Frank was a legend in Geelong, and beyond. Renowned for his entrepreneurial acumen, Frank was also a noted philanthropist – giving generously to his local community.

Perhaps his most well-known contribution was as President to his beloved Geelong Football Club. Serving the Club for 30 years, Frank led the Cats on to one of its most successful eras, winning two Premierships and breaking a 44-year drought. More recently, he was named as the Club’s 26th Legend, becoming the first non-player to receive this honour.

Frank is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughters Rona, Laurelle, Gillian, Caroline, Suzanne, Geraldine, Edwina and Kate and their families, including his 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Date

Wednesday 12 May 2021

Time

2.30pm

Gates open at 1pm

Venue

GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park)
Moorabool Street
South Geelong

Seating and registration

Family, friends, colleagues and members of the public are invited to attend the Memorial Service to celebrate Frank’s life and reflect on his many contributions to our state and the Geelong region.

Tickets will be available from 12pm on Monday 10 May from the Ticketmaster website

Tickets will be issued as reserved seating and must be redeemed online via Ticketmaster. Tickets will not be available at the venue on Wednesday.
 

The State Memorial Service will be held in line with COVIDSafe event requirements.

Parking

All public parking can be accessed from 11am. The following car parks will be available on the day:

  • A4, A5 – entry from Kilgour Street
  • C7 – entry from Park Crescent
  • E9 – entry from Moorabool Street.

A map of entry points for each car park is available here.

Please note: No public parking will be available at car parks A3, B6 or D8.

In the event of wet weather in the lead up to the event, grass car parks A5/C7/E9 may be classified as a safety hazard and will not be in use.

Car parking at GMHBA Stadium for this event is subject to availability. The City of Greater Geelong do not accept responsibility for any vehicle or its contents whilst parked at GMHBA Stadium.

Rideshare/Taxi drop-off

Access for rideshare and taxi drop-offs is available from 11am. Enter from Kilgour St and follow directions to the dedicated drop-off zone near Legends Plaza.

Official rideshare accreditation must be displayed for traffic management and security staff.

Public transport

The Geelong Railway Station is situated 1.8 kilometres to the north of the stadium and South Geelong Station located 450 metres to the east.

Public Bus Stops are located along Moorabool Street, directly opposite Gate 5 – Bernie Smith (river end) and Gate 1 – Polly Farmer (city end).

Please check the V/Line website and the Public Transport Victoria website for up to date information about public transport scheduling on the day.

COVIDSafe event requirements

UPDATED ADVICE - Prior to attending the event please ensure you have not been to any exposure sites listed on the coronavirus website.

We request that you please follow the COVIDSafe event requirements as outlined below.

  • Anyone attending the service must carry a face mask with them at all times, unless an exception applies. It is recommended you wear a face mask when you cannot maintain 1.5 metres distance from other people.
  • You must scan the QR code displayed at your gate using the Service Victoria app or your phone camera to register your details for contact tracing purposes. Download the Service Victoria app from Google Play or Apple App Store prior to arrival.

Please do not attend if you have been to an exposure site, have any symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell, or are required to be in isolation or quarantine by the Department of Health.

For the most up to date information, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

Entry to the Stadium

We request that you please follow the steps outlined below to ensure safe and easy access to the event.

  • Ensure that your ticket is printed or downloaded to your device prior to entry and have it ready for checking at the gates.
  • Note your entry gate:
    • General Admission entry – Gate 10, Gate 13
    • Disabled entry – Gate 14 (Café entrance)
    • No General Admission entry is available at Gate 11.
  • Upon arrival, you must scan the QR code displayed at your gate using the Service Victoria app or your phone camera to register your details for contact tracing purposes.
  • Proceed to the bag checking area. As a condition of entry, all bags must be presented to security for checking prior to entry. You may also be subject to a security wanding upon entry.
  • Once you arrive at your gate turnstile, please have your ticket ready to be checked by gate staff to help you get through the gates smoothly.
  • Ushers will be available to guide you to your seat if required.

Accessibility and parking

Accessible parking is available in car parks A1 and A2 from 11am. Enter from Kilgour St and follow directions to the dedicated disabled drop-off zone and parking near Legends Plaza.

Official disabled parking accreditation must be displayed for traffic management and security staff.

For information on accessibility while at the stadium, visit the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust website or call 03 5224 9111.

Flowers and donations

In lieu of floral tributes, people may wish to consider making a donation to support Anam Cara House, SecondBite or the Geelong Community Foundation

Live stream

The State Memorial Service will be live streamed here and will be available closer to the event.

For latest information on the State Memorial Service please visit - www.vic.gov.au/frank-costa