Hi, I am new to Bear Insider. Want to see who will be at the game in Sydney and if you plan on Tailgating?

Thanks,

Dan

Uh.....I'm pretty sure all the BI guys are bringing their RVs (typical Cal tailgate scene). Look for the big Cal flags flying they'll give free beer.

Hi Dan,

I'll be there! I recently posed a similar question and didn't get any responses, so not really sure what's going on. I'm curious about whether there's a Friday night event around town or an official/unofficial tailgate on Saturday morning. In any case, I'll plan to get to ANZ fairly early and see what's going on.

Thanks Phoneixfive. I will be in Sydney early in the week so I will check on Friday night events and post what I hear. I will get there early Saturday to check the Tialgate scene. I wil be writing an article for Stadium Journey and my own college football blog on the whole day.

dantailgater;842712864 said:

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Thanks Phoneixfive. I will be in Sydney early in the week so I will check on Friday night events and post what I hear. I will get there early Saturday to check the Tialgate scene. I wil be writing an article for Stadium Journey and my own college football blog on the whole day.

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Let us know how the tailgating experience turns out. Curious to see how the Aussies do it.

BTW, will College GameDay be there, or will they just hang out at some empty SEC stadium? My bet is on the latter. /sarc

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There will also be a tailgate on game day... they are still working out the details...

I have extra tickets available in our luxury zone box if anyone is interested. AUD 500 each. It will be a group of alums from Korea and Singapore in the box.

phoenixfive;842712847 said:

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Hi Dan,

I'll be there! I recently posed a similar question and didn't get any responses, so not really sure what's going on. I'm curious about whether there's a Friday night event around town or an official/unofficial tailgate on Saturday morning. In any case, I'll plan to get to ANZ fairly early and see what's going on.

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Cal is doing a number of events (parties, chalk talks, etc) for people who booked one of their packages through Get Travel. Weirdly the links are now dead (maybe because it's sold out?) but it's been discussed a lot. Here's one of the threads.

http://bearinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?99630-Official-VIP-Fan-Football-Program-Packages-quot-BEARS-WITHOUT-BORDERS-quot&highlight=Australia

Amusingly, someone from Cal just told me that they are having a devil of a time organizing a "tailgate" with their local partner. Apparently the concept just doesn't exist in Australia. They keep responding with "why don't you all just drink after the game?" It's odd because the Aussies don't exactly have the rep of being a bunch of teetotalers. Cal has told them that "post game can be too depressing" - hopefully not the case this time.

[insert shrimp on the barbie reference here]

Hmm

Sebastabear;842713522 said:

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Amusingly, someone from Cal just told me that they are having a devil of a time organizing a "tailgate" with their local partner. Apparently the concept just doesn't exist in Australia. They keep responding with "why don't you all just drink after the game?" It's odd because the Aussies don't exactly have the rep of being a bunch of teetotalers. Cal has told them that "post game can be too depressing" - hopefully not the case this time.

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Well keep us updated if you hear anything. I'd really like to show up early and get in the spirit with some fellow alums! Gates open at 10:30!

phoenixfive;842713744 said:

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Well keep us updated if you hear anything. I'd really like to show up early and get in the spirit with some fellow alums! Gates open at 10:30!

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This just in. Well this will certainly be different...

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Your California Golden Bears are coming to Sydney and so is the party!

Cal Athletics is excited to announce a special joint tailgate with the University of Hawai’i. Join your fellow Cal fans at our tailgate, featuring food, fun and lots of blue and gold. Hosted by ABC's Larry Beil, the festivities will include performances by Cal Spirit and the Hawai'i Marching Band, as well as remarks by Director of Athletics Mike Williams. This unique tailgate is the best way to connect with fellow Bears and meet some Rainbow Warriors in advance of a noon kickoff.

What: The Aloha State vs. The Golden State Tailgate - Sydney, Australia
When: Saturday, August 27
Where: Sydney Showground in Exhibition Hall 5
Time: Tailgate begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m., kickoff against Hawai’i at 12 noon.
Cost: Admission is $60 (U.S) and includes a robust buffet. Cash bar will also be available.

If you are joining the Bears in Sydney, make sure to register for our tailgate – the last day to register will be August 19.



If you have any questions, please email rsvptocal@berkeley.edu or call the Cal Athletics Fund Office at (510) 642-2427.

Game tickets sold separately, please note that tickets for the Cal vs. Hawai'i game in Sydney, Australia are only available online through the host venue.

We look forward to seeing you in Sydney on August 27.

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Sebastabear;842713756 said:

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This just in. Well this will certainly be different...

