Robina Park to be called Skilled Park

[philstorm]

Sorry, don't know if this is old news, but I heard it on the radio.

If it's true, it's a great name. I like it!

[Titanium_BD1103]

Source: 2SM Superradio Network News

Yep its apparently been announced that the new stadium at Robina, the home of the mighty Gold Coast Titans in 2008, will be named Skilled Park.

This is another fine step forward for the Titans..

More larger details as they come at hand.....

EDIT: Here are some details....

From:http://www.qbr.com.au/index.cfm?stor...p=displaystory

Beattie announces SKILLED Park for Titans
Wednesday 27 September 2006

The new Gold Coast stadium will be called "SKILLED Park", Premier Peter Beattie announced today.

Beattie made the announcement while viewing progress of the new stadium, which will be the home of the Gold Coast Titans Rugby League team.

The 25,000 seat venue is on track for the 2008 season according to Beattie.

SKILLED Group are a national staffing company, who currently have the naming rights for the home of the AFL?s Geelong Cats ? SKILLED Stadium.

The Gold Coast Titans will play from Carrara stadium for season 2007 before moving to the new stadium in 2008.

[Steelers]

Isn't that the name of one of the AFL grounds???

[philstorm]

Isn't that the name of one of the AFL grounds???

That's what I thought. :sick:

I'll search on Google.

[Steelers]

LOL two threads on this instantaneously


I don't like the name TBH, but who knows, it might grow on me

EDIT: I said the thing about growing on me before I saw the poll

[Titanium_BD1103]

LOL can a mod merge this.... I created a thread on this after it was created....

Yes but that is Skilled Stadium, home of the Geelong Cats AFL club.

This is Skilled Park...and no I can't find anymore info on it...

[Robbie_Dee]

That would be pretty good, but i would have thought it would be named to a sponsorship name as have all the other stadiums.
eg: Suncorp
Telstra
Dairy Farmers etc.

[Steelers]

That's what I thought. :sick:

I'll search on Google.

Well BT posted a thread at the same time as you, and the ground is going to be called Skilled Park, slightly different from the AFL ground

[philstorm]

OK I found this at another forum (and I can't find the exact link on Google, but here it is).

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271857

Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
27/09/2006
NEW GOLD COAST STADIUM MOVES CLOSER TO KICK OFF

Premier Peter Beattie viewed progress on construction of the new Gold Coast Stadium today and officially announced the new venue would be called 'SKILLED Park'.

Mr Beattie said the future home of the Gold Coast Titans National Rugby League team would be state-of-the-art offering world class facilities for both players and spectators.

He said construction of the 25,000 seat venue was on track for kick-off of the 2008 NRL season.

"Piling of the foundations is nearing completion and construction of the Western Stand is well underway," Mr Beattie said.

"Two tower cranes have been erected and an additional six supporting normal cranes are also on site.

"There are currently more than 100 workers on site and more than 2,000 are expected to be involved in the project prior to its completion."

Queensland company Watpac are managing contractors for construction of the new stadium which will incorporate a range of facilities including a 500 seat function hall, approximately 100 open corporate boxes, 25 closed corporate suites and 16 food and beverage outlets.

There will also be management facilities and offices, landscaping, plazas and roofing on four sides by a 20,000 metres squared fabric roof structure.

Mr Beattie announced that national staffing services company, SKILLED Group, had secured the naming rights at the new stadium through the construction period and up to 2013.

The Major Sports Facilities Authority sought expressions of interest from potential naming rights sponsors earlier this year.

"Hosting major sporting events is big business and naming rights agreements bring in vital sponsorship dollars," he said.

"Our Government is building the stadium through a levy applied to Queensland's most profitable hotel gaming machine venues.

"However, the stadium will then need to operate on a commercial basis and hiring and naming rights revenues will be vital in helping maintain and enhance the facilities for fans."

SK ILLED Group provide specialist skills to industry in trades and maintenance; production and distribution; and technical professions.

