Halfway there… Maximising opportunities from the London 2012 Games

1. Halfway there… Maximising opportunities from the London 2012 Games

2. Outcomes for today We want you to: • Feel inspired about the London 2012 Games • Learn more about the Get Set programme • Think about how you can support our ambitions.

3. London 2012 - the reality • Europe’s largest regeneration project • £9.32 billion in facilities and regeneration projects • A 16,000 capacity Olympic Village transformed into homes after the Games • An Olympic venue in Herts.

4. White Water Canoe Centre • New £30 million world class sports facility – and it’s staying! • Jobs - construction, facility management, support services • Increased tourism • Volunteering • School / college projects • Leisure activities from 2011.

5. White Water Canoe Centre

7. Scale of the Games • 25,000 people employed in the Park • Up to 800,000 people using public transport each day • 70,000 volunteers • 23,000 competitors, 299 gold medals to be won • 7.7 million tickets.

8. Countdown to 2012 • 2008 - 2011: Olympic and Paralympic venues are constructed • 2009 - 2012: Procurement opportunities announced • 2010: Recruitment for volunteers begins • 2011: Tickets for Olympic and Paralympic Games go on sale • 2011: Sporting events staged to test new venues • 27 July 2012: Olympic Games Opening Ceremony • 29 August 2012: Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

9. International Olympic Committee London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Nations and Regions East Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Partnership National and regional structure

10. Partnership structure Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Board Steering group Local Authority 2012 group Core team Sport and Pre-Games Training Camps Healthier Communities Young People Volunteering Cultural Olympiad and Tourism White Water Canoe Centre and Regeneration Inward Investment Stronger Hertfordshire Economy

11. Our role • To provide advice, support and inspiration • To work with you to deliver our legacy ambitions…

12. Our legacy ambitions • Increased participation - sports, competing, volunteering • Healthier lifestyles • Better sports facilities • A world class sports facility that everyone can use

13. Our legacy ambitions • More opportunities for young people • An established countywide Talented Young AthletesScheme • Closer communities • A stronger economy.

15. What you can do now • Make sure your school is registered for theGet Set education resource - getset.london2012.com • Interactive games, facts and creative ideas for all ages.

17. What you can do now • Work with young people using the Olympic and Paralympic values: - Friendship - Determination - Equality - Inspiration - Courage - Excellence - Respect.

18. What you can do now • Nominate a London 2012 champion in your school - staff, governors, students • Encourage young people to become 2012 ambassadors • Make contact with our Young People sub group.

19. What you can do now • Link to parents / local communities and get them involved • Twin your school with an Olympic country • Support talented young athletes.

20. What you can do now • Get creative - give existing events a London 2012 theme • Celebrate key dates - 24 – 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 20 Dec • Tell us about your plans so we can publicise them.

21. What you can do now • Include regular 2012 information in your school • Volunteer and encourage young people to volunteer www.london2012.com/get-involved • Give us ideas about how we can work together.

22. In summary • 3years • 8 ambitions • 1 Olympic venue • Endless opportunities.

23. Contact us • Web: www.hertsdirect.org/london2012 • Telephone: 07795 286 708 • Email: john.fuller@hertscc.gov.uk • E-bulletin: claire@weavercreative.co.uk

24. How will you get involved?