Apex Oval

Dubbo’s Apex Oval is the region’s premier football venue offering a state-of-the-art, sandbased, all-weather playing surface. The fully fenced site provides 360 degree, amphitheatre-style viewing for a capacity crowd of 18,000 people. The grandstand has undercover spectator seating for 1,340 people.

The venue is located at the heart of Dubbo on Cobra Street, along the Mitchell Highway.

FACILITY INFORMATION

Features

Our state-of-the-art facility incorporating Apex Oval and Junior Fields, has a range of attributes to support participants, spectators and officials.

Apex Oval

Participants

1 x rugby league / rugby union / soccer field
International sand-based playing field (same standard as other leading stadiums in Australia)
4 x change rooms
Sports field lighting
Amenities
Canteen

Spectators

Grandstand and spectator seating for 1340 (including disabled seating)
Amenities and baby change room
Canteen

Officials

Managers room
Referees room
First Aid room
Public address system
2 x function rooms (capacity for 12 and 80 people)
2 x industrial kitchen/canteen with cool rooms
2 x media rooms and Wifi internet access
Amenities

Junior Fields

Participants

3 x full sized rugby league / union fields
1 x junior field
4 x change rooms
Sports field lighting
Amenities
Canteen
Barbecue area

Spectators

Amenities
Canteen
Barbecue area

Officials

Clubhouse (under licence agreement with the Dubbo Junior Rugby League)
Amenities
Canteen
Barbecue area

General Terms and Conditions

By entering this Council facility you acknowledge, agree and understand that as a user of this Council facility, you do so voluntarily of your own free will and at your own risk. Dubbo Regional Council and its servants and agents will not be liable for any personal injury or death arising out of or from your use of this facility or for any loss of or damage to your property occurring whilst using this facility. You agree to waive any and all rights that you, or any other person claiming through you, may have against Dubbo Regional Council in relation to any loss or injury (including death) that is suffered by you as a result of your use of this facility.

In consideration of Dubbo Regional Council allowing you to use this facility you, agree to indemnify Dubbo Regional Council against any claim or proceeding that is made, threatened or commenced and any liability, loss (including consequential loss and loss of profits), damages or expense (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) that Dubbo Regional Council incurs or suffers, as a direct or indirect result of your use of this facility.

Individuals are required to notify Dubbo Regional Council of any accident or incident as well as report any unsafe or damaged facilities within 24 hours via 02 6801 4000 or council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

User groups hold seasonal bookings at the facility and have first right to use the facility during such times. Individuals are required to work around other user groups who hold a booking.

If Dubbo Regional Council staff are carrying out scheduled work at the facility individuals will be required to cooperate with staff when using the facility simultaneously.

Unauthorised commercial activities including the collection of money, sale of food and beverages, merchandise or services are not permitted without permission of Dubbo Regional Council.

EVENT INFORMATION

Apex Oval is a multi-use facility that caters to major event activity, community group use and individual activity.

Individuals looking to use the facility must cooperate with user groups that hold bookings, as seasonal user groups have first right to use of the facility. Individuals or groups looking to book Apex Oval can contact Council's Recreation Coordinator for support.

Event organisers looking to host major event activity are welcome to contact Council's Regional Events team for support in planning an event in the Dubbo Region.

Major Event Activity

The Dubbo Region has a strong history in delivery successful, large-scale, sporting events. Our Regional Events team is ready to support your event, get in touch at regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

Events previously held at Apex Oval include: