manchester 2002 bid book

April 1995

This bid document is the result of a close and successful partnership between the City,

the Bid Committee and the Commonwealth Games Council for England. The bid has the

full and active support of the Government. All of us believe that Manchester is the City to

host the Commonwealth Games in the year 2002 - the year of Her Majesty The Queen’s

Golden Jubilee.

Already the City is well advanced in preparing for this task. The new National Cycling

Centre is operational and the Manchester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Europe, will

be completed shortly. The site for a stadium has been acquired, cleared and prepared.

These and other initiatives alongside Manchester’s existing facilities guarantee the City’s

credentials as an outstanding venue for the world’s major sporting events.

Manchester will organise a Commonwealth Games which will carry the high standards

of the past into the new Millennium.

We will welcome the Commonwealth Family with magnificent sports facilities and

accommodation, carefully integrated into the fabric of the City. We will welcome

spectators from around the world with warm hospitality and a Games which allows them

to share in the spirit of achievement and celebration. We will welcome the media with

modern facilities and advanced technology which will allow millions to watch and enjoy

the spectacle.

I commend this document and England’s Commonwealth bid to you. I, and the people

of Britain, look forward to greeting the first Commonwealth Games of the new

Millennium in Manchester.

Manchester, England, 2002! A dream now near to reality. We will make these

Games the best ever if The Federation awards them to us. Not just a promise,

more the realisation of hopes and efforts since London 1934. Now we have the

facilities to stage the Games and a partner in Manchester and the Northwest of

standing, innovation, sincerity, and above all the whole hearted backing of the

people. Moreover HM Government is clearly behind us.

We are offering many unique facilities; a Village of great size in the centre of town;

the largest ever programme with new approaches; new tremendous facilities.

And we have the expertise and experience in abundance to carry through The

Games.

Much of Sport as we know it today originated in England; we will delight in this

contribution. The Games will give us the stimulation of challenge to reach new

heights and in the facilities and organisation, leave a legacy for future generations

to build on.

To the Commonwealth I say, come to Manchester - it is YOURS.

Norman W Sarsfield OBE MC D.Tech (Hon)

Chairman Commonwealth Games Council for England

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Graham StringerLeader of the Council

April 1995

The city which hosts the 2002 Commonwealth Games must be a place of pace andexcitement. A friendly place where sports of every kind are played and followed with massiveenthusiasm.

Such are Manchester’s qualifications. Over the past 10 years, this international city hassecured its place on the world sporting scene. Its Olympic Bids have made it familiar toathletes and have launched a series of multi-million pound developments, including thelargest indoor arena in Europe and the futuristic National Cycling Centre. And, of course, the site is ready for Manchester’s great llCW Stadium.

Come to Manchester. Arrive in our new £250 million airport terminal. Experience our motorwaylinks and our famous Metrolink system. See our £42 million international Concert Hall arising.Visit the site, close to our lively city centre, where a fine Commonwealth Games Villagealready exists and which will be expanded. Then you will begin to appreciate Manchester’space and excitement.

This city has gained a reputation as the place which makes things happen. It has aninternational name in such fields as music and fashion. It is hosting more and more world-class sporting events: the 1995 Cycling World Cup and 1996 World Championships; the 1996Table Tennis European Olympic qualification tournament and 1997 World Championships;and the 1996 European Football Championships.

So we are far beyond the stage of planning for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. We aresprinting down the preparation track and have all the necessary sporting sites and facilities on line.

It’s a fact that England has never staged the Commonwealth Games. It’s also a fact that theQueen’s Golden Jubilee is in 2002. We don’t suggest these facts as the only reasons whyManchester should stage the Games: we do suggest that they make Manchester a particularlyappropriate choice of venue.

This city has always welcomed people from overseas, forming a richly multi-culturalsociety which is a microcosm of the Commonwealth. Let us also welcome you to a greatGames to celebrate the new century.

Message from the Chairman of the Sports Council

On behalf of the Sports Council may I endorse the bid by Manchester City

Council and the Commonwealth Games Council for England to stage the

Commonwealth Games in the City of Manchester in 2002.

We have been impressed with the care and thought given by the City

and the Commonwealth Games Council to ensure that the Games are planned

and organised to the highest standards and that the competitors have the best

conditions in which to display their talent. The Sports Council has already

demonstrated its support for new facilities in the City and will invest further

to assist the City in its preparations.

We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth to England in 2002.

We believe it will be a splendid festival of sport which will encourage high

standards of performance from those competing and leave an important

legacy for young sportsmen and sportswomen in our country.

Rodney WalkerChairman

Michael FennellChairmanCommonwealth Games FederationWalkden House10 Melton StreetLondon NW1 2EB

May 1995

Dear Michael

Manchester’s Bid to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games has been conceived over a periodof many years by a great many people. Happily, I can assure you that Manchester’s hunger tosucceed is as strong now as it ever has been.

Perhaps the most powerful characteristic of our Bid is that we have suffered a few set-backsand problems in our quest. As you know, we have made two well received, but ultimatelyunsuccessful, Bids for the Olympic Games and the disappointment that we felt, particularlyfrom the failure of our 2000 Bid, was tangible in every shop and in every office in the City. It is a mark of Manchester’s seriousness in wanting to host great sporting events and to bringthe world’s great athletes to our City that within a few weeks of the lOC’s vote in 1993 we werethrowing ourselves enthusiastically into the fight to achieve the English nomination for the 2002Commonwealth Games.

Anyone who was in Victoria last August, and a team from Manchester was privileged to be ableto attend, knows what a prize the Commonwealth Games is. The sense of excitement andoccasion and striving was unforgettable. And never was there a description more apt for theGames than the word “friendly”. In this, Manchester is supremely confident of its ownstrengths. The friendliness and good-humour of the people, combined with their love of sportwill guarantee a supremely happy event in July 2002.

We submit our candidature with real confidence in our ability to follow the great traditions ofthe Commonwealth Games. We are also tremendously excited that the North of England couldhave such a magnificent way to celebrate Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee.

Yours sincerely

Sir Robert Scott

Section Section PageNumber Title Number

1 Introduction 7

2 General Information 8

3 Maps 14

4 Sports Programme 17

5 Sports Facilities & Organisation 19

Athletics 21

Swimming 25

Badminton 29

Bowls 33

Boxing 37

Cycling 41

Gymnastics 45

Judo 49

Table Tennis 53

Weightlifting 57

Wrestling 61

Squash 65

Triathlon 69

Netball 73

Optional Team Sports 77

General Services & Facilities 79

6 Procurement Arrangements 81

7 The Games Village 83

8 Accommodation 88

9 Table of Distances 91

10 Transport 92

11 Environmental Protection 96

12 Hospitals & Medical Facilities 98

13 Customs & Immigration 100

14 Security 101

15 Media 104

16 Telecommunications & Information Technology 106

17 Sporting & Cultural Experience 108

18 Ceremonies 110

19 Cultural Festival 112

20 Finance 114

21 Legal & Operational Aspects 117

Contents

Manchester is the city whose people shapedthe modern world. A people whose verve andinvention gave the world innovations we countnow as commonplace, such as the firstcomputer, the first railway station, thefoundations of chemistry, the lending library.

