December January February InTouch Magazine 2016 -2017

Vol 48 Summer 2017: December | January | February

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE

PEKING SQUARE

MONKEY MANIA

NEW YEAR REWARDS

A brand new Asian dining experience

Enjoy their Drop 'n' Dine service

Members receive bonus points for the New Year

Wishing

you a Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year!

From the Board, Management and Staff

Contents

CONTENTS

VOLUME 48 – SUMMER 2017: DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY OUR CLUB 03 Chairman’s Report 46 Sports Report

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04 Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 www.baulkhamhillssports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 www.bankstownbowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9645 8600 F: 9645 2602 www.birrongsports.com.au For any magazine enquiries, please contact the Bankstown Sports Marketing Department on 9722 9888.

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Basement Brewhouse is now open!

Peking Square opening soon 2016 Savour Awards

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Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 www.bankstownsports.com

Community Fundraiser Movie Sessions Helping Bankstown Youth Be rewarded in 2017 Win 6 months of love

Dorothy and friends visit us Celebrate Lunar New Year!

Christine Anu channels the Queen of Soul The sounds of Ireland

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Baulkham Hills Degustation Dinner Australia Family Fun Day at Birrong Bankstown Bowls Christmas Toy Drive!

Design – Fresco Creative T: 9699 9993 enquiries@frescocreative.com.au 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 EXECUTIVE 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 (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.

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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOHN MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

“Greenfield Station Bistro won the Family Dining category and Atrium Bar took out Best Small Bar. The accolades are a testament to the hard work, time and effort put in by all staff at these two venues.

Well done."

I would like to begin this edition by sincerely thanking all of our members and patrons for their support over the past year. Bankstown Sports and its associated venues have enjoyed another prosperous and productive 12 months, with renovations and upgrades to our facilities paving the way for a bigger and better club.

We recently celebrated the grand opening of the Basement Brewhouse on 1 November, coinciding with our Melbourne Cup festivities, and I’m pleased to report the venue has been very well received by all who have visited. We are also nearing the final stages of construction for Peking Square, our new Asian dining precinct, which will provide our patrons with a new and unique dining experience in the Bankstown area.

On the topic of dining, I would like to congratulate Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer and our Beverage team on their success at the 2016 Restaurant and Catering Awards, which recognises a business’ contribution to the food and beverage industry. Greenfield Station Bistro won the Family Dining category and Atrium Bar took out Best Small Bar. The accolades are a testament to the hard work, time and effort put in by all staff at these two venues.

Well done.

In September, Bankstown Sports was honoured to welcome Olympic gold medallist Chloe Esposito, her younger sister Emily, who is also a Commonwealth Games representative, and Rio Games marathon runner Milly Clarke, who all visited the club as guests of the Australian Commonwealth Games (NSW Division) AGM this month. Presidents and CEOs from all 18 sports involved in the Commonwealth Games met with club director Alex Fulcher and myself, for a delicious meal at Platform One, which was prepared by Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer.

Chloe, who became the first Australian to win a medal in the modern Pentathlon over in Brazil, and Milly, who finished 18th in the marathon in Rio, both spoke to the group about their journey to the Olympics. Both girls were part of the Bankstown Sports Athletics Club while they were growing up, and began their running careers in the local area.

WELFARE REPORT December, January and February

I would like to congratulate all recipients of the 2016 Service to Sport Awards, who have been recognised for their hard work and dedication to their chosen activities. At the annual awards dinner held in The Grand Ballroom, Emma Newman was named Young Club Person of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year award went to Troy Freeman.

Bankstown Sports Strikers Football Club has had a great year and was named Club of the Year, while four Service to Sport medals were presented to Joe Collister, Bernie White, Victor Gauci and Terry Webb.

Well done to everyone who volunteered their time to help run one of our 42 associated sporting clubs this year, we thank you for your ongoing support.

Our AGM was held on Monday, 7 November with positive results reported to the board and stakeholders. In the 2015-16 financial year, Bankstown Sports and its associated venues contributed $2.4 million dollars to local sporting and community groups. We carried our several key developments at the club including the construction of Basement Brewhouse and Peking Square, upgrades to Travelodge Hotel and intouch café.

And finally, Christmas is only a few weeks away and there are plenty of activities happening at the club to keep the whole family entertained. Santa and our Christmas carollers will be visiting every Friday and Saturday night from the 16-24 December and we’ll have a special Christmas raffle on 22 December. We will also have Christmas Day buffet lunches at Platform One and Greenfield Station Bistro and I would encourage you all to come along.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Stay safe throughout the festive season and into 2017.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of members who have recently passed away: Iris Nimett, John Theobald, Margaret Kelly, Ian Page, Keith Flynn, Kathleen Geer, Drago Supurovic, William Conen, Djohan Jandy, Joan Allison, Ross Thompson, Keith Little, Margaret Munsie, David Hart, Patricia Atkins, Joseph Guisande, Dulcie Tyson, Shirley Wilson, James McGowan, Patricia Genford, Marje Senyd, John J Bell, Gerhard Schwigtenberg, David Glen, Viv Weatherstone, Barry Willoughby, Violet Gartner, Laurence Orchard, Ian Richardson, Barry Clunas, George Wiltshire, Stanley Butler, Kevin A Dennis, Beresford Shipley, Rudolf Hass and Douglas Upton.

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BASEMENT BREWHOUSE Bankstown Sports Club’s unique new venue Basement Brewhouse has impressed in its first few weeks in operation, with a huge range of craft beers tantalising the tastebuds of even the most seasoned drinkers!

The Basement Brewhouse opened its doors in spectacular fashion on Melbourne Cup Day with over a thousand people walking through the doors to have a look at the venue, and to try our delicious burgers and gourmet cheeses and cured meats from the delicatessen.

We sold over 500 pints on our first day of trade and our in-house Basement Brewhouse beers are proving extremely popular, with the Sparkling Ale the hottest item on tap. Plenty of people are already enquiring about booking tables for lunch, dinner and private functions and overall, the feedback we’ve received has been extremely positive.

FIRST IN-HOUSE BREWS After careful consideration, our team settled on a Pilsner, Sparkling Ale, a Pale Ale and an American-style Pale Ale, to launch our new microbrewery inside the Brewhouse.

We wanted to find the right balance of flavours to give our customers a few different options to choose from, and we had to choose drinks that would appeal to a broad audience. As the Brewhouse was an entirely new concept for the Bankstown area, we knew introducing craft and boutique styles would take a little bit of getting used to. We

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TRADING HOURS Venue opening hours 11:30am-late* Kitchen trading hours Sun-Thu: 12pm-9pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-11pm *Subject to manager's discretion

feel the selection we have chosen caters for both the adventurous and the traditional.

We will be rotating our beverages tank-bytank, and on-demand. If our patrons love a particular style or flavour, we will take on their feedback and brew accordingly. We will also be aiming to change brews seasonally, introducing lighter styles in the warmer months and darker, richer offerings for the cooler months.

