Volunteering Roles - London Olympic 2012

Volunteering Roles offered in ceremonies for London Olympic 2012

Author:Syed Bilal Ali

The Olympic 2012 is going to be held at London and various nations are participating in diversified games in Olympic 2012. The prime reason why Olympics are held in London is because there are some very good ideal grounds and besides that transport facilities are excellent. Moreover London has hosted these games before as well. However, London Olympic 2012 is going to be an exciting event with lots of fun and entertainment along with the cutting edge competition among the sportspersons.

London Olympic 2012 organizers are looking for thousands of volunteers from public for opening and closing ceremonies. Film director Dan Boyle is considered to be the in charge of opening ceremony and creative director and choreographer Kim Gavin is in-charge of closing ceremony. They are seeking support from public for volunteering in London 2012 game as performers, actors, etc. They are seeking around 10,000 people in order to perform in front of billions of people around the world. Moreover according to the Locog chairman of ceremonies Lord Coe it is the quality of volunteers that defines the difference between good and great games. Volunteers are integral part of the games, it is also essential to give people best for what they are expecting.

The prime role of volunteers will not be limited to manage games run nicely from directing traffic to tearing tickets and looking after athletes but also to create a creative and soothing environment of the Olympics. However Organizers of London game 2012 have launched critical selection process in order to select best volunteers. Out of 250,000 applicants 10,000 will be called for interviews at selection centres around UK which would be further scrutinized to 70,000. HR director of Locog Jean Tomlin mentioned that volunteers will be receiving free uniform as well as food but no travel and accommodation expenses. However Jean further mentioned that they want diversified workforce and individuals with real passion to fulfil the objective of Olympics successfully.

In order to deliver high level performance it is essential for volunteers\' strong commitment as well as rigorous amount of rehearsals. Moreover in order to perform in London game 2012, volunteer performers need lot of positive attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to perform in-front of such a huge audience. Also there is facility for online registration for volunteers who are interested or willing to participate. It is once in a life time opportunity to be part on the greatest stage show ever in London. Hence London Olympic 2012 will be an excellent event that will be celebrating great effort and hard work from volunteers, athletes and countries.

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The author is an amateur writer and this write-up mainly focuses on the importance of information with respect to Olympic 2012 . Moreover it covers different aspects of volunteering at London Olympic 2012 and includes recruitment details related to ceremonies at London game 2012

London 2012 Olympics games

The London 2012 Olympics

By Kirsty Henderson

The city of London has been looking forward to hosting the 30th Olympic Games since beating out their rival, Paris, to be awarded the event. They were awarded the games on July 6th, 2005 beating out Moscow, New York, Madrid and then finally Paris in the last round. London will become the first to host the Summer Games three times and, while the Games in Beijing are a hard one to follow, London is working hard at putting its own stamp on the event.

The London 2012 Olympics will take place between July 27th and August 12th, 2012. The Games are expected to attract thousands of tourists in a city that is already popular with visitors and crammed with it's own locals. In preparation, London is revamping their transportation system in order to be able to cope with the influx. Improvements to the transportation network were key in winning the bid and the goal of Olympic organizers is to have 100% of spectators arriving by public transport and 80% of athletes a short 20 minute commute from their event.

The London 2012 Olympic venues will be a mix of old and new facilities, including some historic London landmarks. Anxious not to repeat the Millennium Dome mistake, organizers have been sure to include plans for downsizing venues for use in the future and some will be temporary or moved to a new location after the Games.

The London Olympics have not been without controversy, the major issue being financing. A budget of �5.3 billion was announced for the building of infrastructure and venues for the Games and a further �1.7 billion has been earmarked for the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley where much of the Games is to be held. Various other costs are expected to add a further �2.7 billion to the budget. With the amount of money being spent, there are many vocal anti-Olympics groups.

The logo has also been a source of controversy due to the poor response it has received along with the amount spent on it. The fact that the logo, that popular opinion says sucks, cost �400,000 has angered a lot of people.

Tickets are due to go on sale in the spring of 2011 with an estimated 8 million tickets available for the Olympics and 1.5 million for the Paralympics. The London Olympics will feature 26 sports and 38 disciplines with baseball and softball being dropped from the Games 2 days after London was awarded the bid. Women's boxing will be an event for the first time.

The London 2012 Olympics are being touted as the eco-friendly Games, and a lot is being done to assure that they are environmentally friend and sustainable. The city's waterways are being regenerated and a large amount of parkland is being set aside for visitors to explore.

