Olympic Tickets - Page 2

mother · 23-04-2012, 09:58 AM

the fiasco just keeps rolling on, god knows whos got them all as we have a good few connections in the swimming world and they all cant get any, so where the heck have 17000 gone!

Steve · 23-04-2012, 01:31 PM

My father-in-law and sister both got some in the ballot, so it was possible (which is not to say it was well handled)

There may be some more to come in the final sale in May sometime. (At least I'm hoping so!)

saturdaynighter · 07-05-2012, 05:06 PM

Although I appreciate the angst of individual relatives of athletes, I now think that some of the athletes are now expecting too much.
Is Chris Hoy sure he wouldn't like the whole of the extended Hoy Clan at the velodrome? Perhaps they could name one end the Hoy Stand. Does Stephanie Rice think every athlete ought to be given tickets to every possible combination of events. How would they cope with 2 tickets for every combination of multiple relay teams from 8 or 10 teams whose qualification is only confirmed in the morning heats. Can you imagine the chaos of black market tickets if every athlete had an allocation.
Ironically, the recent protagonists are ones that could easily afford a hundred tickets on the back of their sponsorship deals - STOP MOANING AND GET YOUR WALLET MR HOY.

selkie · 07-05-2012, 07:51 PM

I do think there was some shortchanging of the foreign national federations/athlete allocation. The quota for athletes is 900 swimmers. Allocate two all-sessions tickets per swimmer, so we're at 1800 seats reserved for the foreign federations, so a little more than 10% of seats at a venue designed for 17,500 for the Games. Add in athlete and coach/officials seating, and you're likely still under 4,000 people, leaving more than 75% of the seats for general public and sponsor allocation.

As for athlete allocation and ticket-swapping, I'd bet that 90% of those tickets would stay 'in the tribe' to try to give a chance for the athlete's whole family to see their events- parents, step-parents who also did the 4:30am practice drive, siblings, and the athlete's own kids can soak up a lot of spots. (I think Josh Davis was already at three kids by Sydney).

Silver Fox · 14-05-2012, 08:34 AM

Here We Go.....Again !!!

Silver Fox · 14-05-2012, 10:29 AM

11.15am 14th May 2012...No Swimming Tickets Found...aggghhh

Noswimdad · 14-05-2012, 10:54 AM

Well what a horribly painful experience that was. After many clicks selecting just about every session and every price option I have managed 1 ticket (going to be great fun going on my own!) for £295 at an evening session! Of course, having bought a single ticket in the pre-sale window that's my transaction used up!

Steve · 14-05-2012, 11:27 AM

I have to say the "only show sessions with availability" option was about as much use as a chocolate teapot, but I did manage on the third attempt (all done by 11:08) to get a pair of tickets for the first day's finals, so well chuffed. Or at least significantly more chuffed than the bank manager will be...

Silver Fox · 17-05-2012, 11:08 AM

Just managed to get 2 senior tickets for the Olympic Park on the Saturday at a cost of £10 plus delivery of £6...chuffed to bits then BANG...I now see that the tickets are only for between 10.30am until 4pm so I will not be able to watch him on the big screen if he gets in the semi-finals...I will be inside the pool for his heats all being well but I will have to find somewhere else to watch the semi's...maybe Procter & Gamble will be able to help me out...not holding my breath!!!

city4nil · 17-05-2012, 12:40 PM

Are the 'Cow' taking bookings, there is a great table on the first floor next to the huge flat screen you would be able to enjoy a good view from there and the beer is reasonable too

Tewson Veste · 17-05-2012, 12:49 PM

Is the park open for visitors tours prior to the games?

I didn't know we could buy tickets for the park entrance during the Olympics! Are they still available?

Silver Fox · 17-05-2012, 01:43 PM

yes they are until 11pm tonight for pre-registered clients...then on May 29th comes the free for all

Silver Fox · 18-05-2012, 07:04 PM

Having just watched the arrival of the Olympic Torch...I think I will be a nervous wreck by the time the games start...SF

Silver Fox · 28-05-2012, 09:22 AM

anyone know what time the Olympic Park tickets are on sale tomorrow - 29th May ?

Tewson Veste · 28-05-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Fox

anyone know what time the Olympic Park tickets are on sale tomorrow - 29th May ?

From memory 11.00am but I need to check.