BURGERS & DELI Our burgers have been extremely popular since we opened, with the Mighty Brewhouse becoming our early best seller, as well as our signature Reuben sandwich. The sliders have been great too with people wanting to try a selection of our offerings. The garbage fries, loaded with pulled pork, sweet corn, shallots, crispy bacon, American cheesy sauce and picco de galo are a great option for sharing, as well as the meat and cheese boards which are also proving to be a hit.

CATERING FOR EVERYONE The Brewhouse really is a destination where there is something for everyone.

There’s open-plan dining and lounge

seating for those who want to relax, booth-style seating for casual get-togethers, as well as secluded spots for an intimate drink. Our private rooms can accommodate both large and small functions and parties, with flexible set up arrangements and great catering options.

And don’t think the Brewhouse is just for the boys! We’re serving a wide variety of beers that we feel appeal to women, just as much as men. There will also be cocktails and wine on tap available for those with a sweeter palate, or anyone wanting to finish their visit on a lighter note.

SOCIAL MEDIA The Basement Brewhouse is now on Facebook and Instagram with all the latest news information on our craft and boutique range, as well as upcoming events at the club.

And for all the beer nuts out there, we are also a part of a beer-rating app called UNTAPPD, where you can ‘check-in’ your beers, see what other people are drinking at the Brewhouse and get alerts when new promotions begin. It’s a great way to connect with other people in the craft and boutique beer community.

“A really great place and much needed in the southwest Sydney region. Tremendous craft beer on tap and the food is second to none” – Phil Parish Basement Brewhouse – Bankstown Sports Bankstown Sports InTouch

Basement Brewhouse is for those aged 18 years+ only.

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SNAPPER WITH PEKING SAUCE

Asian dining, but NOT as you KNOW IT Peking Square will open its doors in December, putting a new twist on Asian cuisine. Our in-house noodle and dumpling chefs will serve up the freshest yum cha, alongside an extensive a-la-carte menu featuring the most creative Chinese street food offerings.

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Peking Square, the newest dining precinct inside Bankstown Sports Club, will change the way you think about Asian dining. With so many offerings in the one place, you are guaranteed to find something to tempt everyone, whether it’s our yum cha, made fresh on-site, or something from our a-la-carte menu or our Peking duck oven. Our menus have been specially formulated with a focus on Asian fusion and authentic street food, and our Signature 8 specialty menu illustrates exactly that.

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We begin with the Peking Square BBQ Trio; a tasting plate of crispy-skin duck, soya marinated chicken and honey-glazed pork.

If you enjoy lamb, Hong Kong’s Typhoon Shelter-style cutlets are the perfect choice, or

perhaps the sautéed diced Wagyu beef tossed with cashews and spicy Kung Po essence is more your style? The pork spare ribs in Three Cup sauce are tender and juicy and have been tossed with basil, chilli and fried ginger, and then there are our seafood options which include lightly battered squid rolls, Singaporean-style lobster tail and deep fried whole snapper. The final dish on our Signature 8 is the Buddha’s Vegetarian Delight.

The Peking Square a-la-carte menu features a wide variety of dishes, incorporating a range of different flavours, themes and cooking styles.

There will be a set seafood offering including favourites such as soft-shell crab, satay king prawns, baby octopus and scallops, as well as a weekly market offering which will be subject

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to supply, but will potentially include lobster, mud crab, pippies and freshwater barramundi.

The chicken and meat dishes incorporate the traditional Chinese, with offerings such as crispy skinned chicken, Kung Po chicken with cashews, beef in black bean sauce and Peking style shredded beef, with a splash of modern creativity in the Little India curried chicken, beef with Wasabi and salt and pepper pork ribs.

Our in-house Peking duck oven will produce juicy and succulent duck on-demand, for duck pancakes, duck sang choy bow, Peking Square sliders, duck spring rolls and crispy-skinned duck in sweet plum sauce. There will also be a range of sizzle iron plate dishes, as well as clay and stone hot pot items, and of course, the signature Peking Square Conpoy fried rice heads up our rice and noodle menu.

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Degustation 8 menu incorporating a variety of dishes featuring Peking duck, including bruschetta, pancakes, Japanese Udon and shredded duck.

As well as the a-la-carte menu, Peking Square will have a yum cha service available where patrons will be able to order dumplings and noodles which will be made fresh by our in-house chefs. Our open-plan kitchen allows our guests to watch as their meals are created from scratch, before being delivered to their table.

And finally, diners will have access to our Chinese tea house situated in the middle of the square, which will serve a range of traditional herbal teas.

Peking Square is scheduled to open its doors in December and will take both bookings and walk-in’s. It will operate 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

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Fundraising?

Let us help you!

Bankstown Sports Club has come up with a great initiative to help community groups and charities raise funds for their cause.

"Hold a Community Fundraiser Movie Session in The Theatre – get together to raise money for a charity or sporting group."

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We have launched our Community Fundraiser Movie Sessions in The Theatre, which is located inside the club, giving people the opportunity to get their friends, team mates or work colleagues together to raise money for a charity or sporting group.

There are no costs to be outlaid by the organiser; they simply choose from a variety of different latest release movies on offer and Bankstown Sports will assist in promoting the session within the club.

Tickets are charged at the normal rate of $10 for adults and $5 for children, with the organiser retaining $7.50 from every adult ticket and $2.50 from every child’s ticket, with payment made shortly after the session is held.

Groups who have already participated include the Bankstown Sports AFL Club, Bankstown YMCA, Bankstown Sports Netball Club, Bankstown Sports Strikers Football Club and the Sandy Point Dragons.

Sessions are held on Monday nights and are open to the public. Bookings to be a host are essential, and selection is subject to management discretion. Applicants must show evidence of what the fundraiser is for, and where all proceeds will be spent. Please contact our events team on 9722 9888.

Charity movie sessions are listed at BankstownSports.com/movies We look forward to hosting your Fundraiser Movie Session soon!

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Helping Bankstown

YOUTH

Bankstown Sports Club is proud to contribute $22,500 through ClubGRANTS, to Youth Off The Streets to help fund five programs to help disadvantaged youth in the local area.

Bankstown Youth Matters is a project that aims to upskill disadvantaged local youth to be engaged and productive members of the local community. It’s five main areas of focus are Bankstown Local Sisters – focusing on personal development for multicultural young women; a Youth Initiative Team – mentoring young leaders to coordinate local events; Mind over Matter – weekly fitness classes and workshops to increase physical and mental wellbeing; Drop-In Educational Sessions – workshops from guest speakers covering bullying, self-esteem and achieving life goals; and School Holiday Creativity – offering supervised arts and crafts workshops every school holiday period.

These projects are aimed at empowering young people aged 12-25 from the local

Bankstown area and address a need for services for the culturally diverse community.

It provides access to community health services, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and family/relationship violence support. The Youth Matters project works to break the cycle of disadvantage by connecting young people with employment, personal development and training pathways to help them grow into productive young adults.

The program has been running from 1 July 2016 and will continue until 30 June 2017, helping 160 young people from the Bankstown area. Bankstown Sports Club has been supporting Youth Off The Streets for a number of years through the ClubGRANTS scheme and feels this is a very worthwhile program to be involved in.

