Game Day info - Round 23

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
There is nothing like Friday night football at AAMI Park!

For just the second time this season Storm fans will be able to knock off from work and kick off their weekend by seeing their team in action.

The boys will be set to put on a show under the bright lights so make sure you are there to witness it.

VICTORIAN THUNDERBOLTS CURTAIN RAISER
Victoria Thunderbolts v Ipswich Jets
Friday 17 August, 5:15pm,
AAMI Park

Get to AAMI Park early to see the Storm stars of the future LIVE in action!

It shapes as a crucial game as the Thunderbolts currently sit fourth on the ladder with two crucial games remaining, starting with this Friday night against the Ipswich Jets.

Thunderbolts have won three in a row coming off wins against Burleigh Bears 32-16, Western Mustangs 70-12 and also Tweed Heads Seagulls 54-16 on the weekend.

In the inaugural year of the Hastings Deering Colts competition, Victoria have won 11 of 17 games which has been a fantastic season so far with the squad predominately made up of local Victorian juniors who have come through the NRL Victoria pathway since U12's, U14's and U15's through to now U20's.

So get along and support the local youngsters before the NRL game kicks off.

MEMBERSHIP SALES
Membership sales will be available from the membership marquee located at Entrance F of AAMI Park from 5.30pm. Memberships purchased on Friday will be given access to the game.

All members will be able to collect their 2018 items next to Edwin's Cafe before the game.

Everything is better as a Storm member! Join the family & sign up today!

Club House members will also be able to collect their membership items from inside the Club House upon arrival.

MERCHANDISE
A wide range of Storm merchandise will be available on Friday at AAMI Park.
The Melbourne Storm megastore at AAMI Park will be open from 5.30pm. Merchandise outlets inside AAMI Park will be located at Aisle 3 and 23. (Open from 6.30pm).

SOCIAL CLUB - POST MATCH
Social Club is back in the Clubhouse following matches in 2018 with player interviews on stage, entertainment and drinks available providing members and fans a great chance to reflect post game.
Daily passes will be available for Social Club in Round 23 for $10.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS
In 2018, all members have been issued a brand-new membership card. Please disregard any previously issued membership cards that do not have the year 2018 on them.

If you have any issue with your 2018 membership, please see the team in the Storm membership marquee on game day from 5.30pm.

2018 memberships are on sale now! Request a call today.

Show your purple pride and sign up for 2018!

To ensure all members have access to the game on Friday 17 August at AAMI Park, please note:

• Members who purchased a membership before COB 1 August 2018 have had their packs processed and dispatched and should receive their packs before game day.
• Members who purchased their membership between 2 August 2018 and COB 13 August will not receive their packs prior to game day. Members will have a temporary membership card emailed to them which can be printed and scanned for access at the ground (excludes Flexi memberships).
• Members who signed up after 13 August can pick up a paper ticket from the membership marquee located at Entrance F of AAMI Park from 5.30pm.
• If you signed up prior to COB 1 August and have not yet received your member pack or an email with your temporary membership card or are a flexi membership holder, please contact the membership team on 1300 786 767 or email membership@melbournestorm.com.au.

Please note: All member packs will be posted directly to members with no cards available for collection on game day.

CONCESSION MEMBERSHIP HOLDERS
Concession membership holders are required to present their concession identification card upon entry to AAMI Park on match day.
If you do not have your concession identification card with you as well as your membership card you may be refused entry into the ground.
Junior members with school or library ID will also be required to bring it to the ground. This is stated in the in the membership brochure and is part of the member terms and conditions.

FORGOTTEN CARDS
Melbourne Storm cannot issue replacement tickets when membership cards are not brought to the game.
Members will need to purchase a daily admission ticket at their own cost. Members with a reserved seat can get their ticket re-printed but must have their seat details with them. Seat confirmation must be made before 5pm two business days before the game by calling the membership services department on 1300 786 767 or email membership@melbournestorm.com.au.

TRANSPORT AND PARKING INFORMATION
MOPT advise all patrons attending the event parking is extremely limited and the use of Public Transport is recommended.
The following car parks will be open for Public Parking on Friday 17 August subject to space available.
Melbourne Park - Entrance D Eastern Plaza and Northern car parks open from 6am
$20 pre-booked parking - BOOK HERE - (bookings must be made 24 hours prior to arrival)
$30 Event Day Rate
Yarra Park MCG - Gate 3: 3.30pm, Gate 5: 5.30pm, Gate 6: 4.30pm, Gate 7: 2.00pm

** Please note Essendon v Richmond will also be taking place in the precinct on Friday night so plan accordingly and leave plenty of time for arrival

Transport Information for users with accessible needs
A limited number of accessible spaces can be pre-booked for each home game. Please contact Melbourne Park Box Office on 03 9286 1208 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) to make a booking. Spaces are allocated at Entrance F AAMI Park and Entrance G on Olympic Boulevard. Spaces will be released for sale on the Thursday a week before each home game.