Lock Sunday, March 22 into your calendar with North Melbourne set to hold its annual Family Day at Arden Street.
After the club took on feedback from its supporters, Family Day will return to its traditional format, with a day of exciting activities and great giveaways.
Be there to meet the team, including new recruits Jarrad Waite and Shaun Higgins, and remember the day with autographs from your favourite players.
Enjoy loads of fun activities including a jumping castle, face painting, craft station, kids’ sporting activities and official merchandise and memberships on sale.
There will also be a fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers and the famous Peninsula Ladies’ BBQ.
When: Sunday, March 22, 10.30am-1.30pm
Where: 204- 206 Arden Street, North Melbourne
Public transport recommended
The club recommends utilising public transport due to extremely limited parking around the Arden Street venue.
Please note: There will be road closures around the city due to the Run for the Kids event.
Run for the Kids course details | Public Transport Victoria journey planner
Family Day activities
Player autographs
Players will be available for autographs and photos at the outside marquees from 11am-1pm.
Due to selected Roos' participating in North Ballarat's VFL practice match, not all players will be available.
Craft
Children can get creative at the craft station by creating easel paintings, decorate frames of the team photo and make banners in NMFC colours.
Mazda NMFC Family Day Passport
Junior Roos can collect their ‘My Family Day Passport’ from the Mazda BT-50 and find the fun fact signs including information about the club.
Kids should fill in all the questions for the chance to win some great prizes and a free football from the Mazda BT-50 staff located on the Arden Street side of the oval. Recommended for ages 5-13.
NMFC raffle
Supporters can purchase a ticket to enter the draw to win a Mazda3 signed by the NMFC team.
Jumping castle
A jumping castle will be available for children 14 years and under to enjoy.
Face painting
Face painting will be available next to the craft marquee.
Membership
Membership will be available in two locations, inside and outside.
Fans can renew or purchase memberships for 2015, with cash, credit card and EFTPOS facilities available.
Members who have already renewed and have their membership card available will be able to collect their free member scarf from either location.
Merchandise
Merchandise will be available in two locations, inside and outside. The Roo Shop will be open from 9am and the outside marquee from 10am.
The full 2015 Canterbury range will be available for purchase on the day, as well as a large range of Kangaroos' merchandise for every member of the family.
Kids sports activities
There will be a range of inflatable football activities including Speck Mark, bin kicking and obstacle courses for kids.
Pre-school kids' activities
The club will offer a range of sports activities for pre-school aged children, including hula hoops, bean bag target, handball target and more.
Mazda
Major partner Mazda will have North players cooking up sausages on the BT-Q - a barbeque out of the back of the North Mazda BT-50 tray.
Spirit of Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania will be giving away a trip for four to Tasmania via an interactive competition on the day.
Canterbury
Canterbury’s ‘Strength Tester’ site will be located in the middle of the Arden Street Oval. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities.
Jack Ziebell will be available for photos with fans as the Canterbury ambassador.
Blackwoods
Blackwoods will host a guessing competition with the winners taking home a toolbox filled with goodies.
Powershop
Fans can visit the Powershop marquee to get a their face digitally imposed onto Sam Gibson’s body.
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre is giving fans the chance to chance to participate in a group fitness class.