Manchester’s multi-cultural community is aliving testimonial to a long tradition ofembracing people from all over the world.

Manchester is a city of quality. Large enoughto be a principal decision centre and smallenough to be friendly and intimate. It is a safe,clean, attractive city which is a pleasure tovisit and to live in. A city which is alive by dayand night throughout the year. Accessible byall forms of transport - air, road, rail and water- and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

As an international city, it attracts and servicesinvestment and enjoys an outstandingreputation as a centre of creativity andlearning. And it treats it’s people and it’svisitors to a feast of arts and culture, sportand recreation. Few cities can look forward to the Millennium with such confidence.

Manchester has an enthusiasm and love forsport which is second to none. It offers theCommonwealth Games state-of-the-arttelecommunications, broadcasting andinformation technology, and the best sportsfacilities, many of which are within walkingdistance of each other and of the GamesVillage at the heart of the City Centre. Its organising skills guarantee a Games whichis well run, safe and stylish.

Above all, Manchester offers a friendly Gameswhere athletes and spectators from aroundthe world will be welcomed with warmth and a generous spirit.

Hosting the Games will be a superb way forManchester to celebrate the Golden Jubileeof Her Majesty the Queen’s accession to the throne.

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Introduction

Manchester wants to host the Commonwealth Games in 2002

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EnglandEngland is a country of enormous variety andinterest. It is a part of the United Kingdom, anation of four countries: England, Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland. These fourcountries comprise a total land area of242,500 kilometres, a resident population of55.5 million and a rich diversity of geographyand culture. England’s population is 47 millionand demonstrates this diversity in microcosm.

For over 350 years, national democraticinstitutions have adapted to changingpolitical, social and economic conditionsthrough open debate, supported by freepress and broadcasting. This continuity andstability has enabled it to play a full role inpromoting the interests of the Commonwealthand in many other important worldorganisations including the United Nations,the International Monetary Fund, theOrganisation for Economic Co-operation andDevelopment and, more recently, theEuropean Union. National policy is committedto maintaining strong links with fellowmembers of the Commonwealth and political,economic and technical support to manysmaller member states is a priority.

England’s strong links with theCommonwealth have led to substantialsettlement here by people from membercountries. Its society is enriched by theinvolvement of people from differentbackgrounds and origins. Throughout thecountry, communities representative of manyparts of the Commonwealth live and worktogether in harmony. This is reinforced bystrong equality policies promoted by localand central Government and the tailoring of a wide range of economic and socialprogrammes to the specific circumstancesand needs of all communities. Discriminationon the grounds of colour, race, nationality orethnic origin has been illegal in the UnitedKingdom for many years.

National economic growth was strong in the1980s and although the worldwide recessionhad an impact in the early 1990s, recoveryhas now commenced and growth is forecastfor the mid 1990s and beyond. The generalstandard of living has increased substantiallywith real income per head growing since1970. The trend of both output andinvestment has also been positive withincreases in real GDP and gross investmentover a similar period. Export performance hasbeen particularly strong with increases in realterms since 1970.

The emergence of new technologies,increased world competition in traditionalmanufacturing industries and changes indemand patterns created the need for radicalrestructuring. Faced with the contraction ofsome traditional industries, such asengineering and chemicals, the nationaleconomy has achieved rapid and substantialexpansion in new technology industries suchas consumer electronics, telecommunicationsequipment and biochemicals. Financial andservice sectors have also expandedconsiderably, with sport, leisure and tourismproviding an increasing share of employmentand output.

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General Information

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Sport plays a vital role in the nation’s healthand well-being, as a leisure activity, as aconstructive means of channelling theenthusiasm of young people, especially tohelp them overcome social or environmentaldisadvantages, and as a focus for local andnational pride. Over 65% of the populationactively participates in sport.

England has a long record of hosting greatsporting events, including two OlympicGames in 1908 and 1948, the Football WorldCup in 1966 and the Rugby World Cup in1991. Wimbledon and the FA Cup Final arejust two of many great annual sportingcelebrations which are watched by millionsaround the world. England has alwayssupported the Commonwealth Games withstrong representation.

Sport has been given an increased emphasison the national agenda, not least by the PrimeMinister’s personal commitment andenthusiasm for sport. Funds from a newNational Lottery will contribute to thedevelopment of sport and sports facilities. In the last two years, the Government hascommitted up to £75 million to Manchester forthe building of major facilities. The NationalCycling Centre was opened in 1994, the mostmodern indoor arena in Europe will open inthe summer of 1995 and the site for a newStadium has been purchased, cleared andreceived planning consent. All this is furtherevidence of the commitment of the City andthe Government to sporting excellence andEngland’s bid to stage the 2002Commonwealth Games could not be morewell timed.

ManchesterManchester is one of the nation’s mostexciting, youthful and innovative cities. Few others have made such an influentialcontribution to the shaping of the modernworld. The Industrial Revolution began inManchester, which led the movement for freetrade; it was home to many of the world’sgreat inventors and has been the focus formany pioneering initiatives.

Its rich past, full of innovation and enterprise,is well recorded in the world’s history books.That spirit has been harnessed to makemodern Manchester bright and effervescent - a major international city with a style andcharacter of its own.

Manchester is the capital of the North ofEngland. It has a local population of 2.6 million and 11.1 million people or 20% of Britain’s population live within 1 hour’s driveand 33 million people or 60% within 2 hours’drive. As the commercial, educational andcultural focus for the region, it is a magnet for businesses which serve local, regional and international markets. 27 countries have consular or trade offices in the City.

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Manchester has many strengths

The Economy

• The City is a major manufacturing basewhich employs 283,000 in the Manchesterarea and 661,000 in the wider region. Some £14 billion annually is invested inplant, machinery and buildings.

• Major multi-national companies havelocated headquarters and researchdevelopment establishments inManchester, recognising the strategicbenefits of the area as a national andinternational market base.

• Manchester is a major distribution centreand the centre of major consumer andbusiness markets: the region has 2.7million households, a disposable income of £37.2 billion and 143,100 companieswith an annual turnover of £47.4 billion.Over 52,000 people are employed inwholesale distribution with a further 60,000employed in transport and distributionactivities.

