Author Topic: London Olympic Ticket Applications (Read 11933 times)

Shanklygates · « **Reply #440 on:** May 21, 2012, 12:54:33 PM »

Got an email from Royal Mail today saying they had tried to deliver my tickets! No notice so I wasn't in. Seemed a bit out of the blue - I actually thought it was a spam email but the tracking number seemed to work. Anyone else heard anything?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #441 on:** May 21, 2012, 01:08:12 PM »

Quote from: Shanklygates on May 21, 2012, 12:54:33 PM

Got an email from Royal Mail today saying they had tried to deliver my tickets! No notice so I wasn't in. Seemed a bit out of the blue - I actually thought it was a spam email but the tracking number seemed to work. Anyone else heard anything?

Sounds genuine.

I had the following email today so they are obviousy about to start delivering. Not overly helpful that yoy get an email on the day they deliver them. I'll be at work by the time I get notification!...

Dear Nick,

Your London 2012 tickets
The Olympic Games are just around the corner, and soon you will be holding your Olympic tickets in your hand.

Tickets will start to be delivered from late May with deliveries continuing into July. This email tells you everything you need to know about how to make sure you get your tickets safely.

Your tickets will be sent using Royal Mail‘s Tracked® delivery service.

You will receive a notification by email and/or SMS (if you have provided your mobile number) from Royal Mail on the day your tickets are due to be delivered.

Someone will need to be there to sign for your tickets. If nobody is there, Royal Mail will leave a 'Something for you’ card. You will also be notified of the delivery attempt by email and/or SMS. Your ticket package will be returned to your local Royal Mail delivery office and held securely for 18 days.

You can visit the office to collect your package, or contact Royal Mail to arrange a redelivery to the same address. In the event you don’t collect your package, Royal Mail will send you a reminder notification by email and/or SMS before it is returned to London 2012.

If you have changed address since 6 February 2012 or have any further queries regarding ticket delivery, please visit the FAQ section on the London 2012 ticketing website.

Travelcards

If your sports event or ceremony is in or around London, you will receive a free Games Travelcard with each of your tickets. This is valid for use on public transport in London zones 1–9 on the day of your event.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #442 on:** May 21, 2012, 01:15:42 PM »

Yes cheers, I got that one after my other ones that said that (a) they were on their way - 7.14am today and (b) they had failed to deliver them - 8.59am today!

Maybe I will have it soon then!

Cruiser · « **Reply #443 on:** May 21, 2012, 02:24:15 PM »

Got that email last week. The whole thing has been a farce. Now they'll email us the day its due to arrive. Yeah, when most people are already at work! Great thinking that.

I'm starting to regret the whole thing now but can't give back my tickets cos I'm taking some hottie from work!

killer_heels · « **Reply #444 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:11:48 AM »

Tickets on general sale right now on there website. Quite a few events available, although non of the big events.

I have 2 tickets for the 100m final but i have 2 really close people that want to come. Apparently there is an exchange system that will take place where people can swap tickets or sell back i think ones they don't want. I will probably look to get another 100m one (as unlikely as that will be) or maybe swap them for someone who is so desperate to go for maybe 200m tickets.

Why I didn't click on 4 when I requested 100m tickets, I will never know. Probably because I was afraid of the £1k+ it would have costed in total.

Probably make a day of it at Olympic park so i have requested some basketball tickets for the afternoon of the 100m final.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #445 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:14:26 AM »

Quote from: killer_heels on May 23, 2012, 11:11:48 AM

Probably make a day of it at Olympic park so i have requested some basketball tickets for the afternoon of the 100m final.

On that note does anyone know if you are you allowed to wander into the Olympic Park as early as you like on the day you have tickets? I'm off to the Hockey one night, think it starts around 7pm but I'd quite like to get there mid afternoon and have a wander. Reckon that'll be ok or with so many people there for the earlier sessions will they be strict on that? Talking about the Olympic Park in general rather than just the Hockey arena.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #446 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:16:13 AM »

Think you'll be lucky to get that. The exchange was in Feb wasn't it? Then they got re-sold in this session last week?