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CHRISTMAS DAY TICKETS SELLING FAST

Buffet Lunch

Sunday 25 December 11.30AM-1.30PM

Share a buffet lunch with the family & sing along to our Christmas carollers as they spread festive cheer

$84 Adults $25 Children (3-13 years) Children under 3 free Bookings & pre-payment essential, call 9722 9888 or speak to Greenfield Station Bistro staff.

See menu at BankstownSports.com

What’s On this Christmas?

Santa

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY From 16 December to 24 December 6pm – 8pm

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EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY From 16 December to 24 December 6pm – 8pm

Special visit to the Dorothy the Dinosaur Children Shows on Thursday 8 December.

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Carollers

Special

Christmas Raffle

THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER Tickets from $1.

On sale from 6pm.

Draw starts at 7.30pm.

Over $3,000 in prizes!

Winner

awards win!

Bankstown Sports Club received two awards at the 2016 NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards, which were presented at a gala event at Luna Park’s Big Top in September.

Bankstown Sports Club prides itself on offering a wide variety of premium dining options for our members and patrons, and we are proud to have had two of our venues recognised for their outstanding achievements in the food and beverage industry over the past year.

Greenfield Station Bistro and Atrium Bar received top honours at the 2016 NSW Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence. The Bistro won the Family Dining category in the Sydney Metropolitan area.

Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer was on hand to accept the award at Luna Park’s Big Top, and says he’s elated to have won!

“We came close in the same category last year and we were up against some very tough

competition this year. Each restaurant in our group is very popular, and I’m thrilled that we actually came first!”

Atrium Bar took out the Small Bar category for the second year in a row, and Beverage Manager Gareth Heard, says it’s great to be recognised at such a prestigious event.

“These awards are one of the highlights of the year in the food and beverage industry. The best of the best come together to celebrate each other’s achievements, and it’s a real honour to have Atrium Bar be given a mention”.

Bankstown Sports Club had several other restaurants named as finalists, including Platform One, Lucky Cheng’s, Stuzzichino and Pizzeria Bellucci.

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r a e Y New s d r a w e R OUR GIFT TO YOU!

New Year Rewards will be loaded to your membership card on Tuesday 3 January 2017 & expire Tuesday 28 February 2017.

WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE? REDEEM AT OUR RESTAURANTS & BARS*

Diamond

$100 in Reward Points

Platinum

$50 in Reward Points

Gold

$30 in Reward Points

Silver

$20 in Reward Points

Bronze

$15 in Reward Points

WHERE CAN YOU REDEEM?

*Visit BankstownSports.com for terms & conditions.

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Our gift TO YOU! Celebrate 2017 on us! New Year Rewards points will be valid from Tuesday 3 January 2017 to use at Bankstown Sports and any of our associated venues.

Being a member of Bankstown Sports Club and our associated venues has many benefits, including bonus New Year Reward points!

Valid from Tuesday 3 January to Tuesday 28 February 2017, the bonus points can be used in all of our restaurants and bars (excluding Monkey Mania). Points will be automatically loaded onto membership cards.

Diamond

$100 in Reward Points

Platinum

$50 in Reward Points

Gold

$30 in Reward Points

Silver

$20 in Reward Points

Bronze

$15 in Reward Points

There are different Reward Points for different membership tiers, pictured right.

If you aren’t already a member of Bankstown Sports, see our friendly reception staff for a membership form and sign up today to receive great rewards all year round.

CHOCOLATERIA SAN CHURRO

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE

LUCKY CHENG’S NOODLE HOUSE

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DISCOVER SOMETHING

DELICIOUS

SECOND SCOOP FREE*

2 HOT DRINKS & CHURROS FOR TWO $20*

199990010 *Valid at San Churro Bankstown only.

Offer valid for two scoops purchased in one cup. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Offer applies to cup or cone purchase only.

Offer expires 28/2/2017

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*Valid at San Churro Bankstown only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Offer valid for hot drinks to the value of $5.95. Extras sold separately. Offer expires 28/2/2017

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SHAKE*

CHURROS FIESTA $15 SAVE $19.95

199990011 *Valid at San Churro Bankstown only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Offer valid for one free shake up to the value of $8.95. Extras sold separately.

Offer expires 28/2/2017

199990005

*Valid at San Churro Bankstown only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Offer valid for one serving of Churros Fiesta. Extras sold separately. Offer expires 28/2/2017

LIVE SHOWS

NEW YEAR'S EVE

EMMA PASK

CHRISTINE ANU

BACK TO THE

WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER $15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING International award-winning dance champions Latin Heat are joined by vocalist Seamus Early and instrumentalist Simon Bartlett for this exciting show! Enjoy Devonshire Tea served before the show and a special appearance

by Santa.

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

BACK TO THE

Scotland ‘The Music and Memories’

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH

International impressionist Keith Scott, comedian Brett Thomas, vocalist Lisa Budin and The Tivoli Showband and Dancers will delight you in this spectacular stage show. PLUS - enjoy Devonshire tea before the show.

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

This jam-packed show stars Scotland’s top recording artists John Macdonald and Mary Kiani who will present all your Scottish favourite hits, both old and new. PLUS - enjoy Devonshire Tea before the show.

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

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

DECEMBER WHAT’S ON? MONDAY

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Adults $10 Children $5

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Fabba, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Frank Bennets & Lisa Crouch, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm The Cassettes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

See whats screening this month at BankstownSports.com

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Back to the Tivoli, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

10.30am Dorothy The Dinosaur Show, The Grand Ballroom 12.30pm Dorothy The Dinosaur Show, The Grand Ballroom 8pm Tahir, The Theatre 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Uptown Funk, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Rodney Rude, The Theatre

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Kristy Lee & Wayne Rogers, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

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

6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

6pm Christmas Carollers & Santa 7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Alex Kuusik, Rainforest Lounge 6pm Christmas Carollers & Santa 8pm Dragon, The Theatre 8.30pm The Kami’s, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Bruni Riley & Tony Hogan, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7.30pm Poker, The Loft 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

6pm Santa 6.30pm Christmas Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

6pm Christmas Carollers & Santa 7pm Celebration Mix, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 6pm Christmas Carollers & Santa 8.30pm Everyday People Band, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 1.30pm Phil Crawshaw, Rainforest Lounge 2pm Poker, The Loft

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 1.30pm Koppan Terrace, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7.30pm Poker, The Loft 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Buzz Trio, Rainforest Lounge

NEW YEAR’S EVE

5.30pm Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Disco Fever Night, The Grand Ballroom

11.30am Christmas Carolllers 12pm Magician, Greenfield Station Bistro 12pm Re Groove Duo, Greenfield Station Bistro 12pm Santa 6pm DJ, Rainforest Lounge

THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER You’ve seen him on the hit TV show Here Come the Habibs, now Tahir returns to Bankstown Sports with Bogans, Wogs, Asians and Other Aussie Citizens. Don’t miss this light-hearted, jam-packed, hilarious new show!

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

FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER Rodney Rude is back and he’s funnier than ever!

His show is just what you would expect: loud, live and politically incorrect.

$61.50 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

R rated show. Some language may offend.

Persons under 18 will not be admitted.

