MEMBERSHIP
The Geelong Cats may from time to time where reasonably necessary vary the terms and conditions of Geelong Cats Membership. The Geelong Cats will communicate any change to its membership terms and conditions via the Geelong Cats membership website, located at membership.geelongcats.com.au. Members will have no claim against Geelong Cats by reason of any change made to its membership terms and conditions.
For any changes made to membership accounts during the season, each account will occur a $10 administrative fee. This includes cost of reprinting lost, stolen or damaged membership cards, changes of/to reserve seats and the purchasing of new barcodes.
*Membership packs are distributed to all 2019 Financial Club Members. Packs can be changed or altered at the discretion of the Club.
CHEERSQUAD FINALS REGISTRATION
Finals registrations must happen online via your My Cats Account, if you wish to attend a 2019 Match in the Finals Series. You must provide a valid credit card when completing the registration. There will be no charge at time of registration. 2019 Final ticket orders with the Cheersquad are final and there are no refunds, cancellations or exchanges.
PREMIERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
Premiership Members will have priority access to purchase a Grand Final ticket only if Geelong Cats are competing.
This does not include the cost of a Grand Final ticket.
Premiership Membership price subject to change.
Premiership Membership is not refundable after purchase or if Geelong Cats do not compete in the Grand Final.
Geelong Cats will communicate finals information to members in late August/early September, should Geelong Cats compete. This will include information regarding accessing a Grand Final ticket.
Grand Final ticket information may be communicated via mail, email, SMS and on the Geelong Cats and AFL websites.
It is the responsibility of the Premiership Member to ensure that their contact information is correct and complete at all times, and ensure that they have familiarised themselves with this information. The member will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided to Geelong Cats.
Premiership Members will be required to follow the appropriate procedures as communicated by Geelong Cats in order to secure their ticket. Members who do not follow the procedures outlined by Geelong Cats will forfeit their right to a Grand Final ticket.
Members must hold a current 2019 Geelong Cats Home, Melbourne or Home & Away membership to be eligible for this package.
Full AFL Club Support, Country, Interstate, 3-Game, 4-Game, 5-Game, Digital and Non Access Members are not eligible for this package.
2019 AFLW INAUGURAL GUERNSEY
By registering your name on the 2019 Inaugural AFLW Guernsey you agree all personal information you provide will be used by the Geelong Cats, in accordance with the AFL & AFL Club’s privacy policy. To view the Geelong Cats privacy policy, visit geelong.cats.com.au/privacy. By providing your personal information, you agree to such use by the Geelong Cats and the AFL. Your name will be presented on a web article for a selected period of time as stated by the Geelong Cats and also will be named on the 2019 Inaugural AFLW Guernsey which will be worn by AFLW players and available for purchase in the Cats Shop.
GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS MEMBERSHIPS
Access to matches are not guaranteed. Access is subject to capacity and you are encouraged to reserve a seat in order to guarantee entry, particularly at high demand matches. Members will be required to pay additional fees and charges when reserving a seat. Access may be gained to unreserved seating on a first-come, first served basis subject to availability and Members can upgrade to a reserved seat at the venue for an additional fee subject to availability.
Additional fees and charges may apply. Entry is subject to capacity and may not be guaranteed.
GRAND FINAL ACCESS
Geelong Cats will communicate information relating to the Grand Final to members in late August/early September should we be participating in finals. This will include information in relation to obtaining a Grand Final ticket. This information will be communicated via mail, through email and on the Geelong Cats and AFL websites. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that their contact information is correct and that they have familiarised themselves with all membership requirements and information.
The following members do not have access to Grand Final ticketing:
- Full AFL Geelong Club Support members (must purchase tickets through AFL allocation)
- Social Club Life Members who have not purchased a Geelong Cats membership
- Members who purchased their membership after 31 August 2019
- Members who hold a Casual, Digital, Baby Membership or International membership
Those members with Priority Access (Social Club Members and Premiership members with eligible memberships) will be required to follow the appropriate procedures as communicated by Geelong Cats in order to secure their ticket. Members who do not follow the procedure as outlined by Geelong Cats will forfeit their right to access a ticket.
COMMUNICATION AND NOTICES
Upon becoming a member you consent to receiving communication and notices from Geelong Cats in any one of the manners noted below. It is the members' obligation to provide and maintain accurate contact details. Members can update details by contacting Geelong Cats, updating details on renewal forms or via MyCats Account. Geelong Cats may also provide additional opportunities to update details via email, SMS or direct mail.
The Geelong Cats will manage and protect personal information in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles in accordance with . From time to time, the Geelong Cats or one of its Corporate Partners may contact you by mail, telephone or by other communication methods including but not limited to email and/or SMS, to provide notices as required or information that Geelong Cats believes may be relevant to you. To update or edit your communication preferences log into your MyCATS Account to subscribe/unsubscribe under the edit email preference section.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
As a general policy, memberships (including reserved seats and add-on packages) are non-refundable however requests may be considered where reasonable circumstances apply. Such requests must be submitted in writing and addressed to the Membership Manager.
