Xmas Wishes

Merry Xmas to all our readers and fellow games makers.

All the very best for 2012!!

Ian and Steve

Anti Doping Update.

Steve has now been advised that he is to have some training on the Anti Doping role. This training will take place at the Holiday Inn, Manchester.......Friday 13th January. Good luck for that one!!

Uniforms announced

The gamesmaker uniforms have been announced and this article http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/summer-olympics/2012/14947-london-2012-unveils-volunteer-uniforms explains the full story of the significance of the clothing made by Adidas and the heritage involved. The uniforms are made from sustainable materials, Steve and I will look great in those fedora hats!!

Medals are on the way.

Over 4000 medals are being struck at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, mid Wales for the Olympic and Paralympic games. I wonder how many will be staying on home soil in the hands of Team GB members. Read the full medal story on the BBC website here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-wales-15475942

Ian

New Anti Doping tests.

This will be of particular interest to Steve, a new anti doping measure set to be used in London 2012. Read here at the BBC website.

Ian

Olympic Test Events

A list of Olympic test events can be found here.

Ian

TCAT support us!

We've just had our full college meeting and got a mention via our Principal and Chief Executive, Janet Ellis, in the traditional "New Year Poem."

We are very pleased that we have the support of Telford College, many thanks Jan.

Ian

London 2012 - The Journey Begins

Well, it has started. Steve and Ian have both now been to the Gamesmaker selection events held at Warwick University. This was a event designed to see if we were suitable for the areas we have been chosen to work in.

Steve has been selected to work in one of the most sought after volunteer roles, the Anti Doping Team. His work will involve:

- notifiying athletes of their selection for doping control as they leave the competition area and making sure they know their rights and responsibilities;
- making sure the athlete remains under continuous observation from the time they are notified to when they report to the Doping Control Station; and

- understanding the rules and regulations of the sport, especially those involving the competition area and knowing the athletes’ movements around the venue.

Anti doping is always in the spotlight at the Olympics and Steve will be kept busy to ensure that a doping free Olympics and Paralympics games takes place.

Ian has been selected to work as a Team Leader in one of the largest volunteers areas, the Events Services whose responsibility is to ensure safe, secure environments for all who attend the Games. His duties will include:

- providing leadership and support to Event Services team members;

- making sure team members are in the right positions; and

- helping team members give excellent customer service to spectators and other visitors.

We do not know exactly what the future holds for us yet or exactly what our roles will be and indeed where we will be posted.

Please watch this space for updates!

Ian