptops and desktops”.

“We want people to get a sense of the impact technology is going to have on people’s lives, both from a commercial and social aspect. This is another way for us to give back to the community. We’ve been doing something similar in Bathurst with our tech hub there and the community has really embraced the concept. The amount of people that just come in and have a play with our digital toys and gadgets has been incredible”.

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Renew Now

Does your membership card have a 2018 expiry date?

You will receive a renewals reminder 2 months before your membership expires.

Ways to Renew

ONLINE

Visit BankstownSports.com/RenewNow

IN PERSON

Visit Bankstown Sports or our associated venues and renew at reception.

POST

Complete the form posted to you and return to: Membership Renewal, Bankstown Sports PO Box 213, Bankstown NSW 1885 Visit BankstownSports.com/RenewNow for terms and conditions.

BECOME A DIGITAL MEMBER & SAVE! Being sustainable is very important to us. Help us be more environmentally friendly and let us send communication to you via email only. As a thank you, we will give a discount on your membership.

See Membership Prices below

MEMBERSHIP DURATION

FULL PRICE

PENSIONER PRICE

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP

DIGITAL PENSIONER MEMBERSHIP

1 Year

$12

$10

$9 ($3 discount)

$7 ($3 discount)

3 Year

$30

$24

$25 ($5 discount)

$19 ($5 discount)

5 Year

$40

$30

$30 ($10 discount)

$20 ($10 discount)

*Terms and conditions apply.

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Our Online Member Portal means you can now renew your membership and update your personal details with the click of a button!

Here at Bankstown Sports, we know how busy life can be. That’s why we’ve made it quick and easy to renew your membership with us!

Our Online Member Portal allows you to renew, view your reward points, make changes to your personal membership profile, and update your contact details and communication preferences on the go, from wherever you are.

Please visit BankstownSports.com and click the Member Login tab at the top of the homepage. Follow the prompts and enter your membership information, and you’ll have access to your personal profile which you can update at any time.

If you are due to renew, why not make the switch to our Digital Membership? For a discounted membership rate, it means you opt to have all communications that would have previously been posted to you, to now be emailed to you. This will help us to cut down on our postal mailouts which means we can significantly reduce our paper usage and be a more sustainable organisation.

If you would prefer not to utilise our Online Member Portal, you can still renew in person or via post. We will send you information about renewals two months before your membership expires.

If you are not a member of Bankstown Sports or one of our associated venues, but you would like to join our family, simply pop into one of our clubs and fill out an application form with a valid form of ID and a current utilities bill to verify your address, and our friendly reception staff will process your card on the spot.

For more information, please visit BankstownSports.com/membership. *Digital Discount only available to renewing members at the time of renewal or new members joining.

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THE ORIGINAL BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUBHOUSE

Looking back on

60 YEARS ROBERT RUDD

As we prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of Bankstown Sports Club this September, we thought we would take a trip down memory lane with some of our longest serving members.

Building the foundations…

WITH BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB MEMBER #110 Back in 1958, a group of local men decided to form a combined sports club to provide a common meeting place for all sports in the Bankstown district. From humble beginnings in a small church hall on Greenfield Parade, these men literally built the club from the ground up, paving the way for the spectacular organisation that it is today.

Robert Rudd is one of those men who volunteered his time and skills to get the club off the ground. Here is what he remembers about the early days.

“When it first began, the club was just a hall that had been owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. It had a small stage up one end that had water underneath where they used to baptise their members.

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When we took over, it became our cellar where we kept our cold drinks.

“I did some voluntary work on the building as I was a concreter and cement renderer, and my brother George helped out too. He went onto become Vice President of the club at one point, and he’s now a life member. Everyone at the time just pitched in and helped. There was a real mateship about the whole thing, all getting together for a common purpose.

“I played a lot of sports for the club and I think I was the second player to win the Club Championship for golf, in our second year of operation. I also worked at the club at different times as a steward and as a contractor; I remember I cement rendered the squash courts.

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BANKSTOWN SPORTS IN 1986

Reminiscing…

WITH BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB MEMBER #191 When we approached Brian Marshall about taking part in an interview for the club’s 60th anniversary, he was only too happy to oblige, sending through a letter with a detailed account of his earliest memories of our club. Here is his account of how he got involved with Bankstown Sports.

“At 23 years of age, I began attending a few of the early meetings held in the old fibro Latter Day Saints building, which was located where the club stands now. I was alerted to these meetings by members of the Bankstown United Rugby League Club, where I played football. Unfortunately, after a few weeks – as young men do - we became bored, as we didn’t seem to be progressing very far with setting up the club.

“I have quite a few fond memories like winning three Club Championships with the golf club, I played A-grade cricket for Bankstown Sports and I also won a few snooker championships with my brother. I lived and worked around Bankstown for many years and I used to pull into the club almost every afternoon and meet up with a few other blokes here.

“I’ve been back to the club a few times over the last few years but it’s getting harder and harder as we get older. I had my 60th wedding anniversary there recently. I met my wife at the old Masonic Hall that used to be just up the road from where the club is now.

She was 15 and I was 18, just going into the army, and we’ve been together ever since.

“I’m really proud of Bankstown Sports and the club it is today, especially because of the work my brother and I put into it. All three of my brothers and I were foundation members when it first opened, and it’s very dear to my heart”.

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“Soon after, a sailor who lived in my street began knocking on my door once a week, telling me the proposed club could not begin to operate until it had 200 debentured members. I ended up paying the 10 pounds and became member 191.

“My memory tells me, the first night the new club opened, they had an 18-gallon keg of beer and three pokie machines – a 2-shilling, 1-shilling and a sixpence. The club soon became a focal point for many young men and women in the area. I remember Darts became very popular early on and several teams were set up to visit other clubs for tournaments.

“It continued to grow and soon we had replaced the fibro hall with a more substantial building, after purchasing some of the surrounding land. At the first general meeting, the Executive Committee was officially voted in and handed their operational duties to ensure the smooth running of the club.

“I took my then girlfriend – now wife, Gail - to the club for the first time in 1964. We both had a hamburger and to this day, she still remembers it being the loveliest hamburger she had ever tasted!

“Over the years, my work and personal life has taken me away from Bankstown at times, but I have always remained a member of Bankstown Sports. I still have 18 of the early annual membership badges that were issued, and my wife and I still try and visit the club whenever we can.

“I will always remain a member as I believe this club looks after its members and contributes so much to charity and various community groups. I would like to congratulate the past and present club executive committee for their continued foresight and forward planning, and I wish the club continued success for the future”.

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Functions and events

MADE EASY Organising a meeting, conference, wedding or gala dinner can be stressful, and finding the perfect venue can be very time-consuming.

But Bankstown Sports has just made it easier to find what you’re looking for…

The setting… the space… the lighting… the mood… the seating… the catering…

There is so much to consider when you’re planning an event and sometimes, it can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re catering for 60 or 600, finding a venue that’s willing to go the extra mile to deliver exactly what you need, can be tough.

Bankstown Sports makes it quick and easy to plan, book and deliver the perfect function to suit your needs. We offer a variety of different locations, styles and settings – from corporate console gaming days to indoor rock climbing and movie events. There really is something to suit everyone!

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CORPORATE Business meetings, conferences, seminars and presentations are a great opportunity for you to showcase everything your business has to offer.

Our rooms on Levels 1 and 2 can cater for groups of 35 or more, depending on the room setup, they are wheelchair accessible with toilets located nearby, and all rooms have interconnecting capabilities and can be expanded to suit your requirements. There is lift and stair access to both levels with a spectacular view of our indoor Rainforest.

The Grand Hall and The Grand Ballroom are great locations for large-scale events like

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seminars, conferences and presentations.

The Grand Hall is modern and glamourous, with full length windows along the back wall and a fully tiled floor adding a touch of elegance. It also features a full-service bar and an open-air balcony, and there are a range of different catering options available to suit your needs.

The Grand Ballroom is our largest and most extravagant event space and can cater for a variety of different styles, from a 600-person banquet to an 800-person theatre-style setup.

It has a large pre-function space with a full-service bar, and it’s fully equipped with the latest AV technology.

The Theatre is also another great event option at the club, and is available for presentations, movie screenings, live shows or stage productions. Situated on Level 1, it can cater for 635 people as a fully seated theatre, 604 in cabaret style, and 544 as a theatre with a dance floor.

The Theatre has a full-service bar and private bathrooms for guests.

SOCIAL Whether it’s a birthday, christening, school formal, high tea, wedding, reunion or dance concert, our event spaces are suitable for any occasion. Our events team can guide you through the planning process with a tour of

the venue and our facilities, and a discussion about your catering, AV and décor needs.

Scroll through the image gallery on the web page to see examples of previous set ups and decorations.