Should the membership be on a payment plan and a request to cancel has been submitted, the club may approve cancellation of future financial deductions and retain monies up until the time of request.
Premiership Membership are not refundable after purchase or if Geelong Cats do not compete in the Grand Final.
Should a full refund or cancellation be approved, a cancellation fee of $20 per membership will apply and be retained by the Club.
LOST/STOLEN CARDS
Members are required to notify Membership Services in writing via email or letter of any lost or stolen membership and/or reserved seating card. The lost/stolen membership barcode will be cancelled immediately, therefore blocking its use for ground access. Upon notification, a replacement membership card will be issued. A $10 fee applies for lost cards. If the card is stolen and a statutory declaration can be provided, no fee will be charged.
GEELONG SOCIAL CLUB
Please note the following conditions apply to Geelong Social Club membership in addition to the general membership guidelines:
Geelong Social Club Membership cards (and Geelong Social Club seats) are transferable on a match-by-match basis. However not transferable between names. Junior Geelong Social Club Membership's can not be transferred to Adult Patrons and are not eligible for daily upgrade.
Geelong Social Club membership cards must be displayed at all times on match-days
Geelong Social Club members are not eligible to have a season GMHBA Stadium seat linked to their Geelong Social Club membership. If they wish to hold a GMHBA Stadium season seat they must take out a second Geelong Cats membership
Abuse of Geelong Social Club membership privileges against the Geelong Social Club guidelines will lead to the forfeiture of these privileges
Geelong Social Club membership does not guarantee access to the Geelong Social Club area or seating within the Geelong Social Club. Access is always subject to capacity and availability and members must follow arrangements as outlined in these guidelines or as communicated by the Club
All Geelong Social Club members must hold a valid Geelong Cats membership (excludes Casual, 3-Game, Country, Interstate and Melbourne Memberships)
A junior must be aged over 11 years as of 1 January of the relevant year to join the Geelong Social Club.
Raffle may or may not be conducted on Home match days within the Geelong Social Club. The method of draw will be random, to give all an equal chance of winning. If the winner does not come forward within a reasonable amount of time following the announcement of the winning number a redraw must occur. Prizes are RRP values at $500 or less, no permit are required and purchasers details are not required according to the Victoria Commision for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.
Dining Terms and Conditions
If you need to change your booking, please follow the instructions in your confirmation email. Changes on the day may not be accepted.
You will receive a confirmation SMS one day before your booking, you must CONFIRM or CANCEL. Failure to reply to SMS will result in your booking being cancelled.
Dining reservations will only be held for 10 minutes from time booked. Failure to arrive within 10 minutes of your booking time will result in your reservation being cancelled.
Maximum of 8 per table
CASUAL MEMBERSHIP
Please note: Casual Memberships do not include any game entitlements or access to purchase AFL Grand Final tickets should Geelong Cats compete.
COUNTRY MEMBERSHIPS
To be eligible for Country Membership the member must reside more than 120km by the shortest road route from GMHBA Stadium to their registered place of residence or live interstate from Victoria. Please note: Entry to the ground for all memberships is subject to capacity.
The membership package does not include access to AFL Grand Final tickets should Geelong Cats compete.
If there is no game in your state, Country Member benefits apply.
Juniors as part of the Family Country membership will receive the same entitlements as a Junior Home Membership.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
For the purposes of Membership, family consists of two (2) adults and up to four (4) juniors (under the age of 14 years as of 01/01/2018), all residing at the same address.
EXCLUSIVE 2 FOR 1 OFFER
Offer applicable for 3 Game and Interstate 3 membership products. Adult membership category only. Purchase one full priced adult membership and receive one complimentary.
The contents of this website have been carefully compiled and the information provided was believed to be true and correct at the time of production. The Board of Directors of Geelong Football Club Limited ("Geelong Cats"), their agents and/or servants shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracy or other defect in the information, documentation or external information.
Eligible memberships include: Home, Home & Away, 3 Game, Melbourne, Interstate, Country, Non Access.
Members will receive the following benefits for the 2019 season:
- Access to the club member presale for weeks 1-3 of the 2019 Toyota AFL Final Series only. Information will be communicated to members via email.
- General admission access to Round 23 versus Carlton at GMHBA Stadium, 24 August 2019. Not redeemable for any other match.
- 2019 membership card and pack.
Members who redeem this offer will be added to the Payment Plan roll over program for the 2020 season and will be given the opportunity to opt out during the opt out period in November 2019.
Upfront Payment Plan. The full payment less the $1 discount will be processed on 19 November 2019.
