Hamilton's Rugby World Cup FanZone To Be Family-Friendly

Live music, a giant video screen, competitions and a Zumba dance session will
be features of Hamilton’s family-friendly Rugby World Cup FanZone.

The FanZone, comprising parts of Hood Street and Alexandra Street in
Hamilton’s central business district, will be open for six nights during Rugby
World Cup 2011 – including the night of the Tournament Final.

Waikato bands The Monroes, Dick Dynamite and the Doppelgangers, Tasty
Brown and Four Tonne Fiasco are all booked to perform in the FanZone, while
ANZ are sponsoring a competition to find Waikato’s Biggest Rugby Fan.

The FanZone will be alcohol-free to encourage a safe and family-friendly
atmosphere.

Hamilton’s Rugby World Cup 2011 Ambassador Councillor Peter Bos said: “The
operation of our FanZone coincides with the three matches at Waikato Stadium,
as well as two of the most anticipated pool matches – Australia vs Ireland on
17 September, and New Zealand vs France on 24 September. Watching matches
in the FanZone should provide some lasting memories for the region’s Rugby
fans.”