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER $30 MEMBER $35 NON-MEMBER THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Well known for their dynamic live shows and their signature tunes, Dragon transports you back to the 70’s to enjoy some of their greatest hits, including April Sun in Cuba and Are You Old Enough.

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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! Dorothy is bringing her closest friends to Bankstown Sports Club for a singing and dancing extravaganza, and she would LOVE you to be there.

Dorothy the Dinosaur is coming to Bankstown Sports on Thursday, 8 December 2016, and she’s bringing her friends Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Poppy the Christmas Elf, for a Christmas spectacular!

We caught up with Dorothy to find out what she’s planning for the holidays.

Are you excited about bringing your show to Bankstown Sports Club?

I can’t wait to visit the club and see everyone at the show. We have so many fun things planned for the kids; there will be music and dancing, colour and laughter. My friends and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

What will you be doing to celebrate Christmas?

My friends and I are planning a big party. We will have lots of food and music, and we will give each other presents. I am so excited!

What is the most important thing about Christmas?

Spending time with family and friends.

Christmas is the perfect time to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, and to spend quality time with them.

Dorothy and her friends will be doing two shows on 8 December at 10.30am and 12.30pm. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Children 12 months+ will require a ticket. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

To book tickets visit BankstownSports.com or visit Bankstown Sports main reception.

THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER

Christmas Spectacular

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Christmas Spectacular is her brand new Christmas show. Dorothy is joined by her Wiggly friends, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Poppy the Christmas Elf for this fun-filled festive fiesta!

THE GRAND BALLROOM SHOW ONE: 10.30AM SHOW TWO: 12.30PM UNRESERVED SEATING

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children 12months+ require a ticket.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

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NYE 2016 Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to disco the night away this New Year's Eve at Bankstown Sports! Welcome 2017 with a night of singing, dancing and celebrating in The Grand Ballroom...

New Year’s Eve is set to go off in style at Bankstown Sports Club, with singer, actress and TV personality Marcia Hines counting us down to 2017. The John Field Band will warm up the crowd as a 3-course dinner is served from 7.30pm in The Grand Ballroom, before the ARIA Hall of Famer takes to the stage for her Disco Inferno show.

We caught up with Marcia ahead of her visit to Bankstown Sports, and she says her Disco Inferno show was actually the result of another production she’s been involved in recently.

“I was doing a show called Velvet for most of last year and that was a disco-inspired show. It’s worked very well and I believe we’re going to take it around the world next year.

I think the inspiration for this show came from that; the reaction we got from the songs we were performing was incredible. The songs are pretty cool and are all disco-themed; songs like Disco Inferno and Never Knew Love Like This Before. I can’t tell you too much otherwise there won’t be any surprises on the night!”

Marcia says the energy from the songs in the show and the enthusiasm from the audience creates such a great atmosphere in the room.

“I try and make the show as proactive for the audience as possible. I want them to be a part of it. I try and encourage them but as soon as the music starts, I don’t really have to do too much!

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They just jump up and dance! So, bring your dancing shoes. It’s a fun show and hopefully everyone comes out and has a great time”.

“If you want to dress up in your disco clothes you are more than welcome to, but most importantly just come and be happy. It is New Year’s Eve after all!’

Disco Inferno is high energy from start to finish, and Marcia admits she has no idea where she gets all of her energy from, after being in the music industry for so long.

“It’s just what I do. This is the thing that I truly love in my career. I love doing my performances. I’ve been a musician since I was about 4 years old; I knew what I wanted to do back then and I didn’t have a stage mum, which was great. I had a mother who encouraged. So, when opportunities arose she would always talk to me about it and weigh up the pros and cons with me, and would then ask me what I thought. And I think that’s a great thing to have in a parent”.

“I just love doing what I do. It’s my passion and I love looking into the audience to see how much fun they’re having, and it’s working a treat right now”.

Bankstown Sports Club’s New Year’s Eve event kicks off at 7pm in The Grand Ballroom on Saturday, 31 December 2016.

Tickets are $119 per person and include a 3-course meal and entertainment. The midnight fireworks will be shown live on the big screen.

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

6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Chris Connolly Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Diamond Decades Showband, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm John MacDonald & Donna Boyd, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm The Cassanettes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge 1.30pm Snow Queen’s Aussie Freezing Show, The Theatre 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

10.30am Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 12pm Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

10.30am Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 12pm Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Glory Days – A Tribute to the Boss, The Theatre 8.30pm Jellybean Jam, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Victoria Magee & Wayne Horsburgh, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Rachel Laing Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 10.30am Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 12pm Make Your Own Churros Class, San Churro 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Poker, The Loft 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge 1.30pm Beauty and the Beast Within, The Theatre 6.00pm Beauty and the Beast Within, The Theatre 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Emma Pask, The Theatre

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Andy & The Cruisers, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Susan Penno & Chris Castle, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Australian INXS and The Devinyls Show, The Theatre 8.30pm Groovin Hard, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Jo Elms & Brendan Montana, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

2pm The Crowdies Show, Rainforest Lounge 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Sing along with the Snow Queen and dance along with Bushman Bob and the Snow Girls in this magical, action-packed show!

THE THEATRE SHOWTIME: 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Be spirited away to a world of magic spells, castles and the most enchanted, romantic and best-loved musical fantasy films, with this colourful and creative stage show the kids will love!

THE THEATRE SHOW ONE: 1.30PM SHOW TWO: 6.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

Fresh Popcorn

$3.50

Free kids

BINGO WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY THURSDAY 19 JANUARY This January school holidays bring the family and enjoy free holiday kids bingo.

Unreserved seating.

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FREE RAINFOREST LOUNGE 11AM – 12PM

Visit BankstownSports.com for session times.

Adults $10 Children $5

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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Monday 16 January $22 | Level Two

9.30am | 11.30am | 2pm

Tickets from BankstownSports.com or main reception.

Ticket price includes bear, t-shirt and activities. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

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$10

Includes churrosmakin class, kids churros g & kids milkshake.

MAKE YOUR OWN CHURROS THURSDAY 12 JANUARY FRIDAY 13 JANUARY TUESDAY 17 JANUARY WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY

TICKETS FROM BANKSTOWNSPORTS.COM OR BANKSTOWN SPORTS MAIN RECEPTION Terms and conditions apply. Image is an indicator only. Recommended for children aged under 13.

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DINE Fancy catching up with your girlfriends for lunch, but struggling to find a babysitter? Maybe you and the hubby are overdue for a date night but you can’t find anyone to watch the little ones?

Why don’t you try Monkey Mania’s drop 'n' dine service!

Monkey Mania is giving you the chance to enjoy a night out without the hassle of trying to find a babysitter for the kids.

For $26.50, you can leave your child in our care for up to 3 hours while you enjoy a meal inside Bankstown Sports Club. The service is exclusively for use by club patrons and is available for children aged 5-13 years, who will be given a special vest so they can be easily monitored on the playing structure. They will

also have unlimited play that day, even after their parents return!

Mums and dads can pre-book their kids a spot, but walk-ins will be welcomed provided the venue is not at capacity, and Drop’n’Dine will operate on the same hours as Monkey Mania.

