The AFL today announced the first of a range of fundraising initiatives in support of the Anzac Centenary Public Fund.
A portion of funds generated from ticket sales across this year’s Anzac Round - Round 6 of the 2014 Toyota AFL Premiership Season - will go directly to the Anzac Centenary Public Fund.
Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. The Anzac Centenary Fund was established in 2013, as part of the Anzac Centenary Program, by the Federal Government in conjunction with prominent businessman Lindsay Fox, to enable the business community and the public to donate to Anzac Centenary commemorations.
Contributions to the Public Fund will ensure the Centenary of Anzac is properly commemorated in an enduring way, honouring the almost two million Australian servicemen and women who have served their country. The Anzac Centenary Program encompasses all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australians have been involved.
The AFL will undertake a range of fundraising initiatives throughout 2014-2018 with the first being a $3.00 surcharge added to all AFL Anzac Round Adult General Public tickets with proceeds going directly to the Anzac Centenary Public Fund.
The surcharge will apply to all matches across the AFL’s 2014 Anzac Round – except those being held at Metricon Stadium and Westpac Stadium which have been on sale for some time already. On sale information for Anzac Round tickets is detailed below.
AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriou said the AFL community’s connection with Anzac Day ensured it was in a unique position to support the Anzac Centenary Fund.
“Anzac Round is one of the highlights on the AFL calendar each year and indeed the traditional Anzac Day clash is considered to be the biggest game of the season outside the Grand Final,” Mr Demetriou said.
“Anzac Round provides a platform for the football community to honour the Anzac spirit and to commemorate those Australian service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
“A significant number of elite level footballers have served Australia in a number of conflicts, many of whom lost their lives.
“We have worked closely with both State and Federal Governments to support the Anzac Centenary Program and the Centenary Fund as an appropriate way to acknowledge this significant milestone in our nation’s history and to strengthen the recognition for our service men and women.
“Through the Anzac Round initiative, the footballing public will play a role in contributing to the Fund and making a real difference.”
Tickets for the 2014 AFL Anzac Round, Round 6 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, will go on sale next week according to each venue, as follows:
MCG
Collingwood v Essendon, Friday April 25 (2.40pm AEST)
Melbourne v Sydney, Saturday April 26 (7.40pm)
Richmond v Hawthorn, Sunday April 27 (3.20pm)
Members Pre-sale: 9am Monday March 24 - 9am Wednesday March 26
General Public: Midday, Wednesday March 26
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Etihad Stadium
Carlton v West Coast, Saturday April 26 (4.40pm)
Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows, Sunday April 27 (1.10pm)
Members Pre-sale: 9am Monday March 24 - 9am Wednesday March 26
General Public: Midday, Wednesday March 26
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Patersons Stadium
Fremantle v North Melbourne, Friday April 25 (8.40pm) - General Public on-sale Monday April 14
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Adelaide Oval
Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats, Sunday April 27 (4.40pm) - General Public on-sale Tuesday April 1
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Metricon Stadium
Gold Coast v Greater Western Sydney, Saturday April 26 (1.40pm) - on-sale now
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Westpac Stadium, Wellington
St Kilda v Brisbane, Friday April 25 (5.45pm) - on-sale now
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