FAQs

When will renewals open for the 2023/24 season?

Membership renewals open Monday 24 July 2023.

Pay for your Membership before midnight on Thursday 31 August 2023 to avoid a $50 late fee.

The final date to renew your Membership and purchase a Transferable Associate Card is Tuesday 31 October 2023.  If you have not paid your Membership subscription fees by that date your Membership will be cancelled by the SACA Board, in accordance with SACA’s Membership By-Laws.

What are the SACA Membership fees and categories?

Last season saw the successful launch of two new Membership categories in response to Member feedback for more choice. The Reserved Seat Membership and SACA Big Bash Membership, in addition to the traditional Full Membership product, present three tiers of SACA Membership.

The SACA Membership fees for 2023/24 are as follows:

• Full Membership Subscription Fee: $395
• Country Membership Subscription Fee: $340
• Junior Membership Subscription Fee: $225
• Adult Reserved Seat Membership Subscription Fee: $525
• Junior Reserved Seat Membership Subscription Fee: $355
• SACA Big Bash Membership Subscription Fee:
• Adult: $180
• Junior: $40
• Optional Addition - Transferable Associate Card (subject to availability): $425
• Optional Addition for Reserved Seat Members - Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card (subject to availability): $555

Can I upgrade to a Reserved Seat Membership this renewal period?

The Reserved Seat Membership sold out in its inaugural year last season. Full, Country and Junior Members can join the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist when you renew/accept your Membership. Existing Reserved Seat Members will have priority to renew into the same seat. Any remaining seats will be offered to those on the waitlist.

You can join the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist at any time.

Where can I sit as a SACA Member?

Full, Country, Junior and Big Bash Members: You can select an available seat in the Chappell Stand, Sir Donald Bradman Pavilion and the Sir Edwin Smith Stand (western stands), as well as Level 3 in the Riverbank Stand. During the Men’s Test Match and T20 International, seating will also include bays 522, 523 and 524 in Level 5 of the Riverbank Stand. If you prefer alcohol-free seating, this is available on Level 3 of the Chappell stand, in bays 314 and 315.

Seating in the Members’ Area is non-allocated and is available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis, except for daily Seat Holds and Reserved Seat Members, which are located in bays 304 & 305 of the Sir Edwin Smith Stand.

For men’s international match days, when you enter Adelaide Oval, you will receive a reserve seat sticker, which you can use to reserve an available seat prior to the start of play and during the innings breaks. Stickers are void during play, so if you leave your seat it will be available for someone else to sit in.

Reserved Seat SACA Members:  For the 2023-24 men’s international cricket season, seating for Reserved Seat Members will be in Level 3 of the western stand, bays 304 and 305 (with a specific seat within this area allocated to the Reserved Seat Member). Reserved Seat Members and Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card holders are not entitled a reserved seat at Adelaide Oval for Adelaide Strikers matches or any match days where Level 3 of the western stand is not open. They are however still entitled to access the unreserved, first come, first served seating in the SACA Members’ Area for such matches.

Will I be able to purchase a Transferable Associate Card?

Full, Country and Junior Members have the option each season to purchase one Transferable Associate Card(subject to availability), allowing the user entry into Adelaide Oval and the SACA Members’ Area. To prioritise Members over guests for access to cricket at Adelaide Oval, the Board will set a limit on the number of Transferable Associate Cards that can be sold each season, as is already done with daily Guest Passes. The limit set by the Board will be at a number greater than the highest ever historical Transferable Associate Card sales. Members who purchase a Transferable Associate Card, will be offered a priority period to buy a Transferable Associate Card the following season.

Reserved Seat Members have the option each season to either purchase a Transferable Associate Card, or upgrade to a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card (subject to availability), so that their guest can enjoy a reserved seat beside them.

SACA Big Bash Members do not have the option to purchase a Transferable Associate Card for the season, but instead can bring guests by purchasing Daily Guest Passes for Adelaide Strikers matches, subject to availability.

Is my Membership transferable?

All SACA Membership categories are non-transferable. A Membership Card can only be used by the Member (and no one else). If you purchase a Transferable Associate Card or Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card, this card is transferable.

