Fact Sheet
Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park
Competition Date: 7 -14 January (10 January Rest Day)
About The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
MSAC is a multi-sport venue situated on the Albert Park Lake, 4.5 km from the Central Business District.
MSAC was host to the 2002 World Masters Games, and will be one of the key venues for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Currently MSAC is undergoing a $50 million upgrade including a new 50m outdoor pool in preparation for the 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships.
Facilities
* Kiosks
* Gym
* Volunteer Break Rooms
* Officials/Referees Break Rooms
* Technical Delegate Rooms
* Meeting Rooms
* Administration Rooms
* Medical Rooms
* Anti Doping Rooms
About Handball
The Handball court will be configured to International Standard. (40m x 20m)
The Handball court will be located in the Basketball Hall. All Games (including Finals) will be played on the one court. Warm up will also be on this court. There will be half an hour warm up time before each game.
Court Surface: Dry Court Hardwood surface.
Air conditioning: No, Ventilation only.
Seating: Spectator and Accredited Seating - 228
Equipment: Questra Leather Adidas Match Balls Size 3
Official Pre Games Training dates
Refer to the Pre Games Training Schedule.
Teams will be responsible for supplying their own equipment for training.
Games Time Training
Training will be on the competition court at MSAC from 1400-1530. Training will only be available for the team who has a BYE that day.
Training is also available on the 6th and 10th Jan (Rest days) from 0900-1900 for all teams. These training sessions have been scheduled.
There will be a chance for the two teams prior to their warm up time on the competition court to train 1 hour out from the start time of their match on a basketball court located adjacent to the Handball Competition court. No ball work can be done on this court.
Teams will be responsible for supplying their own equipment for training.
Assistive Devices
No assistive devices will be used during the Handball Competition
All sport information correct as at 13 December 2004