Olympic Stadium (Stratford, London, by mclorie)

Review of Olympic Stadium from 21 August 2012
(updated on 23 August 2012 )

I was lucky enough to get hold of some Olympic tickets. Although the womens 25m pistol shooting at Woolwich Arsenal would not have been my first choice, the whole family really enjoyed it and we had really fantastic day out. The venue was fantastic, the staff were brilliant and friendly, especially the soldiers on duty, and everyone was so polite and helpful. Volunteers (Games Makers) lined the route all the way from Woolwich Arsenal Station to the venue to make sure you didn't get lost on the way. They were extremely polite, cheerful and helpful and looked to be having a really great time themselves which is always great to see. (Little things help at events like this, including pressing the button on the zebra crossing 20m before you get there so you are not waiting to cross.) Unlike many other sporting and musical events you were allowed to take in food which I found really helpful, as with 2 kids a small mortgage would have been required to feed them inside the venue. No liquids were allowed inside, however you were allowed to take in empty plastic bottles and fill them up at the plentiful fresh drinking water points. We found the shooting really interesting and were even treated to an Olympic record. The overall standard was exceptional. The only down point of the shooting was that the Brit girl (who herself was very good) finished second from bottom. Inside the venue itself you were able to get your photo taken with an Olympic torch. There were also plenty of big screens, eateries and comfortable places to sit to keep you happy and entertained. All in all a very well organised and well run event, thoroughly enjoyed it and felt very privileged to be apart of it.

Source: http://www.qype.co.uk/review/3190516

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