Community Cup

rdf:langString Community Cup

rdf:langString Community Cup

rdf:langString Community Cup

rdf:langString Action from the 2007 Community Cup in Melbourne between the PBS FM Megahertz and the Rockdogs

rdf:langString AFL split round, June

rdf:langString annual

rdf:langString Celebrity sports match, Charity event

rdf:langString Elsternwick Park, Elsternwick, Victoria

rdf:langString Victoria Park, Abbotsford, Victoria ,

rdf:langString Two local community representative teams

rdf:langString The Community Cup (known as the Reclink Community Cup since 2009 under naming rights) is an annual charity event which features a celebrity mixed-gender Australian rules football match. It is noted for its cult following, celebrity appearances and media profile. First run in Melbourne in 1997, since 2012 it has expanded nationally, being hosted in every state capital including Sydney (2012-), Adelaide and Perth/Fremantle (2015-), Hobart and Brisbane (2016-). Its origins date back to the early 1990s in Melbourne with the formation of social teams composed of radio station employees (Megahertz) and musicians (Rockdogs). The first match was played in Melbourne and was later played each year during the Australian Football League (AFL) split round. The Melbourne event remains the most popular, attracting a crowd of around 14,000 each year and raising around $250,000 for charities. In contrast to today's strict AFL codes of conduct the Community Cup is promoted as embracing grassroots community amateur football and as a result it is promoted as "kid and dog friendly" with quarter and half time pitch invasions for traditional kick-to-kick. Social alcohol, smoking and even streaking are tolerated. Despite crowds of up to 23,000 people, it has been a trouble free and casual event.

rdf:langString Reclink