Not much left this morning. I am requesting tickets now for basketball but have already failed once just before so doubt I will get them. Nothing else really appeals. Oh well... $:-\$

killer_heels · « **Reply #447 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:16:17 AM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on May 23, 2012, 11:14:26 AM

On that note does anyone know if you are you allowed to wander into the Olympic Park as early as you like on the day you have tickets? I'm off to the Hockey one night, think it starts around 7pm but I'd quite like to get there mid afternoon and have a wander. Reckon that'll be ok or with so many people there for the earlier sessions will they be strict on that? Talking about the Olympic Park in general rather than just the Hockey arena.

Yeah you can. I asked that question on their hotline. Only those who don't have tickets to an event have to purchase Olympic park tickets.

killer_heels · « **Reply #448 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:16:57 AM »

Quote from: Shanklygates on May 23, 2012, 11:16:13 AM

Think you'll be lucky to get that. The exchange was in Feb wasn't it? Then they got re-sold in this session last week?

Not much left this morning. I am requesting tickets now for basketball but have already failed once just before so doubt I will get them. Nothing else really appeals. Oh well... $:-\$

There is another one to take place. Details not released yet.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #449 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:17:20 AM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on May 23, 2012, 11:14:26 AM

On that note does anyone know if you are you allowed to wander into the Olympic Park as early as you like on the day you have tickets? I'm off to the Hockey one night, think it starts around 7pm but I'd quite like to get there mid afternoon and have a wander. Reckon that'll be ok or with so many people there for the earlier sessions will they be strict on that? Talking about the Olympic Park in general rather than just the Hockey arena.

It says they want you there 2.5 hours before so doubt they'll object. Anyway, once the afernoon session people have gone it it should be quieter on the gates so would be better all round. I will do the same.

quinny · « **Reply #450 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:19:52 AM »

Got 2 for one of the Hockey sessions, done and dusted in 10 minutes. Now in a long queue for basketball, not sure I'll be so lucky this time.

I probably should have done more than one session in my first go, but I've got no faith in this website whatsoever so thought I'd make sure I got at least one event.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #451 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:21:47 AM »

Cheers for the replies.

Quote from: quinny on May 23, 2012, 11:19:52 AM

Got 2 for one of the Hockey sessions, done and dusted in 10 minutes. Now in a long queue for basketball, not sure I'll be so lucky this time.

What date and time have you gone for? Have they announced the schedule yet? I know all the teams have now qualified but I haven't seen any itineray yet to see who's playing when.

quinny · « **Reply #452 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:24:44 AM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on May 23, 2012, 11:21:47 AM

What date and time have you gone for? Have they announced the schedule yet? I know all the teams have now qualified but I haven't seen any itineray yet to see who's playing when.

Weds Aug 1 08:30. The schedule was released yesterday, so I had a look at who was playing and picked what I thought was the best day. Spain v Australia and Belgium v Holland for me.

http://www.london2012.com/mm/Document/Documents/General/01/25/61/60/London2012HockeySchedule_Neutral.pdf

Shanklygates · « **Reply #453 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:26:30 AM »

Still in a queue. I just know it'll end in "No tickets available" again!

I'll give up then and be happy with my "lot".

My other one came this morning actually - was exciting just opening it! Though bit concerned that you can't take drinks into the park - god knows how much they'll be inside! Think I need to read the security section online!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #454 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:36:22 AM »

Quote from: quinny on May 23, 2012, 11:24:44 AM

Weds Aug 1 08:30. The schedule was released yesterday, so I had a look at who was playing and picked what I thought was the best day. Spain v Australia and Belgium v Holland for me.

http://www.london2012.com/mm/Document/Documents/General/01/25/61/60/London2012HockeySchedule_Neutral.pdf

Cheers. I'm going that evening:

Pakistan v Argentina (could be lively!)
Korea v Germany

Not overly excited by that.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #455 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:45:13 AM »

As suspected, nothing again. Game over for me.