10 month Payment Plan. The full payment less the $1 deposit is split into equal payments over 10 months. The first payment will be processed on 19 November 2019.
2020 membership pricing will consist of the below pricing, with the $1 deposit removed from the 2020 membership’s total cost.
- 2020 GA Home and Away: Adult $345 Concession $195 Junior $90
- 2020 GA Home: Adult $235 Concession $155
- 2020 GA 3-Game: Adult $90 Concession $65 Junior $30
- 2020 Non Access: $60
$1 deposit payment will be taken at the time of purchase.
Offer is only available to be purchased with VISA or MasterCard.
The offer is valid until Sunday 15 September 2019.
Terms and conditions relating to the 2020 membership program will be available via the Geelong Cats membership website. Members who agree to redeem this offer will be able to change their membership package, however, cancellations will only be considered in extreme circumstances. Refer to the full membership terms and conditions located on the Geelong Cats membership website for our cancellation policy.
Membership Vouchers can only be redeemed at the Geelong Cats for Membership & Season Seat purchases.
Vouchers can not be redeemed or exchanged for cash
Vouchers can only be used on Membership products including, season reserve seat packages
Vouchers can be redeemed in person via visiting Membership Services, located in the Charles Brownlow Stand or over the phone, where the voucher number will need to be quoted
Any change due will be issued by the way of a gift voucher, unless the amount due is less that $10.00
Vouchers are valid for 12 months, from the date of issue
The Geelong Cats are not liable for any loss or stolen vouchers Amount inclusive of GST
The Geelong Cats Payment Plan (formerly known as the “Committed Cats Program”) has been designed to make your membership renewal easier and more affordable. The plan offers the option to spread your payments over instalments or to make a once off payment with all options operating on an automatic "roll over" at the end of each year. As a member of the Payment Plan Program, your membership, seat and eligible add-on products (if applicable) will automatically be renewed each season until you choose to opt out.
UPFRONT PAYMENT PLAN (ANNUAL LUMP SUM PAYMENT)
By providing your credit card details, the Geelong Cats will charge your membership package fee in full upon receipt of your application and at the commencement of each renewal period thereafter.
MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
Our payment plan program divides your membership into 10 monthly instalments, commencing in November 2019 and concluding in September 2020. Dependent upon when your application is received, catch-up payments may be payable at the time of processing to bring the balance up-to-date and in line with the payment schedule. Monthly deductions will begin on 19 November 2019 and then occur on the 4th of each month from January 2020 until 4 September 2020, or next business day, should the 4th fall on a weekend or public holiday. Monthly Payment Plan schedules will run for 3 business days commencing on the 4th of each month, or next available business day should the 4th fall on a weekend.
6-MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
Our payment plan program divides your membership into 6 monthly instalments, commencing in April 2020 and concluding in September 2020. Dependent upon when your application is received, catch-up payments may be payable at the time of processing to bring the balance up-to-date and in line with the payment schedule. Monthly Payment Plan schedules will run for 3 business days commencing on the 4th of each month, or next available business day should the 4th fall on a weekend.
APPLICATION
Firstly, select which option suits you best - Upfront (annual payment) or Monthly instalments. Then, complete your credit card details on your renewal/application form then send this back to the Geelong Cats. Payment can also be made online through your MyCATS Account or by phoning Membership Services on 1300 462 287.
PAYMENT PLAN - TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- The Geelong Cats Payment Plan payments will be deducted in 10 equal instalments on the 4th of each month, beginning on 19th of November via a nominated VISA or MasterCard only.
- By signing with the Geelong Cats Payment Plan, you authorise Geelong Football Club to arrange a debit of funds from your nominated credit card in amounts and at intervals as advised.
- Subject to Members opting out in accordance with item 4, all Members on the Geelong Cats Payment Plan are automatically included into an Auto Renewal Agreement, facilitating automatic rollover of your memberships from year to year.
- Members can only opt out of the Geelong Cats Payment Plan during the period between the conclusion of their last instalment for the current season and the first instalment for the following season, by notifying the Geelong Membership Services Team either in writing or via email membership@geelongcats.com.au. All outstanding payments must be complete at the time of opting out. You will receive a notification from the Geelong Cats at least 21 days prior to the first instalment of the following season alerting you to the fact your Membership will be auto-renewed in accordance with item 3 above, unless you opt out in accordance with this item 4.
- Members will be given at least 21 days’ notice in writing of any changes to the payment amount of their next season's membership or to the terms and conditions of the Geelong Cats Payment Plan agreement.
- If any payment fails to transfer between institutions on the 4th, further attempts will be made to attempt to clear the fund transfer. The Geelong Football Club will re-run payment plan instalments after scheduled monthly dates to retrieve funds for missed transactions.