Parents will be required to show photo ID when dropping children off and picking them up.

Available for parents who want to drop their children at Monkey Mania whilst dining at Bankstown Sports.*

• Leave children for up to 3 hours • Available for children 5 years & over • $26.50 which includes unlimited play *Terms and conditions apply, visit MonkeyMania.com.au/Bankstown.

Mon to Thu 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 10.30pm Sat 9.30am - 10.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 6pm

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FRIDAY 20 JANUARY $15 MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS

EMMA PASK

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Award-winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz, and now she’ll charm audiences at Bankstown Sports with hits from her latest album Cosita Divina.

SATURDAY 14 JANUARY

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

This explosive new show brings to life the iconic music of The Boss, featuring all the big hits from Bruce Springsteen, including Born to Run, Dancing in The Dark and Hungry Heart. A show not to be missed!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 28 JANUARY The Australian INXS Show celebrates and honours the memory of Michael Hutchence and his band, bringing to life their unique style of funk-rock fused with dance elements. The Australian Divinyls Show will brilliantly capture the outrageous stage antics of the original band, performing hits like Boys in Town and I Touch Myself. Don’t miss out on this incredible double header!

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THURSDAY 26 JANUARY RAINFOREST LOUNGE 2PM

Come to Bankstown Sports this Australia Day and enjoy the Free Crowdies Show!

Australia Day SPECIAL

Available

3 January26 January Lunch & Dinner

Pumpkin seed crumbed Victorian lamb cutlets Mash, jus and vegetables or salad

Open Australia Day 11.30am to late

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NEW YEAR Bankstown Sports Club is celebrating one of the biggest events in the Chinese calendar with live music and entertainment for the whole family.

Bring in the Lunar New Year of the Rooster in style with a celebration of culture, music and tradition at Bankstown Sports. Enjoy all the festivities as we mark the end of another year of hard work and wish everyone a lucky and prosperous year to come.

Known in modern Chinese as the Spring Festival, this event marks the turn of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. In China, it is customary for families to gather for an annual reunion dinner and to thoroughly cleanse their homes to make way for good fortune in the year ahead.

We’ll be celebrating at Bankstown Sports on the evenings of Friday, 27 January and Saturday, 28 January, when the God of Wealth and the Lion Dance will be travelling through the club wishing our patrons good luck for the year ahead. He will also be giving out red

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envelopes with chocolate gold coins to our members and patrons for good fortunes, and to ward off evil spirits.

Then on Tuesday, 31 January, there will be free entertainment in the Rainforest Lounge from 7.30-8.30pm, including traditional Chinese dancers, Sally Song who will delight the audience with ancient Chinese ribbon and fan routines, and singer Maggie Cheung who will perform a range of traditional and modern Chinese songs.

There will also be a Tai Chi expert, the Mandarin Trio, a face change artist and a drum group who will lead a Lion Dance through the audience, and will finish with a spectacular pole climb.

If you have never experienced an authentic Lunar New Year event, come down to Bankstown Sports Club and celebrate with us!

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7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Ricky Martin & Friends, The Theatre 8.30pm Ipanema, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Paul Stevens & Helen Zerefos, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Chicks in Sync, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm The Backburners, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Bowie Unzipped, The Theatre

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Cheryl Webb & Adam Scicluna, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Forever Diamond, The Theatre

5.30pm Danny Elliott, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Uptown Funk, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Julianna Melfi & Stuart Davey, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm The Cassettes , Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Christine Anu Presents Rewind, The Theatre 8.30pm Shy Guys, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Leigh Archer & Ronnie Monks, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cath & Him, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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Christine Anu hits

rewind The Australian songstress is heading to Bankstown Sports for the first time in February, bringing her tribute to Aretha Franklin to the stage in spectacular style.

One of Australia’s most popular recording artists, Christine Anu, is bringing the Queen of Soul to Bankstown Sports in February, performing her Rewind tribute to Aretha Franklin for all of her adoring fans.

Boasting a successful music career spanning two decades, with platinum albums, sell-out musicals and roles in Hollywood movies, this will be the first time the 46year-old steps onto our stage to belt out memorable renditions of Respect, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools and Today I Sing the Blues.

Asked why Aretha is her inspiration, Christine says she is “a true legend, which is why I’m always excited to sing her songs which are universally adored by everyone.

Her magic introduced me to a whole new audience and for this, I will forever love her”.

The Rewind show toured nationally several years ago and received rave reviews, with critics describing Christine’s performance as ‘elegant, powerful and seductive’, and praising the show for ‘capturing and celebrating the high standard of live Australian music and artists today’.

For those who love the songstress for her own music and style, you won’t be disappointed, with her most popular songs My Island Home and Sunshine on a Rainy Day rounding out the playlist.

Rewind – The Aretha Franklin Songbook is touring for a limited number of dates in 2017, so get your tickets to the Bankstown Sports show on Saturday 25 February now. Tickets are $20 Members and $25 Non-members and can be purchased at BankstownSports.com or main reception.

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SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Shake your bon bon on the dance floor to the music of the world’s No.1 Latino superstar in this spectacular and entertaining tribute show to Ricky Martin. Christian Guerrero stars as Ricky and belts out all of your favourite hits including The Cup of Life & Livin’ La Vida Loca.

FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Peter Byrne is one of Australia’s most talented and versatile performers and recreates the songs from Neil Diamond in a spectacular night of entertainment. This show is guaranteed to have you singing all night.

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THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY

$15 MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS

Don’t miss Jeff Duff’s unique interpretation of the songs of David Bowie, which has left audiences captivated time and time again.

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

$20 MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

Australia’s first lady of soul Christine Anu hits the stage for REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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WIN 6 MONTHS OF Bankstown Sports is giving you the chance to win the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift. Enter for your chance to win a romantic date on us, every month for 6 months! evening. From 16 January, to enter go to BankstownSports.com/love and simply tell us in 25 words or less why you want to spoil your partner with 6 months of love.

Spoil that special someone this Valentine’s Day. Bankstown Sports is giving you the chance to win 6 dining and entertainment experiences for a selection of outlets at the club, so you can treat your other half to romantic date every month for 6 months!

Competition opens on Monday, 16 January 2017 and closes Sunday, 12 February 2017, with the winner selected on Monday, 13 February 2017.

We have lined up five of our restaurants and bars, as well as our movie theatre, who would all love to host you and your partner for an

PRIZE: • S tuzzichino (meal to the value of $100) • Platform One (meal to the value of $150) • Atrium Bar (tapas or drinks to the value of $100) • Peking Square (meal to the value of $100) • San Churro (dessert to the value of $50) • Bankstown Sports Movies (2 x tickets + $20 gift card for The Theatre bar)

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Chris Connolly Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons & The Beach Boys Show, The Theatre 8.30pm Clever Little Secretaries, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Lonnie Brabender & Francessca Bresia, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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8pm Manpower, The Theatre 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Celebration Mix, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Celtic Beat, The Theatre 8.30pm Matchbox Band, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Susan Jon Roset & Roy Cooper, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm The Cassettes, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Eireborne, The Theatre 8.30pm Everyday People Band, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

2.30pm Vicky Wetch & Greg Hayes, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Emily Williams, The Theatre 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge 9pm Poker, The Loft

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6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

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descend on Bankstown Sports!

