London 2012 Team Leaders' Guide Athletics

Olympic Stadium Warm-up Venue
Key information
Olympic Stadium Warm-up Venue
London E20 2ST
Estimated journey time from Paralympic Village Transport Mall: 7 minutes
Estimated walking time from Paralympic Village Transport Mall: 10 minutes
Venue access
All athletes and coaches will be taken directly to the Warm-up Venue without
stopping at the Olympic Stadium. On competition days, the first competing
athletes may arrive at the Warm-up Venue three hours before the first event. For
transport information, see p91.
Athlete load zone
The athlete load zone is located at the entry to the Warm-up Venue.
Training facilities
The hours of opening for the venue will be as follows:
Date Time
23–27 August 2012 08:00–20:00
28 August 2012 08:00–12:00
The warm-up area for the track and jumping events will contain an eight-lane,
400m track, plus High Jump landing areas, and Long Jump/Triple Jump pits. The
warm-up area for the throwing events will include a Javelin Throw runway, a
Discus Throw/Hammer Throw circle (with a shared landing area) and two Shot
Put circles. Mondotrack FTX will be used for all surfaces. In addition, there are six
seated throws areas available.
Other facilities and services
Athletes’ Lounge
An Athletes’ Lounge is located in the cabins alongside the 100m straight. Drinks
and light snacks will be available.
Changing rooms and showers
Changing rooms and showers are located in the cabins near the 100m straight.
First Call Room
The First Call Room is located close to the 100m start line.
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