NEWS

Entry to this fixture will incorporate the following conditions:

1. Pre-Purchased Ticketing Arrangement
This match will be held according to a pre-purchased ticketing arrangement, in that tickets WILL ONLY be made available for purchase on the following days and times: Thursday, 11th June 2009 @ Bob Jane Stadium – between 11:00am - 3:00pm Friday, 12th June 2009 @ Bob Jane Stadium – between 11:00am - 3:00pm

For further ticketing information, please contact South Melbourne FC, Preston Lions FC or Football Federation Victoria. Please be aware that NO TICKETS will be sold on match day for this event.

Pre-purchased tickets will only be available on the following conditions:

i) All patrons wishing to purchase a ticket must provide relevant Photo ID to be photocopied upon which he/she will receive one ticket. Multiple ticket sales will be permitted provided the patron can provide acceptable Photo ID for the quantities requested. Please note that all photo IDs must be original documents or extracts (copies will not be accepted);

ii) The issued ticket is non-transferable, and can only be used by the purchaser whose name will be printed on the back of the issued ticket;

iii) Pre-purchased tickets must be paid for by cash;

iv) FFV and/or South Melbourne FC reserve the right to refuse the sale of tickets and/or entry to the ground to any patron at its absolute discretion;

v) Children under fourteen (14) years attending this event will be issued with a complimentary admission ticket, provided they are accompanied by an adult who has valid admission ticket.

The only forms of PHOTO ID ACCEPTED are:

* Current Victorian Driver’s License
* Key Passes
* Student Card (valid)
* Concession Cards and/or Pensioner Cards
* Travelling Passport (current)

Information collected relating to the patron at the point of purchase will be destroyed by FFV at the conclusion of this event, provided the patron has not participated in any illegal activity acted in a manner that has brought the game into disrepute, contravened FFV’s Conditions of Entry or Spectator Code of Behaviour.

2. South Melbourne FC Members and Sponsors
2009 members and sponsors of South Melbourne FC attending this event are exempt from pre-purchasing tickets, yet will be required to supply photo identification upon request. South Melbourne FC members & sponsors must possess and present their current 2009 Membership Card at the ticket box on the day of the event before being issued with a complimentary admission ticket.

3. FFV Issued Passes
2009 FFV Season Pass holders, FFV Media Pass Holders, Player & Official Pass Holders attending this event will be required to supply photo identification upon request. FFV Season Pass Holders, FFV Media Pass Holders & Player & Official Pass Holders must possess and present their relevant 2009 Issued Pass in order to be issued a complimentary admission ticket. All patrons will subject to a screening process at the point of entry.

All patrons upon entry into the facility will need to comply with FFV’s Conditions of Entry and Spectator Code of Behaviour at all times.

South Melbourne FC and/or Football Federation Victoria (FFV) reserve the right at their absolute discretion to refuse entry to any patron to this event even if that patron has a Valid Admission Ticket.

The above measures aim to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, officials and spectators.

4. Managed Access Area / Victorian Major Events (Crowd Management) Act (2003)
Patrons are advised that the Managed Access Area will come into force for this event in accordance with the Victorian Major Events (Crowd Management) Act (2003). This is in addition to FFV’s Conditions of Entry and Spectator Code of Behaviour.