Glossary of terms

Controlled Access
Points

A vehicle position along a road course where pedestrian and vehicular traffic can cross a closed road at certain times under direction from official Games staff or the police.

Familiarisation
session

An event where athletes become familiar with the course before race day. The course will need to be established prior to the session but road closures will be kept to a minimum.

Half-road closure

Entry/exit from the road is confined to one lane. Vehicular access to half-closed roads is limited to local residents or businesses.

Accessible shuttle

For spectators with mobility needs, either a low-floor bus with wheelchair access or a mini-bus with an hydraulic lift platform.

Accessible /
spectator shuttle

Shuttles for all spectators including spectators with accessibility requirements.

Accessible drop off and pick up

An area for members of the public to drop off and pick up people with accessibility requirements.

Games family

Includes athletes, media, officials and other accredited personnel

Field of Play

The course for an event

Midnight

12:00am

Midday

12:00pm

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