2017 FIL Rathbones Women's Lacrosse World Cup Spectators Guide

SPECTATORS GUIDE

SPECTATORS GUIDE

Surrey Sports Park Getting to 2017 FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup Planning Your Day What to bring?

Ticket & Box Office Local Shop Event Information Point Hospitality Sponsors Schedule Site Map STX FANFEST Webstreaming Get Social RWLC Merchandise Festival

VENUE INFORMATION Surrey Sports Park University of Surrey Richard Meyjes Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7AD Surrey Sports Park is based in Guildford, in the South East of England. Situated close to the Guildford mainline train station and within a short walk of the town centre, Surrey Sports Park is located across the A3, near the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

By Car Guildford is 30 miles south-west of London, on the A3 London-Portsmouth road. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), remain on the bypass (A3) until you reach the exit signed to the Cathedral and University. At the roundabout take the third exit signposted Royal Surrey County Hospital and University, Manor Park. Simply follow the signs to the Royal Surrey County Hospital for approximately a mile, and approach Surrey Sports Park, follow road signage for the FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. If approaching on the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth, and then turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to the Cathedral and University). At the roundabout take the third exit signposted Royal Surrey County Hospital and University, Manor Park. Simply follow the signs to the Royal Surrey County Hospital for approximately a mile, and approach Surrey Sports Park, follow road signage for the FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit signed for Farnham (A31). After approximately 200 yards, at the mini-roundabout, take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road,

and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile. At the next roundabout, take the first exit and follow the signs to the Royal Surrey County Hospital for approximately a mile. Follow road signage for the FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup.

By Train Use the National Rail website or app to plan your journey. If you are travelling from London trains depart from Waterloo (WAT) to Guildford Train Station (GLD) using SouthWest Trains. Please plan your travel before departing as rail works are scheduled to take place in July, replacement bus services may be in operation.

From the railway station Walking: Leave station by footbridge and rear exit. Turn right from the station along Guildford Park Road and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile.

Follow the path past the Guildford Cathedral to the main University of Surrey campus entrance. At the entrance turn left through the woodland area and follow the path through two underpass tunnels until you reach Tesco.

Follow the main road (Egerton Road) until you reach the traffic lights, where you will want to turn left and cross Egerton Road, in the direction of the rugby pitches visible from the road. The entrance to Surrey Sports Park should is accessible via Richard Meyjes Road. (20-25 mins) Bus: ARRIVA buses (leave station by footbridge and rear exit, cross main road to bus stop) operates a regular service to Surrey Sports Park via its 27 and 26 bus services, which currently provide a 20 minute frequent link during the main part of the day on Mondays to Saturdays, and every half-hour during the evenings and Sundays.

Egerton Road (Tesco) and the Royal Surrey

VENUE INFORMATION County Hospital are also both a few minutes walk to Surrey Sports Park, which you can access from services 3, 4, 5, 26, 27, 36 and 37 run approximately every ten minutes during the day. The earliest service is at approximately 6am and the last bus is just before midnight. On Sundays there is a reduced service. For further information, call Traveline on 0870 608 2608.

location for the park and ride. The journey from the car park to the venue will take 10 minutes.

Taxi: From main (eastern) exit.

Start times for the first match do vary on each day so check the event schedule. If you have a pre purchased day ticket this will be scanned on entrance to the Rathbones World Cup site. If you have not received or do not have a copy of your ticket you will be able to access the venue if you have proof of identity of the ticket purchaser, please make your way to the box office.

Planning Your Day Please leave plenty of time to travel to the venue, we suggest you aim to be at the site 60 mins before the start of the game you want to watch.

Car Parking is limited at the venue, where possible please consider public transport or car sharing.

Tickets & Box Office If you have purchased Full Tournament Passes please bring your pre purchased e tickets printed out and proof of identity.

Arriving at the Venue Fixtures and Start Times - FANFEST is open from 9am each day. Matches on the Rathbones Pitch will start at 12noon each day.

If you have purchased a Tournament Pass please make your way to the Box Office with your e ticket.

Food & Drink

If you are with non ticket holders please check availability before you travel to the venue. Some days are sold out and it will not be possible to buy tickets on the day.