If you love Irish song and dance, you’re going to love the entertainment line-up at Bankstown Sports! Mixing the traditional with the modern, Celtic Beat and Eireborne bring you an authentic Irish experience the whole family will enjoy!

CELTIC BEAT – LEGENDS OF IRELAND Celtic Beat will take you on a breathtaking journey as each artist in this magnificent ensemble performs hits from the greatest Irish singer-songwriters, with angelic tones that are sure to melt your heart. With traditional instruments including the fiddle, bodhrain, mandolin and guitar, this performance will have you singing and dancing the night away!

Peter Byrne is the producer and founder of Celtic Beat and has an incredible ability to put the right voice to every song he sings.

Funnyman Paul Martell acts as the narrator of the show, working alongside Eileen McCann who will wow you with her incredible fiddle-playing and strong vocal abilities.

Cameron Mather rounds out the group as an innovative performer of all Irish music.

Book now to see Celtic Beat – Legends of Ireland on Saturday 11 March. Tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

EIREBORNE This talented line up of dancers from international shows such as Riverdance and

Lord of the Dance celebrate Ireland’s contribution to the world of music and dance.

They perform the latest choreography to the sounds of a live band, starring lead vocalist Chris Ninni (Burn the Floor, The Voice). They’ll deliver some of the world’s greatest hits from Irish artists including U2, Van Morrison, The Script, Ronan Keating and many more. If you love incredible athletic dancing and live music, this show is a must see!

Eireborne is on at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 18 March. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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SATURDAY 4 MARCH

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING When two of the most exciting harmony bands in pop music history get together, you’re in for a memorable experience! You’ll hear the songs from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons including Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like a Man, followed by a rendition of The Beach Boys’ greatest hits, such as California Girls, Surfin’ USA and many more.

THURSDAY 9 MARCH $35 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.00PM SHOWTIME 7.30PM RESERVED SEATING In one of the most sought after girls’ night out events in the country, Manpower Australia is back, direct from Las Vegas, showing off their dance moves and cheeky humour, just for you!

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Entertainment

SATURDAY 11 MARCH Go on an inspirational journey through 60 years of Irish music and humour, with the award winning and captivating artistry of multi-talented performers Peter Byrne, Paul Martell, Eileen McCann and Cameron Mather.

$20 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 18 MARCH

$20 MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

In a celebration of Ireland’s contribution to the world of music and dance over the years, this fabulous show delivers some of the most wellknown hits from Irish artists including U2, Van Morrison, Hozier, The Script, Ronan Keating and many more.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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A

complete night out Show tickets for two

Overnight stay for two at Travelodge Bankstown

$279

$50 Bankstown Sports Gift Card

Buffet Breakfast at Greenfield Station Bistro

Bottle of wine

Rodney Rude

Emma Pask

Forever Diamond

Celtic Beat

Dragon

The Australian Devinyls & INXS Show

Christine Anu presents Rewind

Eireborne

Bowie Unzipped

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and The Beach Boys Show

Friday 9 December Booked separately: $430 Saturday 17 December Booked separately: $367 Glory Days – A Tribute to the Boss

Saturday 14 January Booked separately: $327

Friday 20 January Booked separately: $337

Saturday 28 January Booked separately: $337 Friday 10 February Booked separately: $337

Friday 17 February Booked separately: $327

Saturday 25 February Booked separately: $347

Saturday 4 March Booked separately: $327

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.

Saturday 11 March Booked separately: $347 Saturday 18 March Booked separately: $347 Emily Williams

Saturday 25 March Booked separately: $337

YOURCLUBS Baulkh am Hills Sp orts Wine D e Dinner gustation is b page 4 ack. See 0 for informa more tion.

It’s all happening at

Baulkham Hills Sports!

Following the success of our first ever Degustation Dinner, we’re once again bringing you another fine dining experience in March. And in January, we’re hosting a Pirates and Princess Party for the kids!

In recent months, we’ve noticed a lot of our patrons enjoy the finer dining options at The Gallery Restaurant, and often ask us about the best wine selections to suit their meals. This gave us the idea of hosting Degustation dinners, showcasing 5-courses of food which are paired with the ideal wines, to bring out the best flavours and textures.

The first event, held on 20 October, featured a glass of sparkling pinot noir on arrival, followed by seared scallops with a pernod butternut and pea puree for entrée, which was matched with a Flying Fish chardonnay. This was followed by fish, veal and pork dishes, accompanied by white, red and Vermentino blends. The evening

CALLING ALL PIRATES AND PRINCESSES! Now that we have the adults sorted, it’s time to keep the little ones occupied! On 19 January, we’re holding a Pirates and Princesses Party where kids can dress up and come along to the club for a day of fun activities, face painting, games and some yummy treats. Tickets are just $25 for kids and they must be accompanied by an adult. $10 Adult admission applies for adults not accompanied by a paying child.

Coffee is included. For more details or to book, call 9639 2100.

finished with a Tajima beef brisket, coupled with a wild berry reserve cabernet, and all of this was just $75 per person.

The next Degustation dinner will be held on 16 March in The Gallery Restaurant.

For bookings, please contact the club on 9639 2100.

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 – 9.00am to late* Friday and Saturday – 9.00am to 2.00am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Baulkham Hills

$2000 worth of

prizes

to be WON!

�Christmas Day � B U F F E T LU N C H

Santa’s

Toy Raffle

Sunday 25 December

Celebrate with an indulgent buffet lunch, live entertainment and a visit from Santa!

Adults $120 Children (7-16 years) $30 Children under 7 free

Sunday 18 December

With a Special visit from Santa

Bookings and pre-payment essential, call 9639 2100.

Read menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com

For full terms and conditions visit BaulkhamHillsSports.com

Tuesday

Pirates and

Party

Thursday 19 January 10.30am – 12.30pm $25 Children Join in on the fun and come dressed as a princess or pirate! Plus enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury treats, face painting, fun and games.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Payment required at time of booking. Kids under 12 months free. $10 admission fee applies for adults not accompanied by a paying child.

Monday 10.00am | Bingo

TICKETS FROM $1 Tickets on sale from 3.30pm, draws from 4.30pm

Princesses

ACTIVITIES

7.30pm | Cash Housie *

KIDS

HOLIDAY BINGO Wednesday 4, 11, 18 and 25 January from 11am

$5

Includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

Wednesday 7.30pm | Poker 7.30pm | Meat Raffle

Thursday 7.30pm | Trivia

Friday

WINE

10.00am | 6.30pm | 7.30pm | 10.30pm |

DEGUSTATION DINNER

Saturday

Thursday 16 March Join us for an exclusive 5 course degustation dinner with matching wines.

To book call 9639 2100.

Bingo Meat Raffle Poker Poker

$75

7.30pm | Poker *Cash Housie will not be played on 27 December

THE GALLERY TRADING HOURS Monday to Wednesday: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Thursday and Sunday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9.00pm Phone 9639 2100 for bookings.