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60 US AND you have to pay for your drinks? Jeez. Would you mind posting the registration link? Thanks.

phoenixfive;842713779 said:

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60 US AND you have to pay for your drinks? Jeez. Would you mind posting the registration link? Thanks.

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Here you go. Don't think I've ever done a "joint tailgate" with the opposing team but there's a first time for everything.

http://my.berkeley.edu/site/Calendar?id=102841&view=Detail

Aussies know how to get ready for a 'football' game or at least for Australian Rules Football. I was there for 3 months in the early 80's for a 'Joint Research Program' with the Aussie Telecom equivalent to the old Bell Telephone Labs and became a 'tub thumping' Magpies Fan. Those games were really Fun and something of an ordeal. BTW, You could bring in all the beer You could handle 'by Yourself' in terms of weight.

Dduster;842713810 said:

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Aussies know how to get ready for a 'football' game or at least for Australian Rules Football. I was there for 3 months in the early 80's for a 'Joint Research Program' with the Aussie Telecom equivalent to the old Bell Telephone Labs and became a 'tub thumping' Magpies Fan. Those games were really Fun and something of an ordeal. BTW, You could bring in all the beer You could handle 'by Yourself' in terms of weight.

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Would rolling a keg count?

No but those BIG Aussie Fans/Zealots would put, something close to but larger than what we call a pony-keg?, on their shoulders and march in. Something in the 10X Foster's can size from memory or it seemed. 1st Game in Melbourne stadium had "am I gonna get out of here alive?" thoughts to it. That was a really Fun 'TDY' kind of thing.

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okaydo;842713909 said:

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I like how he refused to answer the question "Are you going to win?" I think he'd be as shocked as anyone if Hawaii takes this game.

Sebastabear;842713795 said:

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Here you go. Don't think I've ever done a "joint tailgate" with the opposing team but there's a first time for everything.

http://my.berkeley.edu/site/Calendar?id=102841&view=Detail

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Thanks for posting this, have just purchased two tickets. Making the short flight up (compared to you guys) from Melbourne with my wife to see the game. I watched a game at the Rose Bowl in 2000 and have been quite hooked since. I enjoy following the game from afar and was stoked to hear that it was coming to Oz. I own a Cal cap....so that makes me a Cal fan right?

Just got to NZ here and got our first day of skiing in. Ran into some Aussies from Sydney who claim college football and the NFL is quite popular overthere. Who knew. Friendly folks here. Big blokes here as well. Going to Sydney on Sunday so lots of skiing left. Cheers and go Bears!

Is our band going to Oz? Straw Hat?

Glad the Spirit groups will be there.

Aussie;842714511 said:

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Thanks for posting this, have just purchased two tickets. Making the short flight up (compared to you guys) from Melbourne with my wife to see the game. I watched a game at the Rose Bowl in 2000 and have been quite hooked since. I enjoy following the game from afar and was stoked to hear that it was coming to Oz. I own a Cal cap....so that makes me a Cal fan right?

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As long as you and your partner don't wear red to the game, mate!

Aussie;842714511 said:

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Thanks for posting this, have just purchased two tickets. Making the short flight up (compared to you guys) from Melbourne with my wife to see the game. I watched a game at the Rose Bowl in 2000 and have been quite hooked since. I enjoy following the game from afar and was stoked to hear that it was coming to Oz. I own a Cal cap....so that makes me a Cal fan right?

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Welcome! You made the right call with that cap.

phoenixfive;842713779 said:

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60 US AND you have to pay for your drinks? Jeez. Would you mind posting the registration link? Thanks.

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If you bought your travel package through GET, the Cal-Hawaii official tailgate is already included as part of the package.

I was dumb and didn't read the fine print of the GET package, so even though I bought through there, I also bought an extra ticket directly yesterday on the registration link to the Cal-Hawaii tailgate.
LOL. I guess I can consider that an additional $60 donation to the Cal athletic department. :headbang:facepalm

:rimshot

Bear_Elegance;842714773 said:

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If you bought your travel package through GET, the Cal-Hawaii official tailgate is already included as part of the package.

I was dumb and didn't read the fine print of the GET package, so even though I bought through there, I also bought an extra ticket directly yesterday on the registration link to the Cal-Hawaii tailgate.
LOL. I guess I can consider that an additional $60 donation to the Cal athletic department. :headbang:facepalm

:rimshot

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Well, I'd be happy to buy that extra ticket off of you, for a discounted price! :beer:

Bear_Elegance;842714773 said:

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If you bought your travel package through GET, the Cal-Hawaii official tailgate is already included as part of the package.

