SOPBiz #31 - October 2009

It's Official - 2127 Sydney's Newest Suburb

Summary of key points in the media release 'Olympic Park Takes its Place in the Sun' issued on 30 September by The Hon. David Borger, Minister for Western Sydney ( Pictured at the media launch)

- The NSW Government has approved the adoption of Sydney Olympic Park as an official suburb.- The name Homebush Bay is retained for the bay only.

- There are now more than 100 organisations and around 8,500 workers in the Park.

- Almost $270 million of developments have been approved at Sydney Olympic Park over the past three years including two hotels, two commercial buildings,the suburb’s first residential development, and a $51 million private hospital announced recently.

- As part of Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 Sydney Olympic Park will grow to accommodate a population of around 30,000 workers,14,000 residents and 5,000 students, while maintaining its major event capabilities and 430 hectares of parklands.

- NSW Government was committed to building on the legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games to create a new, modern town centre at Sydney Olympic Park.

- Master Plan supports the establishment of a new population of over 50,500 people at Sydney Olympic Park.

- Work is commencing on the first residential development in the park with the construction of the $320 million, 685 unit apartment Australia Towers complex.The first stage includes 216 units, a childcare centre and street-level retail development.More than 60 per cent of the units are already sold.

- Sydney Olympic Park will continue to attract around 10 million visitors a year, while retaining its major event capability for up to 250,000 ‘at once’ patrons at any one time and protecting its 430 hectares of parklands for future generations.

The complete media release 'Sydney Olympic Park Takes its Place in the Sun' is in the attached PDF and the Master Plan and its supporting documents are available online at www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au

NSW Government Media Release

Acer Arena Accolades Continue

The accolades continue to flow for Acer Arena, with the venue ranked in the top 10 arenas in the world for concert ticket sales, now awarded Venue Caterer of the Year at the NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence.

Judging for the award took place during a Simon and Garfunkel concert in June and incorporated all catering operations - backstage artist and crew catering, retail food and beverage service, private suite catering and other specialised functions.

The award was accepted by Catering Manager Damien Smith and Executive Chef, Martin Koestlin, at a dinner at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in front of 800 guests attended by the industries best chefs, restauranteurs, waiters and VIP guests.

Acer will now advance to the National Awards to be held at Parliment House, Canberra in October.

ANZ Stadium to host Ben Hur

Sydney will be the first stopover of the October/ November 2010 world tour of ‘BEN HUR: Bigger than the Legend’, the spectacular stadium-sized extravaganza adapted from Lewis Wallace’s legendary best seller.

The production is a result of a five year agreement between the show producer StadeFrance Live Events and ANZ Stadium to secure the world's best Stadium scaled and themed entertainment for Australian audiences.

The monumental $10 million show features full-scale chariot races with 32 horses, a cast of 217 and over 200 crew making it the biggest live show to ever tour the world.

As the legend suggests, ‘BEN HUR’ is bigger than any show Australian audiences have ever seen. Only the 2000 Olympics opening ceremony comes near ‘BEN HUR’ for sheer scale, grandeur and the ‘wow’ factor.

The show made its debut at Stade de France in Paris in 2006, playing to more than 300,000 patrons over five nights. ANZ Stadium will have a capacity of 70,000 for the production.

Australian audiences can register their interest at the official tour website – www.benhur.com.au. Pictured is a shot from a promotion in Paris for the production.

Record NRL Finals Crowds and TV ratings

The NRL recorded its highest ever Telstra Premiership Final Series total attendance (excluding Grand Finals) with 268,960 spectators, surpassing the previous record of 256,075 set in 1998.

The highest ever attendance for a finals series, including the Grand Final, is 317,659 set in 1999.

At ANZ Stadium on Sunday for the 2009 Grand Final a crowd of 82,538 watched the event, with a television audience of more than 3.64million viewers across Metropolitan and Regional television markets .

The average five capital city audience of 2.52million viewers (2008: 2.051m) with a peak of 3.09million across the Nine Network was the highest since 2006.

Titan Clients Relish Grand Final Success

Congratulations to the Melbourne Storm who took out the 2009 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium on the weekend, with a convincing 23-16 win.

Titan clients in the Melbourne Storm winning team were Cameron Smith, Ryan Hoffman, Steve Turner and Aiden Tolman.The runner up Eels can be proud of their fantastic season and run to the Grand Final after finishing eighth on the ladder. Titan clients who played for the Eels on the weekend were Krisnan Inu, Matthew Keating, Feleti Mateo and Tim Mannah.

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• Product Endorsements & Sponsorships
• Appearances at Corporate Events and Functions
• Speaking Engagements
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Bulldogs Sponsor Re-signs

The Bulldogs season may have come to an end a week too early, but Jaycar Electronics have extended their premium jersey sponsorship with the Bulldogs, locking in for a three-year multimillion dollar deal.

