ROWING STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK SPECTATOR GUIDE

ROWING STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK SPECTATOR GUIDE

THE MOMENT is finally here! Welcome to the 2018 European Rowing Championships being held at Strathclyde Country Park. This scenic parkland and loch in North Lanarkshire has a long track record of hosting major events, including the 2007 U23 World Rowing Championships. Temporary grandstands will allow spectators a prime view of the action as Europe s best rowers compete for the chance to become 2018 European champions. Photograph Credit FISA Igor Meijer 2

3 Local Attractions There are a number of local attractions within close proximity to Strathclyde Country Park, which include Hamilton Mausoleum and M&D s Scotland s Theme Park. GO LIVE! at the Park! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of circus in Scotland, Strathclyde Country Park will be transformed, with four days of circus based workshops including Scotland s largest flying trapeze. The programme will include music, dance, visual art, drama, comedy performances and sport. It will open Thursday 2 Sunday 5 August 10:00 16:00 daily. For ideas of things to do in North Lanarkshire, places to discover and where to stay, see visitlanarkshire.com

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/ strathclydecountryparkrowing 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 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. Arrive early Entry gates will open 60 minutes before session starts. 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. No smoking Smoking is not permitted at Glasgow 2018 venues. 4

Venue Services Ticket box office Located beside the main entrances of the North and South Spectator Zones, opening Thursday 2 Sunday 5 August from 08:00. Visit glasgow2018. com for daily opening hours and updates. 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 within both the North and South Spectator Zones. 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 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. First aid Located within both the North and South Spectator Zones. Mobile first aiders are available. Ask a member of staff for support. 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 check concessions for details 5

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 Strathclyde Country Park Watersports Centre reception. Toilets Located at various points within both the North and South Spectator Zones. Water refill Located within both the North and South Spectator Zones. Baby changing Located inside accessible toilets within both the North and South Spectator Zones. ATMs There are no ATMs available at Strathclyde Country Park. All food, drink and merchandise units accept cash and card payment. 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. Accessible toilets are located within both the South and North Spectator Zones. Dog spending Only assistance dogs are allowed in the venue. Dog spending is located within both the North and South Spectator Zones. Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! Official Glasgow 2018 merchandise is available from our outlets inside the venue on competition days. Check out our George Square megastore in Glasgow which operates from 18 June 17 August. 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 Strathclyde Country Park is well served by trains and buses. In order to experience a positive journey we encourage you to follow the transport advice as shown, particularly the promoted walking route. Please check which zone your ticket is for before planning your journey. North Spectator Zone Train Motherwell Train Station is well served by trains from Glasgow Central Station. Up to a 20 minute walk to Strathclyde Country Park from Motherwell Train Station. See map for details. Bus Service X11 from Buchanan Bus Station to Hamilton Road, Motherwell. Up to a 10 minute walk to Strathclyde Country Park from Hamilton Road. See map for details.

South Spectator Zone Train Hamilton West Train Station is well served by trains from Glasgow Central Station. Up to a 20 minute walk to Strathclyde Country Park from Motherwell Train Station. See map for details. Bus Service X11 from Buchanan Bus Station to Hamilton Road, Motherwell. Up to a 10 minute walk to Strathclyde Country Park from Hamilton Road. See map for details. Accessible parking Spectators with accessible tickets will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding travel needs and requirements on venue. Spectator parking There is no on venue spectator parking available. Cycle parking Located near both the North and South Spectator Zones. Subject to availability. Road closures The entrance of Strathclyde Country Park at the A723 Hamilton Road to Bothwellhaugh roundabout will be closed during all hours of competition. There will be no vehicle access in either direction. 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. 9 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.

Bonnie s Top Tips Cheer on your favourites Soon after the start, the rowers come into view Maintaining their rhythm at the cox cue Cheer loudly as the athletes glide past The winning boat will whizz by lightning fast! My pals will be handing out hand held flags and face stickers so be sure to grab yours to cheer on your favourite athletes. 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 & 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. 10

To Glasgow M&D s Theme Park North Spectator Zone River Clyde Spectator Entry South Spectator Zone Spectator Seating Strathclyde Loch Bus stop Train station Cycle parking Walking route Field of Play Spectator Seating Spectator Entry Motherwell Muir Street Motherwell Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Bothwell Rd Hamilton Park Racecourse Strathclyde Park Golf Centre River Clyde 20 minute walk M74 Hamilton Mausoleum Strathclyde Loch South Spectator Zone North Spectator Zone Strathclyde Road Strathclyde County Park Hamilton Road Airbles Road The Loaning 20 minute walk Bus stop X11, 41, 109 201, 253, 266 802, 828, 831 A723 Orchard Street Douglas Street Hamilton Rd Avon Street Merry Street W. Hamilton Street Airbles Food and drink First aid Water refill Ticket box office Merchandise Information point Dog spending Access point Airbles Road Hamilton West Douglas St Hamilton Almada St The Furlongs M74 River Clyde Motherwell Road M74 11

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