- Members will not be provided with reminders for their payment plan
- Members applying for the Geelong Cats Payment Plan after the first scheduled payment will have the number of required payments deducted to bring them up to date with the schedule and then subsequent payments at each specified date.
- If your debit is returned or dishonoured by your financial institution, an email will be sent to your nominated contact email requesting immediate payment. Any fees levied to you by your financial institution will be payable by you.
- Geelong Cats may immediately suspend or cancel your Membership if, on at least TWO consecutive occasions, your drawing is dishonoured by your financial institution. Geelong Cats will notify you in writing to your nominated contact address or email if we suspend or cancel your Geelong Cats Payment Plan arrangement. Please note if cancellation of your membership occurs, at least 24 hours will be needed to reinstate your membership subject to full payment being received of all debts and payments due.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that: (a) the account details you have provided are correct and up to date for the duration of your Geelong Cats Payment Plan arrangement; and (b) you have sufficient clear funds available in the nominated account on the scheduled drawing date.
- If your Membership is suspended or cancelled, you will not be able to gain access to any matches during the AFL Premiership Season or the Finals Series.
- The Geelong Cats may suspend or cancel your membership if, your instalment is dishonoured by your financial institution on two (2) consecutive occasions. Your membership will be reinstated upon payment of all overdue amounts and resumption of regular debits. This may incur a $10.00 fee. Please note that at least 24 hours is required to reinstate your membership once payment is received.
- If you believe that a withdrawal has been initiated incorrectly, please contact the Geelong Membership Support Team on 1300 462 287. You will receive a full refund of the withdrawal amount if a withdrawal has been made incorrectly and the Geelong Football Club cannot substantiate the reason for the withdrawal.
- Members will not be provided with reminders or invoices prior to each payment plan instalment.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that:
- the credit card details you have provided are correct, including notification should the expiry date change within the 10-month or 6-month plan; and
- you have sufficient clear funds available on your nominated Credit/Debit card on the scheduled instalment date
- You must hold a valid email address to be eligible to pay your Membership via a 2020 Geelong Cats Payment Plan
SEATING
Every season seat (Geelong and Melbourne based) must be connected to a Geelong Cats (or AFL Geelong Cats Club Support) Membership. Season seating cannot be purchased without a membership.
Geelong Cats reserves the right to increase prices and/or to determine and change the price category of seats at its discretion. Geelong Cats reserves the right to re-configure or change the seating layout and or the bay/stand design in conjunction with Stadium Management as required. Geelong Cats are not obligated to notify or seek approval from seat holders to make changes to seating or surrounding areas.
Stadium seating remains the property of Stadium Management and is made available to Geelong Cats to offer a renewal/lease arrangement to members on a yearly basis for Geelong Cats home games only. Season seat holders do not hold any rights to access their season seat for any other events or games apart from home games as specified by Geelong Cats within the AFL season.
Full view (100%) of the game and arena is not guaranteed from any category of seating. Any seat classified as Restricted Viewing will be determined by Geelong Cats with any such seat being charged at the Silver or Bronze price category (depending on location) at the Geelong Cats' discretion. Any seat classified as either undercover or underneath a roofline does not guarantee protection from the elements.
Seat holders are required to purchase a membership for every season seat held/renewed. Memberships therefore must be paid for at the time of renewing. Additional memberships are also required for those who hold one or more seats and a Social Club Membership. Geelong Cats reserves the right to amend its policies and terms and conditions as outlined herewith at its sole discretion without prior notification to members.
By renewing (making payment) of season seats in any year, members are agreeing to comply and observe all of the terms for season seating as displayed on the Geelong Cats website located at geelongcats.com.au. Each member should review these terms prior to the renewal process.
Geelong Cats do not authorise the on selling of any season seating (or daily seats) or membership under any circumstances. Unauthorised on-selling of tickets and memberships may result in membership/ticket cancellation.
The Club reserves the right to change any member’s allocated reserved seat at GMHBA Stadium, MCG or Etihad Stadium where required by the venue or the AFL, or to accommodate other Members or close gaps within seating bays. Where possible, the Club will endeavour to accommodate any changes within the same seating bay as previously allocated.
MEMBER RESERVE SEATING
The Geelong Football Club reserves the right to change any Member’s allocated reserved seat at GMHBA Stadium, MCG or Marvel Stadium where required by the venue or the AFL, or to accommodate other Members or close gaps within seating bays.
Where possible, the Club will endeavour to accommodate any changes within the same seating bay as previously allocated.
SEAT RENEWALS
RENEWAL NOTIFICATIONS
Season seating renewals are offered subject to availability and Geelong Cats will endeavour to offer a season seat renewal in each year to those who have held season seats in the previous year. This offer will however, be at the discretion of Geelong Cats and is not guaranteed that Geelong Cats will reserve the right to these seats at all times. Should Geelong Cats not be able to offer a seat renewal, the option of alternative seating may be offered at Geelong Cats' discretion. Renewal notifications for membership and season seats will be sent to the registered address of the member in October/November of each year. It is the responsibility of the member to be diligent in following up on renewal forms which may not have been received and to ensure that Geelong Cats are provided their contact details are correct at all times.
