The local organizing committee (LOC) of the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2017 (LOC) released ticket prices for the third edition of the event, which is set for April 22-23 at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, yesterday.
Single session tickets range from $15 to $70, and can be purchased at the stadium or online. The ticket price for general admission is $15; the bronze section is $40 per ticket; the silver section will be sold at $50 per ticket; and the gold section is priced at $70 per ticket. The 2017 program includes heats and finals for the 4x100 meters (m), 4x200m, 4x400m, and the 4x800m for both men and women. Competitors will also contest a mixed gender 4x400m event.
"The competition on the track will be just as heated as the competition for these tickets," said LOC Director of Communication Jerome Sawyer, "especially considering what will be on the line for some of these countries."
The top eight finishers in the 4x100m and 4x400m earn automatic entry for the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships in London, England, set for early August. Countries also compete for the 'Golden Baton', which is awarded to the team with the most points based on position in the finals. The United States is the 'Golden Baton' winner from 2014 and 2015.
For the third consecutive time, The Bahamas will host the IAAF World Relays making history as one of the few countries to host three consecutive athletics championships. The 2017 event will be included in the IAAF World Athletics Series (WAS) of events as well. Hosting a WAS event is another historic first for The Bahamas.
The LOC expects around 30,000 spectators to pack Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium for the two-day event. The stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000. More than 800 volunteers are required for the two-day event.
Tickets can be purchased at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium or online at NSA-Bahamas.com. Tickets booths are open Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, the public asked to contact the LOC office at telephone number (242) 603-1312.
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