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Venue:

The 2023 GBC Swimming Carnival will take place at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Sleeman Complex, Chandler on Thursday 20th April.

Buses to drop off and collect students from the Bus Stop in Car Park P3. Buses are to park in the top (northern) section of Car Park P3.

For ease of access, it is suggested that cars use Car Park P2 or P3

Seating:

On the day, spectators will be seated on the Eastern side of the grandstand with Competitors sitting with their schools on the Western side of the grandstand.

Only officials and competitors waiting to compete are permitted on the main pool concourse.

Schools should occupy the area designated for their school only (see image below) in the Western Grandstand.

Dear Parents, Spectators, Officials and Students,

Welcome to the Chandler Aquatic Centre for the 2023 Greater Brisbane Conference Swimming Carnival.  We are delighted that you have joined us to support our athletes as they represent their College and trust you will join in celebrating their achievements in the pool.

On behalf of the GBC Principals, Sports Directors and our Executive Officer, I would like to congratulate all students who are competing today and wish each and every one success in their chosen event. A special welcome to our friends from Staines Memorial College and All Hallows School who are joining us today for this swimming carnival.

Kind regards,

Steven Morris

Principal – The Springfield Anglican College

GBC Chair

Participating Schools:

• All Hallows School
• Faith Lutheran College Plainland
• Ambrose Treacy College
• Sheldon College
• The Springfield Anglican College
• Rivermount College
• Brigidine College
• Redeemer Lutheran College
• Staines Memorial College

The QSAC canteen is located at the southern end of the track and will be available for competitors and spectators between 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Please note that no commercial food or beverage of any kind is permitted to be bought into the venue for consumption or sale (eg, uber eats/pizza delivery) Home packed lunches/drinks are ok.

Officials, Athletes and Spectators must park in Car Park 2, entry via Kessels road. The only entrance and exit for all buses bringing students to QSAC is Gate A located on Mains Road and Gate B located on Kessels Road.

The Gate C entrance on Kessels Road is only accessible for cars, not buses as this entrance is not wide enough to allow buses through.

QSAC strongly encourages car pooling where possible for spectators coming for the event and spectator should allow plenty of time to arrive at the event and find a car parking space. QSAC staff will be in the car parking areas to assist where possible. 

QSAC is currently operating under a COVID-19 plan. Therefore, they ask that any competitor, spectator or official not attend the carnival if they:

• Have any COVID-19 symptoms or are unwell
• Have travelled overseas or to a declared COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days
• Have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19

In addition to the above:

• All adults will be required to check in on arrival to QSAC using the ‘Check In QLD App’
• Physical distancing is to be maintained off the field of play and in all indoor areas where possible
• Masks are to be worn when unable to maintain 1.5m social distancing
• Hand sanitisation stations will be available across the event and should be used accordingly
• The Grandstand will only be available for competitors use only. Schools will be required to sit in their allocated sections. School staff to ensure that no spectators are accessing the grandstand for the duration of the event. 

Dear Parents, Spectators, Officials and Students,

It is with the greatest of pleasure that I welcome you to the Queensland State Athletics Centre for the 2021 Greater Brisbane Conference Track and Field Championships. We are delighted to be afforded the opportunity to be the host school for the championships and trust that you will enjoy every moment of our hospitality.

Please be assured our staff, along with Eddie Fardell (GBC Executive Office), are here to assist you in any way we can to make your day an enjoyable one.

I would like to congratulate all students who are competing today and I wish each and every one of you every success in your chosen event.

Kind regards,

Dr Lyn Bishop

Founder and Principal – Sheldon College

GBC Chair

Faith Lutheran College Plainland v Sheldon College