DUE BY DATE
The due by date for seats will be printed on the renewal form, and may vary from year to year. This will generally be mid-December. Members will not receive personal renewal reminders via mail, email or telephone if seats have not been renewed after the due date. Failure to renew season reserved seats by the specified due date in each year will forfeit the member's right of renewal.
LATE RENEWALS
The acceptance of any late renewal will be determined solely by Geelong Cats. In such cases where late renewals are offered, late fees may be applicable. Where late renewals are not accepted, members are required to re-apply for seating as a new applicant.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Geelong Cats do not offer a leave of absence for season seating. To retain renewal rights to seating members must purchase both a Club Membership (or AFL membership) and season seat each year.
SEAT APPLICATIONS
SEAT TRANSFERS
Season seats can be transferred to another existing or new member provided that the appropriate section on the renewal form has been completed.* Any transfers and appropriate renewal fees must also be paid by the specified due date. Seat transfers will not be accepted after the renewal due date.
*Seat transfers are not available to Geelong Social Club undercover and open seat holders.
SEATING FOR CHILDREN
Children must be 14 years of age and under as at 1 January in the current membership year to be eligible for junior priced seating. Proof of a date of birth must be supplied for all junior seat applicants. Children under four (4) years old are not required to have a seat purchased for them. However they must not occupy a seat and will be required to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian is responsible for the child at all times whilst in the stadium. The child is not permitted to sit in aisles or run/move around the stadium or surrounding area to the detriment of other attendees. If you wish to purchase a season seat for a child under six (6) years of age and do not wish to purchase a junior membership then a Statutory Declaration must be provided indicating that this child will be the only person utilising the seat.
Any member eligible for or considering a concession membership MUST provide a copy of their concession ID or produce their concession ID at the point of purchase.
Valid concession types are as follows:
HOLDERS OF A PENSION CARD ISSUED BY:
- Centrelink
- Department of Health and Community Services
- Department of Community Services
- Department of Veteran Affairs (Gold card only with all conditions. White Card Holders who are recognised as a Commonwealth or Allied veteran are encouraged to enquire for consideration)
PENSION TYPES INCLUDE:
| Concession Type | ID required ONCE only | ID required yearly |
| Aged Pension | X |
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| Disability Support |
| X |
| Disability Carers |
| X |
| Single Supporting Parents |
| X |
| TPI Pensions | X |
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| War Veteran | X |
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| War Widows | X |
|
| Full-time Tertiary Student* |
| X |
| Full-time Secondary School Year 7-10** (not required if being upgraded from Junior to Concession Youth) | Documentation only required for new members |
|
| Full-time Secondary School Year 11-12 |
| X |
*Tertiary Student identification MUST state that the student is full time. If not, the student must provide supporting documentation from the enrolled school proving full time status.
**Documentation is not required if a renewing member is being upgraded from Junior to Concession Youth. The member must advise Geelong Cats of their year level for the current year.
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CONCESSION?
Dependants listed on a pension card are NOT eligible for concession membership unless they hold their own pension card. The person issued the pension card is the only person eligible for a concession membership.
Health Care card holders are NOT eligible
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Concession members MUST produce their valid concession card along with their concession membership to gain entry to all stadiums. If the member is no longer eligible for a concession during the football season, the member will be required to upgrade to a full Adult membership.
Members who have purchased an Adult Membership and later obtain a valid concession card may downgrade their membership to a concession prior to the commencement of the Home and Away season. Downgrades are not accepted after the commencement of the Home and Away season. The member must provide the valid concession card and the Adult membership card to Membership Services before a refund of the difference will be issued. Concession memberships purchased without proof of concession will be accepted however membership cards will NOT be activated until concession identification has been sighted by Membership Services.
2019 Adult & Concession Members are eligible for a choice or a Member Cap or a Member Scarf.
Eligible Memberships in 2019 for Member Choice are as follows: Home and Away, Home, Melbourne, Country, 3 Game, 3 Game Interstate, Interstate Premium, Non Access Australia, Digital Australia. All other Membership will be already alocated their Member products.
Member Choice must be communicated at time of purchase either over the phone, in person or via your renewal invoice. If purchasing online you will recieve a eDM prompting you to make your choice within 14 business days of purchase.
You will receive only one form of communication prompting you to make your choice. You then will have 6 business days to make your choice via the online platform, if you fail to do so you will automatically be issued a 2019 Member Scarf.
You are able to make your choice by either clicking here or calling 1300 462 287 during Membership Service Business Hours.