Will my children and grandchildren aged under 10 be allowed to attend with me for free?

Yes, children who are nine years of age or younger as at 1 September 2023 can gain free entry into Adelaide Oval and SACA Members’ Area if accompanying their parent or grandparent who is a SACA Member.

This benefit is not available to children/grandchildren of Transferable Associate Card holders or Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card holders.

For Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat Members, this entitlement relates to Cricket Australia international and domestic cricket matches, including Adelaide Strikers matches. For SACA Big Bash Members, this entitlement relates to Adelaide Strikers matches only.

Reserved Seat Members should note that if their child/grandchild under 10 years is not permitted to sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area, unless they have a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card and that seat is vacant. Accordingly, the Reserved Seat Member will be unable to sit in or use their reserved seat, given their responsibility for supervising that child or grandchild. (Both can however sit in the unreserved, first come first served seating in the general SACA Members’ Area).

Will I receive a physical Member card?

Yes – your Member Card will be posted to you from late September and after you have renewed or accepted your Membership.

Can I apply to go Absentee this season?

Full, Country, Junior and Reserved Seat SACA Members can apply to have their name placed on the Absentee list. To qualify, the Member is required to be absent from South Australia for a full Membership year (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024) or must demonstrate extenuating circumstances, as detailed on the Absentee Application Form.

To apply, please complete an Absentee Application Form and provide supporting documentation. The form can be downloaded from here. The fee to apply for placement on the Absentee List is $95.

Please note, SACA Big Bash Members cannot put their name on the Absentee List.

Will SACA be making new Membership offers this season?

Yes, SACA is excited to be able to make a selected number of New Member Offers to the waitlist this season.

Reserved Seat Membership FAQs

What is a Reserved Seat Membership?

The Reserved Seat Membership is designed for Members who want the benefits of SACA Membership, plus the confidence of a reserved seat at Adelaide Oval for all Cricket Australia men’s international matches.

The Reserved Seat Membership sold out in its inaugural year last season. You can join the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist when you renew/accept your Full, Country or Junior Membership.

Existing Reserved Seat Members will have priority to renew into the same seat. Any remaining seats will be offered to those on the waitlist.

The Reserved Seat Membership Area is located in the prime location of bay 304 and 305 on Level 3 of the Sir Edwin Smith Stand (western stand).

Click here to view the Reserved Seat Members’ Area map.

Can I purchase A Transferable Associate Card as a Reserved Seat Member?

Yes, you have the option to purchase a Transferable Associate Card ($425) at any time during the renewal period. Reserved Seat Members also have the option to upgrade to a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card, subject to availability, so that your guest can also enjoy a reserved seat beside you.

Reserved Seat Members who purchased a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card last season will have first priority to renew the seat attached to their Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card.

Unless using a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card, your guests will be unable to sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area. They can, however, sit in the unreserved, first come first served seating in the general Members’ Area.

How much is a Reserved Seat Membership this season?

The Reserved Seat Membership fees are as follows:

Adult Reserved Seat Member: $525

Junior Reserved Seat Member: $355

Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card: $555

Is my Reserved Seat Membership transferable?

All SACA Membership categories including Reserved Seat Membership is non-transferable. Therefore a Reserved Seat Membership Card can only be used by the Member (and no one else). If you purchase a Transferable Associate Card or a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card, this card is transferable.

Can I upgrade to a Reserved Seat Membership this renewal period?

The Reserved Seat Membership sold out in its inaugural year last season. Full, Country and Junior Members can join the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist upon renewing / accepting your Membership. Any remaining seats will be offered to those on the waitlist.

You can join the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist at any time.

Can I choose my seat in the Reserved Seat Members section?

Renewing Reserved Seat Members have first priority to renew into the same seat from last season. A request to move seats can also be made at this time, subject to availability.