“Our involvement with the Bulldogs has gone above and beyond anything we could have imagined,” Mr Johnston said.

"So far they have over delivered on all our expectations. They had a pre-finals accumulated television audience of 16.4million (NRL average: 13.3million, AFL average 14.9million), they are the most visited website in the NRL and they have the highest home crowd average of any Sydney based club.

"We 're a business looking to broaden our brand awareness and these figures clearly show that the Bulldogs provide an ideal platform for us to do this.

Bulldogs Chief Executive Mr Todd Greenberg says the deal is an acknowledgement of the value offered by Rugby League and the Bulldogs in particular.

“This deal is an important step towards securing the future of the Bulldogs and it's a great vote of confidence in the direction we're headed," Mr Greenberg said.

"That an organisation is prepared to commit to a long term deal in the current climate is no small achievement and we look forward to continuing a successful partnership with Jaycar."

Emergency Management Planning Sydney Olympic Park

Around 117 people representing 30 businesses attended the recent networking breakfast at Acer Arena.

The 'warm-up' act was Dr Adrian Cohen from Immediate Assistants whose presentation provided a light-heated start to the morning for what is a serious topic for venues and events, Medical Risk Management solutions which Immediate Assistants specialise in.

Supt Peter Lennon, The Deputy District Emergency Operations Controller and Mr Stuart Fisher, District Emergency Management Officer of the NSW Police Force jointly presented on the topic of Emergency Management Planning in the Park, with Supt Ken Murphy of the NSW Fire Brigade joining in for a Q and A at the end of the presentation.

For more information about the services provided by Immediate Assistants visit their website on www.ias.com.au

To contact NSW Police about their presentation or to obtain more information about Emergency Planning in the area contact Stuart Fisher on telephone 87002425 or email: fish1stu@police.nsw.gov.au

NEW MEMBERS

Optimum Performance Training

Optimum Performance Training (OPT) is Sydney’s leading exercise physiology and personal training company with a guaranteed system of achieving health and fitness results for their clients.

Their new studio, based in the Tennis Centre, is a friendly un-inhibiting environment equipped with the latest in rehabilitation and exercise equipment.

OPT is operated by specialist exercise physiologists Marc Seymour and Matt Said, both of whom have extensive experience in the field of sports performance enhancement and muscular skeletal rehabilitation.

Marc has worked with many top athletes, teams and sporting organisations including the Houston Rockets Basketball Team, former world No 1. tennis player Andy Roddick and Tennis NSW. Marc currently is the strength and conditioning trainer for the world’s number 1 doubles pair Mike and Bob Bryan.

For further information on the services available and special introductory offers call 9024 7690 or visit www.opt.net.au.

WORLD MASTERS GAME UPDATE

Let the Games Begin!

After months of anticipation, the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are here. Official competition commences on Saturday but you can enjoy this event as soon as Wednesday 7 October. The Games is a wonderful chance to meet competitors of all ages from around the globe and all Sydney Olympic Park employees are invited to join in the fun at the following range of free events.

1) Health and Lifestyle Expo -The Dome, Sydney Showground
Over 100 exhibitors with plenty of new products, demonstrations and prizes to win
Wednesday 7, 3.00pm – 8.00pm
Thursday 8,      9.00am – 8.00pm
Friday 9,          9.00am – 8.00pm
Saturday 10,   10.00am – 9.00pm
Sunday 11,     10.00am – 5.00pm

2) Free Yoga in the Overflow
Thursday 8,      7.00am and 4.00pm
Friday 9,          8.00am and 4.00pm
Saturday,         7.00am, 12.00pm and 4.00pm

3) Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron
Saturday 10 11.00am – 11.00pm

4) Start of World Masters Games Competition
Saturday 11       - Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Tennis and Weightlifting commences
Sunday 12         - Athletics and Volleyball commences

The Brewery Bar - Novotel is the social hub of the Games with a different theme each night.
The lineup includes:
Friday 9     - Welcome to Sydney - The Dave White Experience
Saturday 10- Rock n Roll - The True
Sunday 11  - Opening Ceremony After Party - Wildcats,Damie Leith
Monday 12 - October: Masters Networking Night - Gary Johns
Tuesday 13 - 70s Night - Andy Mammers
Wednesday 14 - Rhythm and Blues Night - Lawrence Barker
Thursday 15 - October: Australiana - The Andy Mammers Trio
Friday 16     - Oktoberfest
Saturday 17 - Italian Night - Williams Brothers Trio

So you can see there is plenty to see and do at the World Masters Games. We hope you enjoy this celebration of sport and fun.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Two good options for the first Tuesday in November starting with Ribs and Rumps

Firstly you could celebrate Melbourne Cup at Ribs and Rumps in Dawn Fraser Avenue.