WEDDING Your wedding day should be an occasion that you remember forever and choosing a venue that suits you is the key to making it a memorable day. Bankstown Sports has a number of locations for wedding celebrations, depending on guest numbers and event requirements.

For small, intimate gatherings, our function rooms on Level 2 are the perfect choice.

Interconnecting rooms can be expanded to suit your needs, there is a pre-function space with access to a full-service bar, and direct lift access from the ground floor.

For larger celebrations, The Grand Hall and The Grand Ballroom exude elegance and will give you plenty of space to showcase your personal style. They can cater for sit down banquets or a cocktail setup, and our Events Team will work with you to theme and decorate the space.

To speak to our Events Team about holding your next function at Bankstown Sports Club, please call 9722 9888 or email Events@bankstownsports.com

PZE BAR The PZE Bar is located in the Loft area above the Mona Street foyer and features nine permanent Xbox One's and eight custom built gaming PC's, which are being utilised weekly for Wednesday night Counter Strike tournaments, Thursday night Tekken 7 tournaments, and Friday night FIFA18 competitions.

The PZE Bar is available to hire for corporate bonding days and special events, with its own private bar and catering packages. For more information, visit BankstownSports.com/pze

TURBO CLIMB If you’re looking for a great day out with the kids or a fun team-building challenge for your work colleagues, Turbo Climb is for you. Located next to the Monkey Mania play structure inside the club, it features 26 indoor climbing walls up to 10 metres tall, which are suitable for ages 5 to 85.

Turbo Climb is available for private hire for special events on weekdays and weeknights, with special function packages available. Bookings are required. For more information, visit TurboClimb.com.au or call 9722 9864.

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Bankstown Salvation Army

Celebrates 100 years!

Dozens of people have turned out for a day of celebration, to look back on the past, acknowledge the present and prepare for the future.

The Salvation Army is working hard to transform Australia, one life at a time. This vital service provides physical, psychological and spiritual support to local communities in a variety of different ways including crisis relief, community meals, support and assistance for addiction, emergency accommodation, employment help, youth services and lessons in everyday life skills such as basic conversational English classes. Among these incredible programs are a few services that are uniquely available to Bankstown residents including the English through Singing Class, and the Courtyard Café which operates two days per week to feed the hungry.

On Sunday 11 March, Bankstown Salvation Army celebrated 100 years of service in the local area with prayers at the Bankstown Citadel, followed by a fellowship lunch and a heritage celebration. Bankstown Salvation Army Pastor and Corps Officer Frank Wang has been working with the Bankstown Salvation Army since 2016, and says they are now in a better place than ever.

“Our mission statement is to transform lives.

Everyone has different needs and we try our best to cater for all by taking a holistic approach. We aim to provide long term help

that is sustainable. Compared to two years ago, we are in a much better place now as we have developed many new relationships with people and organisations in the local community”.

Frank says he finds his job highly rewarding but admits it can be challenging at times.

“The most rewarding experience I have had working with this organisation is helping to transform people’s lives. Sometimes I meet people who do not have a place to sleep or have not had a proper meal in days. It takes patience to develop relationships with them and journey with them. Helping these people get back on their feet is a highly rewarding experience.”

Bankstown Sports Club contributed $500 towards the centenary celebration to help provide a free community lunch on the day, and Frank says it was very much appreciated.

“Bankstown Sports contributions are very significant for us. The meaning is much deeper and wider than the physical cash. As a charity in this community, any support is huge for us. It is encouraging for us to see other local organisations supporting us. It means they support and value our mission.”

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Do something! Day Bankstown Sports is getting involved in some great initiatives for the month of July, as part of Australia’s biggest celebration of community volunteering.

Bringing people together through random acts of kindness is what Do Something Day is all about. Bankstown Sports is proud to be involved in the campaign again this year, encouraging our staff to take part in a variety of activities in our community.

Do Something Day will officially be held on Wednesday 25 July, but we’ve decided to extend some of our activities beyond a single day.

SALVATION ARMY FOOD DRIVE We’ll be running a food drive for the Salvation Army Bankstown throughout the month of July, where our employees will be encouraged to bring in canned goods and non-perishables to help those who are less fortunate in our community. Collection bins will be set up in our staffroom and at the end of the campaign, they will be delivered to the local Salvos depot.

BANKSTOWN CITY AGED CARE Every Wednesday, BCAC welcomes volunteers to come and meet with its residents for a cup of tea and a chat, to help

them feel connected to the community. We’re encouraging our employees to take part in these visits as a way of meeting new people and bringing a smile to an elderly resident’s face.

RECREATION SPORTS AND AQUATIC CLUB RSAC is an unfunded community-based organisation that provides sport, recreation and social activities and opportunities for people with a disability in the Bankstown area.

One of their more popular initiatives is a Saturday Morning Cooking Class held at their Greenfield Parade centre, and we’ll be calling for staff volunteers to go along and help out.

SENSORY MOVIE SESSIONS Bankstown Sports will be inviting a number of Autism and disability support groups to the club on Wednesday 18 July, to be part of a special sensory movie session in The Theatre.

This session will cater for adults and children with autism and sensory awareness concerns, with the audio for the movie turned down and the lights dimmed, so all attendees can feel comfortable in their surroundings.

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LOSES A LEGEND Following his shock passing earlier this year, Steve Folkes is being remembered as a sporting icon whose legacy will live on through junior athletes in the Canterbury Bankstown area.

Steve Folkes is a name that’s all too familiar with rugby league fans in the Canterbury Bankstown area, not only for his incredible achievements on the footy field, but for being a mentor and a positive role model for young athletes.

He grew up in the local area and began his footy career with Bankstown Sports Junior Rugby League Club in 1965, at the age of 6.

He was a standout on the field from an early age and continued his dedication to hard work in other areas of his life as well, attending Punchbowl Boys High School where he performed very well and would go onto be School Captain in his final year.

Steve joined the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs where he played 245 first grade games between 1978-1991, appearing in six grand finals and winning four. He also represented NSW on nine occasions in State of Origin football and played five test matches for the Kangaroos.

He went on to coach the Bulldogs between 1998 and 2008, winning the premiership in 2004. He also coached the Australian Women’s Rugby League team.

Steve was a sporting icon in the local area and his legacy lives on, even after his passing.

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League Club renamed their home ground ‘Steve Folkes Reserve’ in his honour, and the name remains today.

The club continues to be one of the most successful junior rugby league clubs in the district, with 26 teams ranging in age from Under 4's to Under 20’s, and currently holds the record for the most grand final wins in one season.

Over a thousand mourners gathered at Belmore Sports Ground to farewell the 59-year-old, who will be remembered as a champion player and coach, who was one of the toughest and one of the best.

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SUPPORTS INVICTUS GAMES SYDNEY 2018 It will be game on down under when Australia welcomes competitors and their families and friends for Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land Rover.

Founded by Prince Harry in 2014, the Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill veteran and defence personnel, that celebrates the healing power of sport.

Sydney will host more than 500 competitors and around 1000 family and friends for the eight-day event being held from 20-27 October 2018. The Games will feature competition in eleven sports with events being held across greater Sydney, including

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Sydney Olympic Park and on and around Sydney Harbour.

ClubsNSW is a Founding Partner of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 and Bankstown Sports is proud to announce that it will be contributing $50,000 to support the successful delivery of the Games, ensuring it’s a life-changing experience for our wounded warriors and their loved ones.

Find out more about Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at www.invictusgames2018.org

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Keep up with ALL

the sporting action!

Don’t miss the on-field excitement this winter with LIVE State of Origin and FIFA World Cup games.

STATE OF ORIGIN If you’re looking for somewhere to watch State of Origin this year, the Brewhouse is holding an exclusive ticketed event featuring food, footy, beer and your mates!

We’ll be showing the game on the big screen in our sunken lounge if you’re keen to get amongst the crowd and cheer on your state, or you can book one of our private booths so you and your mates can see every line break, penalty and try close up.

We’ll roll out some canapes and a couple of beers during the pre-game entertainment, and buffalo wings and mini hot dogs for kick off. There will also be mini burgers and fries throughout the match to keep you going.

Game One is on Wednesday 6 June so get in quick to secure your seat. Tickets are $35 per person and this is strictly an over 18s event. For more information and to book, head to BankstownSports.com/ Brewhouse

FIFA WORLD CUP Bankstown Sports is getting behind our Socceroos at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, screening Australia’s games LIVE in the Rainforest Lounge, PZE Bar and East Terrace.

We’ll have the big screen set up for all of our first round Group C matches against France, Peru and Denmark.

Keep an eye on Bankstown Sports Club’s Facebook page and our website for more details about 2018 FIFA World Cup matches we’ll be showing live at the club.

