Southern Cross Regional
Join us for REEFSCAPEâ„ presented by Haas on 7 - 9 March 2025!
7 - 9 March 2025
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
30 Herbert St
Cambridge Park NSW 2747
The event is free and open to spectators from the general public - tickets are not required.
All students, mentors, staff and volunteers accessing the pits and the playing field must adhere to the PPE Policy (see below). Spectators observing from the stands are not required to have PPE.
Accommodation
There are a range of accommodation options available within the Hawkesbury region that are just a short drive from the venue. The local Hawkesbury Information Centre provides details on various local options. There are also several hotels and Airbnbs located nearby.
Food
There will be a selection of food trucks available onsite as well as the PCYC canteen. There are no restrictions on bringing outside food into the venue, but any drinks purchased onsite must be purchased from the PCYC canteen.
Event Schedule
View the schedule for the 2024 Southern Cross Regional below.
On-Site Parking
The event is located in Cambridge Park, which is closest to the districts of Penrith and Parramatta in Sydney. The venue is easily accessible by road and has free parking onsite so arrival by bus or car is recommended.
Public Transport
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre is a 5 minute drive or 2km walk from Werrington and Kingswood train stations.
The closest bus stop to the Sports Centre is William St near Francis St, which is a 10 minute bus journey from Penrith Station and is serviced by the 780 bus approximately every 20 minutes.
Transport NSW often completes trackwork on weekends and public transport timetables may be changed in the weeks leading up to the event. Please plan ahead to avoid delays due to altered public transport timetables. Up-to-date information, a trip planner and route maps can be found on the Transport NSW website.
For those spectating the event from the stands, PPE will not be required.
For ANY person entering the pits or playing field area, PPE MUST be worn. There are no exceptions to this rule.
PPE for the Southern Cross Regional are identified as 'safety goggles' and 'closed-toe footwear.' All persons must be wearing safety glasses at all times in the pits and at the playing field. For those with prescription eyewear, side shields or 'over the glasses' safety goggles can be worn. Closed-toe footwear is also required at all times in the pits and playing field.
PPE will NOT be provided to teams and guests at the venue by FIRST Australia, Macquarie University or venue staff. Please be certain that your teams and guests have access to PPE at all times prior to entering the event. Otherwise, FIRST Australia, Macquarie University and/or venue staff and volunteers are authorised to refuse entry.
As the Southern Cross Regional is an FRC event, volunteers must register via the international FIRST Inspires volunteer management system. Access the dashboard via the link below or visit our 'Become a Volunteer' page for more information.
All volunteers over the age of 18 are required to have a volunteer Working with Children Check in accordance with the FIRST Youth Protection Policy.
