The NatWest International Island Games are returning to Guernsey 8-14 July. We will be welcoming over 2,000 athletes from 23 other islands, to compete in 14 sports. The roads around the Island will be very busy during the week and to ensure the safe and smooth running of the road-based events some temporary road closures will be required.
In these closed roads no vehicular access (including bicycles) will be permitted whilst events are taking place, not even to access or egress properties, businesses or parking areas. The only exception will be access for emergency vehicles. Pedestrian access will be available, but those walking are asked to take care, particularly when races are taking place, and to follow instructions of the Guernsey Police, Guernsey Civil Protection and marshals who are there to look after everyone’s safety. Details of the dates/times of the road closures are listed below.
Opening Ceremony
Saturday 8 July 4.00pm-9.00pm
The opening ceremony will start after 6pm on Saturday 8 July. Teams will assemble on North Beach and there will be a parade to the Albert Pier. Spectators are encouraged to come along and cheer on the teams from 5pm - positions are available at North Beach and along the St Peter Port seafront. The seafront will be closed from 4pm-9pm, including part of the Weighbridge Roundabout from around 6.30pm.
Triathlon
Sunday 9 July 11.30am-4pm (Rue du Portelet and Route de la Lague 8.00am-5.30pm)
The race will start at 11.50am with the road closure of all the roads marked in red from 11.30am-4pm. Rue du Portelet and Route de la Lague will be closed from 8am until 5.30pm.
Full details will be delivered to properties on the route week commencing 26 June.
Cycling Time Trial
Monday 10 July 9.00am until 1.00pm
The time trial starts outside the old L’Eree hotel at 9.30am. The roads shown in red will be closed from 9.00am. The routes will be fully marshalled throughout. The roads will be fully reopened from 1pm.
Full details will be delivered to properties on the route week commencing 26 June.
Cycling Road Race
Wednesday 12 July 8.30am until 2.45pm
The roads shown in red will be shut from 8.30am. There will be limited access to La Houguette School till 8.45am and the school will work with parents regarding school drop off. Zone 1 will reopen to residents at approximately 1.45pm. Zone 2 will reopen approximately 2.45pm except the area around St Peter’s Church which will remain closed until around 3.45pm.
Full details will be delivered to properties on the route week commencing 26 June.
St Peter Port Seafront
Friday 14 July 5.00am-8.00pm
The half marathon, cycling criterium and triathlon relay will all take place in Town on Friday 14 July. The seafront will be closed from North Esplanade to La Vallette from 5am-8pm.
Victoria Avenue
There will be football at The Track on Sunday 9, Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 July with kick-offs at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Victoria Avenue will be closed on these days from 5pm-9pm.
The Guernsey Men's football team have games at 6.30pm on Sunday 9, Monday 10, Tuesday 11. Plenty of bicycle parking will be available at The Track.
Footes Lane
Friday 14 July 1.00pm-00.00am
The Men’s Football Final will be held at 3.30pm, the closing ceremony will be held from 8pm, with an event for athletes from 9pm-11.30pm. The road will be closed from 1pm until midnight. Footes Lane Car Parks will be closed all day. Details for pick-ups for the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre will be issued through the school.
We appreciate that these temporary closures will cause disruption, but the safety of the competitors and public is of paramount importance, and we need to ensure the safe and smooth running of the road-based events. We hope that we can all work together for these events as they will not be normal days for travel.