• Manchester has one of the largest financialcentres in Europe with over 15,000 peopleemployed in banking and finance.Manchester is particularly strong incorporate finance, merchant banking,venture capital and international banking. It is a major centre for insurance.

• Manchester is a major business servicescentre. Over 45,000 people are employedin legal, accounting, managementconsultancy and other professional andtechnical services and many companiesoffer specialist and international services.

• Manchester is an international destinationfor conferences and exhibitions with over200,000 bed spaces within one hour’s driveof the City Centre and state-of-the-artconference and exhibition facilities whichare to be expanded.

• The city has a strong creative skills basewith a wide range of marketing andcommunications services serving nationaland international markets.

Transport System

• Manchester has a highly developed andexpanding transport system: national andinternational destinations are served bymotorways, two mainline rail stations, aninland seaport and a world classinternational airport. Seventy airlines flydirect to 162 destinations from the City,in 1994, 13 million passengers passedthrough the airport. A new secondpassenger terminal costing £250 millionand a new £30 million rail link from the City,Centre to the airport have proved greatsuccesses since they opened in 1993. A second runway is planned to beoperational by 1997/1998 and by the year2002 the airport will be handling over 25 million passengers a year.

• Manchester will be served by throughpassenger rail services from Paris andBrussels via the Channel Tunnel. These willcomplement the already extensive localand regional transport network which hasas its cornerstone, the £150 million newMetrolink light rail system. This providesdirect and easy access to the heart of theCity Centre and plans are already welladvanced for extensions to be provided tomany parts of the region over the comingyears.

• The City has a highly developed highwaynetwork featuring an outer ring road, whichlinks Manchester to the regional andnational motorway system and a dual-carriageway inner ring road.

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Telecommunications

• Manchester is a major telecommunicationscentre with the most modern informationtechnology networks. Digital exchangeslinked by optical fibre networks permitprovision of the full range of highperformance and quality services.

The Media

• Manchester is a major media centre. The BBC’s Youth and Entertainment andReligious Broadcasting Departments havetheir national headquarters in Manchester,and BBC North and Granada TV, thecountry’s longest-operating independentnetwork, are the focus for the region. Four local radio stations, eight nationaldaily and five national Sunday newspapershave offices in the City as well as threelocal evening newspapers, including theManchester Evening News. Manchesterhas a very substantial concentration ofadvertising and public relations agencies;with a high proportion of total nationaladvertising placed by Manchesteragencies.

Educational Institutions

• Manchester is a city rich in educationalinstitutions, including four universities and a business school. All have worldwidereputations for excellence and a proventrack record of successful partnership withindustry. They attract 50,000 students,including 5,000 from overseas, creating the largest student campus in Europe.

Culture and Sport

• Manchester is a vibrant city for culture andentertainment with theatres, art galleries,nightclubs, restaurants and shops. It is thecentre of youth culture and a leader in theperforming arts. It was designated asBritain’s City of Drama in 1994. Few othercities in the world have such a range ofculture, entertainment, tourism and sportingfacilities.

• Manchester is home to three symphonyorchestras including the Hallé Orchestra,nine professional theatres, two dozen artgalleries and museums and it is the focusfor the nation’s ‘pop’ culture.

• Manchester is famous for sportingtraditions and knowledge. It is mostrenowned for its Premier League footballclubs - Manchester United and ManchesterCity - and within the region more peopleparticipate in sport than in any other part ofthe country.

• A magnificent range of new sporting andcultural facilities are emerging - Britain’sfirst National Cycling Centre, the biggestindoor arena in Europe and a newInternational Concert Hall are eitheroperational now or in the advanced stagesof construction. Plans for a new Stadiumare well advanced.

People

• Manchester has a highly skilled labourforce of 1.29 million people and the NorthWest region in total has a labour force of3.14 million people. Its population iscosmopolitan and culturally rich. It has agreat tradition of welcoming visitors of allnations and has nurtured the diversecultures of its people who came fromaround the world. This is reflected incultural and sporting activities which givethe City it’s own particular style.

• Manchester’s success is a manifestation ofits verve and pioneering spirit. It reflects thecommon purpose of all who live and workin the City and the public/private sectorpartnerships that combine the strengths ofall parts of the community.

• Manchester has also forged strong linkswith the Government. These have beeninstrumental not only in shaping a newnational agenda about the continueddevelopment of great cities like Manchester,but also in increasing the profile anddevelopment of British sport, both at homeand abroad. Manchester’s bid for the 2000Olympic Games did much to create amomentum for further change andimprovements within the City.

Manchester’s bid for the 2002Commonwealth Games has the full andenthusiastic support of all public authorities in the region and across all political parties.Manchester City Council has taken a leadingrole in the Bid, working with the private sector,other public authorities and with the BritishGovernment which actively supports the Bid.

The Bid also has the full support of othernational governmental agencies such as theSports Council for England.

The City Council, together with a number ofother public authorities in the conurbation,has been closely involved in the preparationof the venue strategy.

All parties are committed to the delivery of thefacilities necessary for the Games and to thelong term benefits which will be secured forthe region, particularly with regard toimprovements to the region’s sportinginfrastructure.

Public support for the Bid is unequivocal andenthusiastic. Every sector of the communityis strongly backing the Bid, including thebusiness community. The media have beenvery positive from the outset and are taking an active role in promoting the Bid.

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Support for the Bid

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Demographic Information

Climate

Manchester’s temperate climate provides the optimum conditions for enhancingcompetitors’ performance and assisting themin their pursuit of excellence and newCommonwealth and World records byremoving any problems caused by excessheat, humidity or altitude:

Altitude

Manchester lies on a plain between the coastto the west and the Pennine hills to the east. It has a very low altitude of only 30 metresabove sea level.

Climatic Data

Information regarding temperature, humidity,rainfall and wind direction and strength for the period of the Games is summarised inthe table below:

Temperature

Air temperatures play a crucial part indetermining the success of the Games and can have a detrimental impact on everyathlete’s performance in all fields of sport. Air temperatures which are either too hot or cold will result in athletes not being able to perform to their maximum ability.Manchester has an ideal temperate climatefor the Games with an average mid-afternoontemperature of 18.6˚C and an overall dailyaverage of 16.3˚C.

Humidity

The levels of humidity in Manchester over the last 10 years have been low and averageapproximately 74% which is ideal to ensurethat athletes can perform to their optimumlevel.

Precipitation

The average daily rainfall during the proposeddates of the Games in July and August is lessthan 3 centimetres which comparesfavourably with other cities who have hostedworld class multi-sports events. Manchesterhas had a very low average for recorded daysof rain or bad weather over the last 10 yearswith only two bad days in July and one inAugust. It is highly unlikely therefore that badweather or rainfall will have any adverseimpact on the Games programme.