There will be a number of options at the venue for refreshments. Surrey Sports Park houses a Starbucks and the on-site restaurant ‘Bench Bar’. In addition there will be a variety of food vendors within the STX FANFEST and bars offering a range of alcoholic refreshments.

Contact the Event

Security

Please use the event social media channels: Twitter: @RWLC17 Facebook: @RWLC17 Surrey Sports Park: +44 (0) 1483689112

As you would expect, there will be a high level of security at the event and we would encourage spectators to arrive with plenty of time to ensure that you have time to pass through all the relevant security checks. Bag checks will be in operation throughout.

For a full list of venue rules and regulations please visit the website.

Car Park There is limited car parking available for the venue. There will be a charge for car parking. Surrey Sports Park Premier Parking - £10 per car, event parking - £5 per car. Once capacity has been reached we will be operating a park and ride service. Signs will indicate the car park

What to Bring?

Please remember to print and bring your e ticket and proof of identity with you.

VENUE INFORMATION Whilst there will be plenty of refreshments on site you are welcome to bring food and soft drinks. Please be aware that bag searches will be in operation.

A3 Cars +44 (0) 1483606060 Surrey Cars +44(0)1483577677

Please dress appropriately for the weather, this is an outdoor event and the site has little natural shade. Please make sure you stay warm and dry or cool and hydrated. If it is very hot please do not forget sun block.

The event information point will be located in the STX FANFEST area.

What not to Bring?

Dogs.

Unfortunately dogs, with the exception of assistant and guide dogs, will not be permitted on the site, please leave your 4 legged friends safely at home.

Event Information

Accessibility If you or one of your party suffers with poor mobility please make our event staff aware as soon as you arrive at the site and we will cater for your needs.

Lost Property Please go to Event Information.

Babies & Young Children Alcohol.

You will not be able to bring alcohol on to Children under 2 years of age do not the site but don’t worry there will be plenty require a ticket. of bars open.

Baby changing facilities are available in the Prohibited Items. main building of Surrey Sports Park.

Prohibited items include knives, fireworks, explosives, smoke canisters, Photography & Video aerosols, air-horns, noisemakers, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, Personal use cameras are welcome. illegal substances (including legal highs), Transmitting devices, professional laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, poles, cameras & recording devices (This applies or any article that may be used as a to cameras that have interchangeable weapon and/or compromise public safety lenses) will; not be permitted. Please visit or which may pose a hazard or nuisance to the website for a full list of rules and any other person, or any article to be used regulations. for a commercial or a charitable purpose.

Any person in possession of such items Tescos - Guildford Superstore will be refused entry to or ejected from the venue. For a full list of prohibited items Tesco is located 10 mins walk from Surrey please visit the website.

Sports Park. It is open 24 hours with exception of Saturday (12am) and Sunday Cash / ATMs (4pm). It has a pharmacy and ATM on site and will meet most needs from a There is an ATM machine next to the convenience store.

Bench Bar in Surrey Sports Park. Tescos located opposite Surrey Sports Park also offers access to ATMs. Taxis Guildford Taxis +44 (0)1483377377

EVENT INFORMATION POINT All of your questions will be answered by the English Lacrosse events team at the Event Information point. From what were yesterday’s scores? to - where is the nearest pharmacy? make your way to the STX FANFEST area and seek out the English Lacrosse information point.

You will also be able to purchase upgrades to hospitality and copies of the official event programme from the Event Information point.

If you have any questions before reaching the venue please contact us via the highlighted social media channels or via email

HOSPITALITY The Hospitality Tent will offer guests the opportunity to relax in a casual setting with access to refreshments. There will be a private viewing area of the stadium pitch, access to a cash bar and private bathrooms. Daily upgrades will be available when capacity allows, please check with the event information point.

Food will be available throughout the day from Guildford based caterers K.alm Kitchen.