There is live coverage of the race that stops the Nation with great prizes, raffles and sweepstakes all day. But book early on (02) 97460554 to avoid disappointment.

Or 'Celebrate in Style' at Bel Parco?

Time: 12noon to 4pm
Cost: $85.00 per person for a three-course lunch with lucky door prizes and live entertainment.The attached PDF also have details of Christmas parties in Bicentennial Park.

Melbourne Cup at The WaterView

Brown Brothers Red, White and Green

The Sydney International Food Festival is for all food lovers and Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park will host an evening selection of fine cuisine.

Combining great value with great taste, join members of the Brown (Brothers) family and company wine educators for a delectable four-course dinner.

Executive Chef David Greenhill will prepare a selection of mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes all matched to a fine selection of Brown Brothers’ diverse range of Italian wine varietals at Sydney’s newest 5 star hotel.

Bookings phone 8762 1731 or email H2732-SL06@accor.com
Date  Thursday, 22 October 2009
Time  7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Cost  $98 per person

Brown Brothers Menu

IT'S A DATE

Keep Thursday 19 November free

Further details will follow in the next week, but keep 4pm-7pm Thursday, 19 Novermber, free for the Business Association's final networking function of the year - an after-five gathering at The Pullman.The final gathering of the year will also double as our Christmas drinks.There will be a couple of guest presenters, but still ample time to network with your fellow members.

Social Summer Hockey Comp.

Hockey NSW aims to provide a fun, safe, modified introduction into the sport of hockey and allowing players the chance to play on the Sydney 2000 Olympic pitch.

Senior Competition 16 years+
• Wednesdays from 21st October - 25th November 2009
• $60 registration fee
• 7-a-side, minimum 7 and maximum 10 registered players, including minimum 3 females per team
• Players must be 16 years and older (born 1993 or earlier)
• Each pitch will be divided at the half way line with boards to create two equal fields
• BBQ for all registered players in the last week of competition
Junior competition 9-12 years
• Fridays from 23rd October - 27th November 2009
• $50 registration fee
• Boys and girls competitions
• 7-a-side, minimum 7 and maximum 10 registered players per team
• 9-12 year olds (born 1997-2000)
• The pitch will be divided at each 25m line with boards to create four equal fields
• Hook In2 Hockey beginners kit available for purchase - stick, ball, shin pads = $30
• BBQ for all registered players in the last week of competition

Please pass this information onto anyone you think may be interested - clubs, teams, schools and your friends and family who may like to try hockey. Individual player registrations are welcome - individuals can be placed in teams.

Bring a mate and share the fun!!!

All information and forms regarding competition rules, team nominations, player registration and umpire nomination can be found on the Hockey NSW website www.hockeynsw.com.au under Events > Summer Comp.

Summer comp information

SYDNEY TELSTRA 500 V8 SUPERCARS RACE

Integrated Event Delivery Management Briefing

On Wednesday 14 October there is an important briefing for the Sydney Telstra 500 V8 Supercars motor race 4 – 6 December.This briefing will provide information for businesses operating in Sydney Olympic Park about the day to day impact of arrangements for the bump in of temporary infrastructure to establish the race circuit for the Sydney Telstra 500, and Parking Arrangements during the event.

At the end of these briefing session, the business community will be given an opportunity to have specific issues addressed.

Please read the attached pdf for further details and to register your attendance at this briefing.

Invitation to briefing

Cold Chisel reunites at ANZ Stadium

In an entertainment coup, V8 Supercars Australia has confirmed the country’s most successful rock band, Cold Chisel, will re-unite for a special one show only concert event at the much anticipated Sydney Telstra 500, on Saturday 5 December.

Rock legend and Cold Chisel singer Jimmy Barnes said that this was an opportunity the band could not pass up.

"Cold Chisel is the best band I have ever played with. No matter when we get together sparks fly and something beautiful happens. The band has always been a huge part of my life and I know that when we play, the house will rock. I can't wait to get in front of The V8 crowd and cut loose. Bring it on."

The Saturday evening concert entertainment will rock Olympic Park, featuring a night of headlining performances from punk rockers the Living End and post-grunge band Grinspoon, and ending with the one-off hit after hit not to missed concert by Cold Chisel.

Providing excellent value for money the Friday and Saturday night concerts are included in the price of a Sydney Telstra 500 day ticket. Friday event tickets start from $48.00, and Saturday from $76.00, and include a full day of diverse on-track entertainment, championship V8 Supercar racing, entry to night concerts and free public transport to and from the event.