Promotion 2019 GMHBA Magic Moments, Round 21
Promoter The Promotion will be conducted by the Geelong Football Club Limited (ABN 67 005 150 818) of GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, La Trobe Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, 3220 (“the GFC”).
Website www.geelongcats.com.au
Entry Restrictions
a) Entry is open to Australian residents, living in Victoria, aged 18+
Method of Entry & Conditions
Entry is open to persons who receive notification of this Promotion and satisfy the eligibility criteria during the Promotional Period (Entrants). This promotion is not available with other offers. Employees and their immediate families of the Promoter and its agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.
The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process or for submitting an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
The Promotion commences at 12:00pm (AEST) on Monday 26 August 2019 and closes at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 30 August 2019 (Promotional Period).
To be eligible to enter this Promotion, and to be entitled to win the prize, Entrants must fill out all components of the form which is hosted on the https://leaderboard.benchvote.com/ and answer in 50 words or less, “What’s your GMHBA Magic Moment from Round 23?”
This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on creative and literary merit. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Only one (1) entry per person is permitted. Only entrants who meet all the requirements set out in these Conditions of Entry are eligible to win.
In entering the Promotion, each eligible entrant warrants that their entry does not contain material that infringes in any way upon the rights of any individual or entity. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify an entry and any such decision to disqualify an entry is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Geelong Cats will judge the competition at 10:00am on Monday 2 September 2019.
There is one prize to be given away – a cats prize pack valued at $250 including GST.
Unless otherwise stated the prize or portions of prizes are not transferable, cannot be sold and no prizes may be taken as cash. Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prizes. Supplier’s terms and conditions apply.
The winners will be notified via email and phone no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 4 September 2019. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the winner does not take an element of the prize then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and another winner will be drawn. Where the prize remains unclaimed, the Promoter may award the prize to the second chosen entry (Alternative winner) in order to award the prize. The Alternative Winner of any such unclaimed prize will be notified by email no later than 9.00am Monday 16 September.
The Promoter makes no express representations or warranties as to the quality/suitability/merchantability of the prize. The Promoter takes no responsibility in regard to the prize.
If the Promoter is unable to provide a winner with a nominated prize, the Promoter reserves the right not to supply an alternative prize given the prize has no monetary value.
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
- any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control);
- any theft, unauthorised access or third-party interference;
- any entry or prize claim that is lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter;
- any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
- any tax liability incurred by a winner or Entrant or prize the prize taker; or
- use of the prize. It is a condition of accepting the prize, that the winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter.
All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become the property of the Promoter. If you do not provide the personal information requested, you may not be able to participate in this promotion. Unless otherwise indicated by you, by participating in this promotion and providing your personal information you consent to the Promoter using personal information about you to provide you with information in relation to the services and products of the Promoter and its related entities. All information will be handled in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy. A copy of this policy is available online at http://www.geelongcats.com.au/privacy and can be requested by calling the Promoter on 1300 462 287
Entrants can choose to provide their personal information to GMHBA Health Insurance for the purposes of fulfilling this promotion. The Promoter reserves the right to announce or publish the winner’s name and/or photograph for publicity purposes. It is a Condition of Entry that the winner will consent to the Promoter doing so.
1.Information on how to enter and the prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2.Entry is only open to VIC residents. Entrants under 18 years old must have parental/guardian approval to enter and further, the parent/guardian of the entrant must read and consent to these Terms and Conditions. Parents/guardians may be required by the Promoter to enter into a further agreement as evidence of consent to the minor entering this promotion.
3.Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
4.Entries into the promotion open at 12:00pm AEST on 04/07/19 and close at 12:00pm AEST on 04/09/19 (“Promotional Period”).
5.To enter, eligible entrants must visit (www.geelongcats.com.au/club/simonds) follow the prompts to the promotion entry page, input the requested details including first name, last name, contact number, email address, residential suburb, answer the question ‘Are you looking to buy or build a new home in the next 12 months?’ and submit the fully completed entry form during the Promotional Period.
6.Only one (1) entry is permitted per person.
7.The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the promotion. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. .
8.Incomplete, indecipherable, or illegible entries will be deemed invalid.
9.If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.
10.There will be six (6) draws conducted for this promotion, Entries close for each draw at on the dates specified in the table below. All draws will take place at Bastion EBA, 14 Cremorne Street, Richmond, 3182 at 12pm on the dates specified in the table below. All times indicated are AEST/AEDST unless specified otherwise. Unsuccessful entries in each draw will be entered into any subsequent draws. Winners will be notified by telephone and email and published on www.geelongcats.com.au/club/simonds on the dates specified in the table below.
| Draw | Entries Close | Draw date/time | Publication date |
| 1 | 9am 10/07/19 | 12pm 10/07/19 | 11/07/19 |
| 2 | 9am 17/07/19 | 12pm 17/07/19 | 18/07/19 |
| 3 | 9am 26/07/19 | 12pm 26/07/19 | 26/07/19 |
| 4 | 9am 07/08/19 | 12pm 07/08/19 | 08/08/19 |
| 5 | 9am 21/08/19 | 12pm 21/08/19 | 22/08/19 |
| 6 | 9am 04/09/19 | 12pm 04/09/19 | 05/09/19 |
11.The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
12.The first fifteen (15) valid entries drawn in Draw 1 will each win a double pass to the Geelong Cats vs St Kilda football game at GMHBA Stadium on 13/07/19 at 7:25pm AEST valued at $110 ($55 per ticket).
