Those who play it need both skill and license, with the role of the public to be nothing more than acquiescent spectators -- or rather, "spectators," allowed access only to the sanitized, PR version of the game.
Roehampton is difficult to get to, and matches are difficult for spectators to access.
Spectators have access to the playing hall and a lively commentary room where the games are analysed live by grandmasters.
Behind the goal at the railway end of the ground was space for a further 4,000 standing spectators, and access to the ground was gained via turnstiles on three sides of the ground.
City, after listening to a clean feed of the interview, do not believe there is evidence of abuse either, in an area to which spectators have no access.
Spectators will have access to "in-ear" commentary at a number of sports and some of Britain's most established bands could turn up unannounced to play at venues.
A major extension to the M74 has been built, giving better links for athletes and spectators and providing access to regeneration projects springing up around the Commonwealth Games event in the East End.
And from this site there is also easy access to spectator spots along the middle section of day two's route.
As usual, especially in such conditions, there are also tensions, despite exclusion zones and marshalling, over the access for spectator boats and the concern for safety which can be a worry for the owners of the yachts.
Set off from the water's edge at Marina Green, where the AC Village is located and will offer free access to spectators, up into the hills to the Golden Gate Bridge, which has just celebrated its 75th anniversary.
