St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Olympic Committee P. O. Box 1644, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tel: 784-457-2970 ~ Cell: 784-533-0869 ~ Fax 784-485-6412 Email: svgnoc@vincysurf.com ~ Website: www.svgnoc.org
OLYMPIC SPORT & ART CONTEST 2012 GENERAL INFORMATION Theme of the contest: “Sport and the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect” St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Olympic Committee invites participants to the National Phase of the IOC Sport and Art Contest during the period September 2011 and February 2012. The theme of the Olympic Sport & Art Contest 2012, “Sport and the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect”, may, of course, be developed and envisaged in different ways; this is left entirely to the discretion of the artists. That is to say, that the artist is at liberty to interpret this designated theme by combining the three values and/or depict only one of the values in the work submitted. The two winners one from each category will become part of the IOC International Phase of the contest where there are also significant prizes. The international phase will include an exhibition of the winning works during the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London. The Contest is open to artists, craft persons, students, teachers, as well as others interested in art around the country, and who are nationals St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and will consist of two stages: a national phase and an international phase. There is no age limit. There will be significant prizes. There are two categories of works: 1. Sculptures 2. Graphic works (paintings, drawings, engravings, etc.) There are no restrictions on the choice of technique. Both categories include abstract art. Works should not exceed the following dimensions: - 1.5m x 1m x 1m, including packaging, for sculptures, which shall not exceed a weight of 20kg. - 1.5m x 1m, including frame, for graphic arts For more information or questions, contact Administrative Assistant, Olympic House, Kingstown Park, 457-2970 or by email at svgnoc@vincysurf.com.
SVG NOC SPORT ACADEMY PROGRAMME
During the various programmes, the SVG National Olympic Academy would be conducting exciting, interactive Olympic Values education sessions.
TEAM ATHLETICS SVG Sport Academy programme will be conducted at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex #2 from August 2 -19, 2011. The schedule is as follows: 2/8 – 13/8 10am - 12noon Kids In Athletics 2/8 – 19/8 9am - 12noon Sprints/Relays 2/8 – 13/8 9am - 12noon Mid/Long Distance 2/8 – 19/8 1pm – 4pm Jumps 2/8 – 19/8 1pm – 4pm Throws 2/8 – 19/8 1pm – 4pm Hurdles SVG BASKETBALL FEDERATION: Aug 15-19 9am- 12pm and 1-3pm VENUES: Campden Park, Georgetown, and Arnos Vale SVG CYCLING UNION: Arnos Vale Aug 22-26 9:00 a.m. Kids 6 and up SVG CRICKET ASSOCIATION: Arnos Vale Aug 9-12 9am-12noon Kiddie Cricket
SVG FOOTBALL FEDERATION: Aug 2nd 2pm Under 15 Competition VENUES: Grammar School Pasture, Campden Park Playing Field SVG NETBALL ASSOCIATION: Aug 15-19 9am- 12pm 1-3pm VENUES: Campden Park, Georgetown, Arnos Vale SVG AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION: Aug 2-12 9am-12pm, 1-3pm. VENUE: Grenadine House
SVG TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION: Grassroots Talent Identification Programme continues in various communities. Look out for the team in your area. SVG VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION: Aug 15-19 9am- 12pm, 1-3pm. VENUES: Campden Park, Georgetown, Arnos Vale
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