SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME SPECTATOR GUIDE

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1 SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME SPECTATOR GUIDE

2 THE MOMENT is finally here! Welcome to the 2018 UEC European Track Cycling Championships at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. One of Glasgow s most revered sporting venues and a 2014 Commonwealth Games host venue, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Emirates Arena, will come alive with elite sporting competition once more when it stages the Track Cycling. This world-class venue will give spectators a fascinating view of the action as riders reach speeds of over 40mph when they battle it out for the crown of European champion. 2

3 Local Attractions 3 There are a number of local attractions within close proximity to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, including Tollcross International Swimming Centre, host of the Swimming competition and Glasgow Green which is hosting GO LIVE! at the Green. For ideas of things to do in Glasgow, places to discover and where to stay, visit peoplemakeglasgow.com

4 4 Before You Leave Home Be prepared To enter the venue, you will pass through security screening, which will include a bag search and pat down. Items such as bags in excess of 25 litres, commercial photography equipment, noise-making instruments, glass containers, bulk food, balls, inflatable items and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any of our venues. There will also be some restrictions on items such as flags and poles, which can t be over 1mx2m, and large umbrellas. A full list of prohibited and restricted items is available at glasgow2018.com/ sirchrishoyvelodrome Make sure you check the full list before you arrive on venue. Plan your journey Keep up to date with travel information at getreadyglasgow.com Avoid bags For faster access to all venues, don t bring bags. If it is essential, bags should be no more than 25 litres in size and limited to one per person. Bags will be searched upon entry. Remember, there are no cloakrooms or storage facilities available at the venue. Don t forget your tickets Remember to keep your tickets with you at all times. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged to allow you to show your e-tickets. Should you have any issues with your tickets before the event contact your point of sale. No smoking Smoking is not permitted at Glasgow 2018 venues. Arrive early Entry gates will open 60 minutes before competition starts. Once you enter the venue you cannot leave and re-enter.

5 Venue Services Ticket box office Located beside the main entrance and opening from Thursday 2 August Tuesday 7 August. For updates, visit glasgow2018.com Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 Children aged two years plus must have a ticket Babies in arms (under two years old) will not require a ticket and will not be allocated a seat Ticketholders must retain their ticket at all times Information point Located in the main spectator concourse. Support available includes: Event and venue information Language assistance where available Travel information Lost and found items Welfare point for lost and found persons Distribution of young visitor wristbands Audio commentary is available, subject to availability. To book call in advance and collect on the day from the Information point Young visitor wristbands We will be handing out young visitor wristbands for your little ones to wear in case they wander off during the excitement of the day! For more information ask a member of staff or visit the information point. Lost and found items All found items can be collected from the information point on competition days. Following completion of activities, any unclaimed items will be transferred to Police Scotland. Contact Police Scotland on 101 for further information. Food and drink Payment at food and drink kiosks can be made by cash and card. Limited alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Alcohol will be sold and must be consumed inside authorised areas only You must be 18 years of age or older, with valid ID, to purchase, handle or consume alcoholic beverages All alcohol sales will cease at a specific time listen out for announcements 5

6 Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! Official Glasgow 2018 merchandise is available from the outlet located outside of the venue on competition days. Check out our George Square megastore which operates from 18 June 17 August. First aid Located in the spectator concourse. Mobile first aiders are available. Ask a member of staff for support. Baby changing Located inside the venue in the spectator concourse. Toilets Located inside the venue on the spectator concourse. ATMs There are no ATMs available at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. All food, drink and merchandise units accept cash and card payment. The nearest ATM is at Celtic Park. Accessible services Need support at the venue? Our accessibility team will be offering a pushing/ chaperone service from accessible parking to your assigned seat. Look out for the pink access team and access point signage for support. Accessible toilets are located inside the venue on the spectator concourse. A lift is located left of the main entrance. Should you require support please ask a member of staff. Dog spending Only assistance dogs are allowed in the venue. Dog spending is located to the right of the accessible parking. Get in touch Want to provide feedback on your event day experience? Contact us at getreadyglasgow@ glasgow.gov.uk 6

7 Travel Information Scotland has an excellent transport system and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is well served by trains and buses. In order to experience a positive journey we encourage you to follow the travel advice as shown. Train Dalmarnock station is well served by trains from Glasgow Central Station. Bus Service number: 18 and 263 to Dalmarnock Road, 64 to London Road and 2, 61, 240, 255 to Gallowgate near the rear of Parkhead Stadium. Accessible parking Spectators with accessible tickets will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding travel needs and requirements on venue. Walking route Up to a 8 minute walk to Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from Dalmarnock Station. See map for details. Spectator parking There is no on venue spectator parking available. Cycle parking Located from the venue main entrance. Subject to availability. 7

8 Bringing you the best in music, visual art, street art, dance, theatre, design and more! Glasgow and areas hosting sport across Scotland will be buzzing with cultural events and activities at city centre Festival sites, cultural venues and in communities, adding to the celebrations around the 11 days of world-class sporting action. 8 The Beating Heart Updates and full programme information glasgow2018.com/festival George Square Glasgow s iconic George Square will bring a carnival atmosphere to the city centre through a programme of free events that will delight all ages and put Glasgow and Scotland s renowned creativity in the spotlight. Merchant City Festival The centrepiece of Glasgow s summer events calendar is back for 2018, presenting the best in Scottish and international arts and entertainment, while showcasing the unique cultural and creative hub that is Glasgow s Merchant City. GO LIVE! at the Green A must visit destination for all the family. This innovative live experience will bring together sport, fitness, health, arts, food and drink as never before and in an engaging and exciting way to encourage people to lead healthy and active lives.

9 Bonnie s Top Tips Cheer on your favourites Remember to remain silent as the cyclists start on the track But once they get going cheer aloud from the back. My pals will be handing out hand held flags and face stickers so be sure to grab yours to cheer on your favourite athlete. SPEND 35 AND SAVE 5 Available to use in official merchandise stores and glasgow2018.com/shop * * Not applicable for use in the following Glasgow 2018 official merchandise venue stores: Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Royal Commonwealth Pool, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Scotstoun Sports Campus. Capture #TheMoment I d love to see your moment at the Championships! Don t forget to take your sealfie with our official sealfie frames and tag #BonnieTheSeal on social media. 9

10 Duke Street ondon Road eet Abercromby Street Main Street Bellgrove Street Gallowgate Bridgeton Bellgrove Dalmarnock Road Duke Street Track centre Dunn Street Fielden Street 8 minute walk Millerston St 8 minute walk The Clyde Gateway Spectator Entry London Road Duke Street The Clyde Gateway Alexandra Parade Biggar Street Gallowgate External concourse and Level 2 Emirates Arena including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Celtic Park Springfield Road Eastern Necropolis Duke Street Bus stop 89, 90, CG1 Bus stop 90, CG1 Todd Street Springfield Road Carntyne Road London Road Westmuir Street Gallowgate Rigby Street Rigby Street Maukinfauld Road Shettleston Road Muryfauld Drive Tollcross Park Tollcross Road Carntynehall Rd Tollcross International Swimming Centre Carntyne Fernan St Cardowan Road Wellshot Road Bus stop Train station Accessible parking Cycle parking Walking route Inveresk Street Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Lift Access point Duror St Duror St Old Shettleston Road Food and drink Ticket box office Merchandise Dog spending Information point hall Street Dalmarnock 10 e fauld Street

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