Teams and players
On Sunday 18 March, the Sydney Sailors and the Western Walers will take to the oval for the first time, to duke it out in the name of charity.
The overarching principle of team selection is to create a fun spectacle in the spirit of the Reclink Community Cup. The final score isn’t a consideration when the team lists are finalised.
Borrowing from the original Melbourne Community Cup event, the inaugural 2012 captains are Adam Spencer (Sydney Sailors) and Dan Sultan (Western Walers). These brave men, as well as a handful of diehard Melbourne Community Cup players, will come from near and far to be part of the inaugural match and they will bring with them a bit of that bottled game spirit from Melbourne to the Marrickville turf.
Team players are currently being recruited. The Reclink Community Cup is an inclusive event and anyone who is interested in taking part is welcome – this includes women! For more information on joining one of the teams or participating as support staff on the day, please contact Kim Carter at Rockstar Management kim@rockstar.net.au.
PS. At halftime, anyone can be one of the players. The kick-to-kick at the Reclink Community Cup is legendary – don’t forget to bring your Sherrin.
How to get there
Gates open at 12 noon
Match bounce is at 2pm
Gates close at 6pm
Henson Park, Marrickville
Sydenham Rd, between Centennial and Holmesdale Streets
Marrickville NSW 2204
Henson Park’s main gated entrance is on Sydenham Road, between Centennial Street and Holmesdale Streets. This is the main (and only) pedestrian entrance to the ground for the inaugural Sydney Reclink Community Cup.
Public transport tips
We do encourage all patrons to use public transport to attend this event.
Parking
Please note parking is NOT available at the Marrickville Tennis Club which is located adjacent to Henson Park.
Car
From the city/North Shore:
Exit the CBD via George Street and Broadway. Turn left off Broadway into City Road, which becomes King Street. At Newtown, turn right into Enmore Road, which becomes Victoria Road at Enmore Park. Turn right into Sydenham Road.
From the City-West Link:
Exit at Norton Street. Drive south towards Parramatta Road. Turn left here and then right at Crystal Street. Proceed straight down Crystal Street over New Canterbury Road as it becomes Shaw Street. Turn left at the roundabout (Addison Road). Turn right at Neville Street. At the end of the street turn left into Sydenham Road.
From the Princes Highway:
Turn into Railway Road at Sydenham. Proceed along Railway Road to Sydenham Railway Station. Turn left at the end of the Railway Road and follow the bend. Turn right into Buckley Street and then left into Sydenham Road.
From the South West:
Exit the M5 motorway at the Princes Highway exit and go city bound. Then follow the directions above. Alternatively, if travelling down Canterbury Road, turn right into New Canterbury Road and then right into Frazer Street. At the end of Frazer Street proceed straight ahead onto Sydenham Road.
From the West:
Turn off Parramatta Road at West Street in Lewisham. Cross the railway bridge and turn left at the lights. This road bends right into Gordon Street and proceeds to become Livingstone Road. Turn left into Sydenham Road.
Bus
There are several bus routes that service Henson Park. These buses are accessible from most parts of the Newtown supporter catchment and from further away.
Route 428
City, Broadway, Newtown, Marrickville, Petersham, Lewisham, Dulwich Hill, Canterbury
Alight on Addison Road near Neville Street and William Street. Henson Park is a 5 minute walk away. Walk down Neville Street. Turn left into Surrey Street and right into Amy Street. Henson Park is straight ahead. Walk down the path between the tennis courts and the oval. The main entrance to Henson Park is on your left.
Route 423
City, Broadway, Newtown, Marrickville, Earlwood, Kingsgrove
Alight at Victoria Road near Chapel Street in Marrickville next to Kennard’s Hire. Henson Park is a 5 minute walk away. Walk up Chapel Street to Illawarra Road (Henson Park Hotel). Woodland Street is in front of you to your left. From there make your way to the Sydenham Road entrance.
Route 426
City, Broadway, Newtown, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill
Alight at Marrickville Road near Marrickville Town Hall. Henson Park is a 10 minute walk away. Walk down Petersham Road. Turn right into Centennial Street. Walk down Centennial St across Sydenham Road. Henson Park is at the end of the street on your right.
Route 412
City, Camperdown, Stanmore, Petersham, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Earlwood, Campsie
Alight at Livingstone Road near Enfield Street and Hawkhurst Street. Henson Park is a 5 minute walk away. Walk down Hawkhurst Street. Centennial Street is in front of you diagonally to the left. Walk down Centennial St across Sydenham Road. Henson Park is at the end of the street on your right.
Route 425
Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, Sydenham, Tempe, Arncliffe, Banksia, Rockdale
Alight at Marrickville Road near Marrickville Town Hall. Henson Park is a 10 minute walk away. Walk down Petersham Road. Turn right into Centennial Street. Walk down Centennial Street across Sydenham Road. Henson Park is at the end of the street on your right.
Route 355
Bondi Junction, Moore Park, Surry Hills, Redfern Waterloo, Alexandria, Erskineville, Newtown
Alight at Enmore Park near Victoria Road. Henson Park is a 15 minute walk away. Walk down Victoria Road. Turn right at Chapel Street. Walk up Chapel Street to Illawarra Road (Henson Park Hotel). From there make your way to the Sydenham Road entrance.
Train
MARRICKVILLE RAILWAY STATION (Bankstown Line)
Marrickville railway station is the closest station to Henson Park. From here, you can catch the 423 bus (see directions above). Alternatively, Henson Park is a 15-20 minute walk away. As you exit the station turn right down Illawarra Road, past Marrickville Road to Sydenham Road. Turn left at Sydenham Road head towards the main entrance to Henson Park.
SYDENHAM RAILWAY STATION (Bankstown Line, Illawarra Line, East Hills Line)
Sydenham railway station has more services than both Marrickville and Stanmore. From Sydenham, you can catch the 425 bus (see directions above). Alternatively, Henson Park is a 20 minute walk away. As you exit the station turn right and then right again. The road curves to the left and becomes Sydenham Road. Enter Henson Park from the main entrance on Sydenham Road.
STANMORE RAILWAY STATION (Inner West line)
From Stanmore you can catch the 412 bus on Douglas Street (see directions above). Alternatively, Henson Park is a 20 minute walk away. Exit the station at Platform 3 and walk up Holt Street across Stanmore Road. Turn right and then left at Middleton Street. Cross Newington Road and walk down John Street. Turn left in to Addison Road and right in Park Road. Head down Park Road and turn left in to Sydenham Road. Enter Henson Park from the Sydenham Road entrance.