I was dumb and didn't read the fine print of the GET package, so even though I bought through there, I also bought an extra ticket directly yesterday on the registration link to the Cal-Hawaii tailgate.
LOL. I guess I can consider that an additional $60 donation to the Cal athletic department. :headbang:facepalm

:rimshot

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Uh, make that two dummies. Damn.

isn't the Florida-Georgia game a joint pre-game drink fest?

Sebastabear;842714793 said:

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Uh, make that two dummies. Damn.

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Again, happy to take one of those off your hands.

First post so please dont kill me.

(disclaimer)--I built this account to see what Cal fans were doing tailgate wise...

I am actually a Hawaii fan going to the game and we were having the same issues with the game promoter about the pregame tailgate. I was specifically asked go check whats the chatter online about this and that is why I am here. Apparently it is true that Australians do not tailgate. Apparently they frown upon drinking outdoors prior to games as well.

That said, the promoter had it set up that there was going to be a Hawaii-Gate and a Cal-Gate in the same outdoor location and separated by barriers. They were charging essentially $40 USD for a fruit cup, juice/soft drink, and a McMuffin type of breakfast sandwich. Not a buffet and included was a "Coors Lager" (as they call it). There were no chairs or tables so pretty much fans would need to hold their plates and mill about outdoors. It is also winter and there was no cover from the elements. This arrangement did not sit well with both schools game organizers.

The promoter was asked time and time again about the pre game tailgates (from both schools) and he had the communication skills of a rock. Hawaii admin was worried. Cal admin was livid (what I was told). In addition when the promoter was asked about tickets there was little to no response. There was some time in which Hawaii fans were if they had to get their tickets at Will-Call at the Stadium. It got to the point that both schools were communicating with one another on a regular basis trying to work with the promoter and ultimately from the tailgate perspective both schools decided to cut the promoter loose and work together on the current arrangement which is linked above. Is it pricey? yes some say it is, but it does include an all you can stuff your face with and even local Australian delicacies. It is going to be held basically on the floor of a small arena with chairs, tables and protection from the potential cold/wet weather.

Our school didn't even have their charter flight and hotel rooms booked for the team and support staff until a month out and throughout the duration the communication between the schools and the promoter was one-sided. A few years ago Hawaii's athletic department got scammed by a promoter promoting a Stevie Wonder concert. There were people here fearing the PR nightmare that could have happened. You can bet that both schools will be sharing their experiences working with this promoter and if this game does become an annual event you can bet other schools will be warned to proceed with caution.

Now that the game is about a week away things do seem to be falling into place but IMHO the whole organization and logistical planning behind the scenes left a bad taste.

Thanks for reading, I know there were a lot of stressed out people on both sides of the ball here.

twenty2;842715355 said:

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First post so please dont kill me.

(disclaimer)--I built this account to see what Cal fans were doing tailgate wise...

I am actually a Hawaii fan going to the game and we were having the same issues with the game promoter about the pregame tailgate. I was specifically asked go check whats the chatter online about this and that is why I am here. Apparently it is true that Australians do not tailgate. Apparently they frown upon drinking outdoors prior to games as well.

That said, the promoter had it set up that there was going to be a Hawaii-Gate and a Cal-Gate in the same outdoor location and separated by barriers. They were charging essentially $40 USD for a fruit cup, juice/soft drink, and a McMuffin type of breakfast sandwich. Not a buffet and included was a "Coors Lager" (as they call it). There were no chairs or tables so pretty much fans would need to hold their plates and mill about outdoors. It is also winter and there was no cover from the elements. This arrangement did not sit well with both schools game organizers.

The promoter was asked time and time again about the pre game tailgates (from both schools) and he had the communication skills of a rock. Hawaii admin was worried. Cal admin was livid (what I was told). In addition when the promoter was asked about tickets there was little to no response. There was some time in which Hawaii fans were if they had to get their tickets at Will-Call at the Stadium. It got to the point that both schools were communicating with one another on a regular basis trying to work with the promoter and ultimately from the tailgate perspective both schools decided to cut the promoter loose and work together on the current arrangement which is linked above. Is it pricey? yes some say it is, but it does include an all you can stuff your face with and even local Australian delicacies. It is going to be held basically on the floor of a small arena with chairs, tables and protection from the potential cold/wet weather.

Our school didn't even have their charter flight and hotel rooms booked for the team and support staff until a month out and throughout the duration the communication between the schools and the promoter was one-sided. A few years ago Hawaii's athletic department got scammed by a promoter promoting a Stevie Wonder concert. There were people here fearing the PR nightmare that could have happened. You can bet that both schools will be sharing their experiences working with this promoter and if this game does become an annual event you can bet other schools will be warned to proceed with caution.

Now that the game is about a week away things do seem to be falling into place but IMHO the whole organization and logistical planning behind the scenes left a bad taste.