Wind Direction and Strength

Wind strength and direction are reasonablyconstant throughout the period of the Gamesand will not have any adverse impact.

Air Pollution

Britain has strict air quality legislation basedupon guidelines established by the EuropeanCommunity. The Department of Environment,together with Manchester’s EnvironmentalHealth Department, monitor on a daily basis,the levels for SO2, NOx, CO2, Particulatesand Ozone. The recorded levels are within the strict European Community limits.

Dates Temperature Degree Rainfall Wind WindAverage of Humidity Direction Strength

˚C % mm N mm/sec

July

25 17.6 68.6 1.4 238 0.97

26 16.5 74.5 2.3 246 1.29

27 16.1 73.1 0.5 247 1.62

28 16.6 78.5 2.7 213 1.68

29 17.1 73.8 2.3 226 1.42

30 16.5 76.2 2.6 221 1.24

31 15.5 79.7 2.2 280 1.59

August

1 15.5 73.0 3.8 243 1.68

2 16.5 72.7 0.7 214 1.03

3 16.5 71.5 0.7 250 1.80

4 15.3 78.2 2.4 259 1.31

Source: Meteorological Office

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Hong Kong

Toronto MontrealVancouver

Kingston

GrenadaBarbados

Larnaca

Dhaka

SingaporeKuala Lumpur

Auckland

KanoSt. Lucia

Antigua

LagosAccra

Cape Town

Mauritius

Seychelles

Durban

Harare

Lilongwe

Dar es Salaam

Nairobi

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

Gaborone

Johannesburg

Lusaka

Uganda

Entebbe

New Delhi

Islamabad

Calcutta

Madras

Bombay

Bermuda

Maps (continued overleaf)

Airport

Manchester

Motorways

Railways

Major roads (N. Ireland)

Major British Airways Current Scheduled Flights to Commonwealth Countries

Britain’s Transportation Network

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MediaCentre

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Lancashire CountyCricket Club

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Palaceheatre

stertre

Athletics

Swimming

Badminton

Bowls

Boxing

Cycling

Gymnastics

RhythmicGymnastics

Judo

Table Tennis

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Squash

Triathlon

Netball

Basketball

Cricket

Football

Hockey

Rugby 7s

Manchester City Centre Sports Venue Map

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Sports Programme

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Note: This programme is illustrative only. Manchesterreserves the right to alter this schedule for any or all of the sports included within the programme but onlyafter full consultation with the CGF and the relevantInternational Sports Federations.

Opening Ceremony

DAY

Thursday 25th July – Sunday 4th August 2002

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Thu0

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Fri1

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Sat2

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Sun3

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Mon4

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Tue5

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Wed6

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Individual Sports

Closing Ceremony

Athletics

Swimming

Badminton

Bowls

Boxing

Cycling

Gymnastics

Judo

Table Tennis

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Optional

Squash

Triathlon

Team Sports

Optional

Netball

Basketball

Cricket

Football

Hockey

Rugby 7s

Manchester’s ambition is to stage the mostsuccessful Commonwealth Games ever andis committed to working in close consultationwith the Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF), its member Commonwealth GamesAssociations (CGAs) and the InternationalSports Federations.

Dates for the Games

Manchester proposes an Opening Ceremonyon the evening of Thursday 25th July 2002. The Games will then run for 10 days fromFriday 26th July to Sunday 4th August withthe final track and field events in the newStadium prior to the Closing Ceremony. In choosing these dates, the following havebeen taken into account:

• The suitability of the climate which willenable athletes to compete to theirmaximum potential

• The dates which coincide with the mainBritish and European holidays and whichshould therefore maximise the number of visitors

• The availability of the venues andaccommodation throughout the period

The table opposite shows the suggestedprogramme for the Games but Manchesterrecognises that the final programme will onlybe determined after full consultation with theCGF and the relevant International SportsFederations.

Sports in the Programme

In accordance with Article 41 of theConstitution of the CGF, Manchesterproposes the following programme of events:

Obligatory Sports (2)

AthleticsSwimming

Individual Sports (9)

BadmintonBowlsBoxingCyclingGymnasticsJudoTable TennisWeightliftingWrestling

In addition to the above and subject tofurther discussion with the CGF and theCommonwealth Games Council forEngland (CGCE), Manchester alsoproposes to include as optional sportsTriathlon as a one day event and Squash,but not to the exclusion of any of the 9 individual sports shown above. The inclusion of Squash will beconsidered in the light of experience at the Kuala Lumpur Games.

Team Sports

Netball

And one or more of the followingdependent upon further discussions withthe CGF and the relevant InternationalSports Federations:

BasketballCricketFootballHockeyRugby 7s

Manchester aims in general to includecompetitions for both men and women in itssports programme but will consult the CGFand relevant International Sports Federationsbefore final decisions are taken.

Manchester is aware that the CGF isreviewing the principle of, and specificarrangements which might be adopted for,events for athletes with disabilities beingincluded in the programme for futureCommonwealth Games.

Manchester has a proven track record inunderstanding and making provision for equalaccess to services for people with the widestpossible range of disabilities and all thefacilities will be fully accessible. If awarded theGames, Manchester would be committed inprinciple to the inclusion of events for athleteswith disabilities. Manchester will, however,abide by the outcome of the CGF review andany further guidance issued by the CGF as aresult of this review.

Events in the Programme

Events to be included for each sport will be infull accordance with the CGF Constitution andshall be determined only after full consultationwith the CGF and the relevant InternationalSports Federations. The detailed programmewill be the subject of consultation with theCGF.

Consultation

In making these proposals Manchester hasconsulted fully with all the relevant nationalgoverning bodies of sport and the CGCE. In addition, Manchester’s detailed proposalsfor each of the sports within the programme(see the following section ‘Sports Facilities & Organisation’) have been approved by theappropriate national governing body.

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Manchester offers the Commonwealth GamesFamily a compact, accessible City CentreGames. The venue strategy, including theprovision of training venues, has been drawnup to take advantage of Manchester’sexcellent transport system enabling theCommonwealth Games Family andspectators to move quickly and easilybetween the venues.

Venue Strategy

Manchester’s City Centre is the primary focusfor the Games. It will provide a lively,international setting for the Eastlands Centre,Games Village, VIP hotels, Media Centre and a total of eight out of the 11 individualsports and the one team sport so farselected.

