GLASGOW BMX CENTRE SPECTATOR GUIDE
THE MOMENT is finally here! Welcome to the 2018 UEC European BMX Championships being held at the Glasgow BMX Centre. This brand new purpose-built arena, located in the Knightswood area of Glasgow, is the first and only World Championship and Olympic standard BMX track in Scotland and only the second in the UK. 2 Boasting an eight-metre start hill, this exciting new track will be the home of the Western Titans BMX Club - providing a lasting legacy for the sport of BMX in Scotland.
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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. No bottles over 500ml allowed. 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/ glasgowbmxcentre Make sure you check the full list before you arrive at the 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 s 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. Arrive early Arrive in plenty of time for the start of the racing. Once you enter the venue you cannot leave and re-enter. 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.
Venue Services Ticket box office Information point Located near the main spectator entrance. 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 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. Located beside the main entrance, opening Friday 10 August at 09:00 and Saturday 11 August at 07:30. Opening hours may change. 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. Tickets non transferable 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 within designated areas 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 Toilets Located at the side of the seating stands. 5
Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! Official Glasgow 2018 merchandise is available from the outlet inside the venue, on competition days. Check out our George Square megastore in Glasgow which operates from 18 June 17 August. First aid Located close to the main spectator entrance. Mobile first aiders are available. Ask a member of staff for assistance. ATMs There are no ATMs within the venue. All food, drink and merchandise units accept cash and card payment. Young visitor wristbands We will be handing out young visitor wristbands for your little one to wear in case he/she wanders off during the excitement of the day! For more information ask a member of staff or visit the information point. Dog spending Only assistance dogs are allowed in the venue. Dog spending is located near the main spectator entrance. Accessible services Need support at the venue? Our accessibility team will be offering a pushing/ chaperone service from accessible parking to your seat. Look out for the pink access team and access point signage for support. Toilets are located directly beside both seating stands. Water refill Located near the food and drink kiosks between the seating stands. Baby changing Located within accessible toilets at the side of the seating stands. Quiet zone An autism aware quiet zone is available beside the east stand. This space offers somewhere quiet and enclosed with support provided by specially trained volunteers from Autism Network Scotland and Glasgow Autism Resource Centre. 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 Glasgow BMX Centre is well served by both trains and buses. In order to experience a positive journey we encourage you to follow the travel advice as shown. Bus Service Numbers: 3 or X4 to Lincoln Avenue, 6A to Great Western Road at Knightswood Cross, 1C to Alderman Road. The bus stop on Lincoln Avenue, adjacent to the spectator entrance, is an accessible stop. Spectator parking There is no on venue parking available. Lincoln Avenue, Archerhill Road and Waldemar Road will all have parking restrictions in place. Cycle parking Located outside the main entrance. Subject to availability. Train Scotstounhill Station is an accessible station, well served by trains from Glasgow Central Station. Click here for information about accessibility support. Walking route Up to a 10 minute walk to Glasgow BMX Centre from Scotstounhill Station. See map for details. Accessible parking Accessible ticketholders will be contacted by the Glasgow 2018 team in the coming weeks regarding travel needs and requirements on venue.
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. 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. 8
Bonnie s Top Tips Cheer on your favourites Remember to remain silent at the start of the race But then cheer on your favourite athlete so they can keep up the pace. 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
Knightswood Park Archerhill Rd Bus stop Train station Cycle parking Walking route Knightswood Golf Course Glasgow BMX Centre Bus stop 3, X4 Great Western Rd Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Garscadden Alderman Rd Lincoln Ave 10 minute walk Archerhill Road Anniesland Rd Stand West Seating Field of Play Spectator Exit Food and drink First aid Water refill Ticket box office Merchandise Dog spending Quiet zone Information point Stand East Seating Access Point Lincoln Av 10 Scotstounhill Spectator Entry/Exit
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