“A Games for the youth of the world”
London 2012 Games Chair, Sebastian Coe, has confirmed its vision "to stage inspirational Games that capture the imagination of young people around the world and leave a lasting legacy”
With the 2012 London Olympics to be on Hertfordshire’s doorstep, the county is gearing up for the benefits and opportunities that the games will bring.
Not only will Hertfordshire host the white water canoe slalom at Broxbourne, but the Olympics will offer a vast array of opportunity to residents, businesses, visitors and the whole community.
The event could see Hertfordshire’s population of visitors snowball dramatically for the duration of the Games, provide openings for volunteers and offer a legacy of tourism, facilities and jobs.
A partnership has been set up to look at all possibilities. It includes the County Council, Herts Chamber of Commerce, Lee Valley Park Authority, Herts Association of Cultural Officers, Herts Sports Partnership and Sport England. Details of the work being undertaken by this partnership can be found on their website: http://readyforwinners.hertscc.gov.uk/
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www.london2012.com is the official website for the Games.
the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are working, along with key stakeholders from national and city government and sport, to deliver on the vision for the 2012 Games.
The London 2012 Organising Committee will organise, publicise and stage the 2012 Games. It will also report directly to the International Olympic Committee on London 2012
The ODA will deliver the new venues and get the infrastructure ready in time for 2012.
Both organisations report into the Olympic Board, made up of Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, BOA Chairman Colin Moynihan and organising committee Chair Sebastian Coe.