Cumbria 2012
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a unique opportunity to showcase not only the UK on a global platform but also Cumbria.
The Cumbria 2012 Steering Group are committed to ensuring that London 2012 'Everyone's Games' will inspire Cumbrians to join in celebrations, enjoy the Games and leave a lasting legacy in Cumbria.
LONDON 2012 KEY DATES
- Official 1 year countdown Open Weekend 22nd-24th Jul 2011
- Torch Relay 19th May - 27th Jul 2012
- London 2012 Festival 21 June - 9 Sept 2012
- Opening Ceremony Fri 27th - Jul 2012
- Games-time!
- For a more detailed list of key dates and milestons click here
One year to go until the greatest show on earth!
In 2012, London will host the Olympic Games for the third time. It will also mark the return of the Paralympic Games to the country of their birth. Our four-year Cultural Olympiad will reach a crescendo with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27th July 2012. It starts a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK.
Scale of the 2012 Games
- 26 Olympic sports in 34 venues
- 20 Paralympic sports in 21 venues
- 10,500 Olympic athletes and 4,200 Paralympic athletes
- 20,000 press and media
- Over 9 million tickets
Inspire Mark Projects
An Olympic and Paralympic first, the London 2012 Inspire programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. Sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business opportunities all feature.
Cumbria Inspire Statistics
Total number of participants 105,526
Total amount of funding £2,150,214
Total Number of projects 21
Applications must be submitted by 21st November 2011. Find out how you can get involved.
>>moreGet Set
Get Set is the official London 2012 Education programme. We only have 198 registered education establishments on the programme with only 40 on the Get Set Network here in Cumbria.
For access to Olympic Tickets, Torch Bearer opportunities, Park vists plus loads more register your school, college or FE Institution through the link above. DEADLINE 16th December
>>moreLakes Alive leads the way
The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are about more than sport. London 2012 is also staging a Cultural Olympiad - a series of events to showcase the UK's arts and culture to the rest of the world. Cumbria is most definately leading the way!
>>2011 EventsCumbria 2012 Conference
To find out more about how Cumbria is being involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games register for this years Cumbria 2012 Conference.
Cumbria will light up the biggest party the UK has ever seen!
The London 2012 Festival is the finale of the four-year Cultural Olympiad, taking place from 21 June to 9 September 2012.
Complementing the sport events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Festival will be the biggest party the UK has ever seen, with a huge range of events from leading artists from all over the world including a free light and fire spectacular by Les Commandos Percus on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Cultural Olympiad
The Olympic and Paralympic Games is the largest mega sporting event on earth but London 2012 is about more than sport. The Games also stage arts and cultural activities through the Cultural Olympiad.
The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games. The four year Cultural Olympiad started in September 2008 and culminates in the UK wide London 2012 Festival from the 21st June to the 9th September 2012.
Key Milestones & Dates
There are many important milestones and events happening in the run up to the Games. Familiarise yourself with these and consider whether you could get involved and how your business could benefit >>view here
The Cumbria Steering Group for the 2012 Games is championing efforts to encourage everyone in the county, from businesses to schools, sports clubs, charities and entire communities, to maximise the opportunities presented by London 2012. It is also using the Games as a catalyst to help deliver the region's existing priorities in areas such as skills, tourism and business... more
The NW Legacy Framework for 2012
'Be Inspired' the Northwest Legacy Framework, was launched in 2007, the region has embraced this vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This has been updated annually, with the latest publication 'Everyone's 2012' launched at the Northwest Annual 2012 Conference in July 2009.
The region's legacy ambitions focus on three areas: social, sporting and economic development.
Torch Relay
The 70-day, 8,000-mile Olympic torch relay will snake across the length and breadth of the nation.
The aim is that 95% of the UK population would take no longer than an hour to travel to the relay.
At the end of each day the Olympic Flame will conclude its journey at an early evening celebration event. LOCOG and Presenting Partners will stage exciting 2 hour entertainment show and the Olympic Flame will light a cauldron marking the end of the days proceedings. Each evening show will vary with the local host community programming entertainment to showcase their culture and heritage.
Of the 7 North West Evening Celebration locations Cumbria is extremely lucky to have 2 dates:
June 20 - Carlisle, North West.
June 21 - Bowness-on-Windermere, North West
Torch Bearers
Cumbria has been supporting the Torchbearer nominations process via the London 2012 'Moment to Shine' campaign. Nominations have now closed. The stories will remain anonymous as the panels select the 2,012 most inspiring people to be one of the 8,000 Torchbearers needed in total for the Olympic Torch Relay. The nominees will have around a one in 14 chance of being a Torchbearer. Successful nominees will be contacted with a conditional offer In December 2011, with Torchbearer places confirmed in February 2012.
90% of the 8,000 Torchbearer places will be made available to the public through a number of channels, including the four public nomination campaigns to be run by LOCOG, Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. 50% of the Torchbearers will be aged between 12 and 24.
The Paralympic Torch Relay Paralympic Torch Relay will take place between the close of the Olympic Games and the start of the Paralympic Games in August 2012. Initial details have been announced with further information on Northwest engagement expected in coming months.
London 2012 Jobs
The official London 2012 Jobs website has now been launched as the Games grow ever nearer. You can search thousands of jobs which range from security to catering.
Places, People, Play National 2012 Legacy
Places, People, Play is a £135, national initiative and is the mass participation legacy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Places - Iconic Facilities, Inspired Facilities, Protecting Playing Fields
- People - Sportmakers
- Play - Sportivate, Gold Challenge
Take part - Gold Challenge
The Gold Challenge is a unique new charity challenge where your target is to complete 30, 20, 10 or 5 Olympic and Paralympic Sports by the end of 2012.
Passport 2012
The Passport 2012 scheme offers residents of Eden who are competing at a national level in sport the opportunity to free access to the Council's leisure facilities.
The Passport 2012 scheme aims to provide support and encouragement to aspiring athletes to assist them and sustain their progress within the national sporting system in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games
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