What is a Training Camp?: What is a Training Camp? Training Camps are set up by National Olympic Committees and National Paralympic Committees as a base for athlete training and preparation for use in the weeks, months, and sometimes years, prior to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These differ from Training Venues that are provided by LOCOG in close proximity to the Olympic Village for use by athletes during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games


Bidding to be a Training Camp: Bidding to be a Training Camp Sam Curling Manager, NOC & NPC Relations


Holding Camps and Preparation Camps: Holding Camps and Preparation Camps Also known as Holding Camps and Preparation Camps Holding Camps: A single training camp held in the weeks immediately prior to the Games. Athletes undertake final training in similar climatic conditions and time zone as their competition venue to improve focus and maximise performance Preparation Camps: A camp to train in facilities to be used for a Holding Camp in order to familiarise athletes and support staff with the location, in months/ years prior to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.


London 2012’s obligation: London 2012’s obligation To provide a Pre Games Training Camp Guide to each National Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC).


London 2012’s aim: To encourage National teams to train in the UK prior to the 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games by providing them access to the best possible facilities available in the UK To use Pre Games Training Camps to engage the whole country and spread the benefits of the Olympic & Paralympic Games throughout the UK To provide a balanced UK offer, reflecting the full range of Olympic and Paralympic sports and the geographical and cultural diversity of the UK. London 2012’s aim


The Process: The Process Open process on London 2012 website for all facilities Facilities provide information on sport venues, proximity to accommodation, transport and other services All submissions collated regionally Each of the 12 Nations & Regions Groups are sorting and assessing submissions Regional lists submitted to L2012 L2012 Working Group to assess and make selection Pre-Games Training Camp Guide distributed to NOCs and NPCs in 2008


Website: Website Guidance for facilities Guidelines – generic and sport specific Selection Criteria Frequently Asked Questions On-line submission form


The Guidelines: The Guidelines The Training Camp Environment What is a Pre Games Training Camp ? General Training Camp Requirements Support Facilities Ancillary Services Specialist Support Services Access Sport Specific Requirements Technical requirements


Selection Criteria : Selection Criteria Meeting the requirements for one or more Olympic or Paralympic Sport set out in the guidelines An ability to provide suitable hospitality arrangements - including accommodation, catering and cultural and social opportunities- for athletes and officials The provision of suitable support service network, including medical arrangements, transport and security where required Organisational capacity, including any previous relevant experience in hosting comparable programmes or events Potential synergies between the Pre Games Training Camp programme and wider regional and national Olympic objectives. Our ability to provide a balanced UK offer, reflecting the full range of Olympic and Paralympic sports, the geographical and cultural diversity of the UK, and the differing needs of potential visiting teams and NOCs / NPCs


Submission Form: Submission Form Who are you? Consortium approach or individual Facility Contact details for further information Existing Planned with permission / funding Planned without permission / funding


What can you offer? : What can you offer? Sport Facilities Olympic Sports Paralympic Sports Olympic Sports by 2010 Paralympic Sports by 2010


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Ancillary facilities Changing Facilities Squad room / meeting room Office space Filming and playback facilities Strength and conditioning facilities Health and fitness facilities Medical treatment room Access to physiotherapy and medical support Medical treatment room Doping control area Rest area Secure storage


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Accessibility Paralympic guidelines Disability Discrimination Act Planned upgrades Hosting experience International / European Competition UK / Regional Competition Visiting teams


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Travel Airport Mainline train station Road network Nearest port Ground transportation / parking / drivers


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Accommodation On site accommodation No of beds Single / Double En-suite Central heating / air conditioning Adapted for use by disabled guests Common areas Off site accommodation University halls Hotels Other suitable accommodation


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Catering (FLEXIBILITY) Training venue and accommodation Restaurant Cafe Kitchen Snack Bar Convenience Shop Accommodation Full board Half board Self Catering 24/7 kitchen on call


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Security Exclusivity 24 hrs a day At specified times Public Access 24 hrs a day At specified times


What can you offer?: What can you offer? Medical Support Hospital A&E department Sports Medicine Facilities Advanced Scanner technology Good contacts – doctors / nurses / dentists Regional and local information Cultural Economic


Timeline: Timeline


Expertise: Expertise London 2012 are available for each regional group for reference and advice Access to British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association expertise London 2012 will consult with National Governing Bodies and seek their approval of selected facilities


Reality checks!! : Reality checks!! Inclusion in the Guide doesn’t guarantee take up by a team Inclusion in the Guide doesn’t equal investment Each team will have different requirements, and will be open to negotiation Teams are currently focusing on Beijing, many will not focus on London until 2008 No obligation for teams to use the Guide but many will use it as their first port of call Fantastic opportunity!


Next step….: Next step…. Read all guidance given on LOCOG website Consider criteria and whether you think you can offer a team suitable facilities for training and preparation Print off pdf of application form and prepare submission Fill in on line application by end of February 2007 Be patient……


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