COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT: Friday 9 and Saturday 10 July For your safety and the safety of others, please make sure to observe the following Covid-19 Code of Conduct whilst at York Racecourse to keep everyone safe and to keep racing:
• Do not travel to York Racecourse if you have any Covid-19 symptoms.
• Please comply with any health checks that may be required on entering York Racecourse - there is no requirement to prove a negative lateral flow test or evidence of vaccination.
• Where possible, please travel to York Racecourse in private transport, walk or cycle - there is ample free parking on arrival and cycle racks on Grandstand Road (under the white footbridge) and adjacent to the Sir Henry Cecil Gates.
• Observe social distancing protocols at all times, whether within or external to York Racecourse, indoors or outdoors.
• Face coverings must be worn in accordance with prevailing National Government Guidelines - this means when inside a building, except whilst seated to eat or drink, or at any other time when not able to keep the required social distance. Please do not be offended if one of our team asks you to wear your face covering – we are simply trying to keep everyone safe and to keep racing. • Given the protocols in place, we are not applying our usual dress code at York for these two racedays – racegoers are welcome to dress as they feel comfortable, and for the weather.
• It will be possible to place a bet with William Hill or tote on a both a cash and cashless basis. Some on-course bookmakers have the ability to take cashless bets alongside cash bets.
• Table service for drinks will be available indoors in the Ebor Stand. However, as a ticketed sports venue, it is also possible to approach an outdoor bar to purchase a drink, provided it is then consumed whilst seated at a table. It will be easy to purchase food and drinks by cashless methods using a smart phone or card, although paying for food and drink by cash will remain an option.
• Please regularly wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and then disposing of any used tissues appropriately. Please bring and use your own hand sanitiser. There will be a number of hand sanitiser stations around York Racecourse for you to use regularly as well.
• Please do not congregate in areas of York Racecourse where space is limited - for example, around the parade ring or on the viewing lawns. There should be plenty of space to spread out and keep your distance.
• Make sure all walkways, corridors and doorways, etc, are clear before you walk through and observe designated one-way routes and tidal flow systems.
• Limit face-to-face contact with other spectators and refrain from hugs, high fives and any contact with people not in your social bubble.
• Follow all signage and the instructions of our team, officials or any emergency service personnel present at York Racecourse. We are all simply trying to keep you safe and keep us racing.
• Do not try to access areas of York Racecourse that are closed off or designated for participants.
• Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.
Thank you so much for your support and co-operation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Knavesmire.
EXPERIENCE GUIDE: Friday 10 & Saturday 10 July Please read this in conjunction with the formal Code of Conduct.
• There is no requirement to prove a negative lateral flow test or evidence of vaccination.
• A summary of what will be open on the day, though perhaps operating in a slightly different manner, will be the:
o Parade Ring and Pre Parade Ring viewing;
o main champagne lawns, including the Veuve Clicquot lawn;
o Moët Pavilion (roof terrace is weather dependent);
o John Carr Terrace under the giant canopy;
o Princess Mary Bar, for table service drinks as well as seafood platters, salad boxes and sandwiches;
o Ebor and Voltigeur Restaurants - advance book only to [email protected]
o Eat Between Our Races bistro on the ground floor of the Ebor Stand; o Gimcrack Restaurant - serving a wonderful three course lunch (£31) and afternoon tea (£12). No need to book - first come, first served;
o main bars on the ground and first floors of the Ebor Stand, some with provision to takeaway to enjoy at an outside seat, others as table service;
o both main bars on the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand, serving on a “takeaway to a seat/table, either outside or on an upper seated floor” basis;
o an external bar in the Knavesmire Courtyard, on a “takeaway to an adjacent outside table” basis;
o selected “good food to go”: coffees, ice cream, sweet shop, freshly baked pizzas, locally baked Ged Bell pork pies, Yorkshire burgers from the John Carr Griddle, etc;
o betting options include tote betting, the William Hill ground floor Melrose Stand betting shop, and bookmakers - both in front of the Knavesmire and Ebor Stands;
o a single giant screen opposite the stands by the winning post, plus five external screens; and
o Parent & Toddler Room with adjacent baby friendly toilet, next to the Marble Entrance.
• A summary of what will not be in operation on the Step 3 racedays - due to the limited attendance and social distancing protocols given the physical nature of the facilities:
o Edwardian Weighing Room (used as winning & placed connections lounge);
o Premier Racing Lounge (used as an Owners’ Lounge);
o the giant parasols over the champagne lawns;
o Gimcrack Stand ground floor Alcoves Bars (area available as seating only);
o Ebor Stand fifth floor dining (open as Owners’ Restaurant only);
o Dante Suite (open to Annual Badgeholders only);
o Knavesmire ground floor self-service restaurant;
o bars on the upper floors of the Knavesmire Stand - although there will be bars open on the ground floor and seated tables to use on the upper floors; o Roberto Bar at the southern end of the site, although a lawned area will be available with seated tables;
o Theakston cask ale bar;
o some remaining “good food to go” outlets;
o Bustardthorpe Lawn; and
o Clocktower Enclosure.
Thank you for your understanding if these plans have to be amended at short notice.
We look forward to welcoming you back to York Racecourse. For any questions, please email [email protected]