The Eastlands Centre will comprise of theexciting and innovative new Stadium, a 3,000seat indoor arena and the National CyclingCentre which is already built and operational. The Games Village will be in an attractivewaterside setting which will be within walkingdistance of the Eastlands Centre to the east.To the west of the Games Village, again withineasy walking distance, will be the 16,500 seatManchester Arena, already underconstruction and to be operational in July ofthis year, the VIP hotels, the G-Mex Centre,which will stage three competitions, and theMedia Centre.

The 10 sports within the City Centre providean exciting mix of new and existing venueswhich will be superb locations for theathletics, badminton, boxing, cycling,gymnastics, judo, weightlifting, wrestling andnetball events as well as for basketball, one ofthe optional team events.

Outside the City Centre but within a maximumdrive time of 30 minutes will be the venues forthe bowls, swimming and table tenniscompetitions, for the two optional individualevents and four of the five optional teamevents.

All venues have been discussed with andapproved by the relevant International Sports Federations.

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Technical Officials

England is a regular host of majorinternational sporting events and has a welldeserved reputation for the competence andexperience of its technical officials.

This track record on major events experiencewill ensure that Manchester is able to provideall the technical officials required and eachwith the appropriate qualifications andexperience.

Manchester will abide by the procedures setout in Article 46 of the CGF Constitution andthe associated bye-laws.

Organisation of Sports

The specific arrangements for each sport areset out in the following pages (pages 21 to 78). The general facilities andarrangements applicable to all sports andcompetition venues (including medicalfacilities, media facilities, information systemsand security and access arrangements) aredescribed in ‘General Services and Facilities’which follows the individual sports sections (pages 79 to 80).

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The Commonwealth Games athleticscompetition will take place in a new Stadiumto be developed at Eastlands - Manchester’sexciting new sports and leisure park. The intention is that the Stadium will be theshowpiece of Manchester’s sporting facilitiesand the planned seating capacity is up to80,000 seats. It is where the Opening andClosing Ceremonies for the Games will take place. In addition to the Stadium theEastlands Centre will also include theNational Cycling Centre, which will host thecycling competition at the Games, and theplanned Eastlands Arena, the venue forbadminton.

The Stadium will be just 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drive from the Games Village and 3 kilometres/10 minutes drive from the VIPhotels and Media Centre.

The International Amateur Athletic Federation(IAAF) has been consulted in drawing up thespecification for the Stadium and theOrganising Committee will consult furtherwith the IAAF to ensure that all theirrequirements are met.

The athletics competition is scheduled to lastfor six days starting on Day 5 of the Gamesand finishing on Day 10, the day of theClosing Ceremony.

Athletics

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EastlandsCentre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatreG-Mex

Centre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

ManchesterCity Centre

Eastlands Stadium

Distance from km mins

Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

The venue

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NationalCyclingCentre

Station

Arena

Athletesfacilities

Carparking

Metrolink

Eastlands Centre

The Stadium

The proposed design of the Stadium, whichis in an advanced stage of planning, is a

spectacular synthesis of traditional stadiumforms with ultra-modern materials andstructural elements. All seats will be fullysheltered and with superlative sightlines. A circular seating plan combines with an ovalarena to create elevations which sweep upfrom the north and south to contain four keylevels. The spectacular roof with a maximumheight of 40 metres will be suspended from80 metre masts. The floor of the Stadium isset slightly below surrounding ground levelsso that spectators can be directed bothupwards and downwards from the spiralramps, reducing congestion and maximising safety.

The proposed design incorporates the latesttechnological and environmental innovationsto provide optimum conditions forcompetitors and officials, maximum comfortfor spectators and state-of-the-art mediafacilities. Construction of the Stadium isplanned to commence in 1996/97 withanticipated completion in 2000.

The Stadium will serve as a symboliclandmark for the City and provide a superbsetting for the Commonwealth Games.

General

The athletics competition will conform in allrespects to the relevant IAAF Constitutionand Technical Rules and the OrganisingCommittee will work closely with the IAAF,Amateur Athletic Association of England(AAAE) and CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

It is proposed that the athletics competitionwill last six days commencing on Day 5 ofthe Games and ending on Day 10, the lastday of the Games. However, it is recognisedthat the actual competition schedule andevent timings will be determined in fullconsultation with the IAAF, AAAE and CGF.

All events in the athletics programme willstart and finish in the Stadium with theexception of the men’s and women’smarathon which will start at the NationalCycling Centre adjacent to the Stadium.

1 The Stadium

The Stadium will feature an eight lane 400metre track with an appropriate synthetic all-weather surface. All jumping eventapproach areas and the javelin run-up will besurfaced in the same material. The selectionof this surface will be determined in fullconsultation with IAAF technical delegates.

All field events will be held inside the trackexcept for those staged in front of the Tribuneon the finishing straight.

2 Equipment

All equipment and procedures will be in full accordance with the relevant IAAFspecifications.

3 Power Supply and Lighting

The Stadium will have a minimum powersupply of 5,000 kilowatts (excluding suppliesfor television and computer systems) andlighting intensity will be in full accordancewith IAAF standards. There will be anindependent power back-up for allfundamental services.

4 Timekeeping, Field Event Measurementsand Wind Gauges

All these systems and procedures willcomply in every respect with appropriateIAAF specifications.

5 Seating

The Stadium is planned to have a totalseating capacity of up to 80,000. Reserved seating will be provided forathletes, jury members, technical officials,team officials, the Commonwealth GamesFamily, VIPs and media representatives. The number and location of these seats will be determined in full consultation with the IAAF, AAAE and CGF.

Competition &venue specifics

Competition facilities

65m60m55m50m45m40m35m30m25m20m

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Athletics

DAY

The Marathon course

6 Information Systems

In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the following systems will be provided at thecompetition venue:

• An advanced electronic scoreboard systemwith complete video playback capabilitieson several major screens that offer directsite lines from every seat. It will alsoprovide a clock for the timing of runningevents and summaries of events inprogress

• Field event scoreboards for each field event

• A computerised entry list and seeding system

7 Support Facilities

All necessary changing rooms, lockers,showers, massage, bed/rest and equipmentstorage and repair facilities will be provided.Separate changing facilities with all theappropriate facilities will be provided for judges and officials.

8 Warm-up Facilities

A warm-up track and field with a similar type of surface to the main Stadium will be constructed immediately adjacent to theStadium and athletes will be able to moveunhindered between the warm-up facilitiesand the competition area. In addition, a 60metre track is planned under the Stadiumstands at the level reserved for athletes andofficials only. A gymnasium with appropriatewarm-up equipment is also planned on thislevel.

9 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms willbe provided. In addition, the required numberof administrative and technical support staffwill also be made available.

10 Training Facilities

Two existing track and field facilities will beused as training sites as follows:

Distance from Games VillageVenue Lanes km mins

Belle Vue 8 1.5 5

Boggart Hole 6 6 10

Each site will provide a 400 metre track with a synthetic surface and full field event facilities.

