Aviemore 2018

MY BID FOR THE 2018 WINTER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

“A FRIENDLY WELCOME FROM THE CITIZENS OF SCOTLAND”

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This is my bid document, outlining the plans for Aviemore to host the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Aviemore is situated in the north of Scotland close to the city of Inverness. Under my proposals, the games will be held from the 10th February 2018 until the 26th of February 2018 with the Paralympic Games being held the 10th to the 19th of March 2018. Inverness will host the Opening/Closing ceremonies, as well as the ice hockey and the skating, Aviemore will host the remaining sports as well as the medal ceremonies.

We have a vision for the Games that we want the world to share. Imagine a Games which inspire everyone involved to achieve more than they thought possible. Celebrating the very pinnacle of sporting and personal achievement.

Our plans for 2014 will create an environment where all athletes who take part will have the performance of their lives. Our Games will not just be about the winners on the medal podium; we want everyone to push themselves to their limits, to achieve the extraordinary.

AVIEMORE

This beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands is totally accessible by road, rail or air and however far you have to travel, nothing beats the warmth (Scottish weather permitting!) of a traditional Scottish Highland welcome.

Aviemore and the Cairngorms are entirely accommodating in every sense; the Scottish Highlands is the place to find adventure and discover that true perfection really does exist. With some of the best snow holding records in Scotland, CairnGorm Mountain has all you would expect from a modern ski area, from lessons and equipment hire to the UK's highest restaurant and bar. Aviemore offers peace and tranquillity as part of the package, adventure comes as standard and everything lies at the heart of the Cairngorms - an area of true Scottish perfection.

INVERNESS

Inverness lies at the mouth of the River Ness, and it is from this that the city derives its name: Inbhir Nis is Scots Gaelic for "mouth (or confluence) of the Ness". Inverness is twinned with three other European cities. The city is home to numerous sporting and cultural groups and events, including the annual Highland Games and football club Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C., who play in the Scottish Premier League as well as Clachnacuddin F.C. who play in the Highland League. Inverness College is the hub campus for the UHI Millennium Institute. City status was granted in 2001.

SCOTLAND

VENUES IN INVERNESS

Caledonia Stadium 60,000 capacity for the games, reduced to 35, 000 after. Will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies. After games will be used by Caledonian Thistle football club.

Ness Arena - http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=6050800158Will host the Ice Hockey.

After the games will host major events

Ice Arena - Will hold the Figure and Speed Skating. 20,000 capacity.

After the games it will remain an ice arena

VENUES IN AVIEMORE

Aviemore curling centre

Biathlon Route

Bobsleigh, luge, skeleton track

Skiing Routes Ski-jump track

ATHLETES VILLAGE

MEDIA CENTRE

TRANSPORT

Inverness Airport – Will be expanded and updated in time for 2018

New trains will run every 10 minutes from Inverness to Aviemore. Journey times with new high speed trains will be 20 minutes.

Inverness and Aviemore train stations, an extra line will be added to the two lines already in operation.

Aviemore Trams – Will run throughout Aviemore and games venues, to provide a fast, efficient free service As well as being environmentally friendly.

LOOK OF THE GAMES The Aviemore 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games carry a friendly welcome from the citizens of Scotland. Set amid beautiful scenery and Scottish culture the games will be friendly and relaxed. Athletes and Spectators from around the world will be treated to 5 star hospitality, and will leave with some of the best experiences of their lives. The games will be green and environmentally friendly as well as having a packed and varied cultural Olympiad.

TICKETING 60,000 people will witness the Opening and Closing Ceremonies inside Caledonia Olympic Stadium. Prices will be set at 4 levels ranging from £40 to £150 per ticket. Tickets for Indoor events will be set at £25 per ticket, with outdoor events being free.

SECURITY As for all games security will be appropriate and checks going into all venues will be given. Police will wear special Aviemore 2018 unifroms, to provide a more relaxed atmosphere but will be large in numbers and carry relevant weapons.

MEDAL PLAZA Medals will be given in Aviemore, within a specially designed Ice cube stage, medal ceremonies will be followed with performances by certain high profile artists and bands.

GAMES LEGACY The Aviemore Games will enable that winter sports become a main part of Scottish sport and culture. Venues created will remain or be adapted to supply 5 star facilities which will enable training and education in certain sports. Our aim is to make the area the centre for winter sports in the country and to train the champions of tomorrow. If Avimore wins the games it will enable a regeneration that will inspire, transform and better the lives of everyone experiencing the games of 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2018 BID BY AVIEMORE PLEASE LOOK AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE BID AT:

WWW.BEBO.COM/AVIEMORE2018