Key Date	Renewal Event
Thursday 31 August 2023	Final day to pay for your Reserved Seat Membership and Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card and secure your reserved seat(s). You also have until this date to request a seat move.   Your reserved seat(s) will be offered to the next person on the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist after this date. If you have not renewed your Membership by this date, your Membership will automatically be downgraded without a reserved seat.   Membership payments made from this date will incur a $50 late fee.
Friday 1–Friday 15 September 2023:	During this time, Members with a seat request change will be contacted if seats are available.
Tuesday 31 October 2023:	The final date to renew your SACA Membership and purchase a Transferable Associate Card. After this date your Membership will be cancelled by the SACA Board, in accordance with SACA’s Membership By-Laws.

 

Are there mobility access seats in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area?

There are limited mobility seats in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area.

If you require a mobility seat this season, please complete the Mobility Seating Application Form which can be found here and provide to Member Services (instructions provided on the form).

When do Reserved Seat Members get to choose their seats?

The Reserved Seat Membership is currently at capacity. Those on the waitlist will be contacted when a seat becomes available.

Reserved seats will be assigned by SACA Member Services on a first come, first served basis. A representative from SACA Member Services will contact waitlisted Members when a seat becomes available to discuss the seat you will be assigned.

Which matches is my seat reserved for with a Reserved Seat Membership?

For the 2023-24 men’s international cricket season, seating for Reserved Seat Members will be in Level 3 of the western stand, Bays 304 and 305 (with a specific seat within this area allocated to the Reserved Seat Member).. The seat is not Reserved for Adelaide Strikers matches, the women’s One Day International, One Day Cup and Sheffield Shield matches, WNCL matches or any other match days where Level 3 of the western stand is not open. Your seat is also not reserved for SANFL matches.

Can a New Member Offer upgrade straight to a Reserved Seat Membership?

New Full, Country or Junior Members can join the waitlist after accepting their Membership to upgrade into the Reserved Seat Membership, subject to availability.

This upgrade can be selected on your Membership offer form or via the online Membership renewal process.

If I am a current Reserved Seat Member, or I upgrade this season, can I go back to being a Full, Country, or Junior SACA Member next season?

Yes, you can change back from a Reserved Seat Membership to the relevant Full/ Country/ Junior Membership at the beginning of any season, however should you wish to upgrade back to Reserved Seat Membership again in the future your same seat may not be available for you.

What is a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card?

A Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card is a card that grants access to Adelaide Oval and the SACA Members’ Area for all Cricket Australia international and domestic matches. For the 2023-23 season, this card also has an assigned reserved seat in Bays 304 or 305 for Cricket Australia men’s international matches. The seat is not Reserved for Adelaide Strikers matches, the women’s One Day International, One Day Cup and Sheffield Shield matches, WNCL matches or any other match days where Level 3 of the western stand is not open. Your seat is also NOT reserved for SANFL matches.

This card is transferable (meaning you can give it to anyone to use).

Can I select my seat next to another Reserved Seat Member?

Subject to availability, yes this can be arranged, provided that you and the other Reserved Seat Member have agreed on this arrangement and can provide each other’s Member number when SACA Member Services call you to assign your seats. 

Please note, it is important to mention this before either Reserved Seat Member is assigned a seat.

Can my child or grandchild sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area?

A child cannot sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area, unless the Reserved Seat Member has a vacant Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card seat belonging to them.

Children nine years of age or younger as at 1 September 2023, if accompanying their parent or grandparent who is a SACA Member, can gain free access into Adelaide Oval when accompanying the SACA Member.

Reserved Seat Members should note that if their child/grandchild under 10 years is not permitted to sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area, unless they have a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card and that seat is vacant. Accordingly, the Reserved Seat Member will be unable to sit in or use their reserved seat, given their responsibility for supervising that child or grandchild. (Both can however sit in the unreserved, first come first served seating in the general SACA Members’ Area).

If I purchase a Daily Guest Pass, can my guest sit with me in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area?

No, a Daily Guest Pass holder cannot sit in the Reserved Seat Members’ Area as this area is reserved for Reserved Seat Members and Reserved Seat Transferable Cardholders. 

Can a Reserved Seat Member renew into the same seat in future seasons?

Yes, Reserved Seat Members will be given an exclusive priority period each season to renew into their same Reserved seat(s).

Can I go on the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist if I am not yet a Full, Country or Junior Member?

