FAQs
DID SOMEONE MENTION TICKETS?
Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.ie
WHEN DOES THE COMPETITION START AND WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
On Friday, the Team Competition will start with the qualifiers at 7.00pm and doors will be open from 6.00pm. On Saturday the event kicks off at 7.15pm, with the gates open for ticketholders at 5pm. So, get here early in order to avoid traffic! Remember, the Newtownards Road locality gets busy with traffic so leave plenty of time to get to the event!
WHAT IS THE EVENT SCHEDULE?
Friday, February 20
6.00pm: Doors open to ticketholders
7.00pm-8.00pm: Team Competition qualifiers
8.30pm-9.30pm: Team Competition finals
Saturday, February 21
5.00pm: Doors open to ticketholders
7.15pm-9.30pm: Red Bull Crashed Ice Belfast finals
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE RACE?
From the top of the hill you can see the full-powered start in front of Parliament Buildings, in the middle section you will see the difficult jumps and turns and in the end section you can see the rush to the finish line! The viewing areas will be located on the grass slopes to the front of Parliament Buildings and down along both sides of the track. A number of big screens will show live action and replays of each heat, so you won't miss a second! Event commentary and spectator information will be broadcast via the event PA system, keeping spectators well informed throughout the event.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO SITE
There are two public entrances to the event site for ticketholders. These are; the Massey Avenue gate to the Stormont Estate and the gate to the Civil Service Sports Club, located on the Upper Newtownards Road. It's only a short walk from the Massey Avenue gate to the viewing area on the 'city side' of the ice track. There is a walk of approximately 1.2km between the gate to the Civil Service Sports Club and the viewing area on the 'Dundonald facing' side of the ice track. Also, there will be a number of track cross-over points, which will allow spectators to move from one side of the track to the other.
PARKING ON-SITE
There will be parking available on-site for a limited number of vehicles on a 'first come, first served' basis. Access will be via the gates on Stoney Road. VMS signage at the junction of Stoney Road and the Upper Newtownards Road will advise when the car park has reached capacity.
CAR PARK ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
There will be a limited number of spaces inside the Massey Avenue Gates. Patrons must be parked by 5.30pm on the Friday evening, and 4.30pm on the Saturday evening. Spaces will be allocated on a 'first come,first served' basis. The spaces are approximately 500 metres (mostly uphill) to the designated viewing area for persons with disability. Exiting will only be permitted when there is limited pedestrian movement.
There will be a limited number of spaces inside the Stoney Road Gates. Gates will open at 6.00pm on the Friday evening and 4.30pm on the Saturday evening. Spaces will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. The spaces are approximately 1,200 metres (mostly uphill) to the designated viewing area for persons with disability. Vehicles will be permitted to 'drop off' persons with disability at the turning circle outside of the Massey Avenue Gates during each evening, however the driver must then make their own parking arrangements. Collections will only be permitted after the majority of spectators have vacated the area. The 'park and ride' buses will have facilities for persons with disability and these will operate on both evenings. Get more information on translink.co.uk. Please note the distance between the Civil Service Sports Club gates and the viewing area is approximately 1,200 metres, and the distance between the Massey Avenue Gates and the viewing area is approximately 500 metres.
VIEWING AREA & DROP-OFF POINT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
There will be a drop-off point for persons with disability at the Massey Avenue gate entrance. A designated viewing area will be allocated for persons with disability. Stewards and signage will advise as to the location of the viewing area. There will not be any car parking spaces available on Massey Avenue.
PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Parking will not be permitted on Stoney Road, the Upper Newtownards Road between Stoney Road and Castlehill Road, Castlehill Road and Massey Avenue. If availing of 'off-street' parking, please ensure that you park in a suitable location and do not obstruct the driveways of residents or obstruct the flow of traffic.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Translink will have special bus travel arrangements in place to get people to and from the event at Stormont Estate. Additional Translink Metro 4 bus services will operate between Belfast City Centre and Stormont in both directions also serving Dundonald Park & Ride which offers 520 free car parking spaces. There will also be a Translink shuttle bus service to and from the event, departing from Laganside Buscentre and running from 5.30pm until 10.30pm. Anyone travelling on Goldline or NI Railways services into Belfast can enjoy a third off selected coach and all train day return journeys after 9.30am. Passengers can also add unlimited Metro bus travel to an NI Railways ticket with PLUSBUS. For full details on Red Bull Crashed Ice 2015 transport plans click translink.co.uk/redbullcrashedice, or call 028 90 66 66.
IS THERE FOOD & BEVERAGE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?
Hot food and drink vending units will be located on the perimeter of the viewing areas. Alcohol will not be sold on the site and patrons will not be permitted to bring alcohol onto the site. There will also be toilet units provided for patrons throughout the event site.
WHEN DOES THE RED BULL CRASHED ICE COMPETITION END?
The Red Bull Crashed Ice final on Saturday concludes at approximately 9.30pm. The Team Competition on Friday will also conclude at approximately 9.30pm.
I'VE NEVER BEEN TO BELFAST, WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION ETC?
Log on to visit-belfast.com
EVENT DO'S
- Wear suitable clothing! The event will take place in February, very much winter in Northern Ireland! Therefore, warm clothing should be worn. Also, as there is always the potential for rain, you should also bring waterproof clothing. Keep an eye on the weather forecast! Suitable footwear is also advised as most of the viewing areas will be on grass.
- Allow plenty of travel time, both to and from the event! Red Bull Crashed Ice will attract large numbers of spectators and thus there is likely to be some congestion on the approaching roads.
- Please follow the directions and instructions of the event stewards. Event stewards are provided for your safety and assistance.
- Be considerate! There will be large numbers of patrons at the event, including elderly persons and children. Also, it is easy for parents and children to become separated in large crowds. It may be useful to write your mobile telephone number on a page and ask your child to keep it in a jacket or trouser pocket – this will help to quickly reunite missing persons. Stewards trained in child protection issues will be on site to assist with lost children.
- Respect the property of the residents living in the vicinity of the event site.
EVENT DO NOT'S
- Do not bring alcohol onto the site. This is a family event and patrons attempting to bring alcohol onto the site will be refused admission. Refunds will not be issued.
- Do not bring glasswear onto the site. There is a risk of breakage and patrons attempting to bring glasswear onto the site will be refused admission. Refunds will not be issued.
- Do not bring dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs, to the event.
- Do not engage in anti-social behaviour. This is a family-friendly event.
Please be advised that strobe lighting may be used as part of the Red Bull Crashed Ice event