Scotstoun Sports Campus

July 2014 Version 3

SCOTSTOUN SPORTS CAMPUS

Essential Venue Guide

Scotstoun Sports Campus’ brand new courts – six for Squash, with a glass-walled show court; eight plus two show courts for Table Tennis – will give audiences a fantastic view of the action.

At Scotstoun Sports Campus

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment of the event, all spectators will pass through an airport style screening process for prohibited and restricted items before being allowed into venues.

Facilities

Advice

Regulations

Important information

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Spectator Information Point, including

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Plan your journey now. Make sure

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Bringing a bag may slow down your

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Alchohol can be purchased from the

food & drink kiosks, but may not be brought into the venue from outside. induction hearing loop, wheelchair loan, wheelchair pushing service, pushchair & wheelchair storage, and Lost & Found service for people and property. you know how to reach the venue and allow plenty of time for travel, queuing systems at transport hubs, and security checks. entry. Each spectator is permitted one small bag no larger than 25 litres (equivalent to 30 x 20 x 20 cm/12” x 8” x 8”). It must be soft sided and fit under your seat.

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All containers of liquids, aerosols or

gels – except sunscreen (200ml) and non-alcoholic drinks (500ml) – must be 100ml or under in volume.
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Use public transport – do not

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Accessible toilets and Changing Places toilet.

drive to the venue. Except limited

pre-bookable facilities for Blue Badge holders, there will be no parking or set-down/pick-up points for private cars at or near the venue.

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Spectators with a wheelchair ticket

can bring a wheelchair into the seating area. All other ticketholders with wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs must store them at the Information Point. Just ask a member of staff for assistance.
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You can bring a plastic water bottle of

500ml or under.

Assistance dog spending & water

area (water bowls available from Information Point).

The following items will not be permitted at Scotstoun Sports

Campus: cans; glass; horns, vuvuzelas or similar items; flags of nonparticipating causes, affiliations or organisations; all photographic equipment over 30cm in length, including tripods and monopods; golf style umbrellas, large bags, coolbags and picnic hampers.
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Entry gates will open 90 minutes before each session starts. Arrive in

plenty of time to allow for security and ticket checks.

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First Aid.
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Children under the age of two years on 23 July 2014 will not require a ticket or be allocated a seat. Children under

the age of 16 must be accompanied

by an adult and may not enter the venue alone.
Merchandise, food & drink kiosks and free water filling stations.
It is not possible to leave Scotstoun Sports Campus then re-enter – make sure you bring everything you need (e.g. medication, nappies etc).
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Ticket office. There will be no cloakroom facility. However, come prepared for sunshine or showers at the external Spectator Plaza.

Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not permitted within any

Games venue. This includes any open air space within the venue perimeter. Smoking is discouraged immediately outside venues.
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The following items are prohibited and illegal under Scottish law: knives;

firearms; ammunition; explosives; toxic or irritant chemicals; CS spray; illegal drugs and similar substances.
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Cash only payments will be accepted

by food & drink kiosks (NB no ATM/cashback facility available). Merchandise kiosks accept cash,

VISA and MasterCard.

For full details and guidelines, visit:

glasgow2014.com/tickets

Travelling to Scotstoun Sports Campus

Approximately 4 miles from George Square (Glasgow city centre)

Glasgow 2014 is a public transport Games. Where possible, cycle or walk. Plan your Games Time journeys using the Traveline Scotland Journey Planning App:

travelinescotland.com

On the day for which it is valid, your event ticket includes access to local public transport services (trains, buses and Subway). To access these services, simply show your event ticket on request. Further details are available at glasgow2014.com/transport/public-transport

For the latest transport news, visit glasgow2014.com/transport or follow us on twitter @GamesTravel2014

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Limited parking for Blue Badge holders and wheelchair users is available near the venue and includes Accessible Shuttle bus transport to the venue entry. It’s free and must be pre-booked on a first-come, first-served basis at glasgow2014.com/accessibility An Accessible Shuttle bus service for those with restricted mobility will be available from Scotstounhill Station. For latest information, including how to book, go to

glasgow2014.com/accessibility

For all accessibility enquiries go to glasgow2014.com/accessibility

No Park & Ride service is available for this venue.

