RNSLC15 Information for Spectators

RNSLC 2015 SPECTATOR INFORMATION PACK

RNSLC 2015 Where is the RNSLC venue?

The 2015 Rathbones National School Lacrosse Championships are played at Surrey Sport Park, Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AD. Spectator Entry Fee Each spectator will be expected to purchase a ticket at the entrance gate during the event. Spectator daily entry fee will be £5.00 and U16’s free.

What does the RNSLC site look like?

The Championships will be taking over all of Surrey Sports Park’s external facilities. Each age category will be allocated a pitch to play on.

Medical and First Aid A full medical and first aid team will be on hand throughout the RNSLC and can be found by the main entrance to the site.

Rathbones Retreat The RNSLC would not be the same without you, the spectators, out on the sidelines, supporting the teams. To say thank you and to help keep you going throughout day, Rathbone Investment Management has created an area for spectators to warm up, enjoy comfortable seating, use the wifi and check out the latest RNSLC scores. All spectators will receive a voucher with the event programme on arrival which you will be able to redeem for a complimentary artisan coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Also, don’t miss the chance to win tickets to the FIL Rathbones U19s World Championships 2015 in Edinburgh and the FIL Rathbones Women’s World Cup 2017 at Surrey Sports Park. Event

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RNSLC 2015 ambassadors will be in the Retreat at all times to help you with any questions you may have about the tournament.

Lacrosse Retailers/Merchandise There will be a number lacrosse retailers on-site, so make sure you pop into their stalls.

Toilets There will be a number of WCs around the site, as well as facilities in Surrey Sports Park.

Pet Policy Please be aware that there is a STRICT NO pets/dogs policy onsite at Surrey Sports Park and spectators will be refused entry onto the site if there are not willing to comply. We respectfully suggest that you do not leave your pet in the car.

Safety Please be reminded that as an outdoor event and under wet conditions the ground may become slippery and appropriate footwear should be worn.

Do I need to complete a Photograph and Video Consent Form?

Spectators Photo Accreditation: If spectators are wishing to take photographs you will be required to complete a consent form.

Forms can be found at the Event Control Tent.

Our Partnership with Rathbones Rathbone Investment Management (Rathbones) has been a committed supporter of junior women’s lacrosse since 2011.

English Lacrosse and Rathbones were delighted to announce an

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extended partnership at the beginning of 2014, which would see the continued support of the annual Rathbones National Schools Lacrosse Championships (RNSLC) as well as becoming title sponsor of the FIL Rathbones Women’s 2017 World Cup. Rathbones also partner with Lacrosse Scotland and will be title sponsors of the U19s World Championships being held in Edinburgh in July 2015.

Car Parking Parking for the Championships on Friday 27th, Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd will be on-site at Surrey Sports Park in the designated Lacrosse Car Park.

Not only has Rathbones’ support allowed us to continually develop the RNSLC and, just as importantly, through the Rathbones Community Expansion Programme we have been able to introduce lacrosse to over 2500 new players throughout the UK.

A complimentary park-and-ride will be available on Sat 28th Feb for all spectators, simply follow the AA road signs to the park and ride car park. Park & Ride Sat-Nav Post Code: GU2 7XS

We look forward to our continued partnership with Rathbones and what we can achieve together over the next few years in the development of junior women’s lacrosse.

Keep an eye out for the blue Rathbones lanyards at the RNSLC. Rathbones come every year to support and you will find them cheering from the sidelines or in the Rathbones Retreat. We are sure they would love for you to say hello and to hear if you are enjoying the RNSLC. Venue Information and Address Surrey Sports Park is situated in Guildford, in the South East of England, close to the Guildford mainline train station and within a short walk of the town centre.

Surrey Sports Park Ltd, University of Surrey, Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AD

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PLEASE NOTE THE ENTRANCE TO SURREY SPORTS PARK ON SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK & RIDE CAR PARK A3 Northbound 1. Take the exit toward Park Barn/Onslow Village University 2. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Egerton Rd 3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit 4. Continue onto Perimeter Rd in the car park.

