Bice Oval
| Bice Oval | |
|---|---|
| Christies Beach | |
| Full name | John Bice Memorial Oval |
| Location |
Christie Avenue, Christies Beach, South Australia |
| Broke ground | 1965 |
| Opened | 27 March 1966 |
| Owner | City of Onkaparinga |
| Operator | Christies Beach Sports and Social Club |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | $2,000 |
| Tenants | |
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Christies Beach Football Club (SFL) (1982-present) | |
The John Bice Memorial Oval is a public park within the City of Onkaparinga used by the Christies Beach Football Club and Southern District Cricket Club as their home ground.
History
In 1956 the Noarlunga District Council and, through successful lobbying by the Hon. John Bice, the South Australian Government purchased some land to be set aside as a playing area for the residents of Christies Beach.[1]
In 1963 the Christies Beach Football Club took lease of the area and using volunteer labour and community funds, converted the area from a limestone paddock into a turfed oval with mounds and clubrooms.
Major Events
The South Adelaide Football Club played two SANFL league games at the venue in 1992 and 1993, with the first game, against the Glenelg Football Club attracting crowd of over 8,000.
Bice Oval has hosted three Southern Football League Division 1 Grand Finals (1975, 1985 & 2000), 20 Division 2 Grand Finals (1979, 1981–84, 1987-2001) and numerous finals.
References
- ↑ "Official Opening of Bice Memorial Oval". Southern Times. 16 March 1966.
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Coordinates: 35°08′28″S 138°28′55″E / 35.141°S 138.482°E