GMHBA Stadium will open to the public, allowing people to explore the various sports available across Greater Geelong during a free community event.
The Festival of Sport will bring together more than 30 sports and activities at Kardinia Park for the festival’s sixth year on Friday 6 March.
Kardinia Park community strategy and projects manager Kirsten Blake said people would be able to try a range of sports, including football, soccer, cricket and tennis.
“I like the idea of having the stadium open, a bit like an open day, and people can have an opportunity they wouldn’t normally have,” she said.
“People can expect lots of different opportunities to get hands-on and try something new…and there are over 30 different things to try and do.
“I’m really looking forward to opening up the oval again to our community, as it’s a really unique experience to be able to get on the playing field of GMHBA Stadium.
“They’ll actually be on there before the Geelong Cats have their first match of the year, so it’s a really unique experience…and we also have lots of activities for all ages and abilities.
“We have a lot of adapted sports represented at the festival too, like parallel sports where people can have a go at some wheelchair rugby or basketball.”
Festival of Sport at Kardinia Park will be held from 5pm to 8pm, with entertainment and food trucks also available during the event in Djilang Plaza and throughout the precinct.