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WORLD CUP WATCH THE GAMES IN PZE BAR 6 OUTDOOR TERRACE PLUS AUSTRALIAN GAMES LIVE IN THE RAINFOREST LOUNGE! France v Australia

Saturday 16 June 8pm

Denmark v Australia

Thursday 21 June 10pm

Peru v Australia

Wednesday 27 June 12am

Keep up to date on games we're showing and where at BankstownSports.com/FIFA18

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$25 JUNE

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Burger, Pint of Bee * r & Fries

The Cuban Sandwich Pulled pork, black forest sliced ham, swiss cheese, mayonnaise and mustard on toasted rye bread.

Served with shoe string fries.

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The Cellarman’s Sanga 2 Cape Grim beef patties, streaky maple bacon, double jack cheese, butter lettuce, sliced pickle, onion jam and a Jack Daniels smokey bbq aioli on a milk bun.

Served with shoe string fries.

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The Firework

Cape Grim beef patty, swiss cheese, iceburg lettuce, tomato, battered jalapeno onion strips and a tabasco chipotle aioli on a charcoal bun.

Served with shoe string fries. *A pint of one of our Basement Brewhouse beers brewed in-house. Monthly Specials strictly available for their dedicated month only.

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It's all happening at Basement

BREWHOUSE Live DJ’s, new menu items, boozy shakes, Growler gift packs and special sporting events… if you haven’t been to the Brewhouse for a while, its time to pop in for a visit.

We all know that Basement Brewhouse is your craft beer destination in Sydney’s west, featuring 30 taps with a variety of craft beers and ciders, wines and cocktails, a delicious burger bar and gourmet delicatessen. But have you seen all of the cool new stuff down there?

Let’s start with the food…

We’ve kept all of your favourite burgers but our chefs have come up with some incredible new flavours for you to try!

There’s now a Charcoal Bun you can order with any of our burgers, made using bamboo charcoal in a brioche bun style.

There’s two new chicken burgers; The Chicky Baby with buttermilk fried chicken breast, slaw, butter lettuce, American double jack cheese and peri peri mayonnaise, and the Basement Roadrunner with crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, smashed avocado, butter lettuce, bacon, onion, tomato, cheese sauce and aioli.

We’ve also introduced The Peking Duck with succulent pieces of Peking duck, butter lettuce, shallot sticks, cucumber, coriander and house-made hoisin aioli, and there’s two new beef burgers – Say Cheese has beef, crispy bacon, double jack cheese, mozzarella sticks, butter lettuce and secret sauce, and the Moo Moo has grain-fed Darling Downs scotch fillet, caramelised onion, iceburg lettuce, a free-range egg, swiss cheese, fries and tomato relish. The Espresso Porky is our new pork burger which features BBQ pulled pork, butter lettuce, slaw, coriander and a spicy coffee-infused BBQ sauce.

We have two new Hot Dawgs which are served with super crunchy fries on a toasted milk roll. There’s the Snow Dawg with delicious coursed and smoked German kransky, jalapenos, cheese, slaw, tomato and mustard sauce, or why not try the Maple Bacon Hot Dawg with grilled Austrian krainer sausage, maple bacon, crispy fried onion rings and smoky BBQ sauce.

If you’re after a couple of sides to go with your burger, try the Peking Duck Fries, Mozarella Sticks, Jalapeno Poppers, pulled pork Nachos or Potato Skins, which are all new to the menu and they’re to die for!

NEW BOOZY SHAKES Basement Brewhouse has a habit of looking a little outside the box when it comes to inspiration for new drink ideas, and our new range of alcoholic milkshakes are no exception. We’ve combined your favourite spirits and liqueurs with some delicious shake flavours for the ultimate indulgence.

There’s the Salted Caramel Tequila Shake, the Kahlua Cookies & Cream, the Hokey Pokey Baileys Shake and the Classic Kraken Back Rum Chocolate Shake. They’re all $13 each and they’re perfect for a cheeky afternoon treat or nightcap.

COCKTAILS If beer isn’t your thing, you’ve probably already tried some of our wines and cocktails on tap. We’ve now expanded our offering to include a range of handmade cocktails!

There’s a classic lime and mint Mojito served with Australian Beenleigh white rum, or an Aperol Spritz with Aperol and Prosecco served over ice, which is super refreshing if you like your drinks light and fruity.

The Dark & Stormy is a blend of Dead Mans Drop spiced rum, Mr Black coffee liqueur and ginger beer, and the Fruit Bowl is a sweet and tropical mixture of passionfruit, mango and coconut liqueurs, topped with pineapple juice.

And if you’re sharing with friends, you can’t go past the traditional English classic Pimms Carafe, served in – you guessed it – a carafe, with two glasses.

GROWLER GIFT PACKS We all have that one mate who is so hard to buy for when it comes to birthdays and Christmas, but Basement Brewhouse has you covered.

Our Growler Gift Packs get you a refillable take-away Growler, two pint glasses and a $20 gift card, so your mate can come in and fill the Growler with any beer they like from Basement Brewhouse. All of this for just $48!

Come in and grab one today.

LIVE DJ You guys talk – and the Brewhouse listens.

You’ve been telling us how much you love our private booths with their own TV’s and the sunken lounge, and the fire places are going to be the place to be during winter. But some of you wanted a bit more atmosphere.

So… we now have a live DJ playing a mix of your favourite songs from 8pm-1am every Friday and Saturday night, so you and your mates can sit back and watch your favourite sport to a great soundtrack!

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Winter Family Favourites Available Monday To Thursday, Lunch & Dinner 250g grain fed porterhouse steak Chips and salad or vegetable and chips. Served with your choice of sauce

$22

Smoked salmon risotto Asparagus, mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, pesto and grana padano

$18

Slow cooked lamb shank Mash and jus

$18

Tom Yum Kung Prawns, squid, fish tofu, rice noodles, coriander and baby bok choy

$15 SPICY Buffalo Chicken Pizza Chicken breast strips, buffalo sauce, onions, bacon, mozzarella and coriander

$15

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All aboard! The New Menu is here!

Greenfield Station Bistro has some creative new dishes, and there’s some unique flavours we think you’re really going to enjoy.

With the winter months upon us, we’re all after some hearty, warm, comfort food! Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer has come up with some delicious new menu items in Greenfield Station Bistro, that are sure to satisfy.

To start your winter warmer experience, dive into our Pumpkin and Almond Arancini, or the Spicy Chicken Winglets and Jalapeno Poppers with our secret sauce and slaw, or the Grilled Aphrodite Haloumi or our Kuro King Prawns with Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise.

If you’re dining with friends, the new German Butcher’s Tasting Plate is perfect for two, featuring veal schnitzel, cheese kransky, bratwurst, smoked beef brisket, BBQ pork rib, coleslaw, German mustard, sliced charred house bread and mash.

For something a little lighter, there’s the new Vietnamese Chicken Spring Roll Salad with vermicelli noodles, mint, basil, coriander,

beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, crushed peanuts and Vietnamese salad dressing, or the Grilled Baby Squid Salad with greens, corn kernels, asparagus, mango, heirloom tomatoes, feta, roasted sweet potatoes and Italian vinaigrette.

If you love a good burger, you can’t go past the new Miss Piggy, with smokey BBQ pulled pork, jalapeno poppers, slaw, tasty cheese, lettuce and BBQ sauce. Or why not try our very unique Chicken Schnitzel Stone Fired Pizza, with schnitzel, tomatoes, crispy bacon, mozzarella, avocado and aioli.

We have also introduced a new Four Cheese Ravioli with Ricotta, Castel Sardo, Grana Pardano and Pecorino within a spinach herb pasta in a creamy sauce, and a Prawn and Chicken Laksa in our Taste of Asia section. Check out the full menu at BankstownSports.com/greenfieldstation-bistro

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Indulge!

IN OUR NEW WINTER MENU Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer and his team at Platform One have crafted a new winter menu to suit all tastes and flavours.

For an impressive fine-dining experience you won’t forget, book a table in our Victorianstyle train carriages and enjoy premium food and table service from our delightful Platform One wait staff.

If you would like to sample some of our Tapas dishes, why not try our take on a traditional pork bun with the Steamed Pork Rib Bao, or there’s the Hot-Smoked Tasmanian Salmon, Tiger Prawn Poke Shots, Fried Smoked Mozzarella and the Potato Gnocchi Lamb Shank Ragout.

