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For all Media enquiries please contact: PRESS RELEASE: 09/07/08 - Incident at Eels v Panthers The Parramatta Stadium Trust management has investigated the verbal racial abuse experienced by Petero Civoniceva at the Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
This unacceptable behaviour is not tolerated at this venue
On examining a variety of conflicting reports and statements, it appears that there was no positive identification of the perpetrators at the time of the incident. Although security officers made enquiries from the crowd in the area to which they were directed by Penrith training staff no one would identify the culprits. Had the offenders been positively identified their removal with the aid of police would have been immediate. Stadium management has subsequently worked closely with the Eels and other parties to identify the offenders. CCTV footage has since been obtained that corresponds to the Channel Nine footage giving a clearer picture of the patrons involved. Consequent to this incident and other reports of offensive language (being directed at players, referees and others in the field of play as well as other patrons) further measures will be put in place to curb this wave of unacceptable conduct during what is considered to be a 'family event'. The strategy may include using covert security officers in the crowd to positively identify perpetrators who will be independent witnesses in prosecuting offenders. Luke Coleman, Venue Manager stated that "patrons at Parramatta Stadium are put on notice that any person identified as reponsible for using offensive and abusive language will be prosecuted. In addition, I do not accept that other patrons, particularly children, should be subjected to this behaviour, and as a society we cannot permit offensive language used in this manner to be accepted as normal behaviour at a sporting event." The Parramatta Stadium Trust management has already taken measures in 2008 to control alcohol consumption at the venue during events by reducing the limit of each purchase from four drinks to two in order to assist in reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour. All patrons at Parramatta Stadium are encouraged to report anti-social behaviour to police and security or event staff.
PRESS RELEASE: 19/6/08 - Ray Price Sculpture Commissioned
The Parramatta Stadium Trust is pleased to announce that sculptor Brett 'Mon' Garling, F.A.I.H.A. (Fellow of the Australian Institute of History and Arts) has been selected to undertake the commission of producing a bronze sculpture of Ray Price that is to be erected at Parramatta Stadium. A multi award winning artist, 'Mon' has been included in the publication 'Top Ten Australian Artists' (2005). He is widely recognised and regarded as an expert in the field of sculpture and casting and a fascination in the technical side of casting has led him to establish his own foundry. Being a Paramatta Eels fan since he was a child, Brett has a passion for the project as he remarked: 'Ray Price had a profound influence over my young years, and to pay tribute to this man by having the oppurtunity to sculpt him in this memorable pose is a great honour'. The pose that Ray Price has selected is taken from the photo of Ray Price holding up the 1986 Winfield Cup, won in the grand final by the Eels team that he captained that year. Ray Price was also a 'dual international', playing both Rugby Union and Rugby League for Australia. The sculpture will serve as a tribute to this legendary sportsman and his sporting achievements. It is anticipated that the sculpture will be erected and unveiled later this year, which is fitting for the year of the Centenary of Rugby League in Australia, and the Rugby League World Cup. PRESS RELEASE: 18/6/08 - Parramatta Stadium Trust June Update Australian Events Expo The Parramatta Stadium Trust Events team recently exhibited the venue's facilities at the Australian Events Expo 2008 held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. (http://www.australianeventsexpo.com/). Visitors to the Parramatta Stadium Trust stand were given information regarding the facilities available for hire including the Main Field, Training Field, Cumberland Lounge, Corporate Suites, BBQ Area and Car Parks. One Lucky visitor to the stand won a Hot Air Balloon ride for two (courtesy of Cloud 9). Planning for the Australian Events Expo 2009 is already underway. For more information on venue facilities go to www.parramattastadium.com.au Upcoming Events
3.00pm Sunday 29 June 2008 - NRL Round 16
Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm
3.00pm Sunday 6 July 2008 - NRL Round 17
Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers
7.35 pm Friday July 25 2008 - NRL Round 20
Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys
