A 150m zip line would be the key attraction as AFL followers are handled to a four-day competition in Adelaide for the league’s inaugural Gather Round.
The Pepsi Max Footy Festival was unveiled by the AFL and South Australian authorities on Tuesday, with two host websites at Elder Park and Pinky Flat, on the banks of the River Torrens in Adelaide.
Footy followers will have the ability to race one another over the 150m flying fox, working from the competition space to the opposite financial institution of the river by the Adelaide Oval.
The competition is free entry and can characteristic stay music and leisure, together with meals vehicles, licensed bars and massive screens exhibiting the AFL video games.
Senior AFL government Kylie Rogers mentioned the Gather Round competition, which can run from Thursday April 13 to Sunday April 16, shall be a joyous celebration of the game for followers.
“In partnership with the South Australian Government, we are thrilled to be welcoming footy fans to the Pepsi Max Footy Festival,” Ms Rogers mentioned.
“More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend Gather Round matches. Every South Australian will be able to join the festivities at the live sites.
“We are proud to bring the best of both the AFL and local SA vendors to provide four days of free activities for footy fans of all ages to soak up the atmosphere of Gather Round.”
Entertainment may even be dropped at the 9 video games scheduled for throughout Adelaide throughout the competition, with Peking Duk to carry out at Thursday night time’s opening recreation between Adelaide and Carlton, and The Veronicas to play on Saturday earlier than Port Adelaide takes on the Western Bulldogs.
“The AFL is proud to have an incredible line up of award-winning artists in The Veronicas and Peking Duk along with six of the best Aussie DJs entertain fans as part of our Gather Round celebrations,” Ms Rogers mentioned.
“Not only do we have a host of amazing matches for fans to get excited about, but we have heaps of free family friendly activities that fans of all ages can enjoy, so we hope to see as many people there to soak up the atmosphere.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