It does annoy me a bit though that it still says tickets are available for events when they clearly sold out over 30 minutes ago. Far worse than Ticketmaster for that. Just glad I wasn't on the phone spending a fortune!

Scott0908 · « **Reply #456 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:46:58 AM »

trying to get GB V uruguay and switz v mexico at millenium stadium but saying no match found.

vitri · « **Reply #457 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:54:38 AM »

A shame I can't get hold of the men's basketball final tickets (not for less than about £500 each anyway). Would have liked to take the missus' little brother because he's quite into the NBA. Holding on for the double header of football at Wembley involving GB but I would think that's unlikely. At least I got hold of tickets for the final back in the original sale though.

Edit: as I suspected, no dice.

monkeyharris · « **Reply #458 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:06:43 PM »

Christ that took some effort - multiple tabs open and waiting for ever for the countdown but got 4 boxing and 2 gymnastic which i'm well chuffed with

quinny · « **Reply #459 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:39:22 PM »

For anyone still trying I just got 2 more tickets to the Hockey. Tried for pretty much everything else and been unsuccessful.

oojason · « **Reply #460 on:** May 23, 2012, 02:28:39 PM »

got 3 for in the £20 section to the men's footy - Brazil vs Belarus followed by Egypt vs New Zealand at Old Trafford.

Seen Brazil play Jamaica in a friendly at Leicester a few years ago - top atmosphere, looking forward to seeing them play in a proper game

Hate that 15 minute waiting window - just to tell you there are no tickets matching your search at the end of it

Scott0908 · « **Reply #461 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:33:21 PM »

just got brazil v egypt football at cardiff all GB games sold out.

jediwarrior · « **Reply #462 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:51:14 PM »

Got two tickets for Men's Quarter final at Wembley this morning. Winners of group b v runners up of group a. England and Uruguay are in Group A so it should be one of those for the match

Rococo · « **Reply #463 on:** May 24, 2012, 02:09:05 PM »

Has anyone got their tickets through yet?

vamos tony · « **Reply #464 on:** May 24, 2012, 03:00:54 PM »

Has anybody got an idea of what tickets are left. Every time I select anything it comes up with nothing available. It’s a long painful process.
I did get 3 MTB tickets yesterday.

Cheers

Tony

Shanklygates · « **Reply #465 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:23:40 PM »

What are MTB tkts? I looked this morning just to see if they'd finally taken off those that had actually sold out early yesterday and they had. There seemed to still be quite a few sports showing up thou- archery, shooting, volleyball x2, sailing, football, handball... Judging from the list that is.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #466 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:27:10 PM »

Mountain Biking?

vamos tony · « **Reply #467 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:41:01 PM »

Quote from: Shanklygates on May 24, 2012, 04:23:40 PM

What are MTB tkts? I looked this morning just to see if they'd finally taken off those that had actually sold out early yesterday and they had. There seemed to still be quite a few sports showing up thou- archery, shooting, volleyball x2, sailing, football, handball... Judging from the list that is.

yes there are quite a few showing but you still have to keep going through the process of trying to buy them before being told they are not available.
Mountain Biking by the way.

Thanks
Tony

Demandred · « **Reply #468 on:** May 24, 2012, 06:12:39 PM »

Quote from: Rococo on May 24, 2012, 02:09:05 PM

Has anyone got their tickets through yet?

Had a card from Royal Mail so they're nearly here, just got to get to the delivery office

kellan · « **Reply #469 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:50:57 PM »

I've no idea how the whole ticket purchase process works because I never bothered to register or get involved as I was supposed to be out of the country during the games.

So I guess my question comes in two parts: are there any tickets left for the women's football? And if so, is it possible for me to get some?

oojason · « **Reply #470 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:00:53 PM »

Quote from: kellan on May 25, 2012, 04:50:57 PM

I've no idea how the whole ticket purchase process works because I never bothered to register or get involved as I was supposed to be out of the country during the games.

So I guess my question comes in two parts: are there any tickets left for the women's football? And if so, is it possible for me to get some?

