01/07/2015
*** ATHLETE EVENT INFORMATION ***
Congratulations once again for making this years Battle of the Gods finals, we hope your all prepared and excited for this weekends event?
Below is a few key things to remember to bring with you for this years event and be prepared for anything and everything come r**n or shine!!!
Athlete Check List:
1: Gazebo for shelter against the burning sun or any other weather!!!
2: Spare change of clothing should you get wet during WOD3....
3: Sun cream!
4: Any personal equipment you may need including your speed ropes!
4: Make sure all spectators coming with you have their printed TICKETS to hand.
SPECTATOR LINK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-of-the-gods-2015-tickets-15542857104
*There will be plenty of food & drink available at the venue serving hot dishes, cold foods, water & of course COFFEE!
Event Date:
5th July 2015
Venue Address:
The Olympus Arena
Robinsons Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
CO7 0SU
Team/Athlete Registration:
7am - 7:30am
* Your team must BOTH be present when registering otherwise you will not be issued your entry passes into the venue!
Estimated Event Start & Finish:
9:30am WOD1 Start
5pm Trophy Presentation
Upon arrival competitors will be issued with an athlete wrist band to wear throughout the event which will allow access to the venue, warm up area and competition floor. Athletes will also receive their 2015 BATTLE OF THE GODS personalised athlete t-shirt upon arrival too!
Please note that Athletes & Spectators will NOT be allowed to bring their own BBQ's into the venue, this is due to exclusive vendors attending this years finals serving cooked foods.
Thank you
Dogs are allowed at the venue however these must stay inside the main event area due to the onsite bird breading program this is currently active at the venue.
Due to health & safety all dogs must also stay on leads due to the Archery in this years finals......
And please make sure you bring some doggy bags with you to clean up after your best friend too!!!
Please find below full event details including accommodation & travel links should this be needed for your team:
Please find below a link to the closest accommodation:
Colchester Hotel Link (15mins by car):
http://www.premierinn.com/en/checkHotel/COLBAL/colchester-a12
Brighlingsea B&B's Link (3mins by car):
http://www.brightlingseaharbour.org/accomodation.html
Links to local travel:
Bus Routes:
http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/essex/journey_planning/
Taxi Firm:
http://www.taxiregister.com/colchester
Further Information:
1: COACHES PASS
Each team will be issued 1 FREE coaches pass which will allow them into the warm up area with you. Your coach will still need to purchase a spectator pass to gain access to the venue as normal but can then simply claim their free coaches pass upon arrive at reception, this is strictly 1 coach per team and once this has been claimed they cannot be changed.
2: PARKING
All athletes & spectators will receive FREE parking into the venue on the day.
3: WEIGHT OF BARS
We can confirm that the men will be using 28mm 20kg bars & the females will be using 25mm 15kg bars during the finals.
4: FOOD
There will be plenty of fresh food (hot & cold) and drinks available throughout the day!!!
5: WEATHER PROTECTION
This is an outdoor event and therefore please make sure you bring suitable clothing. We also highly recommend wearing sun cream throughout the day and please bringing a gazebo for shelter against all weathers.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone for making this year’s finals and wish you & your team the best of luck for event day.
Train hard & we’ll see you soon!
Kind Regards
Carl & Team
[email protected]
www.colchestereventsltd.com
