As a significant sports event with over 2,000 competitors and 2,500 spectators, campus users should be aware of the following information. You may wish to consider alternative methods of travel on Wednesday 19 March, for example, car sharing, cycling to work or using public transport.
More information about sustainable travel options.
Tuesday 18 March
Car park closures:
- Hockey/Elite Athlete Centre – closed for catering village set up
- Car Park 12 – behind Sir David Wallace Sports Hall for spectator provisions
Car parks with reduced access:
- Car Park 9
American football officials and team staff will be directed to:
- Car Park 9
Road closures:
- Towers Way, from the main University gatehouse to the corner of NCSEM (around the 1st XV Rugby Pitch). Controlled access will be permitted to the disabled parking bays and for deliveries until 12.30pm (to be confirmed) when there will be a hard road closure in place.
PA systems will be used at the following venues:
- 1st XV Rugby Pitch
Wednesday 19 March
Car park closures:
- Hockey/Elite Athlete Centre – closed for catering village
- Brockington/Schofield – closed for athlete coaches
- Car Park 12 – behind Sir David Wallace Sports Hall for spectator provisions
Car parks with reduced access:
- Car Parks 8 and 15 (behind Hazlerigg and Rutland)
- Car Park 9
- Holywell Fitness Centre
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Centre
Spectators will be directed to park in the following car parks:
- Car Park 1 (multi-storey)
- Holywell Conference Centre Car Park (Sir Dennis Rooke)
Road closures:
- Towers Way, from the main University gatehouse to the corner of NCSEM (around the 1st XV Rugby Pitch). Controlled access will be permitted to the disabled parking bays and for deliveries until 1.30pm (to be confirmed) when there will be a hard road closure in place.
PA systems will be use at the following outdoor venues:
- 1st XV Rugby Pitch
- Water-based Hockey Pitch
- EHB Sand Dressed Pitch
- Holywell Football Pitches