The world is coming and you are part of the largest sport and
humanitarian event in the world in 2015. Your enthusiasm, team
spirit, and cheering ability will encourage Special Olympics
athletes from around the world to do their best. You’ll witness
the courage, determination, and joy that exemplifies a Special
Olympics athlete.
FANS IN
THE STANDS
Here’s some information all Team Captains need to know… Fan Zone Check InWhen you arrive, all Team Captains should check in at the Fan Zone to let us know your team is at the venue and ready to cheer. Only the Team Captain needs to check in, so your team can head directly to the venue or your designated meeting place.
Fan Zones are accessible from all venues near entrances or in the Festivals at USC and UCLA.
If your group is running late let us know by phone 213.291.9454 or email [email protected].
Parking and TransportationParking varies from venue to venue. Whether you’re coming by car, bus, train, bike, or public transportation check out the maps to find out where to go when you arrive.
USC – Campus lots $12
UCLA – Campus lots $12
LA Convention Center – Surrounding lots $15 and up
Long Beach – Lot prices vary
Marine Stadium – Free parking
Alamitos Beach – Paid lots and meters
Belmont Pier – Paid lots and meters
Cycling Venue – Parking at the Pike
Griffith Park – Free parking, bus drop off at Wilson Harding lower parking lot.
LA Equestrian Center – Free parking, bus drop off at back parking lot.
Balboa Sports Center – Free parking along Balboa Blvd or over flow across the street
Gathering SpaceYouth groups and other large groups that need space to take a break or eat lunch can find a designated spot on the Venue Map.
Venue Maps (Maps also attached at the end of this document)
Balboa Sports Center – click here to view venue mapLong Beach – click here to view venue mapLA Convention Center – click here to view venue mapUCLA – click here to view click here to view venue mapUSC – click here to view click here to view venue map
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Prohibited ItemsThe following is the Games Wide Prohibited Items List:
Food and BeverageConcession stands will be located near every venue and will serve a wide variety of food and beverage products. All concessions will take both cash (US Currency) and all major credit cards.
Large Groups of 50 or more can coordinate a meal voucher plan for purchase through the World Games catering team. Let us know if you’d like to participate in this program.
Which Countries are Participating?Over 170 programs from around the world have been invited. For a complete list click here
Festivals and EntertainmentThe Special Olympics World Games Festivals will feature main stage performances, arts showcases, games, community and World Games sponsor booths, food and much more! At UCLA, the Festival will be located at Wilson Plaza (see spectator map link). At USC, the Festival will be located at Alumni Park (see spectator map link). Click here for more information.
Spectator Services FAQ’sClick here or go to www.LA2015.org/spectator-faqs
Get the LA2015 App Download the free mobile LA2015 app to get information and alerts before and during the World Games
Spectator Guide DownloadableClick here or go to www.LA2015.org/spectator-information
• Drugs/alcohol (no alcohol will be served at Special Olympic Events)
• Pop-up tents inside of venues • Animals (except assistive animals) • Fireworks • Firearms • Weapons, knives and explosives • This is a smoke-free event. Tobacco use is not
permitted at any location including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless products
• Professional cameras, (lenses longer than 3”) or video and/or audio recording equipment
• Horns or other noisemakers, musical instruments or large music players
• Frisbees, balls • Signs, posters, placards or banners exceeding
(30” by 36”) inches in size. Handles or supports may not exceed ¼” thickness, ¾” width, and 18” in length – all such handles or supports shall be made of wood without exception
• Hard or soft sided coolers of any size • Skateboards, roller skates and rollerblades • Outside food and drink (a reasonable amount
of water for individual personal consumption will be permitted)
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