State Netball and Hockey Centre

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State Netball and Hockey Centre
The Cage
Location	Royal Park, Melbourne
Opened	January, 2001
Owner
Tenants
Melbourne Tigers (NBL) Melbourne Kestrels (Commonwealth Bank Trophy) Melbourne Phoenix (Commonwealth Bank Trophy)
Capacity
Basketball/Netball: 3,500 Hockey: 1,000

State Netball and Hockey Centre is an indoor sporting arena located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the home arena of the Melbourne Tigers basketball team. The capacity of the arena is 3,500 and was built in 2001.

The State Netball Hockey Centre opened in January 2001, as one of Victoria's leading multi-sport venues. Located in the scenic surrounds of Royal Park, the State Netball Hockey Centre (SNHC) is less than 3km from the world-class shopping, restaurants and international hotels of Melbourne's CBD.

The State Netball Hockey Centre is a world class facility sporting facility centrally located adjacent to the Melbourne Zoo at Royal Park. In addition to the outstanding features of the facility the venue is also a home base for Hockey Victoria and Netball Victoria.

The adaptability of the State Netball Hockey Centre and the first class facilities for competitors and spectators make it ideal for a range of activities. With experience in hosting national and international events combined with the multi purpose nature of the playing areas, it is a perfect location for your next sporting event.

NETBALL FACILITIES

5 Indoor Courts 4 Outdoor Courts Separate amenities for umpires and officials Flexible changeroom configuration for players Elite Player Area Main Stadium area with capacity of 3,000 spectators Secondary Hall area with seating for 250 spectators Multi Purpose nature of the playing areas to cater for Basketball, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Concerts, Indoor Soccer etc

HOCKEY FACILTIES

Two “wet” pitches Seating for 1,000 spectators undercover on main pitch Seating for 250 spectators on second pitch Grassed Seating areas Multi Purpose nature of playing areas to cater for Lacrosse, Gridiron, Soccer, Touch football etc

FUNCTION ROOMS

Set amongst the scenic parklands and only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the State Netball Hockey Centre offers a unique and ambient function destination.

Designed with practicality and diversity in mind, the two function rooms have movable walls allowing for flexible space allowing for all types of events including business meetings, training sessions, conferences, product launches and banquets.

Note: All above information collected from: http://www.snhc.com.au/facility.asp