Council Connects June 2021
Council Operational News
© AFLNT Media – Charlie Lowson, inaugural Mayor’s Cup played under lights at Albrecht Oval.
Mayor’s Cup
when the AFL comes to town.
In an exciting first for both the Central Australian Football League and the Alice Springs Netball Association, the inaugural Mayor’s Cup has been presented in both competitions.
Vision of TIO Traeger Park will be beamed into living rooms across the country when the home town Melbourne Demons take on Brisbane Lions.
A new addition to the calendar, the Mayor’s Cup will see the grand finalists from the previous season go head to head in the senior netball and football competitions respectively. The CAFL mayor’s Cup saw Rovers take on Federal on 8 May, the first football fixture under lights at Albrecht Oval with Rovers claiming the silverware 114-101.
With Alice Springs the focus of the sporting world for the night, Council Officers have been busy getting TIO Traeger Park in top shape ready for some of the country’s top footballers to strut their stuff. Work on the oval began in August 2020 to ensure the turf is of the highest standard possible with an independent auditor recently giving their seal of approval ahead of the big game.
The netball Mayor’s Cup coincided with the competition’s 50th birthday celebrations, seeing Rovers defeat Federal 53-47.
Melbourne Demons will host Brisbane Lions at TIO Traeger Park on Friday 4 June from 7.20pm.
D(emons) Day nears
Finke Again
Alice Springs will be showcased on the national stage in June
Finke fever has swept across Alice Springs and with the
famous desert race nearing, and that means it’s almost time for the famed Finke Night Markets & Street Party! In collaboration with the Tatts Finke Desert Race, the June Night Markets is one of the biggest of the year and one not to be missed. The night features daredevil stunt riders doing the near impossible, a meet and greet with some of your favourite Finke stars, bikes and cars on show as well as your favourite regular night market vendors. It is important to note that road closures will be in place during the event with Todd St and Gregory Tce closed between 2.30-9.30pm. The Finke Street Party & Night Markets will be held on Thursday, 10 June from 5-9pm on Todd St and down the Todd Mall.
• Melbourne v Brisbane TIO Traeger Park
Round 12 Friday, 4 June @ 7.20pm, www.premier.ticketek.com.au 4
