The biggest names in rugby league and some of Australia’s hottest celebrities are coming together to play in the inaugural 2 day, 5-a-side touch football event…
2006 HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY!
WHAT IS HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY?
Harvey Norman Beach Footy will deliver the stars of the NRL live in action in a two day five-a-side touch football competition with 2 reserves per side. The competition will feature 6 pro teams: NSW, Qld, Young Guns, Kiwi’s, Celebrity and the Australian Women’s Touch Team. Four of the sides competing will feature players from within the NRL with the additional 2 sides involved being the celebrity team captained by Gorden Tallis and the Australian Women’s Touch Football team.
WHEN IS HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY?
Two full days over Saturday 16th December and Sunday 17th December 2006
WHERE IS HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY?
Maroubra Beach Sydney.
MEDIA
Harvey Norman Beach Footy will receive unprecedented media exposure for the event across television, radio and print mediums.
The Nine Network will be the television partner for the event and will film, package and broadcast Harvey Norman Beach Footy for approx 4 hours of television to be aired in the lead up to 2007 NRL season kick-off. Nine will broadcast Harvey Norman Beach Footy during the following timeslots:
Sunday 25th February: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 4th March: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 11th March: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 18th March: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Harvey Norman Beach Footy’s radio partner Nova 96.9 will broadcast live over the 2 day event and News Limited will be covering the event across its newspapers. Specifically the Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph.
The event will receive significant pre-promotion by News Limited, Nova and the Nine Network with an integrated advertising component built in to each of the media partnerships.
PRIZES
$100,000 in prizes will be available to the winning team which the players may wish to donate to a charity of their choice.
HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY EVENTS
The beach will be transformed into a carnival style atmosphere over the weekend of the event with live music and dj’s, fashion parades, bikini beach babe & beach boy competition and exclusive Beach Footy parties on Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Pro Team Competition - Saturday and Sunday
- Bands and DJ’s - Saturday and Sunday
- Bikini Beach Babe & Beach Boy Competition - Saturday & Sunday
- Fashion Parades - Saturday and Sunday
- Beach Footy Party - Saturday night
- Beach Footy BBQ - Sunday night
PLAYERS TESTIMONIALS
I’m really enthusiastic about Harvey Norman Beach Footy and what it can bring to the game of rugby league. I have no doubt this iconic event will become an annual fixture on the rugby league promotional calendar.
Gorden Tallis
This event will be huge! The ultimate in skills, speed and agility against the backdrop of live music and entertainment… I can’t wait!
Danny Buderus
The players can’t wait for Harvey Norman Beach Footy. It’s going to be a really fun way to finish off the season in a carnival type atmosphere featuring live music and entertainment. The quality of players involved means that spectators are going to see all the skills of modern rugby league and above all else, loads of tries.
Mark Gasnier
VOLUNTEERING FOR HARVEY NORMAN BEACH FOOTY
SFX Sports Group are currently looking for volunteers to help staff the Harvey Norman Beach Footy event. If you are interested in volunteering or doing a work experience placement please send your CV and contact details to info@sfxsports.com.au