London is a fantastic city with a lot to offer any visitor, even when the Olympics aren't on. The Summer Olympics is sure to bring with it a fantastic atmosphere and bring London's multicultural residents together while still maintaining a friendly rivalry. London is sure to be a great host for one of the world's premier events.
Kirsty had attended two Olympics so far and has plans to attend the London 2012 Olympics. She has spent five years living in London and has written a guide to help Olympics fans plan their trip to the London 2012 Games.

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India at the London Olympics 2012

Going for Gold - India at the London Olympics

By Pooja Kamboj

The London Olympics 2012 has been officially named as the Games of the XXX Olympiad. These games will be held in London, United Kingdom and the events will take place from 27 July 2012 to 12 August 2012. The opening and the closing ceremony of the event will be held in Olympic Stadium. Post this big sports event, London will be recognized as the first city to officially host the Olympic Games three times. London was elected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris after four rounds of voting.

The motto of the London Olympics 2012 is "Live as one". The mascots of this edition are Wenlock and Mandeville, two figures with one eye each with a metallic finish. Both of them are designed with deep implied meaning and convey various messages to the world. The London games features 26 sports and a total of 38 disciplines. The major sports events that will draw the attention of the spectators and media in 2012 edition are swimming, archery, football, table tennis, volleyball, boxing and weightlifting.

The number of countries participating in the Olympics 2012 goes up to more than 200 with the count of athletes touching the 18,000 mark.

India made its debut in the Paris Olympics in 1900 and has won a total of 20 medals, nine of them gold.
Eying more laurels in the London Olympics, India have already started its preparations in three disciplines - shooting, archery and hockey. India is eyeing to qualify in about 16 disciplines in the London Olympics. The 16 disciplines which are on India's radar for the London Olympics are archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, gymnastics, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.
Major Indian medal hopes expected to compete in London include Saina Nehwal, Tejaswini Sawant, Gagan Narang, Sushil Kumar, Vijender Kumar and Mary Kom. India will be hoping that Mary Kom wins the gold in 2012 London Olympics, where women's boxing will make its debut.

India is targeting around 10-12 medals during London games.

An Olympic flag was raised outside City Hall on Friday, 26 September 2008 to celebrate the start of the cultural Olympiad. The flag will continue to fly outside City Hall until the day of the Olympic opening ceremony. On the same day, the Paralympic flag was raised outside City Hall.

Find out everything you need to know about London Olympics 2012 at The Sports Mirror.

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What to do in London during the 2012 London Olympics?

Author:London2012

What to do in London during the 2012 Olympics?
The 2012 Olympics will be hosted in London, England. The Olympics is the largest sporting event in the world and attracts millions of fans worldwide and many more millions will be watching events live on TV.

The Official countdown clock for the upcoming 2012 London Olympics has been unveiled this week.  Just 24 hours after its initial launch just countdown clock experienced technical difficulties and stopped working. These problems have been fixed now and the clock is counting down to the event.

London 2012 Olympics tickets

The 2012 London countdown clock marks the 6 weeks when the tickets go on sale.  To purchase tickets for the London 2012 Olympics you will need a Visa card.
London winning the Olympic bid will hopefully be big for London and the UK, with a lot of money being spent by tourists when they come to the country and also by advertisers who are sponsoring the event.

Although the main stadiums for the events will be in London there are also events in the south coast of England as well as in Glasgow, Scotland.

Football events
These are just some of the football stadiums that will be used in the 2012 Olympics:

• Old Trafford, Manchester
• Wembley Stadium, London
• Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
• St James' Park, Newcastle

Tourists who are planning on visiting London during this time might be wondering what else that can do while in London?
Apart from the main Olympics events there are also many Galleries and Museums which can be visited. A lot of these museums such as the Science Museum in South Kensington or the Natural History Museum (which conveniently is just around the corner) are both free to the public. Famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and the London Eye (which gives you a fantastic view of the Thames and London) are always tourist favourites.

So what else is there to do in London during the 2012 Olympics?
As well as museums and art galleries such as the Tate Modern and the Tate Britain in London there are always a lot of popular Plays showing at the London Theatre. Sightseeing bus tours can also been booked for large groups of people. These tours will take you around central London passing major landmarks.

The events schedule for the 2012 Olympics
The events schedule is now available to download as a PDF document from the official London 2012 Olympics website. This will guide you through the events.