11 Associated Facilities

For general information regarding the following subjects please see ‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79.

Information Systems

Medical Facilities

Media Facilities

Hospitality and Relaxation Facilities

Public Accommodation

Security and Access

Transport

Liaison

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The Commonwealth Games swimming,diving and synchronised swimming eventsare planned to be held at a purpose built4,000 seat aquatics facility at PenningtonCountry Park, Wigan. This is an existingcountry park and nature reserve of greatnatural beauty, 20 kilometres/30 minutesdrive from the Games Village, VIP hotels and Media Centre.

The swimming competitions are scheduled to last for six days starting on Day 1 of theGames and finishing on Day 6.

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Syncronisedswimming andwarm-up area

Main pool

Divingpool

The Aquatics Centre is planned to contain atotal of four pools. The main hall will housethe 50 metre swimming pool and the divingpool with a total spectator capacity of 4,000.The secondary and immediately adjacentpool hall will house a leisure pool facility and a six lane warm-up pool.

In designing the complex full account hasbeen taken of the needs of the FédérationInternationale de Natation Amateur (FINA)and the Organising Committee will consultfurther with FINA to ensure that requirementsare met.

The venue

30 minutesto AquaticsCentre


Pennington Country Park


Games Village 20 30

VIP hotels 20 30

Media Centre 20 30

The Aquatics CentrePennington Country Park

PenningtonCountry Park

AquaticsCentre

College

Residential area

to Manchester

North

Pennington Flash

30 minutesto City Centre

PenningtonCountry Park

AquaticsCentre

General

The swimming, diving and synchronisedswimming competitions will conform in allrespects to the relevant FINA Constitutionand Technical Rules and CGF Constitutionand Bye-laws. The Organising Committee will work closely with FINA, the AmateurSwimming Association (ASA) and the CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

It is proposed that the overall programme willlast six days. However, it is recognised thatthe actual schedule and programme ofcompetition will be determined in fullconsultation with FINA, ASA and CGF.

1 The Pools

All the pools will be constructed to therelevant FINA standards. The deck spacearound the main competition pool will be 7 metres on each side and at least 8 metreson each end and the deck space betweenthe swimming and diving pools will exceed 8 metres.

Details of the pool facilities to be provided at the Aquatics Centre are as follows:

Dimensions Lanes(metres)

Competition 50 x 25 x 1.8 8 for competitionPool (1 extra lane

each side)

Diving Pool 16 x 25 x 5 n/a

Warm-up 50 x 12.5 x 1.8 6

The main competition pool will be used forthe whole of the swimming and synchronisedswimming programmes.

The diving pool will feature 4 x 3 metrespringboards, 2 x 1 metre springboards and platforms at 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 metres. The positions and locations of all divingfacilities will be in full accordance with currentFINA specifications. All other equipmentrequired by FINA rules will be supplied.

Adjacent to the diving pool the divers willhave ready access to a 4 x 4 metre warm-uproom and a temperature controlled waterbath measuring approximately 2 x 5 metres.From this area divers will have a good viewof the diving competition. The diving pool will be used exclusively for diving.

State-of-the-art electronic timing and placejudging equipment will be installed and inaddition, all other equipment required by FINA rules will be provided.

The light intensity over all competition poolswill not be less than 1,500 lux and lightingpoints will be carefully located to ensureoptimum conditions for competitors.

Control centres and offices for mediadirectors and announcers will be provided,located and equipped as required by FINA.



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Swimming

DAY

Synchronised Swimming

Diving


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the following systems will be provided:

• Electronic scoreboards to post the times,scores and ranks of each competitor or team

• Electronic timing and place judgingequipment linked to the scoreboards toprovide instantaneous competition resultsfor spectators and the media

• One master computer devoted exclusivelyto all internal functions including the stateof the sensors, the contact plates, theblock and pistol and all related datapertaining to this equipment


All the necessary changing rooms, showers,saunas, massage, physiotherapy, medical,first aid, bed/rest and equipment storage and repair facilities will be provided. These facilities will readily accommodate the athletes and coaches expected at theGames. Exercise, warm-up rooms andrest/relaxation areas will also be provided for athletes.

In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for male andfemale officials. These will be equipped withshowers, toilets and massage areas.


A six lane 50 metre pool will be provided for warm-up immediately adjacent to thecompetition area and will be equipped asrequired by FINA.

5 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided. The required number ofadministrative and technical support staff will also be made available.


Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the warm-up andcompetition pools will also serve as training sites.

In addition, training facilities will be provided at:

Distance fromGames Village Aquatics Centrekm mins km mins

Oldham10 15 30 30

Sports Centre

WiganInternational 25 30 8 10Pool

Stockport 10 15 45 45

Pool

Oldham Sports Centre is a regional centre of excellence for diving and the Wigan and Stockport pools are existing 50 metrefacilities within easy reach of the GamesVillage.

7 Seating

The Aquatics Centre is planned to have 4,000 seats for spectators. Reserved seatingwill be provided for competitors, coaches,team officials, technical officials, theCommonwealth Games Family, VIPs and media representatives.

The number and location of these seats willbe determined in full consultation with FINAand the CGF.


For general information regarding the following subjects please see ‘General Services and Facilities’on page 79.

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Medical Facilities

Media Facilities



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The Commonwealth Games badmintoncompetition is planned to take place in theproposed new 3,000 seat Eastlands Arena,one of three sports venues to comprise thenew Eastlands Centre in East Manchester.

Immediately adjacent to the new Stadium,the Eastlands Arena will be only 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drive from theGames Village and 3 kilometres/10 minutesdrive from the VIP hotels and Media Centre.

The badminton competition will last nine dayscommencing on Day 1 of the Games andfinishing with the individual finals on Day 9.

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The Eastlands Arena is intended to form part of the development project for the new Stadium and associated commercialdevelopment. A need has been identified forhigh quality training facilities within the regionand, both before and after the Games, theEastlands Arena will be utilised as a centre of sporting excellence for a range of indoorteam and racket sports. It will be aninvaluable addition to the sporting facilitieswithin the region enabling greater numbers to have access to high level coaching andcompetition.

The venueEastlands

CentreManchesterCity Centre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatreG-Mex

Centre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Eastlands Arena


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

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Competition area

Stadium


Station

Arena

Athletesfacilities

Carparking

Metrolink

Eastlands Centre

Eastlands Arena

General

The badminton competition will conform in all relevant respects to the appropriateInternational Badminton Federation (IBF)Constitution and CGF Constitution and Bye-laws. The Organising Committee willwork closely with the IBF, the BadmintonAssociation of England (BAE) and the CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

The badminton competition will have sixevents: men’s singles, ladies’ singles, men’sdoubles, ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles anda team competition. It is proposed that theteam competition will take place on Days 1 to3 of the Games and the individual events onDays 5 to 9. Day 4 will be a rest day.However, it is recognised that the actualformat and programme of competition will bedetermined in full consultation with the IBF,BAE and CGF.