A3 Southbound 1. Take the exit toward Onslow Village/ Guildford Centre 2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit 3.

Continue onto Perimeter Rd in the car park.

Electronic Scoring System – Macoocoo For the past two years we have used the electronic scoring and scheduling system for the U19A and U19B Championships. As a result of the success, we have extended our partnership with Macoocoo, enabling us to implement the system for all age categories competing in this year’s RNSLC15.

More information on accessing the system can be found on the RNSLC webpage: www.englishlacrosse.co.uk/schedule-results/ **Make sure you subscribe to your teams to get live updates on how they are getting on in the RNSLC15. The scores can be

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RNSLC 2015 delivered by SMS, Email, or Facebook and Twitter posts.

Food and Drink There will be catering points on site which will be serving hot food, along with cold and hot drinks. These will be found on the hard standing near the entrance to the site.

Surrey Sport Park also boasts Europe’s first Starbucks within a Sports Centre which is open Monday – Sunday 7:00am until late.

The Bench Sports Bar can also be found on the top floor of the Centre and is a great location to relax after a long day of playing and watching lacrosse. They offer a wide range of drinks and have a daily menu which is served Mon-Fr: 12:00-21:00 and Sat: 12:00 – 18:00.

Medical Will there be medical staff on-site at the Championships?

Yes, Location Medical one of the South East’s most established and experienced suppliers of professional medical staff will be on site throughout the Championships.

All medical staff on site are qualified and experienced NHS medical staff - not just first aiders or “privately qualified” EMT’s.

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Hospitals The Accident & Emergency Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital is open round the clock every day of the year and can be found just 0.5miles from the Sports Centre travelling by car.

Miscellaneous Where is the closest ATM? There are NO ATM’s on site at the venue. The closest ATM would be at the Tesco Superstore which is a 13 minute walk or 3 minute drive in a car from Surrey Sports Park.

Tesco Superstore Ashenden Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7UN There are also a number of banks situated in Guildford City Centre which will have ATM facilities.

Will there be a qualified Physiotherapist on site?

Yes, there will be a physiotherapist on-site on Friday 27th February 2015 and Saturday 28th February 2015 who will be able to provide Taping/Wrapping for players competing at the Championships.

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RNSLC 2015 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Park & Ride - Saturday 28th February

Supermarkets in the Area There are a number of supermarkets which are accessible in and around Guildford: Tesco Superstore Ashenden Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7UN 0.7 miles from SSP Sainsbury’s 148-150 High Street Guildford GU1 3HJ 2.7 miles from SSP

PLEASE NOTE THE ENTRANCE TO SURREY SPORTS PARK ON SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. A complimentary park-and-ride will be available on Sat 28th Feb for all spectators, simply follow the AA road signs to the park and ride car park. Park & Ride Sat-Nav Post Code: GU2 7XS

PARK & RIDE LOCATION

Park & Ride - Car Park

DISTANCE FROM SSP

The Co-operative Food 121B Aldershot Rd Guildford GU2 8BE 1.5 miles from SSP Is there Wi-Fi on-site?

Wi-Fi is available within the Main Centre at SSP including at the Rathbones Retreat. There is also 3G/4G coverage on site.

SSP 25 min Walk 1.2 Miles

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK & RIDE CARPARK A3 Northbound 1. Take the exit toward Park Barn/Onslow Village University 2. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Egerton Rd 3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit 4. Continue onto Perimeter Rd in the Carpark.

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A3 Southbound 1. Take the exit toward Onslow Village/Guildford Centre 2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit 3. Continue onto Perimeter Rd in the Carpark.

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WE WELCOME THE WORLD TO THE UK’S LARGEST WOMEN’S SPORTING EVENT IN 2017

www.2017worldlacrosse.com