Click here:-

http://www.tickets.london2012.com/browse

select 'football' and then 'womens' in the boxes and click on the search button.

Select which game(s) you wish to go to, then click on the price range of ticket you'd like, and how many you want (and for adult or child etc).

It'll then ask you to 'log in', but you can create an account from the link where it asks you to 'log in'.

After that you may have to wait up to 15 minutes to see if there are any tickets available for the one's you wanted. With a little luck you'll get them - and you pay for them via your visa debit/credit card there and then. If there are no tickets available, try and go for another game.

Good luck.

kellan · « **Reply #471 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:21:57 PM »

Quote from: oojason on May 25, 2012, 05:00:53 PM

Thanks, mate. I had no idea registration was still open. I thought I'd missed my chance to even try for tickets, never mind get some.

I've had a quick play with the website and it seems there are tickets left for every game. I have a feeling I'm about to spend a small fortune.

Red_Heart87 · « **Reply #472 on:** June 4, 2012, 09:40:30 AM »

I managed to get table tennis quarterfinal tickets, does anyone know if we'll be able to access the Olympic Park that day to have a look around? Our venue is outside the park. We just want to see what it's like/make a day of it!

Cheers

Lfsea · « **Reply #473 on:** June 4, 2012, 09:53:54 AM »

Very tempted to pick up 4 tickets to the men's bronze medal football at the Millennium and make a day/night/morning of it.

Wasn't interested in tickets when I thought they weren't available, now I'm a raving lunatic trying to find tickets for anything and everything.

killer_heels · « **Reply #474 on:** June 4, 2012, 10:55:57 AM »

There are quite a few tickets available for alot of sports. The basketball arena is quite a sight so I might get some tickets for that.

There is still another ticket exchange to take place before the games so you never know, there might be some athletics tickets still floating around that time.

Welshred · « **Reply #475 on:** June 4, 2012, 01:36:41 PM »

Quote from: Lfsea on June 4, 2012, 09:53:54 AM

Very tempted to pick up 4 tickets to the men's bronze medal football at the Millennium and make a day/night/morning of it.

Wasn't interested in tickets when I thought they weren't available, now I'm a raving lunatic trying to find tickets for anything and everything.

I've got my ticket for that Dan, so if you do manage to get some fancy meeting up for the day/night/morning?

Mavis Cruet · « **Reply #476 on:** June 4, 2012, 02:44:14 PM »

Quote from: Lfsea on June 4, 2012, 09:53:54 AM

Very tempted to pick up 4 tickets to the men's bronze medal football at the Millennium and make a day/night/morning of it.

Wasn't interested in tickets when I thought they weren't available, now I'm a raving lunatic trying to find tickets for anything and everything.

Quote from: Welshred on June 4, 2012, 01:36:41 PM

I've got my ticket for that Dan, so if you do manage to get some fancy meeting up for the day/night/morning?

I'm going to that too. Give us a wave

Shanklygates · « **Reply #477 on:** June 4, 2012, 03:30:58 PM »

Quote from: Red_Heart87 on June 4, 2012, 09:40:30 AM

I managed to get table tennis quarterfinal tickets, does anyone know if we'll be able to access the Olympic Park that day to have a look around? Our venue is outside the park. We just want to see what it's like/make a day of it!

Cheers

Only if you buy Olympic Park tickets for that day too I think. It says on the locog site now.

Farman · « **Reply #478 on:** June 8, 2012, 01:45:54 PM »

A load more released today.

Just bought Men's football final tickets...

...oh and closing ceremony tickets.

I'm still in a state of shock that I clicked the 'pay' button on that last one. Fuck it. Plastic is plastic, and life's for living.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #479 on:** June 8, 2012, 01:47:51 PM »

Quote from: killer_heels on June 4, 2012, 10:55:57 AM

There are quite a few tickets available for alot of sports. The basketball arena is quite a sight so I might get some tickets for that.

Is Basketball being played at The O2 (sorry, the North Greenwich Arena!) or in a specially built venue?