Getting around London
To get around London, you will most likely be travelling by Bus or Tube, for this it\'s definitely worth buying an Oyster travel card. This means travel should be cheaper than a standard ticket. The Oyster card can then be topped up at newsagents and at Tube stations. To use it you simply need to touch in and touch out at the barrier.

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2012 London Olympic Aquatics Centre

2012 London Olympic Aquatics Centre £11M Over Budget

Author:White Digital Media

The cost of the Aquatics Centre for the 2012 London Olympics has increased by £11 million due to challenges to the construction of the roof and air temperature guidelines. The project will cost £268 million to complete, up from the original cost estimate of £75 million.

The Aquatics Centre, designed by Zaha Hadid and built by Balfour Beatty, has undergone several redesign changes since the planning stages. Inspired by water in motion, the design features an undulating roof that resembles a wave. The centre is located on the southwestern edge of the park and is accessible via the Stratford City Bridge.

Despite this setback, the Olympic Games will cost less than expected, staying within its £9.3 billion budget due to money savings along the way. Last month, organizers decided to eliminate plans for an £11 million fabric wrap that would cover the Olympic Stadium that would have served the dual purpose of image projection and spectator protection.

Other cuts have been made to ensure that construction will come under budget, an imperative given the state of the economy and the fact that Olympic construction is notorious for far exceeding the budget (I\'m looking at you, 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal).

The Games came under fire this year when the Coalition Government prepared to make devastating budget cuts to all departments. The government managed to leave the Olympic budget untouched.

However, they slashed funding for UK Sport by 28 percent. Liz Nicholl, CEO of UK Sport told the Associated Press last month, 'Ministers have been clear throughout the process that they see the continued support of sports and athletes through to London 2012 as a priority, and this reduction will not have any significant impact on our goals.'

The London Olympics is part of a greater revitalization scheme of East London.

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London Olympics 2012

Countdown Begins for the Much Awaited London Olympics 2012

Author:kalpendra

London, the capital city of United Kingdom in 2012 will be hosting the biggest game of the world- the Olympics. The olympic Games 2012, officially known as the XXX Olympiad are scheduled to take place from 27 July to 12 August 2012. London would have the grand distinction of officially hosting the modern olympic Games three times; the two previous times being in 1908 and in 1948. London successfully competed against Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris after four rounds of voting before being give the honor on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore of being the Olympics host city. Sebastian Coe, the former Olympic champion headed the bidding team. Due to olympic games 2012 london, the city has witnessed a vast array of developmental activities in the past two or three years, particularly themed towards sustainability Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena, Wimbledon All England Club, Lord\'s Cricket Ground, The O2 Arena, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, and the Excel Centre are the previous venues that would be used again, along with the newer ones, on which work is going on.

olympic games schedule 2012  and dates have been worked out through various deliberations and immense efforts. Work is still on to fine tune the time table.Some of the Muslim representatives from different countries have protested against the dates overlapping with the fasting month of Ramadan, which in 2012 happens to be from 20 July to 19 August and asked for rescheduling. The Olympic Games 2012 in London would be organizing several sporting events such as aquatics, athletics, swimming, archery, lawn tennis, table tennis etc. The Olympic Games 2012 Events would in total have 26 sports and a total of 38 disciplines.  London\'s bid had featured 28 sports, alike the other recent Summer Olympics; however, but the IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the 2012 Games two days after  selecting London as the host city. After deciding to drop the two sports, the IOC held a vote on whether or not to replace them.

The Organizers of London Olympics 2012 have estimated that 8 million tickets would be arranged for the Games, and that 1.5 million tickets would be there for the Paralympics Games. The Ticket sign-up programme in Great Britain was launched on 22 March 2010 and the application website was inaugurated on 15 March 2011 until 26 April 2011. Online olympic game tickets and price details are mentioned on the Games website. The ticket prices fall in the range of £20 for many events to £2,012, which would be the highest prices going for the opening ceremony seats.

Logo has been one of the things that had many interested about the London Olympics 2012. Initially two London 2012 logos were considered: one was for the bidding process created by Kino Design and a second was to serve as the brand for the Games themselves. The former one is a ribbon with blue, yellow, black, green, and red stripes winding through the text 'LONDON 2012,' denoting the River Thames in East London. The latter was designed by Wolff Olins and it got unveiled on 4 June 2007 and cost £400,000.This new logo represents graphically the number 2012, with the Olympic Rings fixed within the zero.

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