1 The Badminton Hall

This will be a completely enclosedenvironmentally controlled arena with threecourts arranged in parallel fashion within afloor area of 45 x 21 metres. There will be aminimum of 8 metres between the courts and2 metres clear space behind each baseline.

The layout of the courts and all courtdimensions will comply with all relevant IBFtechnical requirements and all overheadlighting, sound and video equipment will beinstalled such that the unobstructed heightsabove the competition floor area will not beless than 12 metres.

The background of the badminton hall will bea dark colour for optimum playing conditionsand the playing area will be free of draughtsand air turbulence. The Arena will be fullytested prior to the competition to ensure that the internal environment and playingconditions meet the requirements of the IBF.

2 Lighting

The competition hall will be equipped with alighting system that exceeds the minimumrequirements of 1,200 lux for media coverageand provides the appropriate indirectillumination for the competition. As the hall istotally enclosed all lighting will be artificial.

3 Equipment

Each competition court will be provided withall the equipment specified by the IBF.

4 Seating

The competition hall is planned to provide3,000 seats for spectators. Reserved seatingwill be provided for competitors, teamofficials, technical officials, theCommonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined infull consultation with the IBF and the CGF.



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Team event

DAY

Individual competition


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the following systems will be provided:

• An electronic display visible to allspectators providing final results andmatch progress when a number of courts are in use

• Two electronic scoreboards for eachcompetition court

• A suitable court communications system to enable umpires to contact the refereesstation, the referees to contact the controlstation and vice-versa

• For the finals, a microphone linking theumpire’s chair directly to the publicaddress system


All necessary changing rooms, showers,massage, bed/rest and equipment storageand repair facilities will be provided forathletes and officials. These facilities willreadily accommodate the competitors andofficials expected at the Games.


Two courts of the same mat type as thecompetition courts will be provided adjacentto the badminton hall for warm-up purposes.

8 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided for event organisation.Administrative and technical supportpersonnel will also be made available as required.


Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the programmeallows, the warm-up and competition facilitieswill also serve as training sites. In addition, six badminton courts for training will beprovided at Oldham Sports Centre which is 10 kilometres/15 minutes drive from the Games Village.

These training facilities will comply withrelevant IBF requirements in all respects.



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The Commonwealth Games bowlscompetition will be held in an attractiveparkland area to the south of the City, known locally as Hough End.

Located just 3 kilometres/15 minutes drivefrom the Games Village, this 36 hectares ofopen parkland space will be a particularlyattractive setting for the bowls competition.

Whilst there is considerable publicparticipation and interest in bowls inManchester and the North West of England,almost all the existing facilities are crowngreen clubs and so a new four green facilitywill be provided for the Games.

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Administrationand support

Green 3

Green 1 Green 2

Green 4

Hough End is publicly owned parklandalready well used by the local communityexclusively for recreational purposes - particularly soccer, rugby and cricket.

Temporary grandstands for 4,000 spectatorsand temporary back-up facilities will beprovided for the Games.

The venue

Hough End

Manchester City Centre

to Airport

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatre

G-MexCentre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

Hough End


Games Village 3 15

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

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Hough End Sports Field

General

The bowls competition will conform in allrespects to the relevant World Bowls Board(WBB) Rules and CGF Constitution and Bye-laws.

The Organising Committee will work closely with the WBB, English BowlingAssociation (EBA), English Womens BowlingAssociation (EWBA) and CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

There will be six competitions run at thesame time as follows:

Fours Men Fours Women

Pairs Men Pairs Women

Singles Men Singles Women

It is proposed that the bowls competition willlast nine days, commencing on the first dayof the Games. However, it is recognised that the actual format and programme ofcompetition will be determined in fullconsultation with the WBB, EBA, EWBA and CGF.

1 The Greens

The four greens, each 37 x 37 metres will beprepared in full accordance with WBB rulesregarding green structure andmeasurements.

In addition, the Organising Committee willprovide all the technical and other equipmentspecified by the WBB to ensure the higheststandards of organisation.

2 Seating

Seating for 4,000 spectators in temporarystands will be provided. Reserved seating willbe provided for competitors, team officials,technical officials, the CommonwealthGames Family, VIPs and mediarepresentatives. The number and location of these seats will be determined in fullconsultation with the WBB and CGF.


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the Organising Committee will provide:

• 32 rink scoreboards

• Master scoreboards in full accordance with WBB specifications

• A communication system to facilitatecommunication between officials andparticularly between the rinks and themaster scoreboards


All necessary changing rooms, showers,rest/relaxation and equipment storage andrepair facilities will be provided in accordancewith WBB requirements. These facilities willreadily accommodate the competitors andofficials expected at the Games.

In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for all workingumpires and other technical officials.

5 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting roomswill be provided. The required number ofadministrative and technical supportpersonnel will also be made available.



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DAY

6 Training and Warm-up Facilities

Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the competition facilitieswill also serve as training sites.

In addition, training facilities will be providedas follows:

Distance from Games Villagekm mins

Heaton Park 5 10

Leverhulme Park 14 20

WBB requirements regarding trainingfacilities, equipment and services will be complied with in all respects.



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The Commonwealth Games boxingcompetition will be held at the G-Mex Centre.

G-Mex, the Greater Manchester ExhibitionCentre, is located in the very heart of the City Centre and is immediately adjacent to the main VIP hotel, Media Centre and all amenities. The Games Village is just 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drive away.

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Ring

Warm-up and Weigh-in

Changing

Manchester’s former Central Station wasconverted in 1985 to the G-Mex Events andExhibition Centre and this facility is ownedand operated by a public/private sectorcompany which is fully committed toManchester’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games.

G-Mex has operated successfully since itsopening and plans are in place for thesignificant expansion of the Centre in order to provide more comprehensiveseminar/conference facilities and additionalexhibition space to meet growing demand.The first phase of this expansion is alreadyunderway with the present construction of anew seminar centre. The new facility will beconstructed on vacant land immediatelyadjacent to the existing facility and will bereadily capable of accommodating up to4,000 spectators for the boxing competition.

The G-Mex Centre will also host the netballand rhythmic gymnastics competitions.

