Raising Our Game

The Role of the Worcestershire 2012 Olympics Coordinator

The coordinator’s role is one of coordination, dissemination, advocacy and inspiration, involving:

• Disseminating information – acting as the channel for information from the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games
• Raising awareness – using a range of communications channels to inspire and inform people and organisations
• Seeking policy support – encouraging a partnership approach across existing networks and delivery frameworks
• Creating and supporting innovate ideas and projects – using the inspiration of the Games as a catalyst for innovative ideas and projects
• Helping to achieve the sub-regional priorities in partnership with Herefordshire, including:
  
  • Developing a unique and innovative programme for Worcester University’s world-class mobile human performance laboratory to aid the development of sports and disability sports performance across the region
  • Providing the regional lead for Paralympic sports through the active development of a model for Herefordshire as an accessible location, supporting The Royal National College for the Blind’s planned expansion and opportunity to become a centre of excellence for Paralympic sport
  • Ensuring local businesses have maximum opportunity to benefit from the Games
  • Nurturing our exceptional young athletes to develop to their full potential
  • Using the Games as the catalyst to increase participation and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

Key Work Periods

Short Term:  2007 - 2008 (up to Beijing Games)
Programme of awareness raising (awareness)

Medium Term:  2008 - 2010 (after Beijing Games)
Programme of project development and delivery (inspiration)

Long Term:  2011 - 2012 (flame arrives in UK up to London Games)
Peak of project delivery (action)

Contact the Coordinator

Tourism – Business – Sport – Culture – Volunteers – Worcestershire 2012 Olympic Coordinator