Olympic Spectators & Photo ID

[Blib]

This morning, on the train to work, Mrs Blib overheard people apparently talking about needing photo ID along with their tickets to get into the venues.

I've read up on this and all that I can see about this issue is that you need photo ID when you PICK UP tickets at the venue. Not when you turn up at the gates.

Did anyone need to show their photo id when presenting their tickets at the entrance? Or do you gain entrance in the same way as any other sporting event?

Thanks.

[Bluebarge]

just showed the ticket. ID would just be if picking up tickets. We even had age-related tickets (kids pay their age) - no request for id. Check the venue guide on the 2012 website - all you need to know is there.

[Blib]

Bluebarge said:

just showed the ticket. ID would just be if picking up tickets. We even had age-related tickets (kids pay their age) - no request for id. Check the venue guide on the 2012 website - all you need to know is there.

Thanks for that, Bluebarge. This will put Mrs. Blib's mind to rest.

[anonymous-user]

Blib said:

Thanks for that, Bluebarge. This will put Mrs. Blib's mind to rest.

Cant wait to see some spectacular photography!

[Blib]

djstevec said:

Cant wait to see some spectacular photography!

Rowing, fencing AND athletics! I'll probably start avthread for my Olympic photos.

:yes;

[ofcorsa]

Blib said:

djstevec said:

Cant wait to see some spectacular photography!

Rowing, fencing AND athletics! I'll probably start avthread for my Olympic photos.

:yes;

Fencing has been immense so far. Hope you get some great shots

[Bluebarge]

Just a reminder to check the long list of banned items that you can't take into the venues - includes cameras with long lenses (presumably unless you are an accredited photographer). I saw a bloke with an ordinary slr inside the venue, but any drainpipe zoom lenses may not pass muster.

[Blib]

Bluebarge said:

Just a reminder to check the long list of banned items that you can't take into the venues - includes cameras with long lenses (presumably unless you are an accredited photographer). I saw a bloke with an ordinary slr inside the venue, but any drainpipe zoom lenses may not pass muster.

djstevec's comments were dripping with irony. I shall be using my trusty iphone.