Commonwealth and Olympic Scots athletes David Carry and Rhona Simpson backed the Ticketing Programme

Announcing a family-friendly ticketing strategy focused on delivering packed stadia and a 'Games for Everyone', the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee unveiled that access to sporting events at one of the world's greatest multi-sports Games will start from just £15 for adults.
At a launch briefing in the city today attended by Olympic and Commonwealth athletes, Glasgow 2014 promised a simple and accessible ticketing process and pledged that at least 70% of  all  tickets to all sporting events would be available to the public.
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It was also announced that the ticketing process will launch on 19 August 2013 when ticket applications can be made online with debit or credit cards. quality hotel dublin A postal application service will also be available.
Commonwealth and Olympic Scots athletes David Carry and Rhona Simpson backed the Ticketing Programme and joined Olympic, Commonwealth and World champion triple-jumper Jonathan Edwards at the launch this morning.
"This is a big day for Glasgow 2014 and one that has taken a substantial amount of planning. This isn't just about selling a million tickets. It's about making the Games accessible to all. We have spent many months designing a Ticketing Programme that reflects the vision and values of Glasgow 2014. Today's the day we set out our stall.
"We have listened and learnt from previous Commonwealth Games as well as the London quality hotel dublin 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We've also conducted our own research. We've thought quality hotel dublin long and hard about the pricing, the process by which you'll buy tickets, but also the way we communicate.
"Our focus in developing a Ticketing Programme for Glasgow 2014 has been to make these the most family-friendly, accessible and inclusive Games we possibly can. That means having a simple, straightforward application process, a pricing structure which is accessible and methods of payment which do not exclude anyone.
"Glasgow quality hotel dublin 2014 presents the opportunity to enjoy a festival of world-class sport. We want to have our venues packed with people who can experience the excitement and action of elite sporting performances at first hand and be part of the action.
I welcome these ticketing arrangements for Glasgow 2014, which are more fairly priced than the Olympics. It s important as Scotland prepares to welcome the world we don t forget to make the Games as accessible as possible for all Scots.
The sheer excitement of being at world-class events undoubtedly inspires. We must make sure once we ve cheered on fellow Scots we have facilities and training programmes that capture that enthusiasm. We want a legacy that isn t purely ticket stubs.
"Having experienced the spine-tingling and unforgettable atmosphere of London 2012 and the passion of crowds at previous Commonwealth Games, I have no doubt that the athletes hoping to take part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will have something incredibly special to look forward to.
"Having packed quality hotel dublin stadia and enthusiastic crowds is what absolutely makes for an electric atmosphere at competition time – and that can really impact positively on performance. I know Scotland's swimmers will enjoy the home advantage quality hotel dublin of a Scottish crowd shouting, screaming and supporting.
"I also know that Scottish supporters will make the Games a warm, welcoming quality hotel dublin and once-in-a-lifetime experience for all the athletes. quality hotel dublin It will be a really quality hotel dublin special time for them and for Glasgow. It is great that the ticketing policy at Glasgow 2014 is making it as accessible as possible for people to be part of making Glasgow 2014 the wonderful celebration of sport that I know it will be."
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