The Venue
The University of Nottingham campus has been re-selected for its excellent facilities, the amount of accommodation on site and the central location between our various business sites which means that all employees can leave after work on Friday in time to register.
If you are missing work at any time over this weekend it must be agreed with your manager and taken as annual leave.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation will be available on site in the University Halls. This will be single occupancy with shared bathrooms. Accommodation will be allocated on arrival.
Note: There are two Universities in Nottingham, with several campuses - ensure you arrive at the right location!
All the activities for the games are located in the same place at the same campus - The University Park (which also houses the East Midlands Conference Facility).
As in previous years there will be a Games Hub. This is a large DuoSpan marquee situated on the grass by the main sports hall. It will be clearly sign posted from the West Entrance of the University.
There is ample free parking at University Park and at each of the sports locations - cars are left at their owners’ risk. Once you have arrived on site, all the sports and activities can be reached on foot and they will be signposted. You will also be given a map of the campus on arrival. You can also download a copy of the map here.
Transport
Coach transport has been arranged at most major sites at approximately 4.15pm on the Friday and departing The University of Nottingham around 10.00am on the Sunday (details will be avilable nearer the time).
If you want to use the transport provided by RWE npower you must indicate this on your entry form to allow time for us to order enough coaches.
Anyone contacting Zoe Eccleston after 1 August cannot be guaranteed a place on a coach, but all spare seats can be filled.
Please note: As travel is being provided by RWE npower you will not be able to claim travel expenses should you choose to make your own way there. If you have any questions regarding transport or the RWE npower Games please email Zoe Eccleston.
Accommodation
The accommodation is in basic single rooms with shared facilities, in the University Halls of Residence. Sheets, pillows and bedding will be provided, but please bring your own towels and toiletries. Rooms will be allocated on arrival, but all are close to one another. Keys are to be collected and returned to the individual receptions.
On site Facilities
1.Food and Drink
Food and drink will be readily available to purchase throughout the weekend as follows:
The Games Hub
A central Bar at the Games Hub will be open on Friday evening. It will also be open during the day on Saturday with alcohol available from 5pm onwards and into the Games Party.
There will be a number of food options at the Games Hub on both Friday and Saturday. Vegetarian options will also be available.
Campus Halls
In addition, Rutland and Cavendish Halls will open food outlets during the weekend. Please eat breakfast in your hall of residence, open between 0800 – 0900 on Saturday and Sunday. For all other meals, you may eat at any of the halls and not necessarily the one you are staying in.
Highfields and Dragon Boating
There will be food and drink outlets available at both Highfields and within the Lakeside Arts Centre adjacent to the Dragon Boating lake. Look out for Cafe signs.
Bringing your own supplies of alcohol onto the site is strictly forbidden and this will be closely monitored throughout the event
2. ATM
There is a cash-point centrally situated on campus. This will be marked on your map.
3. Pharmacy
A pharmacy is also available on campus, close to the ATM.
4. Photography
There will be photographers on site during Saturday. They will be taking shots of every sport and there will be the opportunity to purchase mementos of the day near the Games Hub.
5. Rubbish & Recycling
Please look out for appropriate bins to dispose of rubbish during the weekend. Your co-operation would be appreciated.