ROYAL COMMONWEALTH POOL SPECTATOR GUIDE

ROYAL COMMONWEALTH POOL SPECTATOR GUIDE

THE MOMENT is finally here! Welcome to the 2018 LEN European Diving Championships being held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Nestled below Edinburgh s famous landmark Arthur s Seat, the Royal Commonwealth Pool has staged many major diving and aquatic events since it was first opened back in 1970, including three Commonwealth Games in 1970, 1986 and 2014. 2 The award-winning Grade A listed building will welcome divers competing from heights of one, three and 10 metres as part of this summer s Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

There are many local sights and attractions that are close to the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. For ideas of things to do, places to discover and where to stay, visit edinburgh.org Local Attractions 3 During the summer Edinburgh transforms into a vibrant whirlwind of street performers, musicians, artists, writers and comedians. The city becomes an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for people of all nations. Further information is available from edinburghfestivalcity.com

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/ royalcommonwealthpool Make sure you check the full list out 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 on venue. No smoking Smoking is not permitted at Glasgow 2018 venues. 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 competition starts. Once you enter the venue you cannot leave and re-enter.

Venue Services Ticket box office Located immediately as you enter the venue and opening 10:30 Monday 6 and 08:00 Tuesday 7 Sunday 12. 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 Information point Located as you enter the venue. 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. Food and drink Payment at food and drink kiosks can be made by cash and card. Only non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Lost and found items All found items can be collected from the information point on Championships days only. Following completion of activities, any unclaimed items will be transferred to Police Scotland. You can contact Police Scotland on 101 for further information. 5

Water refill Stations are located in the spectator seating bowl. ATMs There are no ATMs inside the venue. All food, drink and merchandise units accept cash and card payment. First aid Mobile first aiders are available as needed. Ask a member of staff for support. Merchandise Take home your own piece of the Championships! 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. Baby changing Located inside accessible toilets, which are located on the main concourse. 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. Hearing loops are available from the information point. Accessible toilets are located within the seating bowl and main concourse. Toilets Located in the main concourse. Dog spending Only assistance dogs are allowed in the venue. Dog spending is located to the right of the main entrance. 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 Edinburgh is well served by buses and trains. To experience a positive journey we encourage you to consider the following advice, particularly the recommended walking route. Train Waverley Train station is well served by fully accessible trains across Scotland and England. Bus Service Number: 14, 30 and 33 operate from North Bridge (stop NC) to the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Taxis Drop-off and pick-up points are located on Dalkeith Road. Walking route Up to a 25 minute walk to Royal Commonwealth Pool from Waverley Train Station. See map for details. Spectator parking There is no on venue spectator parking available. Cycle parking Located in the existing venue car park. Subject to availability. Accessible parking Spectators with accessible tickets will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding travel needs and requirements at the 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. 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.

Bonnie s Top Tips Cheer on your favourites Keep your voice down as the divers climb to the board They must keep their focus while they prepare to be scored Watch them flip, twirl and spin in the air like a flash If they ve performed their best, you won t even see a splash! 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 & 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

George Street Edinburgh Castle Princes Street The Mound National Gallery To Edinburgh Bus Station Market Street Lawnmarket Waverley Bridge George Iv Bridge Edinburgh Waverley St. Giles Cathedral North Bridge Bus stop 14, 30, 33 High Street St Mary's Street Canongate Regent Road Holyrood Road Abbeyhill Scottish Parliament Holyrood Gait Palace of Holyroodhouse Bus stop Train station Taxi drop-off/pick-up Accessible parking Cycle parking Walking route Castle Terrace Bread Street West Port Johnston Terrace Grassmarket Cowgate Bristo Place National Museum of Scotland South Bridge Potterrow Nicolson Street 25 minute walk Pleasance Holyrood Park Toilets Accessible toilet Baby change facilities Holyrood Park Road Home Street Bruntsfield Place Brougham Street Lauriston Place Spectator concourse Meadow Place Melville Drive Spectator seating Diving pool The Meadows George Square Gardens Chapel Street Buccleuch Street Clerk Street St Leonard's Street South Clerk Street Dalkeith Road Queen's Drive East Preston Street Arthur s Seat Holyrood Park Road Old Church Lane Royal Commonwealth Pool Food and drink Water refill Ticket box office Merchandise Dog spending Information point Causewayside Newington Road 10 Spectator Entry Dalkeith Road Marchmont Road Salisbury Road Bus stop 14, 30, 33 Bus stop 14, 30, 33 Prestonfield Golf Course

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