Anyone can apply to go on the Reserved Seat Membership waitlist. However, to be eligible to receive a Reserved Seat Membership offer, the person must first be a Full, Country or Junior Member, or concurrently have accepted their Membership offer.

Do I have voting and nomination rights as Reserved Seat Member and/or can I attend SACA meetings?

Adult Reserved Seat Members are Voting Members and are entitled to receive notices of, attend and vote at meetings of SACA.

However, given the SACA Constitution currently requires that Member Elected Directors on the SACA Board must be Full or Country Members at all times during their appointment, an Adult Reserved Seat Member is therefore not eligible to nominate for or hold office as a Member Elected Director.

Should an Adult Reserved Seat Member wish to hold office as a Member Elected Director, they would first need to apply to revert to Full Membership or Country Membership.

Junior Reserved Seat Members are not Voting Members and are not entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at meetings of SACA. They are also not eligible to hold office as a Member Elected Director on the SACA Board.

Can I attend SANFL matches at Adelaide Oval using my Reserved Seat Membership?

Yes, Full, Country, Junior Members and Reserved Seat Members can gain free entry into Adelaide Oval for SANFL matches, including Finals.

Please note that Reserved Seat Members will not be able to access their reserved seat for SANFL matches.

Will my seat number be on my Member Card?

Yes, your reserved seat number will be located on the back of your Reserved Seat Member Card. If you also purchase a Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card, the reserved seat number will also be located on the back of your Reserved Seat Transferable Associate Card.

SACA Big Bash Membership FAQs

What is a SACA Big Bash Membership?

SACA Big Bash Membership grants access to every WBBL and BBL Adelaide Strikers home match, including finals. This Membership class is made for Adelaide Strikers fans who just want access to the SACA Members’ Area but aren’t looking for access to international and other domestic cricket.

SACA Big Bash Membership does not grant access to any other Cricket Australia domestic or international match days.

How much is a SACA Big Bash Membership this season?

The SACA Big Bash Membership fees are as follows:

Adult SACA Big Bash Membership: $180

Junior SACA Big Bash Membership: $40

Can I attend NYE and Adelaide Strikers Finals with a SACA Big Bash Membership?

Yes, access to the Adelaide Strikers Match on NYE and Adelaide Strikers finals in the SACA Members’ Area at Adelaide Oval are included in the SACA Big Bash Membership.

Do I get a reserved seat with a SACA Big Bash Membership?

No, the SACA Big Bash Membership does not come with a reserved seat. SACA Big Bash Members have access to unreserved seating in the SACA Members’ Area on a first come, first served basis (excluding Bays 304 & 305 which is reserved seating for Reserved Seat Members and Daily Seat Holds).

Can I attend international cricket matches on a SACA Big Bash Membership?

No, you cannot. SACA Big Bash Membership only provides access to WBBL and BBL matches (including finals) at Adelaide Oval and Karen Rolton Oval. It does not include access to any other Cricket Australia international or domestic cricket.

Can I downgrade to a SACA Big Bash Membership from a Full, Country or Junior Membership this renewal period?

Yes, Full, Country or Junior Members can downgrade to a SACA Big Bash Membership, but in doing so, will no longer be entitled to many of the rights and benefits of Full SACA Membership- including but not limited to access to Cricket Australia international matches, and the option to book SACA Member events outside of Adelaide Strikers match days.

If you choose to downgrade to SACA Big Bash Membership this season, you will no longer be entitled to many of the rights and benefits of Full/Country/Junior SACA Membership. Full/Country/Junior Members who downgrade to a SACA Big Bash Membership, and later wish to upgrade to Full/Country/Junior Membership again, will be required to re-join the Full/Country/Junior Membership waitlist, wait to receive an offer and pay the Full/Country/Junior Membership Entrance Fee. The current Full/Country/Junior Membership waitlist length is approximately 2-3 years

If I downgrade to a SACA Big Bash Membership, can I become a Full, Country or Junior Member again?

Full, Country or Junior Members who downgrade to a SACA Big Bash Membership, and in the future wish to upgrade back to Full, Country or Junior Membership, will be required to re-join the Full/Country/Junior SACA Membership waitlist, wait to receive an offer, and pay the Membership Entrance Fee (if applicable). Currently the SACA Member waiting period is approximately 2-3 years.