23-04-2012, 01:31 PM	#17
Steve swimming anorak (not lazy) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,633	My father-in-law and sister both got some in the ballot, so it was possible (which is not to say it was well handled) There may be some more to come in the final sale in May sometime. (At least I'm hoping so!) __________________ http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk the UK swimming site http://www.twitter.com/pullbuoy

07-05-2012, 07:51 PM	#19
selkie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sunny Florida Posts: 1,347	I do think there was some shortchanging of the foreign national federations/athlete allocation. The quota for athletes is 900 swimmers. Allocate two all-sessions tickets per swimmer, so we're at 1800 seats reserved for the foreign federations, so a little more than 10% of seats at a venue designed for 17,500 for the Games. Add in athlete and coach/officials seating, and you're likely still under 4,000 people, leaving more than 75% of the seats for general public and sponsor allocation. As for athlete allocation and ticket-swapping, I'd bet that 90% of those tickets would stay 'in the tribe' to try to give a chance for the athlete's whole family to see their events- parents, step-parents who also did the 4:30am practice drive, siblings, and the athlete's own kids can soak up a lot of spots. (I think Josh Davis was already at three kids by Sydney). __________________ "I reject your reality, and substitute my own."

14-05-2012, 11:27 AM	#23
Steve swimming anorak (not lazy) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,633	I have to say the "only show sessions with availability" option was about as much use as a chocolate teapot, but I did manage on the third attempt (all done by 11:08) to get a pair of tickets for the first day's finals, so well chuffed. Or at least significantly more chuffed than the bank manager will be... __________________ http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk the UK swimming site http://www.twitter.com/pullbuoy

17-05-2012, 12:49 PM	#26
Tewson Veste I don't do 50's (Anymore) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bromyard Posts: 2,088	Is the park open for visitors tours prior to the games? I didn't know we could buy tickets for the park entrance during the Olympics! Are they still available? __________________

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23-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#16
mother Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28	the fiasco just keeps rolling on, god knows whos got them all as we have a good few connections in the swimming world and they all cant get any, so where the heck have 17000 gone!

07-05-2012, 05:06 PM	#18
saturdaynighter Established Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 409	Although I appreciate the angst of individual relatives of athletes, I now think that some of the athletes are now expecting too much. Is Chris Hoy sure he wouldn't like the whole of the extended Hoy Clan at the velodrome? Perhaps they could name one end the Hoy Stand. Does Stephanie Rice think every athlete ought to be given tickets to every possible combination of events. How would they cope with 2 tickets for every combination of multiple relay teams from 8 or 10 teams whose qualification is only confirmed in the morning heats. Can you imagine the chaos of black market tickets if every athlete had an allocation. Ironically, the recent protagonists are ones that could easily afford a hundred tickets on the back of their sponsorship deals - STOP MOANING AND GET YOUR WALLET MR HOY.

14-05-2012, 08:34 AM	#20
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	Here We Go.....Again !!!

14-05-2012, 10:29 AM	#21
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	11.15am 14th May 2012...No Swimming Tickets Found...aggghhh

14-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#22
Noswimdad Established Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 416	Well what a horribly painful experience that was. After many clicks selecting just about every session and every price option I have managed 1 ticket (going to be great fun going on my own!) for £295 at an evening session! Of course, having bought a single ticket in the pre-sale window that's my transaction used up!

17-05-2012, 11:08 AM	#24
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	Just managed to get 2 senior tickets for the Olympic Park on the Saturday at a cost of £10 plus delivery of £6...chuffed to bits then BANG...I now see that the tickets are only for between 10.30am until 4pm so I will not be able to watch him on the big screen if he gets in the semi-finals...I will be inside the pool for his heats all being well but I will have to find somewhere else to watch the semi's...maybe Procter & Gamble will be able to help me out...not holding my breath!!!

17-05-2012, 12:40 PM	#25
city4nil Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 646	Are the 'Cow' taking bookings, there is a great table on the first floor next to the huge flat screen you would be able to enjoy a good view from there and the beer is reasonable too

17-05-2012, 01:43 PM	#27
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	yes they are until 11pm tonight for pre-registered clients...then on May 29th comes the free for all

18-05-2012, 07:04 PM	#28
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	Having just watched the arrival of the Olympic Torch...I think I will be a nervous wreck by the time the games start...SF

28-05-2012, 09:22 AM	#29
Silver Fox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 900	anyone know what time the Olympic Park tickets are on sale tomorrow - 29th May ?

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