2023 Match

Entry/exit
Access to the event will be restricted to those in possession of an official Scottish Varsity wristband. Spectators can enter the ground either from the Sports Centre or via the road to the Observatory next to the grandstand.

Please note that:

• the gates will be locked on St Leonards Road and at the Carnegie Pavilion
• seating in the grandstand is reserved
• spectators are not permitted within the roped off area of the pitch

Stewarding and security

Saints Sport staff and representatives from the University of St Andrews Security Team will be in place to provide support to the external security company who will be stewarding the event. They will be able to provide directions, advice and to check wristbands at the entry/exit points.

Pitch-side catering

During the event, spectators can enjoy food and drinks provided by:

• Strathearn Food Company (Fish & Chips)
• BlackHorn Burgers (Burgers, Wraps, Hot Dogs)
• University of St Andrews Food Truck (Mexican)
• Bumblebean (Tea/Coffee)
• The Saint (Bar)

Please note strictly no alcohol is allowed to be brought on site.

Toilet facilities

Mobile toilets will be provided for spectators and will be situated on the hardstanding near the grandstand and in the portacabins at the Pavilion.

Parking

Spectators driving to the event are asked to park at the free Petheram Bridge Car Park (KY16 9JJ), a short walk from the pitches. There will be no event parking at the Sports Centre or the roads around University Park.

Edinburgh spectator buses will drop-off and collect passengers from Madras College, Bell Brae, St Andrews, KY16 9BY. Signage will be in place to guide you to the pitch, which is only a short 5-minute walk from the car park.

It is recommended that all St Andrews students arrive of foot where possible.

If you require accessible parking, please contact sportsevents@st-andrews.ac.uk.

• Admission to the Ground is subject to the presentation of a valid wristband and adherence to these Ground Rules, Entering the Ground shall be deemed to be an unqualified acceptance of the Rules.
• The University of St Andrews reserves the right for it and its representatives, servants and agents or the police or stewards to eject anybody from the Ground if they do not comply with the Rules, if they do not comply with any lawful directions of staff, the police, stewards or any other representatives, servants and agents of the University of St Andrews, or their presence may be a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to others.
• Notwithstanding the above, The University of St Andrews reserves the general right to refuse admission to the Ground or to eject spectators from the Ground (acting reasonably).
• All spectators will be expected to adhere to all instructions issued regarding hygiene, distancing and general conduct at the Ground on a match day.
• Admission to the Ground will be at the designated point as indicated on the site plan at scottishvarsitymatch.com. Spectators must only attempt to enter the Ground at this designated point, or will risk being refused entry.
• Admission to the Ground may be denied or spectators may be ejected and liable for prosecution if they are in possession of:
  • alcohol not obtained from authorised outlets within the Ground or are drunk;
  • a firework or any article or substance whose main purpose is the emission of a flare or the emission of smoke or visible gas; or
  • knives, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, or any article that might be used as a weapon or compromise public safety
  • a banner or flag that bears material or slogans which are offensive, obscene, abusive or of a racist, homophobic or discriminatory nature. (or any banner or flag of any nature which has a stick or pole longer than one metre and thicker than 2cm).
• Animals or livestock are not allowed in the Ground with the exception of guide dogs used for the purpose of directing the visually and hearing impaired
• Only persons authorised by The University of St Andrews can offer newspapers, periodicals, foodstuffs, drinks, souvenirs or any other articles for sale in the Ground.
• Spectators entering the Ground will be deemed to have consented to being searched to prevent unauthorised or dangerous articles being brought in.
• Unnecessary noise such as air horns, radio sets and behaviour likely to cause confusion or nuisance of any kind, including racist, foul and abusive language is not allowed.
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not allowed
• Spectators must not enter the field of play at any time. Doing so may result in ejection.
• Drinks purchased in the Ground must not be taken outside the Ground.
• Spectators must obey emergency broadcasts or instructions given over the PA system or those made by Stewards.
• Spectators acknowledge that matches are public events and by entering the Ground they are deemed to have consented to being filmed and having their image broadcast and more generally exploited by any means on any media, throughout the world for the duration of the exploitation of the match, waiving all rights and actions seeking to oppose such exploitation. Accompanying parents, guardians or responsible adults will be deemed to have provided this consent on behalf of any spectators who are under the age of consent.
• CCTV is in use throughout the Ground and images are recorded for the purpose of maintaining the security of the property and premises, preventing and investigating crime and managing public safety.
• Onsite parking for the match will be by permit only. We ask all visitors to respect our local community and parking restrictions in the area.