We have two new vegetarian and gluten free salads which are a great accompaniment to any dish. The Rucola Orange Salad features heirloom tomatoes, red onion, roasted macadamias, Reggiano parmesan and orange vinaigrette, and the Char-grilled Asparagus Salad with Persian feta, avocado, radish, mint, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

Our Principle Dishes of Northern Territory Barramundi, Western Australian Half Lobster

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and the Seafood Platter remain, but we have a new selection of steaks from Cape Grim, in the north-west corner of Tasmania. We now feature a 300g Sirloin, 400g T-bone, 250g Eye Fillet and a 400g Rib Eye Cutlet, served with either Green Pepper Sauce, Mushroom Sauce or Jus. Our Executive Chef has also included a list of his personal recommendations, including the Vegetable and New Potato Curry, Osso Bucco, Southern Highlands Roasted Chicken and a new tasting plate From ‘The German Butcher'.

To finish off your meal, we have a new Steamed Vanilla Pudding or Nunziata’s Traditional Tiramisu, and a new selection of cheeses which are all served with a peach and muscatel chutney, macadamia’s and Shepherd’s bread. To view the full menu for Platform One, please visit BankstownSports.com/platform-one

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LIVE SHOWS

HOT AUGUST NIGHT

THE AUSTRALIAN TENORS

MICHAEL JACKSON LEGACY

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WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns with another incredible show featuring vivacious vocalist Alex Blandino, magician Joel Howlett, vocalist W.P Brennan, mulit-award winning instrumentalist Danny Elliott, host Jenifer Green, Tivoli Showgirls and Tivoli Band. Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea!

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The songs from two of the world’s greatest singers will come to life on stage at Bankstown Sports this July. G.B Taylor presents the music from swing star Michael Bublé, with hits including I Just Haven’t Met You Yet, Home, Crazy Love and more. While Belinda Adams presents some of Barbra Streisand’s powerful ballads including The Way We Were, Don’t Rain On My Parade and Evergreen. Before the show, come along for some Devonshire Tea.

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Celebrating

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MUSICAL

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WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST Your favourite music and variety show is back at Bankstown Sports this August! Jenifer Green hosts this 90-minute concert special featuring the versatile voice of vocalist Dorathy Cooper, award-winning instrumentalist Paul Cincotta, talented musician James Casser and impressionist Keith Scott. Supported by The Tivoli Band and The Tivoli Showgirls. There will also be Devonshire Tea served before the show.

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$15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

DANIEL TAMBASCO SENSATIONAL TENOR

GEOFF JONES HOST

NICK BAVARELLI

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDIONIST

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bankstown Sports Club, we have a spectacular line up of performers for a very special Musical Mornings concert this September. Brilliant young tenor Daniel Tambasco and Spanish-born soprano Alex Blandino will light up the stage with their incredible voices, while the always popular Nick Bavarelli will deliver classical tunes on his accordion. Supported by the Steve Isoardi Trio and hosted by Geoff Jones, you won’t want to miss this incredible show.

$8 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Esports, PZE Bar

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7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Esports, PZE Bar

8pm The Australian Beach Boys Show, The Theatre 8pm FIFA World Cup, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Esports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm INXSive & Elevation U2, The Theatre 8.30pm Jellybean Jam, Rainforest Lounge

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FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF FIFA WORLD CUP PLEASE VISIT BANKSTOWNSPORTS.COM/FIFA18

FRIDAY 1 JUNE Bankstown Sports is giving you the chance to experience the music of The Proms, when Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper is joined by opera stars, prima ballerinas, Australia’s current champion Pipe Band and the Blue Danube Orchestra for this incredible stage show.

$35 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

SATURDAY 16 JUNE

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

The Beach Boys are one of the greatest bands of all time with a string of hits including Good Vibrations, California Girls and many more. The Australian Beach Boys Show has captured their lush production numbers and vocal masterpieces, delivering a real striped blue and white shirt and Hawaiian flowers experience. The show will also feature a big 1960’s TV playing the original Beach Boys clips for each song!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Hits from one of the most popular groups in Australia and music from one of the biggest bands in history, come together for this incredible double tribute show. You’ll be treated to the unmistakable sounds of U2, taking you from U2 beginnings to U2 today, with hits from Boy to No Line on the Horizon, plus many more. INXSIVE will then belt out all of your INXS favourites from their KICK, Shaboo Shooba and Listen Like Thieves albums.

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Backburners Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Sparks & Company, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Australian Tenors, The Theatre 8.30pm Uptown Funk, Rainforest Lounge

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1.30pm Ultimate Magic Show, The Theatre 7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Buzz Trio, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Long Way To The Top, The Theatre

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Endless Summer Showband, Rainforest Lounge

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2.30pm Anita Hartman & Graeme Wright, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Susannah Mirana & Joseph Calderazzo, Rainforest Lounge

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The Australian Tenors Don’t miss the best tenor voices in Australia in concert when the ‘Friends For Life’ tour hits Bankstown Sports Club this July.

The Australian Tenors are internationally renowned for thrilling audiences with the power of their beautiful voices and in great tenor tradition, they’ll be bringing romance, excitement, warmth and humour to The Theatre at Bankstown Sports on Saturday 14 July.

In a dynamic display of true Australian talent, they’ll perform classical arias from the best-known Operas and traditional Neapolitan songs such as Funiculi Funicular, as well as popular tenor tunes from hit music theatre productions such as The Impossible Dream from West Side Story and All I Ask from Phantom Of The Opera.

"In a dynamic display of true Australian talent, they’ll perform classical arias from the best-known Operas and traditional Neapolitan songs."

Of course, a performance from The Australian Tenors is never complete without the ever-popular Waltzing Matilda, Australia My Country (Dorothea Mackellar poem) and I Am Australian, among other favourites. Opera Australia’s Giuseppina Grech will be a guest soprano singing popular music theatre pieces.

The Australian Tenors will perform in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 14 July at 8pm. All tickets are $35 and can be purchased from main reception or online at BankstownSports. com/live-shows

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FRIDAY 20 JULY $10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING If you’re an AC/DC fan or you just love good Aussie rock’n’roll, you won’t want to miss this incredible production on a scale never seen before – except for the original band themselves!

Brett Tyrell is Australia’s premier Angus Young impersonator, keeping the crowd entertained from the first song to the last while strutting his stuff through the crowd, playing those signature trademark guitar solos.

FRIDAY 27 JULY $10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING This show is a celebration of two of the most significant songwriters of all time, bringing to life the musical prowess of Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney in one incredible production. Aussie musicians Jay Parrino and Bobby Poulton showcase the songs that defined each artist including Clapton’s Sunshine Of Your Love, Layla and Tears in Heaven, and McCartney’s Beatles classics such as Hey Jude, Let It Be and Band On The Run. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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WEDNESDAY 11 JULY $5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.00PM SHOWTIME 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING This mini musical will transport the kids to a land of fairy-tale characters as Red Riding Hood discovers she is not alone while travelling through the deep dark forest to her grandmother’s house. The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty and The Big Bad Wolf all take centre stage for this interactive stage production.

All children must be accompanied by a paying responsible adult.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

THURSDAY 19 JULY $5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.00PM SHOWTIME 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING The kids are going to LOVE Jonas Jost and his action-packed family show, featuring hilarious comedy and mind-blowing magic, for kids and adults alike. This show is highly interactive and gets the kids involved on stage!

All children must be accompanied by a paying responsible adult.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

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Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

School Holiday Fun Kids Bingo

Make Your Own Churros Class

Happy Kids Sand Art Class

Monday 9 & 16 July Rainforest Lounge 10.30am | $5 A variety of great prizes.

Tuesday 10 & Thursday 12 July San Churro 10.30am & 12pm | $14.95

Wednesday 11 July Level One Room ABCD 10.30am | $20

Minecraft Masters Filmmaking

Cake It Up Class

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Thursday 12 & Tuesday 17 July Garrison Room 10.30am | $30

Friday 13 July Level One Room ABCD 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm | $10

Wednesday 18 July Level Two 9.30am & 11am | $22

Something Wild Reptile Display

Movies

Turbo Climb

Friday 20 July Level One Room ABCD 10.30am | $10

These School Holidays BankstownSports.com/Movies for session times.

Adults $10 | Children $5

Open everyday during the school holidays.

Find out more at TurboClimb.com.au

Children must be accompanied by an adult to all activities. Adults do not need to pay for activity.

It is recommended to pre-book your school holiday activities at BankstownSports.com to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.