They currently also have naming rights at SKILLED Stadium in Victoria - home to AFL team the Geelong Cats.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SKILLED, Greg Hargrave, said the organisation had significant sporting involvement in the region and provided grassroots support to many local sporting clubs and community organisations.

"With more than 100 offices throughout Australia and New Zealand, SKILLED is committed to being involved in the communities in which we live and work," Mr Hargrave said.

"We have a strong bond with the Gold Coast region providing support to many community organisations and through our sponsorship of the Indy cars and V8 Supercars.

"Our sponsorship of SKILLED Park reinforces our solid connection with the Gold Coast region."

Mr Beattie said the Gold Coast Titans would play out of Carrara next year and kick off at their new home ground in 2008.

He said SKILLED Park was scheduled to host up to 12 Titans home games in their debut season at the ground.

"Queensland teams are a dominant force in the National Rugby League," Mr Beattie said.

"Last year the North Queensland Cowboys played in the Grand Final and on Sunday the Broncos will battle the Melbourne Storm in this year's decider.

"I am confident of a Broncos victory and I wish Wayne Bennett, Darren Lockyer and the team well for a great game.

"Next year the Titans will join the Broncos and the Cowboys in the NRL and we will have three Queensland teams competing in the best rugby league competition in the world."


27 September, 2006

Oh ok - it's Skilled Park then? Still a great sounding name. Hopefully the Titans wont be travelling to Geelong to play mistakenly at Skilled Stadium one day! :rotflmao: :lol!:

[Steelers]

That would be pretty good, but i would have thought it would be named to a sponsorship name as have all the other stadiums.
eg: Suncorp
Telstra
Dairy Farmers etc.

Skilled is obviously some sort of company, considering there is a Skilled Stadium in the AFL

[Titanium_BD1103]

That would be pretty good, but i would have thought it would be named to a sponsorship name as have all the other stadiums.
eg: Suncorp
Telstra
Dairy Farmers etc.

Yes it has, Skilled is one of the biggest companies in Australia, and are well known around Australia as a great supporter of sport..

[Robbie_Dee]

Skilled is obviously some sort of company, considering there is a Skilled Stadium in the AFL

If thats the case then i can understand

[Titanium_BD1103]

Here you are Robbie...

From: www.skilled.com.au

A national workforce services company built on a passion for providing superior service with the very best people and a commitment to safety and the community.

SKILLED has 40 years of experience and excellence in Workforce solutions. We have developed a team of dedicated, highly qualified people producing exceptional results for clients across Australia and New Zealand.

By delivering specialist workforce solutions, SKILLED is committed to helping clients become more productive through better use of one of its greatest assets - people.

SKILLED is the industry leader in specialist workforce solutions - through the delivery of:

* Flexible labour
* Project-based workforce solutions, including shut downs, installations and relocations, and
* Total workforce management

SKILLED are SKILLS specialists:

* Maintenance and trades
* Production and distribution
* Technical professional

SKILLED are market specialists:

* Primary manufacturing
* Food and Pharmaceuticals
* Automotive and Machinery
* Mining and energy
* Transport and logistics
* Primary services
* Government and defence

SKILLED's workforce management, training and apprenticeship, OH&S and IR expertise provide clients with flexibility, risk management, reduced workforce related costs and ultimately - productivity improvements.

SKILLED's Vision

SKILLED will be the leading global provider of specialist workforce solutions

SKILLED's Mission

To provide satisfying and flexible career opportunities and to improve the productivity of industry through the delivery of specialist skills

SKILLED's Values

At SKILLED, we are built on passion for people and superior service, with a commitment to safety and the community.

* Safety (care and commitment)
* Knowledge (understanding and communication)
* Integrity (accountability and honesty)
* Leadership (innovation and quality)

[Robbie_Dee]

Here you are Robbie...

From: www.skilled.com.au

Lol, thanks

[Boofhead]

Sounds as unco as 'The Smart State' imo... what happened to just Gold Coast Stadium...