Game Day Guide: NBL1 Men QF Frankston v. Ballarat

The ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men this Saturday evening will host the Ballarat Miners in the NBL1 South Men's Qualifying Final.

We ask that you please read the below information, as you have an important role to play in ensuring the safety of all patrons within the venue.

Please be respectful to all FDBA staff, both team's players and staff and the officials of the game. Any poor behaviour will not be tolerated. 

Important things to note

• This game has completely SOLD OUT! No more tickets will become available.
• Dreamstreet Lending Arena is a cash-free venue. All transactions including food, drink and merchandise outlets will be cashless
• No basketballs are to be brought inside the stadium. FDBA staff will request they are taken back to cars. FDBA staff will not be storing them in the office. No exceptions.

Frankston Blues are hosting three Senior Blues games Saturday.

• 2:30pm Youth Women v. Keilor Thunder
• 4:30pm Youth Men v. Keilor Thunder
• 7:30pm NBL1 Men QF v. Ballarat Miners

Although we offer free entry for Big V Youth games, patrons must have tickets to remain for the NBL1 Men's Quarter Final. Tickets will be marked off during the Youth Men's game. Doors will be shut at the beginning of the Youth Men's game. Doors will open for NBL1 Men’s seating from 6:30pm. 

General Admission

• No basketballs are to be brought into the stadium.
• All ticketing is General Admission. Seating is available on both grandstands and behind the windows. Standing room extends behind the seating behind the windows.
• The front row and the floor of the Court 3 Grandstand is reserved for Junior Blues and Youth players. We ask adults to please sit up in the Grandstand and leave this space for Junior Blues players (and other children).
• Please remain seated during play.
• Please refrain walking across, sitting or standing across the baselines during the quarters of play, this includes time-outs. 
• Due to safety (large attendance, light’s off etc.) courts 2/3/4 are not available for children to play.

Noise Makers

• No Air Horns and vuvuzela are not to be brought into the stadium. These will be immediately confiscated and available collection Monday 22^nd July at 9:00am, from FDBA reception.
• Percussion instruments, such as drums, pool noodles, pots and pans may be brought into the stadium. We ask patrons to please be respectful, and only used on the non-team bench side (Court 3 Grandstand)

Parking

• Dreamstreet Lending Arena currently has very limited parking due to construction works. We suggest patrons either park across Wells Road at Kananook Station or behind the stadium, around the oval. Alternatively, there is limited parking on streets surrounding the stadium. FDBA is not responsible for any fines.

Pre-Game Announcements

• Please be aware Frankston Blues will be running pre-game announcements including turning off all the lights, running the big screen with visual effects, playing loud music and operating smoke machines. We ask all patrons to remain seated during these times.

Time-Outs/Quarter Times

• Frankston Blues have planned activations during these times. We ask all patrons to remain off the playing court.

Post-Game

• Players will be available to sign merchandise after the game. We ask all patrons to wait until the teams have finished their huddle before approaching players.

Food and drinks sales

• Hot food (Hot Chip, Potato Cakes, Dim Sims and Hot Dogs), Drinks (Water, Soft drink etc.) and Treats can be purchased from the canteen
• Frankston Blues NBL1 South Home Games are a family-friendly event. Alcohol will not be available for purchase.