AUGUST WHAT’S ON? MONDAY

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Chris Connolly Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Killer Queen, The Theatre 8.30pm Ipanema, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Toni Sergi & Ross Maio, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Ted Nash Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Backburners, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Shy Guys, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Lisa Budin & Brian Lorenz, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Sound City Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Heart of the Matter, The Theatre 8.30pm Roc a Tac, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Jo Elms & Jacques Renay, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Lauren Azar & Steve Crocker, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Hot August Night, The Theatre 8.30pm Everyday People Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm John MacDonald & Belinda Adams, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Felicity Robinson, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

Entertainment

SATURDAY 4 AUGUST $25 MEMBERS $30 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Killer Queen is one of Australia’s most popular internationally touring acts who have been perfecting their look and sound for 15 years. Lead singer John Blunt bares a startling resemblance to the original Freddie Mercury and will take you back to the days of those legendary hits Another One Bites The Dust, Flash’s Theme, A Kind of Magic, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST $10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

The Eagles Show “The Heart of the Matter”

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

The Eagles Show – The Heart of the Matter, is one of Australia’s finest and most authentic tribute shows to the legendary American rockers. Featuring the stunning vocals of Paul McGovern, you’ll be treated to classics like Take It Easy, Peaceful Easy Feeling and The Last Resort. Don’t miss this incredible show!

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Celebrating 45 years since Neil Diamond recorded the legendary Hot August Night album, his legacy is brought to life once again by the incredible Peter Byrne and a 30-piece symphony orchestra.

In 1972, music superstar Neil Diamond stepped into the stage at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with a symphony orchestra and recorded what is still regarded today as one of the greatest live albums of all time.

And this August in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports, that album will be recreated note-for-note by the talented Peter Byrne and the Sydney International Orchestra, featuring the classics Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Crunchy Granola Suite, I Am I Said, and many more.

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Peter’s ability to recreate Neil Diamond’s energy and sensuality on stage has seen him thrill audiences around Australia time and time again, as he re-enacts every song from the double album as the music icon recorded it.

Hot August Night is in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 25 August. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $60. To book your seats, visit BankstownSports.com/live-shows or see our friendly staff at main reception.

"…featuring the classics Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Crunchy Granola Suite, I Am I Said, and many more."

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SEPTEMBER WHAT’S ON? MONDAY

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5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Michael Jackson Legacy, The Theatre 8.30pm Groovin Hard, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paula Watt & David Bond, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Nathan Cole Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Musical Mornings, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Backburners, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Over The Edge, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Larry Phillips & Monique Montez, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Adrian Joseph Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Danny Elliot, Rainforest Lounge 8pm British Invasion, The Theatre 8.30pm The Kamis, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Bruni Riley & Daniel Malleri, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Susannah Mirana & Joseph Calderazzo, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Cambo, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Clever Little Secretaries, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Manilow & Sedaka, The Theatre

2.30pm Marienne Shepherd & Vov Dylan, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Acoustic Grooves, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Esports, PZE Bar 7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Big Radio Dynamite, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Johnny Vickers & Jennifer Gray, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Lauren Azar & Steve Crocker, Rainforest Lounge

Legacy has been described as the world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer.

He has travelled the world with this incredible show, and now one of the world’s top Michael Jackson tribute artists is coming to Bankstown Sports this September, to relive the music and the magic of the King of Pop. Texas-born William Hall has performed in venues all over the world from Las Vegas to Berlin and Australia, entertaining millions of fans. He has even appeared in front of iconic artists including Diana Ross, and Jackson’s own family.

Hall and his live band replicate a real Michael Jackson concert experience, combining the colour, the spectacle, the

sound and the signature dance moves of the pop icon himself, in a full-scale stage production.

The Legacy Tour features replica sets of Jackson’s Bad, Dangerous and History world tours, along with all the well-known outfits from his hit songs, videos and concerts. It’s the closest you will ever come to seeing the King of Pop himself, live in concert.

Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour will be at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 1 September. Tickets are $50 and are available from main reception or online at BankstownSports.com/live-shows

ROY ORTUSO PRESENTS / DIRECT FROM USA

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER $50 ALL

Starring William Hall

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THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Entertainment

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER $39 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Stewart… Bowie… and Elton John. This show brings together some of the best tribute acts in the business for one epic production, giving fans a once in a lifetime chance to hear the music of these British legends performed onstage together. Showcasing the best of British rock from the 70s’ and 80s’, this show will feature many of the most beloved songs of all time.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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complete night out Show tickets for two

Overnight stay for two at Travelodge Bankstown

$279

$50 dining voucher to be used in any of our restaurants and a bottle of wine!

Buffet Breakfast at Greenfield Station Bistro

Get in quick, book online!

The Proms: A Music Spectacular Friday 1 June Save over 18% Australian Beach Boys Saturday 16 June Save over 13%

INXSive | U2 Elevation Saturday 23 June Save over 13%

The Heart of the Matter Saturday 18 August Save over 13%

British Invasion Saturday 15 September Save over 20%

The Australian Tenors Saturday 14 July Save over 18%

Hot August Night Saturday 25 August Save over 24%

Manilow & Sedaka Saturday 22 September Save over 13%

Long Way to the Top Friday 20 July Save over 13%

Michael Jackson Legacy Saturday 1 September Save over 22%

For bookings, visit BankstownSports.com/Accommodation or call Travelodge Bankstown on 9793 0000.

Limited packages available. If you plan to dine at one of the restaurants at Bankstown Sports, please book in advance by calling 9722 9888.

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Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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We're smokin'!

We have some deliciously tempting events coming up at Baulkham Hills Sports in the coming months…

You may have noticed the growing trend of barbeque foods around at the moment, extending well beyond the traditional snags, burgers and chicken that dad does on the four-burner in the backyard. Tender, melt-inyour-mouth cuts of meat are the top items on many menus around Sydney, and we’re excited to unveil our own range of slowcooked meats at The Gallery Restaurant.

Our talented chefs have been experimenting with different flavours and recipes on their new pellet smoker, which is stationed in the courtyard near the main entrance to the club. They’ve been smoking a variety of different meats to see what our members and guests might like to try.

Available on the menu now is a Smoked Lamb Rump with spiced fruit chutney and port wine jus, Combination Ribs with Buffalo Wings,

and Smokey BBQ Ribs which are basted in a hickory smoked BBQ sauce. Other spices they’re looking into are Moroccan, Texan, African, Jamaican, Korean and Portuguese, with sauces like Honey Bourbon, Chipotle, Bourbon Maple Jam and Sriracha.

To give everyone the opportunity to sample our new meat range, we’re holding Smoking Sundays on the first Sunday of each month where members and guests can come along and try the different flavours. For more information, visit BaulkhamHillsSports.com

SMOKING DAYS First Sunday of every month in Winter! Enjoy a range of freshly smoked meats and dishes.

Available from 12pm until sold out.

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS TRADING HOURS 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 T | 9639 2100 F | 9639 1100 W | BaulkhamHillsSports.com

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Sunday to Thursday: 9am – late* Friday and Saturday: 9am – 2am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Baulkham Hills Sports

Smoking Sundays

ACTIVITIES

First Sunday of every month in Winter 3 June | 1 July | 5 August Enjoy a range of freshly smoked meats and dishes. Available from 12pm until sold out.

Monday 10.00am | Bingo

Tuesday

Menu on display near smoker. Order at the counter.

7.30pm | Cash Housie

Kids

Wednesday

$5

Bingo 11am & 1pm Wednesday 4 & 11 July Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

CELEBRATE WITH US Catering packages from $15 per person Up to 120 guests Culinary excellence Free parking Personalised event co-ordinator Find out more BaulkhamHillsSports.com

7.30pm | Poker 7.30pm | Meat Raffle

Thursday 7.30pm | Trivia

Friday 10.00am | Bingo 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Golf Club

PARCEL POINT

Sunday 2 September Collect

& Return parcels at Treat dad to our special your a-la-carte Father’s Day menu for lunch or dinner. Hills Baulkham Sports Full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com Bookings essential. Call 9639 2100.

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7.30pm | Poker 10.30pm | Poker

Saturday 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Cricket Club

7.30pm | Poker

Please see BaulkhamHillsSports.com for more details.

THE GALLERY TRADING HOURS Lunhc: Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 2.30pm Dinner: Sunday to Thursday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9pm Phone 9639 2100 for bookings.

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Food! Glorious food!

The Italian Bistro has a new menu and some great weekly specials that will have you coming back for more!

The Italian Bistro prides itself on serving good quality food in a casual and relaxed setting, where every day feels like a Sunday afternoon at Nonna’s! Whether it’s homestyle antipasto, pasta, seafood or meat, pizza and homemade desserts, our dedicated team of chefs can make any meal feel like a truly authentic Italian feast.

Our extensive menu features all of your traditional favourites, and we’ve added a few new items that we think you’re really going to love. There’s the Potato Croquets which are lightly crumbed and filled with mozzarella cheese, served as a small sharing plate, or the Vodka Salmone, with succulent salmon in a creamy pink sauce with onion and vodka. Our BBQ Chilli King Prawns are marinated and tossed in fresh chilli, served with chips and salad, and our Caprese Salad is perfect on its own or as a side for the table, with sliced tomato, bufala mozzarella and basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Of course, there’s also a huge range of white and tomato-based pizzas, pasta and risotto, veal and chicken dishes, burgers and

steaks, and a menu for the bambini’s, but you can’t go past our selection of desserts, including the Nutella Pizza, Nutella Bomba, homemade Tiramisu, Lemon Lime Torte, homemade Crème Brulee, Bistro Affogato, or something from the gelato bar.

