Olympic Venue Facilities: introduction about the venue facilities for Beijing 2008 Olympic Game

 

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Beijing Olympic Venue Facilities

Your ticket provides you with the only means of access to an Olympic venue, so before you set out, please take time to study it and make sure of the following elements:

A) Verify:

  1. The event: this is the competition you have the ticket for.
  2. Venue name.
  3. Venue address.
  4. Session ID number: this is the specific session you will watch (each session has been allocated a unique number).

B) Plan your time:

  1. Check the date and starting time of your competition.
  2. Most of venues are open to spectators two hours prior to the start of a competition. Upon arrival, follow the walkway from the transport drop-off point to the venue entrance where you will go through the security checkpoint. We recommend you try to arrive at the venue 1-2 hours before the scheduled start of competition.
  3. After the event, the venue will be cleared quickly, so an earlier arrival will allow time to buy souvenirs, take photos and enjoy the atmosphere.

C) Place your tickets in a safe place:

  1. Do not remove the ticket stub yourself as this will invalidate your ticket.
  2. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are using an electronic ticket system, so we recommend that you take steps to avoid your tickets from being harmed in any way.

D) Find your seat:

  1. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games venues use 5 separate designations "entrance, gate, sector, aisle, row, seat" to help you identify the location of your seat. Please follow the direction signs or instructions of the venue staff.
  2. Most of the competition venues only use 4 separate designations: "gate, sector, aisle and seat."
  3. Unless otherwise advised, we please only sit in your designated seat.
  4. Seating for tennis, shooting, archery, hockey, triathlon, modern pentathlon, canoe / kayak is or organized by sector only. Please follow direction signs or the instructions of the staff.

Ticket Office

Around the main entrance of each venue, there are one or two ticket offices, selling tickets of all events except those in Hong Kong. Each of the offices begins its service three days before the event in that venue. The business time starts from 2 hours before the first match until the 30 minutes after the last match begins each day.

Health Care

On-site medical clinics are available for spectators. Preliminary diagnosis and treatment is free of charge. If necessary, ambulances are available to transport patients to nearby designated hospitals. All medical expenses incurred outside the venue must be covered by the patient.

Public Telephones

All competition venues have public phones which only accept IC cards. Please purchase these cards in newspaper kiosks or telecommunication service halls outside the venue before you enter.

Facilities for the Disabled

All venues are fitted with access ramps, special toilets, seats and elevators for the disabled and routes marked for the blind. For any special needs or additional assistance, please ask the spectator staff (identifiable by their yellow star badges).

Wheelchair Service

All venues have wheelchairs available for spectators with special needs. Please ask for assistance from the spectator staff (identifiable by their yellow star badges).

Payment and ATM

In recognition of Visa's longstanding sponsorship support, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games proudly accepts only Visa credit or debit card in some of the venues or public areas around venues. The card should have Visa or Visa Electron mark on its front side and 16-bit card number beginning with 4. Please note that your Visa card also have foreign currency settlement service. If you don't have a Visa Card, ensure you bring enough cash for your expenses the whole day.

Stroller Storage

Facilities for strollers and wheelchairs are usually located near the spectator seating areas.

Spectator Tip

With the exception of strollers and wheelchairs, no storage for any other articles will be provided at the venues. We recommend that you do not bring too many personal belongings with you to an event.

Lost-and-Found

Please look after your personal belongings when you attend an event. Should you find lost articles belonging to others, or lose something yourself, please go to the nearest venue security station.

Smoking

There are designated smoking areas for spectators. Smoking is not permitted inside the venue or in other areas.

Lost Person Call

Competition events can be very crowded. Ensure your party remains together and watch over your children. Should you become separated, please go to the nearest venue security station for assistance.

Meeting Points

All venues have one or two spectator entrances and it is easy to get lost or separated in the crowds. Before entering, we recommend you identify a meeting point, such as a service booth or some other visible landmark inside the venue, where you can meet up.

Restricted / Prohibited Articles

In order to ensure a smooth, fast entry into the venue and to avoid delays at the security checkpoint, please refrain from bringing restricted / prohibited articles. For information on what articles are prohibited, please read the "House Rules."

Special Requirements for Spectators

All Olympic events have special requirements for their spectators. Please make sure you know what these are in relation to your events and abide by them during the competition.

Photographing and Videotaping

Spectators may take photos and make home videos with their cameras. No disturbance to other spectators or the athletes during the competition will be permitted. No photographed / videotaped / recorded material of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games or the 13rd Paralympic Games may be used for commercial purposes

Spectator Tip

No flash photography is allowed during the archery, shooting, equestrian, badminton, softball and gymnastics competitions. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Watching Events with Others

There will be people from all over the world attending the Olympic Games and eager to enjoy the excitement and fun of the competitions. Please be considerate and to follow the spectator rules.

Emergencies

In an emergency or crisis, remain calm and follow the instructions provided for exiting the premises (if required).

Exiting the Venue

After the competition, please follow instructions for exiting the venue in an orderly fashion. As a sign of respect and courtesy to the athletes in a finals competition, please wait until the award ceremony is over.

Complaints and Comments

Please feel free to call the BOCOG Supervisory Committee's complaint line at (+86 10) 6669-8127 for any complaints and comments.

Know the Olympic Personnel around You

Throughout the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, there will be friendly and helpful personnel working around you. They will provide services that will enhance your Olympic experience. Take a moment to identify them by their uniforms and badges and feel free to ask their assistance for any problems or difficulties.

Useful Info
( Uniform of Staff )

Useful Info
( Uniform of Volunteers )

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The spectator staff (identifiable by their yellow star badges)

Attention:

Because of the requirement of certain event and possible special building configurations, there may be some minor differences between the information you get here and the latest info.

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