13.The first valid entry drawn in Draw 2 will win a double pass and inner sanctum experience to the Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn football game at the MCG on 21/07/19 at 1:10pm AEST valued at $3000. Prize includes exclusive access to view the Geelong Cats pre-game warm up and reserved seats for the game.
14.The first three (3) valid entries drawn in Draw 3 will each win a signed Geelong Cats Home 2019 guernsey, with a certificate of authenticity, valued at $1000.
15.The first valid and correct entry drawn in Draw 4 will win a double pass and inner sanctum experience to the Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne football game at GMHBA Stadium on 10/08/19 at 7:25pm AEST valued at $3000. Prize includes exclusive access to view the Geelong Cats pre-game warm up and reserved seats for the game.
16.The first fifteen (15) valid entries drawn in Draw 5, will each win a double pass to the Geelong Cats vs Carlton football game at GMHBA Stadium on 24/08/19 at 12:00pm AEST valued at $110 ($55 per ticket).
17.The first thirty-five (35) valid entries drawn in Draw 6 will each win a Geelong Cats online store voucher valued at $30. The e-voucher is redeemable at thecatsshoponline.com.au or alternatively in store by showing the e-voucher . Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the voucher are not included. Any unused balance of the voucher will not be awarded as cash. Redemption of the voucher is subject to any terms and conditions of the issuer including those specified on the voucher.
18.If a winner of any prize is under the age of 18 years, the prize will be awarded to the winner's nominated parent or guardian on the winner’s behalf.
19.If for any reason a winner does not take or redeem a prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize will be forfeited.
If any prize is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
21.The double pass prizes are subject to the event venue and ticket terms and conditions, including any applicable age restriction. The Promoter and event organisers hereby expressly reserve the right to eject any winner (and/or his/her companion/s) for any inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to intoxication, whilst participating in any element of the prize.
22.Total prize pool value is $13,020.
23.Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified.
24.Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
25.If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
26.Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) if any of the football games are delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (f) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (g) use or taking of a prize.
29.The Promoter collects personal information ("PI") in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at www.geelongcats.com.au/club/simondsIn addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter will not disclose PI to any entity outside of Australia.
30.The Promoter is Simonds Homes Victoria Pty Ltd (ABN 35 050 197 610) of 1/570 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia, telephone (03) 9682 0700.
Major Prize Carji Greeves
Opens: 6am 28/8/2019
Closes: 5pm 20/9/2019
Prize Details: Double Pass to 2019 Carji Greeves Medal Night, plus one (1) night accommodation twin share, at Crown Towers for the event. Be a part of the exclusive pre dinner drinks. Be seated on an exclusive table towards the front of the room.
Winner and Guest must be at least 18 years of age to attend the event. Thursday October 3rd 2019 from 6.45pm arrivals. You will not be able to rescheduled. Location will be at Crown Towers, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria.
Can not be redeemed or exchanged for cash/ other events of the Geelong Cats.
Prize Total: RRP $1,000 + Money Can’t Buy experience
Promotion vote for your favourite 2019 moment.
Promoter The Promotion will be conducted by the Geelong Football Club Limited (ABN 67 005 150 818) of GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, La Trobe Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, 3220 (“the GFC”).
Website www.geelongcats.com.au
Entry Restrictions
a) Entry is open to Australian residents, living in Australia, aged 18+
Method of Entry & Conditions
Entry is open to persons who receive notification of this Promotion and satisfy the eligibility criteria during the Promotional Period (Entrants). This promotion is not available with other offers. Employees and their immediate families of the Promoter and its agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.
The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process or for submitting an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
The Promotion commences at 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 4 September 2019 and closes at 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 11 September 2019 (Promotional Period).
To be eligible to enter this Promotion, and to be entitled to win the prize, Entrants must fill out all components of the form which is hosted on the https://leaderboard.benchvote.com/ and answer in 25 words or less, “What’s your favourite moment of 2019?”
This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on creative and literary merit. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Only one (1) entry per person is permitted. Only entrants who meet all the requirements set out in these Conditions of Entry are eligible to win.
In entering the Promotion, each eligible entrant warrants that their entry does not contain material that infringes in any way upon the rights of any individual or entity. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify an entry and any such decision to disqualify an entry is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Geelong Cats will judge the competition at 10:00am on Thursday 12 September 2019.
