In the winter of 2014, the sights of millions of people around the world will be fixed on Sochi, where the first Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Russia’s history will take place.
However, the most important aspect at the Games will be not the ultra-modern sports venues or the new records which we will witness.
The most important aspects in Sochi will be the spectators. After all, the Games in Sochi are the Games for everyone. It is your emotions that will fill the stadiums and sports arenas with life. It is your support that will inspire the world’s best athletes to new athletic feats.
Do not let the chance to become a part of history and to personally cheer and support your favorite athletes pass you by! Become the Spectators of the 2014 Games in Sochi!
Top 7 Tips for Spectators:
1. Please visit the official website, sochi2014.com, for the most up-to-date information about the Games. Be aware that event times are subject to change. You can check for changes to the Games schedule here.
2. To enter Olympic Park, the competition venues and the Ceremony venues, you must have a valid ticket and Spectator Pass. You can apply for a Spectator Pass at pass.sochi2014.com.
3. Check the transportation routes and plan your route ahead of time.
4. If you are purchasing tickets for events which take place at different venues in the Mountain and Coastal Clusters on the same day, please make sure you allow enough time between events in order to travel from one venue to another.
5. Arrive early and be prepared to go through security checks.
Please check which items are permitted or not permitted to bring with you.
6. Please remember that only Visa cards and cash are accepted as payment for all services at the Games.
7. Please make sure that you are dressed appropriately to attend the events that you have tickets for during the Sochi Games.
The weather may change quickly and the conditions vary greatly from those that you experienced when leaving you accommodation, particularly in the mountains, where you should make sure you have warm water-resistant clothing to protect you from large amounts of snow. You will be able to find the weather forecast during the Games at the sochi2014.com website at venue pages.