Upgrade: £48.00 Upgrade 20th July: £60

SPONSORS

SCHEDULE

RATHBONES PITCH

PITCH 2

PITCH 3

WEDS 12th

6.00

ENG v WAL

THURS 13th

12.00

JPN v GER

11.00

ISR v NED

3.00

USA v SCO

2.00

CZE v CHN

1.30

HKG v ITL

6.00

CAN v AUS

5.00

HAU v KOR

4.30

LAT v ESP

12.00

CZE v ISR

11.00

3.00

AUS v USA

6.00

FRI 14th

SAT 15th

SUN 16th

MON 17th

TUES 18th

WEDS 19th

THURS 20th

FRI 21st

SAT 22nd

PITCH 4

11.30

IRL v NZL

2.30

SWE v COL

BEL v NED

11.30

MEX V GER

2.00

WAL v CAN

2.30

HKG V HAU

SCO v ENG

5.00

LAT v JPN

5.30

SUI v KOR

12.00

AUS v WAL

11.00

GER v ESP

11.30

NED v CZE

3.00

CAN v SCO

2.00

IRL v COL

1.30

JPN v MEX

2.30

HAU v SUI

6.00

ENG v USA

5.00

CHN v BEL

4.30

SWE v NZL

5.30

KOR v ITA

12.00

WAL v SCO

11.00

MEX v LAT

11.30

SUI v HKG

3.00

AUS v ENG

2.00

CHN v ISR

1.30

ITA v HAU

2.30

ESP v JPN

6.00

USA v CAN

5.00

NZL v COL

4.30

SWE v IRL

5.30

BEL v CZE

12.00

ITA v SUI

11.00

KOR v HKG

11.30

ESP v MEX

3.00

ISR v BEL

2.00

NED v CHN

2.30

GER v LAT

12.00

P1 B1 v E1

11.00

P3 B2 v E2

9.30

P4 C2 v D2

11.30

P5 B3 v E3

3.00

P2 C1 v D1

2.00

SCO v AUS

12.30

P6 C3 v D3

2.30

D7 C4 v D4

6.00

ENG v CAN

5.00

USA v WAL

3.30

D8 BYE (B5)

5.30

D9 D5 v C5

6.30

D10 E4 v B4

12.00

P11

11.00

P12

10.30

P13

10.30

P14

3.00

QF

2.00

QF

1.30

D15

1.30

D16

6.00

QF

5.00

QF

4.30

D17

4.30

D18

12.00

P20

11.00

P21

10.30

P22

10.30

P23

3.00

SF

2.00

LQF (5)

1.30

D24

1.30

D26

6.00

SF

5.00

LQF (6)

4.30

D25

4.30

D27

12.00

9th / 10th (29)

3.00

7th / 8th (7)

2.00

13th / 14th (31)

1.30

23rd / 24th(36)

2.30

21st / 22nd (35)

6.00

5th / 6th (8)

5.00

11th / 12th (30)

4.30

19th / 20th(34)

5.30

17th / 18th (33)

12.00

BRONZE

3.00

GOLD

11.00 15th / 16th (32) 10.30

11.30

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STX FANFEST The STX FANFEST will open at 9am each day, the area will be the hub of the tournament with all sorts of activities and entertainment going on as well as a range of vendors and retailers. The area will offer player autograph signings, lacrosse demos and give-it-a-goes.

The STX FANFEST will close 45 minutes after the last game of each day.

List of vendors STX UK Lacrosse Champneys English Lacrosse Association Face Painting Surrey Sports Park

WEBSTREAMING For spectators unable to make the journey to the 2017 FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup it is still possible to watch every game via our live webstreaming service Provided by 247 tv.

Live tournament pass (for live coverage only) £50 Live single match £4

(Note that this pass allows you to watch the replay within 48 hours of the match starting just in case you missed it).

Replay tournament pass (for replays only) £25 Replay single match £2

#RWLC17 @RWLC1 7 @RWLC17 2017WORLDLACROSSE.COM

RWLC17 MERCHANDISE Official Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup merchandise will be on sale throughout the event. Make your way to the STX FANFEST area to view a selection of items.

ITEM

COST

JACKET GILET T SHIRT SWEATER JOGGERS FOAM HANDS CAP PIN BADGE BLANKET POLO SHIRT BROLLY TEDDY BEAR

£60.00 £50.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £5.00 £12.00 £5.00 £20.00 £25.00 £20.00 £17.50

FESTIVAL

The World Festival will be taking place at Surrey Sports Park between 12th and 21st July.

The festival pitches will be free to access. Why not take a look?

U13 / U14 / U15: 12th-14th July U16: 17th-18th-20th-21st July U19: 17th-18th-19th-20th-21st July Women’s Open: 17th-18th-20th July Women’s Social: 15th-16th July

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