Be Prepared!

If you are planning on being a spectator/tourist at the Vancouver games you may want to implement the following tips to make your experience as safe and exciting as possible.

First, make sure you arrive early to any event you will be attending. One of the reasons why you should arrive early is so that you won't miss any part of the event. Security screening proceedings can take a while, so its best to be there asap. Gates for events will open between 2-4 hours before the actual competition, so you can't have any excuses for being tardy!

Second, make sure to check your tickets before you go. Each ticket has a unique session code. Also, lost or stolen tickets cannot be replaced of refunded...

Next, if you need to bring a bag with you make sure it is as petite as possible. If you have a really tiny bag (or no bag at all) you can use the express lane to enter the venue.

Forth, make sure you know what you can and cannot bring to the event beforehand. All spectators will have to go through a metal detector. Not bringing any metal or foreign items to the event will speeden up the screening process exponentially.

Finally, follow instructions. Public information marshals will be scattered throughout the venue and will provide you with instructions on where to go and what to do once there. Avoid any hassles by being a keen listener.

If you are one of the lucky few who has been bestowed the honor of attending the 21st Olympiad then make sure to be safe and relish every moment on behalf of the majority who sadly won't be attending.