See next page for recommended transport options.

Travelling to Scotstoun Sports Campus

Approximately 4 miles from George Square (Glasgow city centre)

Cycling

Rail

Local Public Bus

Accessible Shuttle Bus

Depart City Centre

George Square,

4 miles from venue.

Glasgow Central Station Low Level. Glasgow Queen Street Station.
Argyle Street at Radisson Hotel

(1, 1A/B/C/E, 2, 3 and 4).

Scotstounhill Station (accessible). Accessible parking area.

Arrive Return Note

Scotstoun Sports Campus.

Scotstounhill Station,

15 minutes’ walk to venue.

Dumbarton Road before

Balmoral Street (1, 1A/B/C/E, 2 and 3).

Danes Drive,

1 minute’s walk to venue entry.
Cycle parking available next to Victoria Park basketball courts, 4 minutes’ walk from venue entry/exit.

Westland Drive before Danes Drive

(4).

Scotstoun Sports Campus.

Scotstounhill Station,

15 minutes’ walk from venue.

Dumbarton Road after

Verona Street (1, 1A/B/C/E, 2 and 3).

Danes Drive,

1 minute’s walk from venue exit.

Westland Drive after Danes Drive

(4).
Cycling to Scotstoun Sports Campus takes approximately 26 minutes.
Glasgow Central, Queen Street and Scotstounhill stations are accessible.
Many normal services will be running, but may be adjusted for Games Time. For further information go to
Accessible Shuttle places are available to wheelchair users/easy access ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis, and must

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Bags and panniers may not be left

unattended in the cycle parking area.

travelinescotland.com glasgow2014.com/accessibility

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Sport at Scotstoun Sports Campus

Near Scotstoun Sports Campus

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Victoria Park

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

It’s one of Europe’s great art collections - all housed and displayed in 22 state-of-the-art galleries. They contain paintings and sculptures, silver and ceramics, European armour, weapons and firearms, clothing and furniture.
The park was named to mark Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee in 1887 and is considered by many to be Glasgow’s prettiest green space. In keeping with its Victorian tradition this quiet refuge is planted with formal floral displays and is a lovely place for a picnic or a stroll.
Can you tell a lob from a loop? Find out more about Squash and Table Tennis at:

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Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace

The Glasgow Botanic Gardens are located in the heart of the city’s West End. The Gardens are home to the recently restored Kibble Palace, a magnificent glasshouse which houses the national collection of tree ferns, as well as a selection of plants from tropical rainforests.

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West End / Byres Road including

Ashton Lane, Cresswell Lane and Ruthven Lane

This area is often referred to as bohemian, and on a visit to the West End you’ll find yourself discovering quaint cafés, tea rooms, trendy bars, boutiques and vintage shopping, clubs, restaurants, cobbled lanes and art exhibitions.

glasgow2014.com/sports

If you’re inspired to have a go, there are hundreds of ways to unleash your sporty side after the Games. You can play, coach or volunteer – and a comprehensive list of opportunites across Scotland can be discovered here:

sportscotland.org.uk/unleash

For physical activity opportunities in Glasgow, including at Scotstoun Sports Campus, call Glasgow Sport on 0800 027 0470.

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Kelvingrove Bandstand

The fully restored 1930s bandstand will become one of the free Festival 2014 destinations in the city during Games Time. Enjoy a packed daily programme of music, performance and family-friendly entertainment at this much loved venue.

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The Titan Crane

The Titan is a century old crane which has been transformed into a tourist attraction housing a collection of artefacts. Travel back in time to Clydebank’s shipbuilding era and admire magnificent views across the Clyde from this 150ft high viewpoint.

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