Days

• Fri 25th Sep
  • Unofficial day. Chance to meet and greet and prepare for the week, photo opp's
• Sat 26th Sep
  • Training runs, club & age divisions in morning
  • AFL Grand Final Viewing in afternoon at "NSW headquarters" (venue TBA)
• Sun 27th Sep
  • Game Day 1 (not all age divisions will start on Sunday, some on Monday)
  • Games commence from 8:30 am
  • National Carnival states march-on at Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground @ 5 pm
  • Lights off 9:30 pm, venue close by 11 pm
• Mon 28th Sep
  • Family events and entertainment. Details to be advised
  • NSW Clubs/Teams Dinner & season presentations. Venue to be announced. 1 x ticket included in registration fee, additional to purchase for partners/friends
• Tues 29th Sep
  • Golf Day (optional)
  • 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
  • Breakfast, 18 holes golf with cart, lunch & prizes
  • Reservations & ticket purchases. Estimate $120 pp
  • High Tea — 2:00 pm – 5 pm. Rydges Newcastle
  • 3 hours food, 1 hour drinks package, bar remains open. Estimate $120 pp
• Wed 30th Sep
  • Game Day 2
  • Games commence 8:30 am (5–6 ovals)
  • Last games conclude 4 pm, except Newcastle No. 1
  • Lights off 9:30 pm, venue close by 11 pm
• Thur 1st Oct
  • Free time day
  • State Delegates (presidents etc.) meet with AFL Masters National
  • Proposed special game (indigenous + military event) unless held Friday
• Fri 2nd Oct
  • Game Day 3
  • Most "final" games played, commence 8:30 am
  • Last games conclude 4 pm, except Newcastle No. 1
  • Proposed special game events if not held Thursday (TBA)
• Sat 3rd Oct
  • Game Day 3 (cont.)
  • Remaining games to commence 8:00 am, conclude by 1 pm
  • National Gala Dinner, Entertainment & Awards Night
  • Hall of Fame
  • AFL Masters All Australian Awards, Best in Carnival
  • Gala dinner + entertainment single player ticket included in National registration fee; additional tickets purchased separately, set by AFLM National at cost: $245
  • Carnival ends

After match functions & get-togethers: Preference is for everyone to get to Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground at the end of each match day. It's the best way to manage and build on a great event. The NSW "headquarters" for the carnival is not far from the ground. We are arranging food and beverage discounts for all NSW players and attendees at that venue.