WEEKLY SPECIALS You’ll be telling your friends and family about the incredible specials on offer, every day of the week. Grab a $15 lunch with a soft drink or coffee, available Monday to Friday, or grab a $15 pizza or pasta for lunch on Saturdays.

Start the week off right with Monday Happy Hour with two-for-one pizzas and pastas between 5.30pm-6.30pm, and on Tuesdays the kids eat free with any main meal purchase.

Wednesday night is our $15 Burger and Beer Special, and it’s Happy Hour again on Thursdays from 5.30pm.

The Italian Bistro is open every day for lunch from 11.30am-2.30pm and for dinner from 5.30pm-9pm. To view the full menu, visit BirrongSports.com.au

BIRRONG SPORTS TRADING HOURS Open 7 days: 9.30am – late*

Corner Rodd Street and Gascoigne Road, Birrong, NSW 2143 T | 9645 8600 F | 9645 2602 W | BirrongSports.com.au

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Birrong Sports

$15 Burger & Beer Special Wednesday Nights from 5.30pm Your choice of 3 burgers plus a schooner of Brewhouse beer on tap.

See the italian bistro counter for burger selection. *Available for dinner only. Dine in only.

Early Bird Special

ACTIVITIES

Monday & Thursday NIghts

5.30pm - 6.30pm Two for one pizzas and Pastas* *Terms and conditions apply. Pay for meal of higher value. Offer excludes seafood. Dine in only.

Monday 7.00pm | Poker

Tuesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Saturday Lunch Special $15 Pizzas & Pastas*

Kids

$5

Bingo 11am Thursday 12 & 19 July

Wednesday 10.00am | Bingo

Thursday 6.30pm | Poker

Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

Friday

*Terms and consitions apply.

Offer excludes seafood. Dine in only.

6.00pm | Meat Raffle

Sunday 2 September Treat dad to a scrumptious meal from the The Italian Bistro.

Full Menu at BirrongSports.com.au Bookings essential. Call 9645 8666.

Sunday 5.00pm | Creative Gifts Homewares Raffle

Please see BirrongSports.com.au for more details.

THE ITALIAN BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5.30pm – 9.00pm Phone 9645 8666 for bookings.

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Winter AT THE ACRES...

Don’t go into hibernation… come and see us at The Acres Club for some winter warmer fun!

salads, steak, chicken and seafood dishes, burgers, pizza, pasta and dessert, which will be available for lunch and dinner all winter long. And if you’re bringing the family in for a meal, the kids eat free with any main meal purchased.

The Acres Club really is an all-year-round venue and while we love summer, we’re also embracing the colder weather and settling in with some cosy winter activities the whole family can enjoy.

There will soon be a new addition to The Acres Kitchen food offering, with a new meat smoker on it’s way from the US. We’ll be able to slow-cook a range of delicious meat cuts in a variety of styles and flavours, and we can’t wait for you to try them out!

There’s nothing better than snuggling up in front of an open fire with a drink and a good meal, which is exactly what you can do in our recently renovated outdoor space. Grab your friends and get cosy on one of our lounges around an open-air fire pit or set yourselves up on some bean bags under an outdoor heater, and we’ll roll out your favourite sporting events LIVE on our giant big screen on the green, including State of Origin.

The Acres Kitchen will be serving up a delicious selection of starters, gourmet

Our new outdoor function area is now available to hire and is the perfect venue for your next birthday event or family celebration. We also have Barefoot Bowls packages available to keep all of your guests entertained. For more information, call the club on 9759 7445.

For more details on all of the activities happening at The Acres Club, please visit BankstownSports.com/theacresclub

THE ACRES CLUB TRADING HOURS 1 Moondo Street, Greenacre, NSW 2190 T | 9759 7445 W | TheAcresClub.com.au

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am – 10pm* Thursday to Saturday: 10am – 12am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

The Acres Club

BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION

ACTIVITIES

WITH US

Wednesday

Indoor & outdoor events space Catering packages Free parking Family play area

7.00pm | Poker

Contact us today for more information on 9759 7445 or visit TheAcresClub.com.au

Friday 7.00pm | Meat Raffle

Something Wild

Reptile & Animal Display

Thursday 12 July $10 | 2pm

Tuesday 10 July 10am | 11am | $10

Cake It Up classes are full of the perfect ingredients, 1 cup of inspiration, 2 cups of fun, 1 tablespoon of mess + a pinch of creativity.

Price includes 2 freshly baked cupcakes to decorate and take home + apron to keep.

All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

BUGS BUSINESS WILDLIFE DISPLAY

Thursday 19 July $10 | 2pm Bugs Business displays incorporate a range of native invertebrates. This includes stick insects, litter bugs, scorpions and spiders. You will learn about the insects, bugs in your backyard and interact with most of them.

Recommended for Children aged 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

‘Something Wild’ incorporates a range of native animals, including pythons, lizards, frog, crocodile, bird, and possums. The children will learn about the animals and their environment, and will get the opportunity to also interact with the animals.

Recommended for Children aged 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

SCIENCE WORKSHOP Tuesday 17 July $15 | 10.30am Enter our workshop and put on your lab coat and goggles as you try some fun science experiments with a fizz, pop, bubble and crack!

Saturday 7.00pm | Poker

Sunday 7.00pm | Poker

Please see TheAcresClub.com.au for more details.

Kids Eat Free *

Every day Lunch & Dinner Recommended for Children aged 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

*Terms and conditions apply. Get 1 free kids meal only with any main meal (above $20) purchased, does not include soft serve ice cream. The child must consume the meal on the premises under adult supervision.

THE ACRES KITCHEN TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 3pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5pm – 9pm Phone 9759 7445 for bookings.

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AUBURN TENNIS CLUB

Celebrates 50 Years

From humble beginnings as a tennis clubhouse to a fully licensed club that’s a favourite among locals, Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club has stood the test of time for more than half a decade.

Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club has been located at 181 Chisholm Road in Auburn for half a century, servicing the local community and providing a casual meeting place for locals to enjoy a meal and a few drinks. It has a proud history and has undergone some major upgrades over the years, including a significant makeover and a name change.

recollections of former, long-term members of both associations.

In 2001, fire ripped through the tournament room at the Association courts, destroying all records of the Berala-Carramar Hardcourt Tennis Association. Documents relating to the Auburn and Lidcombe Association – which amalgamated with Berala-Carramar in July 1969 – were also lost in the blaze.

In 1936, the local council offered to build new tennis courts in Wyatt Park specifically for the Berala-Carramar Association to use, manage and maintain. It was a very successful tennis association, with a large number of teams, divisions and competitions.

The following information has been taken from external records and reliable

The club’s origins date back to 1927 when the Berala-Carramar Hardcourt Tennis Association affiliated with the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association. Back then, tennis associations used a lot of privately-owned courts to host matches and tournaments, as well as courts built and owned by council.

In 1968, Berala-Carramar Association opened a licensed club on Chisholm Road in Auburn and named it the Berala-Carramar

Tennis Club. In 2005, the club underwent a major expansion to accommodate the needs of the local community, and also changed its name to Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club.

In 2014, more renovation work was carried out to modernise the facilities to its present state.

The venue then amalgamated with Bankstown Sports in December 2017.

Although they are situated adjacent to one another, Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club and the Berala-Carramar Tennis Association operate as separate entities, while still offering local residents a variety of services, products and facilities.

If you haven’t popped into Auburn Tennis Club yet, we’d love to see you! We have a variety of weekly activities including bingo, meat raffles and poker, as well as a courtesy bus that runs on Friday and Saturday nights.

The venue has been updated with fresh décor and a new bar area to give it a modern look and feel, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Find out more at AuburnTennisClub.com.au or 'Like' Auburn Tennis Club on Facebook.

AUBURN TENNIS CLUB TRADING HOURS

181 Chisholm Road, Auburn NSW 2144 T | 9646 3736 W | AuburnTennisClub.com.au

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am – 10pm* Thursday: 10am – 11pm* Friday and Saturday: 10am – 12am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Auburn Tennis Club

SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Treat dad to a delicious lunch this Father’s Day at Auburn Tennis Club.

Bookings from 11.30am.

Bookings essential. Call 9646 3736.

Full menu at AuburnTennisClub.com.au

ACTIVITIES Tuesday 11.00am | Bingo 7.00pm | Poker

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The darts club wants

you!

If you’ve ever thought about giving darts a go, now is the perfect time to get involved!