There is one prize to be given away – a 2020 home and away Cats membership valued at $345 including GST.
Unless otherwise stated the prize or portions of prizes are not transferable, cannot be sold and no prizes may be taken as cash. Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prizes. Supplier’s terms and conditions apply.
The winners will be notified via email and phone no later than 5:00pm Friday 13 September 2019. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the winner does not take an element of the prize then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and another winner will be drawn. Where the prize remains unclaimed, the Promoter may award the prize to the second chosen entry (Alternative winner) in order to award the prize. The Alternative Winner of any such unclaimed prize will be notified by email no later than 9.00am Monday 16 September.
The Promoter makes no express representations or warranties as to the quality/suitability/merchantability of the prize. The Promoter takes no responsibility in regard to the prize.
If the Promoter is unable to provide a winner with a nominated prize, the Promoter reserves the right not to supply an alternative prize given the prize has no monetary value.
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
- any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control);
- any theft, unauthorised access or third-party interference;
- any entry or prize claim that is lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter;
- any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
- any tax liability incurred by a winner or Entrant or prize the prize taker; or
- use of the prize. It is a condition of accepting the prize, that the winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter.
All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become the property of the Promoter. If you do not provide the personal information requested, you may not be able to participate in this promotion. Unless otherwise indicated by you, by participating in this promotion and providing your personal information you consent to the Promoter using personal information about you to provide you with information in relation to the services and products of the Promoter and its related entities. All information will be handled in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy. A copy of this policy is available online at http://www.geelongcats.com.au/privacy and can be requested by calling the Promoter on 1300 462 287
Entrants can choose to provide their personal information to GMHBA Health Insurance for the purposes of fulfilling this promotion. The Promoter reserves the right to announce or publish the winner’s name and/or photograph for publicity purposes. It is a Condition of Entry that the winner will consent to the Promoter doing so.
- 100% credit is on the seat component of your package per match and excludes the membership entry component.
- The official Geelong Cats Seat Return program has no association to the Ticketmaster Resale platform
- Season seat return is only available for GMHBA Stadium Season Seat products that are paid for by the member
- Once seats are returned they cannot be returned back to the member
- Once seats are returned the membership barcode will be retired for the relevant game and the membership card cannot be used for either entry into the venue or access to seating
- Returned seats will be released in accordance with public demand for tickets in specific seat categories. There is no guarantee that your seat will be resold if returned
- For seats that are returned and sold, the rewards structure will be based on the season seat fee paid by the member.
- Reward credits are not issued to members if the seat is not resold
- Payment of any proceeds from the seat return will be by account credit only – there is no cash compensation
- Members will receive a credit on their membership account prior to renewal time which will entitle them to a discount off their GMHBA Stadium season seat renewal for the following season only. Unused credits will not carry over for future renewals and will be removed from the member’s account at the completion of the following season
- If a member chooses not to renew their seat(s) and membership(s) there will be no compensation. Any credits issued on the member’s account will become void
- Available to full priced membership/seat packages only, discounted membership/seat packages are ineligible
- Seat return credits are not transferable under any circumstances
- If your seat sells, you will earn a membership credit that will be applied to your 2021 membership package. If your seat doesn't sell there is no credit for that match. Seat Return credits can be found below:
Pricing credits for 2020 season will be provided soon.
- Must be a 2019 Junior Member of the Geelong Cats
- Junior Member must be aged between 6-14 as of the 26/9/2019
- Need to be available for the Carji Greeves night at Crown Palladium from 4pm Thursday 4th October 2019.
- Must fill in all information in provided form
- Prize includes: money can't buy experience meeting AFL & AFLW 2019 playing group. Family accommodation 2 children and 2 adults, breakfast included
- There will be 10 Members shortlisted and contacted on Monday 30th September.
- All 10 Members will be asked to send in a 30 second video message explaining why they want to be the host of the red carpet
- One Member will be chosen and contacted at 10.00am on Wednesday 2nd October.
Terms and Conditions of Member Choice:
All Members will receive a 2020 Lanyard, Bumper Sticker and Fixture Magnet + a Member Choice item
Limited Member Caps are available in 2020. Once you have received this email you have three days to make your choice before your 2020 Member choice item is defaulted to a Member Scarf. ^^Two general admission tickets will be issued with your fulfillment pack, they can only be used once, both tickets can be used in conjunction with one another, you are unable to upgrade these tickets to a Reserved Seat, you can not use these barcodes for finals ticketing, general admission is subject to capacity of the Stadium, they can only be used for Geelong Cats 2020 home games. ^When selecting ‘Donation’ you will only receive a Member Lanyard, bumper sticker and fixture magnet and the cost ($20) of your Member Choice item will be donated back to the Club.