Tickets for all NRL fixtures are available from Ticketek at www.ticketek.com.au Planning an Event? First Class Function and Conference Facilities Available For Hire If you have a Corporate or Social event coming up why not contact our Events Team to discuss the options available to you for hiring Parramatta Stadium's first class Function and Conference Facilties. The Stadium Offers our clients full use of the Cumberland Lounge and Corporate Suites all with unique views overlooking the Stadium arena. We can make and deliver an event that will exceed your expectations in consultation with our network of event contacts in entertainment, theming, equipment hire, staging, lighting and sound. Our on-site catering team from the Gema Group is one of Sydney's premium corporate event and function catering companies and will work with you to provide creative and unique menus to ensure the success of your event. The team at Parramatta Stadium has been delivering events for over 20 years from small cocktail parties to networking events and corporate dinners. For more information please call 02 9683 5755 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or go to www.parramattastadium.com.au Why Not Hold your Xmas Party at Parramatta Stadium? With the Christmas season fast approaching now is the time to book your end-of-year Xmas function at Parramatta Stadium. Our events team will ensure that your function is truly memorable and we can supply both indoor and outdoor venues to suit your purposes. Parramatta Stadium Trust is currently offering a 50% discount on room hire for all Xmas Party bookings made before 31st August that include a full catering package. Long Term Public Car Parking now available at Parramatta Stadium Parramatta Stadium now offers a limited amount of Long Term Car Parking (on non-event days) to the general public on weekdays. Parking Permits are offered on a Quaterly basis at 5% discount to normal rates, and on an Annual basis at 10% discount to normal rates. Casual Public Car Parking is still available at Parramatta Stadium (on non-event days) at the rate of $7.00 per vehicle per day. Ticket machines accept coin and credit card and are in operation from 4.00am to 7.00pm on weekdays. For more information please call 02 9683 5755 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or go to www.parramattastadium.com.au
PRESS RELEASE: 08/4/08 - Parramatta Stadium Trust and Parramatta NRL Club reach Five-Year Agreement The Trustees of The Parramatta Stadium Trust and the Directors of the Parramatta NRL Club are pleased to announce than an Agreement has been reached that secures 10 Eels home games per season to be played at Parramatta Stadium for the next five years. The Five-Year Agreement provides an equitable outcome for the Club and the Trust, as well as a welcome arrangement for the dedicated Parramatta Eels fans. Luke Coleman, Parramatta Stadium Venue Manager and Denis Fitzgerald, CEO of the Eels, heralded the agreement as clear evidence of the mutual commitment of the parties to the continuation of an amicable association that commenced with the opening of the Stadium in 1986. Parramatta Stadium is situated on the land that Parramatta used as its home ground since the Club's foundation in 1947 when it was called Cumberland Oval
PRESS RELEASE: 25/9/07 - Statue Honour for Eels Legend Ray Price Legendary Parramatta Eels rugby player Ray Price will be honoured with a bronze statue at his home ground, the Parramatta Stadium Trust announced today.
PARRAMATTA STADIUM TRUST WELCOMES THE WESTERN SYDNEY RAMS to Parramatta Stadium for the inaugural Australian Rugby Championship to be known as the Mazda Cup. The Rams will take on elite teams from NSW, Parramatta Stadium will host the Rams four home games as well as a possible home semi-final and the Stadium will also act as the side’s training base. The home fixtures are as follows:
Parramatta Stadium Trust welcomes the return of top-level football to the venue having played host to the sport on numerous occasions in the past. Tickets for the Anzac Day clash go on sale through Ticketek on Thursday March 8.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to once again host the Fully Sick Kids Xmas party” said Michael Berdon, Event Manager at Parramatta Stadium, “and to provide children and families with the chance to enjoy a fun day out together”. Cure Our Kids is an independent charity that raises funds and provides services exclusively for children with cancer and their families at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Parramatta Stadium is continuing to work closely with its valued partner Sydney Water to set high standards in maximising water conservation and management. By working together the partnership has set new environmental standards and enabled the Stadium to score goals on water saving through the implementation of two key water saving initiatives:
Parramatta Stadium’s permanent water monitoring program has resulted in a reduction in water usage of over 50%.
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