Did you know, the first darts were used in warfare in ancient history? Soldiers would cut down arrows and crossbow bolts and use them as miniature javelins in battle, and it was the practice of this skill that eventually developed into the game it is today.

With origins dating back that far, it’s no wonder you can find a dart board or two in almost every pub or club around the world. It’s also a widely followed professional competitive game, where the top players are considered celebrities and tournaments are big social events.

Bankstown Sports has two darts clubs which cater for all ages, genders and abilities, and they’re currently recruiting for new members.

The Social Darts Club meets every Tuesday morning at 10.30am at Bankstown Sports Bowls Club, where they play a few social games on a 501 points system and catch up for a drink and

a meal. There are weekly prizes including meat trays and groceries, and it’s a great way to meet and interact with new people.

The Monday Night Darts Club participates in a District Competition each week, with games held at Bankstown Sports Bowls, and other clubs in the local area. They too are looking for new members and welcome players of all ages and abilities.

For more information about our darts clubs or if you would like to get involved, call Bankstown Sports Bowls Club on 9790 0176 or visit BankstownBowling.com.au

Bankstown Sports Bowls Club also has social bowling clubs that get together each week for a few games.

To get involved or for more information, please visit BankstownSports.com/bankstown-bowls. Thank you to everyone who came along to our ANZAC Day Mixed Bowls fundraiser for Legacy. We managed to raise almost $4,000 which will go towards helping the widows and children of local Defence Force personnel who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS TRADING HOURS 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown, NSW 2200 T | 9790 0176 F | 9796 2445 W | BankstownBowling.com.au

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Open 7 days: 9am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Bankstown Sports Bowls

LAMB SHANK COMBO

$

Treat yourself to our delicious slow cooked lamb shank with seasonal vegetables and a schooner of beer.

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ACTIVITIES Monday 10.30am | Line Dancing

Tuesday 7.00pm | Poker

Wednesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Thursday 6.00pm | Piano Nights

Terms and conditions apply. Dine in only. Available lunch and dinner.

Friday 7.00pm | Poker

BOOK YOUR NEXT

FUNCTION WITH US Anniversaries | Birthdays Social Events | Engagements

Call 9790 0175 or visit BankstownBowling.com.au for function packages.

Sunday 4.30pm | Meat & Veggie Raffle

Please see BankstownBowling.com.au for more details.

TO BOOK THE

COURTESY BUS CALL 0401 140 589 Door to door pick up service from your home within a 5km radius of Bankstown Sports Bowls.

BTOWN BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Sunday: 4pm – 7pm

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T R O P E R S T R O SP WE SHARE THE NEWS FROM OUR SPORTING CLUBS

Baulkham Hills

CRICKET TURNS 100!

As the club prepares to celebrate its centenary season in 2018/19, we take a look back at the organisation’s rich history.

Baulko Cricket Club, as it is affectionately known by it’s members, has been ingrained in the Hills community for the past 100 years as a premier sporting club and social network for cricketers of all ages.

Early records show the club was involved in both social and competitive matches in 1898 and 1899 in the Parramatta area, and in 1911, it became known as the Baulkham Hills Pleasure and Pastimes Club. However, World War I forced the cancellation of competitive cricket and other activities, and the club closed its doors for a number of years.

In 1916, club members began making moves to reinstate the club, so they set about sourcing a home ground. The committee was

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granted permission by council to clear an area in Park Road Reserve where they could hold regular cricket matches. For 3 years, club members devoted their time to carving out the bush to create an oval, which would later be renamed Ted Horwood Reserve.

In 1918, the club resumed its operations but was registered under a different name – Baulkham Hills Cricket Club. In 1919, they held their first seniors competition match at the new ground. At the time, a local newspaper reported that the batsmen had a distinct advantage over the fielding team, as there were steep inclines on either side of the wicket which they could glide the ball down.

By 1935, the club had grown into one of the largest clubs in the Parramatta District Cricket Association and if you fast forward to today, you will see 200 registered juniors and 130 senior players donning the maroon and gold week in, week out.

The Baulko Cricket committee is currently planning a number of events to celebrate their 100th anniversary including a special centenary dinner at Castle Hill RSL on Friday 19 October 2018. All past and present members and their guests are invited to attend, there will be a guest speaker and plenty of memorabilia on display.

Organisers are also creating an historical book which will feature entries from life members and past players, milestone statistics from over the years, and much more.

Details of all events will be posted as they are finalised on the club website www.baulkocricket.com.au and on the Facebook page.

If you would like to be involved with the Baulkham Hills Cricket Club centenary celebration, please contact baulkocricket100@gmail.com

Sports Report PITCHING FOR SUCCESS

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Sports Program

Bankstown Sports is committed to creating fun, friendly and safe environments for all athletes to participate in sport.

On Sunday 11 March, Bankstown Sports launched their new Safer Sports initiative with a sports gala day at The Crest Sporting Complex. Safer Sports was created by Bankstown Sports Club and its associated venues to promote our sporting clubs as fun, friendly and safe places to participate in sport.

The Gala Day encouraged junior and senior Soccer and Hockey players to come down for a few friendly and trial games ahead of the upcoming season. More than 300 participants took part in the event and a great day was had by all.

Baulkham Hills Hockey Club committee member, Andrew Attard, says the Safer Sports Initiative is very important to small clubs like his. “Whether you are a junior or senior, sport can play a profound role in development and overall health. It is important that we create an

inclusive, safe environment where people can make friends and play some serious sport�.

Over the coming years Bankstown Sports intends to build on the Safer Sports brand by providing our associated sporting clubs with a growing resource kit full of best practice materials, in areas such as child protection, healthy canteens, injury prevention, insurance advice, risk mitigation, the Sun Smart message, and plenty more.

Bankstown Sports Club is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associated sporting club members. Safer Sports has an overarching focus on making our associated sporting clubs a safe and inclusive environment in which to participate. We aim to create a strong reputation for our sporting clubs as the clubs of choice in this regard within their communities.

Bankstown Sports is proud to support Bradley Kilpatrick, who will be representing Australia at the Softball World Championship in Prince Albert, Canada.

Bradley Kilpatrick has been playing Softball since he was 4-years-old after some friends invited him to join a local team. He began his career with The Georges River Association and he quickly developed his skills as one of the top pitchers in the club.

In 2016, he was invited to try out for the Under 17s NSW Softball Team, which saw him travelling interstate to play competitive games against teams from around the world. It was at one of these camps that he was first spotted by talent scouts, and he impressed again at the National Softball Championships held in Blacktown, in January this year.

In what he describes as a dream come true, Bradley has been selected to represent Australia at the Softball World Championship at Prince Albert in Canada, in July. These trips are completely self-funded and usually cost thousands of dollars, which is where Bankstown Sports has stepped in to help.

The club has supported Bradley with cash and in-kind donations over the last few years and will assist him again this year with $500 to cover some of his expenses.

We wish Bradley the best of luck!

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DON'T BELIEVE IN NEVER! Earlier this year, the AFL launched a national campaign to highlight extraordinary stories within their sport, and a member of the Bankstown Sports AFL Club was asked to take part.

HAVE YOU TRIED BASEBALL? If you would like to give Baseball a go, Bankstown Sports Baseball Club will be running a special winter program at Boggabilla Reserve on Johnson Road in Bass Hill on Monday nights from July to September. Weekly sessions will run between 30 July and 24 September from 6pm-8pm, with experienced and accredited coaches to cater for all skill levels. You can also attend the FREE trial evenings on the first Monday of each month, where you can give the game a go to see if you like it! For more information, contact the Bankstown Sports Baseball Club at bs.baseball@hotmail.com.

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Over the past few months, you may have caught a glimpse of the AFL’s new TV campaign Don’t Believe In Never, which showcases the remarkable stories of three passionate and dedicated players, who have overcome adversity to be part of teams that they love.

One of these players is from the Bankstown Sports Bull Sharks Under 18’s women’s team, and her story is quite unique.

Dema is from Bankstown and comes from a conservative Islamic family. She had absolutely no interest in AFL until a teacher at her school introduced the sport to their PE classes, and she was instantly hooked.

When she first went home and told her parents she wanted to join a team, her father Stephen immediately said no, worried she would get injured. However, after some convincing, he allowed Dema to join the Bankstown Sports Bull Sharks in a multicultural team of young women. After watching his daughter play and seeing the joy that the game brought her, Stephen jumped on board and is now the team’s number one supporter!

In their first game of the 2016 AFL season, Dema’s team lost 110-0. In 2017, they reached the Grand Final. Dema says while she loves playing AFL, the feeling of being part of a team is more important than winning.

To view the full video, visit the Bankstown Sports AFL Club page on Facebook.