Thanks for reading, I know there were a lot of stressed out people on both sides of the ball here.

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Very interesting and welcome to our humble board. We are very chill to visiting fans (particularly from our OOC opponents) so would welcome you or other Hawaii fans stopping by and sharing your thoughts on the game.

I had heard similar things from the Cal athletics side (without nearly this level of detail) about the tailgate debacle. There were numerous references to "problems with the promoter" but I had no idea things were this bad. Very interesting to get this behind the scenes view.

Curious as to how many fans Hawaii is bringing to this game. Do you have any insights? Honestly, since the tickets are all going through the promoter and the stadium, I'm not sure anyone has a great handle on this (Cal certainly doesn't) but I think we are all anticipating a pretty Aussie heavy "what are the rules and why do they stop playing ever 10 seconds?" type crowd. Still should be fun. Very much looking forward to it.

Sebastabear;842715363 said:

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Very interesting and welcome to our humble board. We are very chill to visiting fans (particularly from our OOC opponents) so would welcome you or other Hawaii fans stopping by and sharing your thoughts on the game.

I had heard similar things from the Cal athletics side (without nearly this level of detail) about the tailgate debacle. There were numerous references to "problems with the promoter" but I had no idea things were this bad. Very interesting to get this behind the scenes view.

Curious as to how many fans Hawaii is bringing to this game. Do you have any insights? Honestly, since the tickets are all going through the promoter and the stadium, I'm not sure anyone has a great handle on this (Cal certainly doesn't) but I think we are all anticipating a pretty Aussie heavy "what are the rules and why do they stop playing ever 10 seconds?" type crowd. Still should be fun. Very much looking forward to it.

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One ridiculous thing was that the promoter said both schools could not sell tailgate tickets at the venue because the ticket vendor and their IT team would need to be involved and that would be an additional cost. (on top of the $40 mcmuffin and fruit cup)

Hawaii sold approx 1200 tickets thru its athletic department I would estimate about 1000 flying down and the other 200 are from Hawaii fans living down under. (Just rough estimate).

Another thing is that there have been articles about 65K-70K tickets sold. There are some here that doubt that number. I hope Im wrong.

Going back to speaking tailgates, Hawaii takes much pride in its tailgates. Frankly our FB team really hasnt been that good lately so many (myself) look forward to drinking pre game and sobering up during the game. The past couple of years has been pretty dreadful so nothing like a good tailgate to vent, drink and complain more.

twenty2;842715371 said:

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One ridiculous thing was that the promoter said both schools could not sell tailgate tickets at the venue because the ticket vendor and their IT team would need to be involved and that would be an additional cost. (on top of the $40 mcmuffin and fruit cup)

Hawaii sold approx 1200 tickets thru its athletic department I would estimate about 1000 flying down and the other 200 are from Hawaii fans living down under. (Just rough estimate).

Another thing is that there have been articles about 65K-70K tickets sold. There are some here that doubt that number. I hope Im wrong.

Going back to speaking tailgates, Hawaii takes much pride in its tailgates. Frankly our FB team really hasnt been that good lately so many (myself) look forward to drinking pre game and sobering up during the game. The past couple of years has been pretty dreadful so nothing like a good tailgate to vent, drink and complain more.

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Any clearer idea on how much drinks are going to cost at the tailgate? It's just against my sensibilities to fork over 60 bucks for a buffet (how great could "local Australian delicacies" be??) and then have to pay for drinks on top of that. I'll probably end up going, but perhaps I'll bring my own 6-pack (or however many come in an Australian pack) of "Coors Lager." :p

phoenixfive;842715400 said:

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Any clearer idea on how much drinks are going to cost at the tailgate? It's just against my sensibilities to fork over 60 bucks for a buffet (how great could "local Australian delicacies" be??) and then have to pay for drinks on top of that. I'll probably end up going, but perhaps I'll bring my own 6-pack (or however many come in an Australian pack) of "Coors Lager." :p

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I agree--$60 is steep but apparently both schools felt that $40 for a mcmuffin and a fruit cup was worse.

I had to google what "Mini Kangaroo Pies" were and that jumped at me

Ill find out how much alcohol would be. Ive been told and even read stuff online that "drinking in the morning is frowned upon" and "drinking outdoors" is really unheard of over there. They really dont do the whole concept of "tailgating" and apparently they drink afterwards.

I did my own travel plans, not through the Cal travel package. So my question, how are people getting to the game from downtown? I heard you can take a train (1 transfer) but it takes an hour. Taxi's? Buses? Any locals or experienced travelers have some experience with downtown Sydney traffic?
Thanks, Go Bears!