Can I purchase a Transferable Associate Card with a SACA Big Bash Membership?

SACA Big Bash Members do not have the option to purchase a Transferable Associate Card for the season, but instead have the opportunity to bring guests by purchasing Daily Guest Passes for Adelaide Strikers matches.

Can I purchase Daily Guest Passes with a SACA Big Bash Membership?

Yes, SACA Big Bash Members have the opportunity to purchase Daily Guest Passes for BBL matches.

Can I purchase Daily Seat Holds (daily reserved seat) with a SACA Big Bash Membership?

Yes, SACA Big Bash Members will have the opportunity to purchase Daily Seat Holds (daily reserved seats) in the SACA Members’ Area for Adelaide Strikers matches.

Can I be a SACA Big Bash Member at the same time as being on the Full/Country/Junior Member Waitlist?

Yes, SACA Big Bash Members can be on the SACA Full/ Country/ Junior Member waitlist while enjoying the benefits of a SACA Big Bash Membership. Your position on the SACA Full/ Country/ Junior Membership waitlist will be retained.

Can a SACA Big Bash Member attend SACA Member match day events?

SACA Big Bash Members can purchase into BBL Hospitality. SACA Big Bash Members will not have the opportunity to book into any other cricket match day events.

Can a SACA Big Bash Member attend non-match day SACA Member events?

Yes SACA Big Bash Members have the opportunity to book into selected non-match day Member events, such as SACA Member AFL Hospitality packages, however they will have second priority to book (i.e. after these events go on sale to Full, Country and Junior Members and Reserved Seat Members).

Is the SACA Big Bash Membership transferable?

No, like all SACA Membership categories, the SACA Big Bash Membership is not transferable. Therefore the SACA Big Bash Membership Card can only be used by the Member (and no one else).

How is the SACA Big Bash Membership different to the Adelaide Strikers Membership?

SACA Big Bash Membership provides access to unreserved seating in the SACA Members’ Area, whilst Adelaide Strikers Membership includes a reserved seat in the public seating area.

SACA Big Bash Membership includes access to all WBBL and BBL matches at Adelaide Oval and Karen Rolton Oval, including finals. By contrast, the Adelaide Strikers BBL Membership includes access to BBL minor round matches only, and Adelaide Strikers Members get priority access to purchase tickets for BBL finals. Adelaide Strikers WBBL Membership includes access to WBBL minor round matches only, and Adelaide Strikers Members get priority access to purchase tickets for WBBL finals.

SACA Big Bash Membership is non-transferable, whereas all Adelaide Strikers Memberships are transferable.

Both Adelaide Strikers Members and SACA Big Bash Members will have the opportunity to purchase BBL match day hospitality at a discounted Member rate.

Do I have voting and nomination rights as a SACA Big Bash Member and/or can I attend SACA meetings?

No, SACA Big Bash Members are not Voting Members and are not entitled to receive notices of, attend and vote at meetings of SACA. SACA Big Bash Members are not eligible to run for election or hold office as a Member Elected Director on the SACA Board.

Can a SACA Big Bash Member upgrade to a Full, Country or Junior Membership in the future?

In order to upgrade to Full, Country or Junior Membership, a SACA Big Bash Member must first join the Full/Country/Junior Membership waitlist, and wait until they receive a Full, Country or Junior Membership offer. The current wait time for Full/ Country/Junior Membership is 4-5 years. We encourage you to join the SACA Membership waitlist while you are a SACA Big Bash Member.

Can my child under 10 become a SACA Big Bash Member?

No, only persons 10 years of age or older can become a SACA Big Bash Member. Children or grandchildren of SACA Big Bash Members are welcome to access free entry into Adelaide Oval for Adelaide Strikers matches when accompanying the SACA Big Bash Member.

Does my time as a SACA Big Bash Member count towards years as a SACA Member?

Yes, your time as a SACA Big Bash Member counts towards your overall years as a SACA Member. If you upgrade to, or downgrade from a Full/Country/Junior or Reserved Seat Membership, your longevity as a Member will continue and not restart.