SUCCESS AT COMM GAMES Congratulations to former Bankstown Sports Athletics Club member Kyle Cranston, who came fifth overall in the Men’s Decathlon at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The 25-year-old finished third in the 1500m and the Javelin and was among the top performers in the other disciplines, which saw him finish on 7734 points.

Kyle was a member of BSAC throughout his childhood and teenage years, and also became Australia’s first ever medallist in the Decathlon at the Summer Universiade.

SPORTING CLUBS CONTACTS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB

Sport

Name

Email

Phone

AFL

Tim Hall

president@bankstownafl.com.au

0414 017 369

ATHLETICS

Matthew Whitbread

matthewwhitbread@msn.com

0410 588 321

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Leanne McDonald

secretary@bslac.com

0413 622 888

BASEBALL

Craig Jedrzejczk

bs.baseball@hotmail.com

0478 729 508

BOWLS (INDOOR MIXED)

Paul Criminale

paulmich32@hotmail.com

9772 2572

BOWLS (THURSDAY LADIES)

Val Austen

valerieja@optusnet.com.au

0414 974 754

CRICKET (JUNIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (SENIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (WOMEN'S)

Justin Newman

bankstownwomenscricket@gmail.com

0409 151 573

CYCLING

Craig Moiler

cycling.secretary@tpg.com.au

0407 406 322

FISHING

Larry Ilic

oliljuba@optusnet.com.au

0424 341 975

FOOTBALL (STARS)

Louie Taouk

louie@iqplumbing.net.au

0414 466 556

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Kylee Freeman

secretary@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 005 753

GOLF (LADIES)

Norma Jurd

jurdbird@hotmail.com

9771 2605

GOLF (MEN'S)

Lee Dunks

bdsc.mensgolf@gmail.com

0412 572 274

HOCKEY

Graeme Barnard

president@bankstownhockey.org.au

0403 770 624

NETBALL

Michelle Boulais

secretary.sportsnetball@gmail.com

0412 384 127

RUGBY LEAGUE

Ahed Afiouni

bsjrl@hotmail.com.au

0413 569 746

SQUASH

Graeme Horsnell

horsnell50@hotmail.com

0408 756 034

SWIMMING

Neil Rogers

nro85578@bigpond.net.au

0410 663 143

TENNIS

Geoff Wirth

geoffwirth@bigpond.com

0411 788 456

TOUCH FOOTBALL (JUNIOR)

Mette Kitiona

bankstownjetstouch@gmail.com

0418 680 080

TOUCH FOOTBALL (SENIOR)

Nathan Loveday

bankstowntouch@gmail.com

0416 636 006

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

kearnsm8@bigpond.com

0421 977 618

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Gladys McInnes

9644 3014

DARTS

Cheryl Smith

9771 3073

DARTS (TUESDAY)

Robert Cornford

9771 3347

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL

Don Beileiter

donbeileiter@nbnco.com.au

0447 404 194

CRICKET

Rick Thomas

secretary@baulkocricket.com.au

0409 150 703

FOOTBALL

Tony Hughes

ahughes@parra.catholic.edu.au

0432 056 959

GOLF

Ray Millers

raywmillers@gmail.com

0437 778 477

HOCKEY

Andrew Attard

communications.bhhc@gmail.com

0449 697 852

HOCKEY (MEN'S)

Carolyn Campbell

ccampbell@netballnsw.com

0410 522 268

HOCKEY (WOMEN'S)

Margaret Sargant

alan.sargant1@bigpond.com

0438 320 775

NETBALL

Michelle Bullock

housie7475@hotmail.com

0416 041 751

TENNIS

Marek Bogatek

marekb@testcomdata.com.au

0409 887 140

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S)

Ian Stone

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

FOOTBALL

Tyrone Wait

president@birrongfc.com.au

0419 010 793

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

lee_hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

Martin Billam

acresbowlscoordinator@bankstownsports.com

0411 145 347

0428 773 877

THE ACRES CLUB (GREENACRE) BOWLS

AUBURN TENNIS CLUB BERALA-CARRAMAR HARDCOURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Stephen LeRoy

secretarybchta@hotmail.com

GOLF

Christopher Wicks

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MEMBER & GUEST NOTICEBOARD DRESS CODE

VALET

MOVIES

Neat, clean casual dress and neat, clean work attire is permitted at all times.

We can park for you!

Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to late*

Screening in The Theatre Adults $10 • Children $5

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VOLUNTARY PRECOMMITMENT Set a limit • Track gaming spend Exclusion from gaming promotions Cooling off periods • Real-time implementation of reduced limits To participate, please see one of our duty managers. For help with information, counselling and referral call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelpnsw.gov.au

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS Let us know of any of your contact detail changes.

Visit our Online Membership Portal at BankstownSports.com/updateyourdetails

Leave your car with the valet attendant on the Mona Street Ramp and we will return your car when you want to leave.

CARWASH From $30*, available Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. *Member price for external wash. Located on the Green Level of the Bankstown Sports carpark.

TO BOOK: • Bankstown Sports and Bankstown Sports Bowls – call 0401 140 589 • Birrong Sports – call 0401 759 606 • Baulkham Hills Sports – call 0411 118 440 See BankstownSports.com or reception for schedule.

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Get $20 off your first trip to, or from Bankstown Sports Club when you enter the promo code BANKSTOWN17

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RENEW NOW AND BE REWARDED Continue to enjoy these benefits today: • Birthday and New Year Rewards • Accrue Reward Points to spend on benefits • Discounts at Travelodge Bankstown and many more • Renew at BankstownSports.com/ RenewNow

COURTESY BUS Free Courtesy Bus for members and your guests. Enjoy our door to door pick up service for homes within a 5km radius of our clubs.

Visit BankstownSports.com for movies and session times. Children price is for 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP Being sustainable is very important to us. Help us be more environmentally friendly and let us send communication to you via email only. As a thank you, we will discount when you join or renew your membership.

Pizzeria Bellucci, Stuzzichino, San Churro, Basement Brewhouse, Peking Sq., Lucky Cheng's, The Acres Club and Birrong Sports.

Order at UberEats.com

PARCEL POINT Collect and return your parcels at Bankstown Sports Visit parcelpoint.com.au and enquire at Bankstown Sports or Baulkham Hills Sports Reception.

FLINDERS CENTRE Flinders Centre Bankstown is now leasing!

For Leasing Enquiries please contact 9722 9877 or email leasing@ flinderscentrebankstown.com.au

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TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB – OPEN 7 DAYS

ATRIUM BAR

CORNERSTONE COFFEE & KITCHEN

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO

7am – 12am 7am – 2am 7am – 3am Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

BREAKFAST

Everyday

6.30am – 9.30am

LUNCH

Monday to Tuesday Wednesday to Sunday

11.30am – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 9pm

PLATFORM ONE

Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

Sundays and public holidays Closed

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

Phone 9722 9863 Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

MONKEY MANIA

Phone 9722 9864 Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Friday and Saturday

6pm – late*

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

8am – 5pm 8am – 9pm 9am – 5pm

VALET SERVICE

CLUB CARWASH

Monday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – 10.30pm 5.30pm – 11pm 12pm – 9pm

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS

Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day Closed

OPEN 7 DAYS

Everyday

BOWLS BISTRO

Phone 9790 0176 for group bookings Tuesday to Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm

Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

Wednesday to Friday Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm

DINNER

DINNER

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Saturday Friday

6pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 10.30pm 6pm – 10pm

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS

Closed Monday to Tuesday and Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

Please call 9722 9810 for private functions.

SAN CHURRO

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

10am – 11pm 10am – 12am

Public holidays Christmas Day

1pm – late* Closed

9am – late*

LUNCH

LUNCH

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

11am – 3pm 8.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Trading hours are subject to change, please see TurboClimb.com.au

LUNCH

Phone 9722 9810 for bookings

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am*

TURBO CLIMB

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA

OPEN 7 DAYS

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

9am – late 4pm – 2am*

Public Holidays

10am – late*

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

Phone 9639 2100 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm –8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm

Everyday

9.30am – late*

BIRRONG SPORTS

LUCKY CHENG’S Monday to Thursday, Sunday 11.30am – 11pm Friday and Saturday 11.30am – 12am

OPEN 7 DAYS

LUNCH

Daily

11.30am – 2.30pm

LUNCH

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

11am – 3pm 11am – 3pm

DINNER

Daily

5.30pm – 9pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 9.30pm 5pm – 10.30pm

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

10am – 10pm 10am – 12am*

PEKING SQUARE

Phone 9645 8666 for bookings

THE ACRES CLUB

PZE BAR

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

Visit BankstownSports.com/pze for trading hours

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE

See BankstownSports.com for bookings

OPEN 7 DAYS

THE ACRES KITCHEN

Phone 9759 7445 for bookings

BAR

Everyday

11am – late*

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

KITCHEN

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 9pm 12pm – 11pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion