The City of Melbourne’s annual Harmony Cup will be held on Sunday 18 March, 2012 at Royal Park North in Melbourne.
The event is run by Aussie Rules International (ARI), which was formed in 1995 to promote and develop Australian football internationally. The Harmony Cup is a great day out for all the family, featuring great footy, food, music and cultural entertainment. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Each team plays three matches under the banner of their country of origin and in their national colours. The two teams that are ranked first and second at the conclusion of the round robin matches, play each other in the Grand Final, with the winner awarded the Harmony Cup by AFL Legend Ron Barassi.
The teams for 2012 are: Albania, Australia, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Team Africa, Team Harmony and Turkey- Kick-off at 10am Ransford and McAlister Ovals, Royal Park North, Carlton – Melway ref. 29, E10.
Field 1 10.00am: Australia v Greece 11.00am: Team Harmony v Turkey 12.00pm: Greece v Israel 1.00pm: Ireland v Team Harmony 2.00pm: Cultural Performances 3.00pm: Albania v Greece 4.00pm: Australia v Team Africa 5.00pm: GRAND FINAL
Field 2 10.00am: Israel v Albania 11.00am: Team Africa v Ireland 12.00pm: Albania v Australia 1.00pm: Team Africa v Turkey 2.00pm TBA 3.00pm: Turkey v Ireland 4.00pm: Team Harmony v Israel