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AUSTRALIA

FAMILY FUN DAY! It’s on again! We’re holding our Australiana event at the club with fun for the whole family!

Birrong Sports Club’s annual Australia Family Fun Day is on again, with lunch, barefoot bowls and live entertainment for the whole family. This is the 5th year the club has held the event and last year everyone enjoyed some Australian-themed food, clowns, a jumping castle, face-painting and live music for both adults and kids.

It’s the perfect day for people to come down and learn how to play bowls, with

club experts on-hand to give his tips on playing. Even the kids can have a go!

There aren’t too many places in Birrong with the space to hold a fun day like this, and we’d love all of you to come along to celebrate our national day, and enjoy some fun in the sun!

Entertainment for the kids will run from 11am-3pm, with live music from 2pm-6pm.

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

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Open 7 days – 9.30am-late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

YEAR’S EVE NEW NEW YEAR’S YEAR’S EVE EVE

WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER Tickets from $1 Special visit fro m Santa

Birrong Sports

$1500 p su in toy abs for gr

5pm-8pm: Bring the family and enjoy the clown and face painters

Monday 7.00pm | Poker

8pm -1am: Relax and bring in the new year with Re-Groove

Tickets on sale from 5pm.

Draw from 6.30pm.

Tuesday

KIDS

KIDS

PIZZA MAKING CLASS

HOLIDAY BINGO

Tuesday 10, 17 and 24 January 12pm

Thursday 12 and 19 January 11am

$5

ACTIVITIES

Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

$30

Price includes apron to keep, pizza, soft drink and scoop of gelato.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. For children aged 6-12 years.

AUSTRALIA DAY

FAMILY

FUN! SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH CLOWNS, FACEPAINTING, JUMPING CASTLE AND FREE ENTERTAINMENT.

11AM TO 6PM

FREE!

7.30pm | Trivia

Wednesday 10.00am | Bingo

Thursday 6.30pm | Poker

Friday 6.00pm | Meat Raffle

VALENTINE’S

DAY

Tuesday 14 February

Sunday 5.00pm | Homewares Raffle

Enjoy the tastes of Italy this Valentine’s Day and book your table at The Italian Bistro.

Call 9645 8666.

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

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CHRISTMAS

TOY DRIVE!

A DROP Y O T NE W B E CLU H T

O T R E 15 B EFO M B ER DECE

Bankstown Bowls is holding its annual toy drive for the kids at the Children’s Hospital in Westmead and we want your help! Drop a toy to the club before 15 December and make a child smile this Christmas…

Christmas is a time for giving, not just to our family and friends, but to those in the community who need our help. Bankstown Bowls is holding its annual toy drive again, collecting donations of gifts for the sick kids at the Children’s Hospital in Westmead.

Last year, the club was able to collect almost 100 brand new toys which were taken to the hospital and handed out to the children. You should have seen the smiles on their faces!

This year, we need your help! If you are able to contribute a gift for a sick child,

please drop in a new, unused and unwrapped toy into the club before 15 December.

The Bowls Club is also holding a ham raffle to raise money for the hospital. Last year, staff, members and patrons raised $5,000, and we are hoping to break that record this year! If you would like to help, please contact the club on 02 9790 0176 for raffle ticket information.

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 until late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Bankstown Sports Bowls

Annual

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE a LITTLE GIFT GOES A LONG WAY! If you would like to donate a toy to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead please drop a new and unwrapped toy to the bowls Club before 15th December

ACTIVITIES Monday 10.30am | Line Dancing

Tuesday 7.00pm | Poker

Christmas Ham Raffle Every

Wednesday

From 2 November to 21 December

Wednesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Thursday

$300

6.00pm | Piano Nights

worth of

prizes weekly

Raffle drawn from 7pm. Tickets are $1 for six numbers. 6 $50 hams given away each week

Friday 7.00pm | Poker

CHRISTMAS DAY Buffet Lunch

Sunday 4.30pm | Meat & Veggie Raffle

SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER

Celebrate Christmas with a festive buffet lunch from 12-2pm

Adults $72 Children (3-12 years) $22 Children under 3 free Bookings and pre-payment essential, call 9790 0176.

Full menu available at BankstownBowling.com.au

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.

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

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

In this edition we look at the success of our newly re-instated AFL Club, we celebrate our Baulkham Hills Netball club’s 50th birthday and we recognise some major sporting achievements throughout the year and highlight the importance of our volunteers at our Annual Service to Sport awards.

SERVICE TO SPORT AWARDS

Service to Sport Meda l recipient, Joe Collister

Bankstown Sports Club has celebrated another year of remarkable sporting achievements on and off the field, with its annual Service to Sport Awards dinner in The Grand Ballroom. On Monday, 24 October, members from our 42 associated sporting clubs gathered for a 3-course meal, to recognise the invaluable contribution our members and volunteers make to the local community.

Bankstown Sports Little Athletics Club member Zach Facer received a signed GWS Giants jersey and scarf for his generous donation to the Little Wings charity in June.

We also recognised junior Cricket Club coaches Lachlan Hunt and Jason Gauci for their incredible dedication to the sport, and their club.

Young Club Person of the Year went to Emma Newman from the Bankstown Sports

le Athletics member, Bankstown Sports Litt r Zach Face

Women’s Cricket Club for her active and ongoing participation in club activities as a coach and volunteer, and Troy Freeman from the Bankstown Sports Strikers Football Club was named Volunteer of the Year, for generously donating his time and effort to serve his local community.

Bankstown Sports Strikers Football Club was named Club of the Year for their development of junior sport in their local community. They have also been exploring several charity opportunities and this year donated their former club uniform to two different orphanages in Vanuatu and Myanmar.

And finally, the highlight of the night saw four long serving members of Bankstown Sports and its associated venues recognised for their years of service to the sporting clubs.

The Service to Sport Medal is our most prestigious accolade and is presented to

Sports Report

ith y Klumpp w rt a M r o t c e a Newman Sports Dir Bankstown Person of the Year, Emm Young Club

members who have given 20+ years of service as a volunteer. There were four recipients this year; Victor Gauci, Bankstown District Sports Junior and Senior Cricket Clubs (21 years); Terry Webb, Baulkham Hills Cricket Club (50 years); Joe Collister, Bankstown Sports Men’s Bowling Club (35 years); and Bernie White, Bankstown Sports Men’s Bowling Club (51 years).

An engaging and entertaining night was had by all, with plenty of stories shared and great memories made. Bankstown Sports would like to wish all our associated sporting clubs the best of luck for the sporting year ahead!

AFL It’s been a big 12 months for the Bankstown Sports Junior AFL Club, which was only reinstated in 2015 after a two-year hiatus. The re-branded Bankstown Sports Bull Sharks’ first ever girls team made the semi-finals in their first full year of competition, and through a new relationship with the Sydney Al Noori Muslim school in Greenacre, they will be fielding an Under 17 boys team in 2017.

The club also featured in a special news piece on SBS earlier this year, promoting the

Bankstown Sports Director Vern Falconer with Volunteer of the Year, Troy Freeman (right)

new AFL Multicultural Program, which encourages students to include Aussie Rules in their weekly sports routines.

NETBALL 2016 marks the 50th year anniversary of the Baulkham Hills Netball Club. It started from humble beginnings back in 1966, when a group of women from the local cricket division decided to create a ladies’ basketball division to play in the Eastwood Ryde Association competition.

Bankstown Sports Ju nior Crick Lachlan Hunt and Jaso et Club coaches n Gauci (right).

Over the next few years as the basketball club began to attract more members, teams were registered with the Blacktown Association and in 1969, five of the club’s players were selected in Blacktown representative teams.

Towards the end of that year, the Baulkham Hills Cricket and Recreational Club changed its name to the Baulkham Hills Sporting Club, and in 1970, women’s basketball was changed in Australia to netball, so the club then became the Baulkham Hills Netball Division. Within two years, they had been instrumental in forming a standalone Netball Association within the Baulkham Hills Shire.

ers Football Club Bankstown Sports Strik rector Alex Fulcher th Di President Jenny Stone wi

Bankstown Sports Club proudly supports 42 sporting clubs. These clubs are run by volunteers for the community. To get involved as a participant or volunteer, see the sports secretaries list over the page.

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SPORTS SECRETARIES BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB SPORT

NAME

EMAIL

PHONE

AFL

Tim Hall

bankstownjafl@gmail.com

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

BASKETBALL

Narelle Hargreaves

narelle2605@hotmail.com.au

0431 994 834

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)

Spero Semann

sperosemann@hotmail.com

0407 787 135

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Kylee Freeman

secretary@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 005 753

GOLF (LADIES)

Elaine Ward

elainei40@yahoo.com.au

9771 1450

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

Michael Clunie

mclunie@iconco.com.au

0419 464 317

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Nathan Loveday

bankstowntouch@gmail.com

0416 636 006

kearnsm8@bigpond.com

0421 977 618

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Marie Smith

nationsmith@optusnet.com.au

9790 1339

DARTS

Cathy Cassidy

cathy@atdec.com

0408 550 092

DARTS (TUESDAY)

Phil Conford

philconford@hotmail.com

0404 900 909

DRESS REGULATIONS Neat clean work attire is permitted at all times.* *Excludes Platform One. Work attire, running shoes and tracksuits are not permitted.

VOLUNTARY PRE-COMMITMENT Set a limit Track gaming spend

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 877 140

Ian Stone

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S) BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Elaine Fearnside

mefearn@yahoo.com.au

0434 245 716

FOOTBALL

Susan Kanisek

secretary@birrongfc.com.au

0438 620 816

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

lee_hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

WE CAN PARK

CARWASH Inside Bankstown Sports

FOR YOU!

FROM $25*

Friday and Saturday: 6pm to late* Leave your car with the valet attendant on the Mona St ramp and we will return your car when you want to leave.

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday: 8am to 9pm Sunday: 9am to 5pm

*Subject to manager's discretion.

*Member price for external wash.

VALET PARKING $10

LOCATED ON THE GREEN LEVEL

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.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB Open 7 Days, 9am – 6am

Dinner

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO – 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

Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

7am – 12am 7am – 1am Open 24hrs 7am –1am

Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

Lunch

Tuesday to Friday Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm

Dinner

Tuesday to Friday and Sunday Saturday

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – 10.30pm

Friday and Saturday

6pm – 10pm

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

MONKEY MANIA – Phone 9722 9864

PLATFORM ONE – Phone 9722 9888 for bookings. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.

Lunch

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – late 12pm – 9.30pm

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA – Phone 9722 9810 for bookings. Closed Mondays.

INTOUCH CAFÉ

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10am – 5pm 10am – 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

LUCKY CHENG’S

Monday to Thursday, Sunday Friday and Saturday

11.30am – 11pm 11.30am – 12am

PEKING SQUARE – Opening December 2016

Sunday to Thursday

Friday and Saturday

11am – 3pm 5.30pm – 9.30pm 11am – 3pm 5pm – 10.30pm

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS Open 7 Days, 9am – late* BOWLS BISTRO – Phone 9790 0176 for group bookings

ATRIUM BAR

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am*

Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner

Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE – See BankstownSports.com for bookings

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS Open 7 Days, 9am to late, Friday & Saturday: 9am to 2am*

Venue

Everyday

11.30am – late*

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT – Phone 9639 2100 for bookings

Kitchen

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 9pm 12pm – 11pm

Lunch

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner

Monday to Wednesday Thursday and Sunday Friday and Saturday

6.00pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9.00pm

SAN CHURRO

Refer to BankstownSports.com for trading hours

LA PIAZZA Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

BIRRONG SPORTS Open 7 Days, 9:30am – late*

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA

THE ITALIAN BISTRO – Phone 9645 8666 for bookings

Lunch

Monday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9.30pm

Lunch

Daily

Dinner

Daily

11.30am – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion

Door up r pick to doo om your e fr servic hin a 5km wit home s of our radiu clubs.

CALL 0401 759 606 Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday/Saturday/ Sunday 5pm-late

CALL 0401 140 589

❄

PLATFORM ONE

Pre-booked Christmas Day Buffet Lunch only: 12.00pm Boxing Day/New Year’s Day: Closed

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO

Pre-booked Christmas Day Buffet Lunch only: 12.00pm

LUCKY CHENG’S Christmas Day: 11.30am – 4pm

COURTESY BUS FOR MEMBERS AND YOUR GUESTS BIRRONG SPORTS

BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB AND BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS

❄

FREE

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS

See BankstownSports.com or reception for schedule.

MILPERRA/PICNIC POINT/EAST HILLS

CALL 0413 244 557

CALL 0401 140 589

Friday/Saturday 6pm-12am

Thursday to Saturday 5pm-1am

❄ FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS ❄ ❄ ❄ PEKING SQUARE

Pizzeria Bellucci

Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed

New Year’s Eve: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm

New Year's Day: Closed Monday 2 January: 11am – 5pm

SAN CHURRO

New Year’s Eve: Closed

Stuzzichino

BIRRONG SPORTS

Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 1pm – 11pm New Year’s Day: 1pm – 11pm

LA PIAZZA

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day: Closed

MONKEY MANIA

Christmas Eve: 9.30am – 6pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 11am – 5pm New Year's Eve: 9.30am – 6pm

Christmas Day: 2.00pm – late Boxing Day: 11.00am – late New Year’s Day: 11.00am – late

The Italian Bistro

Christmas Eve: Dinner until 8.00pm

Christmas Day: Closed New Year's Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: Open for dinner only, 5.30pm – 8.00pm

BANKSTOWN BOWLS Christmas Day: 11.00am – 7.00pm Boxing Day: 2.00pm – 7.00pm New Year’s Day: 12.00pm – 7.00pm

BAULKHAM HILLS

Christmas Day: 10am – 10pm Boxing Day: 10am – late New Year’s Day: 10am – late Monday 2nd Jan: 10am – late Australia Day: 10am – late

The Gallery Restaurant Christmas Day: Buffet Lunch only (dinner – closed) Unless noted, normal trade will occur. Closing times subject to management discretion.