The venue

EastlandsCentreManchester

City Centre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatre

G-MexCentre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

G-Mex Centre


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels Adj –

Media Centre Adj –

MediaCentre

BridgewaterHall

G-MexCentre

VIPHotel

MetrolinkSt Peter’s Square

MetrolinkG-Mex

Town Hall

CentralLibrary

G-Mex Centre

Boxing ArenaG-Mex Centre

General

The boxing competition will conform in allrespects to the relevant International AmateurBoxing Association (AIBA) Constitution andCompetition Rules and CGF Constitution andBye-laws. The Organising Committee willwork closely with the AIBA, Amateur BoxingAssociation (ABA), and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

The boxing competition will be contested at12 weight categories as follows:

kg

48 51 54 57 60 63.5 67 71 75 81 91 +91

It is proposed that the competition will lastnine days and that there will be one rest daybefore the finals. However, it is recognisedthat the actual format and programme ofcompetition will be determined in fullconsultation with the AIBA, ABA and CGF.

1 The Boxing Hall

This will be a completely enclosedenvironmentally controlled arena equippedwith a lighting system that meets all therequirements for optimum televisioncoverage.

2 The Ring

The boxing ring will be situated at the centreof the arena and will measure at least 6.1 x 6.1 metres from inside the line of theropes. Reserved ringside seating will beprovided for the appropriate numbers ofreferees and judges, jury, timekeepers,announcers, medical jury and seconds in an area separate from the public stands.

3 Equipment

Bandages, gloves and headguards will beprovided as required by the AIBA and theboxing and training halls will have all the necessary equipment to conform to the relevant AIBA rules.

4 Seating

Seating for up to 4,000 spectators will beprovided. Reserved seating will be providedfor competitors, technical officials, teamofficials, the Commonwealth Games Family,VIPs and media representatives. The numberand location of these seats will bedetermined in full consultation with the AIBA and CGF.


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,an electronic scoreboard will be providedabove the ring visible to all spectators.


All necessary changing rooms, showers,saunas, massage, bed/rest and equipmentstorage and repair facilities will be provided.These will readily accommodate the athletesand coaches expected at the Games. In addition, two separate changing areas willbe provided for referees/judges and the juryof appeal.



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Boxing

DAY

The Draw

The official draw will be undertaken in fullaccordance with AIBA specifications.

The Weigh-in

The official weigh-in will be located in thecompetition venue and will be undertaken infull accordance with AIBA specifications.


Two warm-up rooms will be provided withinthe competition complex which will containindividual dressing and massage rooms,showers and toilets for pre-competitionpreparation. An appropriate number of scalesof the same type used for the official weigh-inwill be placed at the warm-up rooms, training sites and Games Village.

8 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided and the required number ofadministrative and technical support staff willalso be made available. In addition, a drugtesting control room - a warm room withcomfortable seating and a variety of sealed drinks - will be provided.


Boxing competitors will have exclusive use ofthe following gymnasia:

Distance fromGymnasia Games Village

km mins

Ardwick 2 1.5 5

Sports Centre

Middleton Recreation 4 9 15Centre

Ten Acres2 6 10

Leisure Centre

The training facilities provided will meet all thespecifications of the AIBA. Each gymnasiumwill be equipped with a boxing ring and amaximum of six exercise facilities includingsuch items as sandbags and maize balls.



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The Commonwealth Games cyclingcompetition will be focused on Britain’sNational Cycling Centre which opened inSeptember 1994 and has already establisheda reputation as one of the finest purpose-builtvelodromes in the world.

Located just 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drivefrom the Games Village and immediatelyadjacent to the site of the new Stadium, thevelodrome incorporates the most up-to-datefacilities for competitors, officials, spectatorsand the media and is capable of seating3,500 people.

The outdoor events will take place on a road course selected by the British CyclingFederation (BCF) to provide optimumcompetition conditions and as the racesbegin and end at the National Cycling Centreall the support facilities of this building will beavailable.

The cycling competitions are scheduled totake place over eight days commencing with the individual time trial on Day 3 of theGames and finishing with the individual road race on Day 10. Days 4 and 9 will be rest days.

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City Centre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatreG-Mex

Centre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall Track Events

Opened in September 1994 the NationalCycling Centre is Britain’s first fully coveredpurpose-built velodrome. Designed to meet the highest international standards, the facility will host the World CyclingChampionships in 1996. The Centre isoperated by the BCF on behalf of the Sports Council for England. The Centrecontains a 250 x 7 metre track in Siberianpine, a central event area, permanent seatingfor 3,500 spectators, hospitality boxes andfacilities for VIPs, officials and media. It also provides management andmaintenance accommodation, competitorservices, spectator services, technicalservices and car and coach parking.

Road Races

Both the individual time trial and individualroad race will take place on the same 18kilometre road circuit starting and finishing at the National Cycling Centre. The circuit willprovide a variety of town and countrysideroads and will be in full accordance with allrelevant International Cyclists Union (UCI)specifications.

The venue

The National Cycling Centre


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

Stadium


Station

Arena

Athletesfacilities

Carparking

Metrolink

Eastlands Centre

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General

The cycling competition will conform in allrespects to the relevant UCI Constitution andTechnical Rules and CGF Constitution andBye-laws.

The Organising Committee will work closelywith the BCF, UCI and CGF in the planningand organisation of the event.

Competition Format

The events to be included within the cyclingcompetition will be determined only after fulldiscussions with the BCF, UCI and CGF.Similarly, the final event programme andschedule/timing of events will be determinedin full consultation with these bodies.


50m60m70m80m90m

100m110m120m130m140m


1 The Velodrome

The new state-of-the-art National CyclingCentre is a totally enclosed environmentallycontrolled indoor facility equipped with a lighting system that meets all therequirements for optimum TV coverage. The National Cycling Centre will host theWorld Cycling Championships in 1996.

2 The Track

The 250 metre track is made from Siberianpine and has the following specification:

Width 7.0 metres

Degree of banking at bends 41.409 degrees

Degree of banking in straight 12.541 degrees

Diameter of bends (inside) 48.275 metres

(outside) 62.345 metres

Length of straights 40.0 metres

Access to track centre Tunnels (x3)

Spectator capacity 3,500

3 Road Races

The BCF has designated an 18 kilometrecircuit which begins at the National CyclingCentre. The course provides a variety ofterrain as it runs through both rural and urban areas to the east of Manchester. It provides climbs and descents but withoutsharp bends and the contour profile is asillustrated.

For the individual time trial men will completethe circuit three times (54 kilometres) and thewomen two times (36 kilometres).

For the individual road race men willcomplete the circuit 10 times (180 kilometres)and the women six times (108 kilometres).

The surface will be in perfect condition andthe road will be at least 6 metres widethroughout. For the last 800 metres beforethe finish and for at least 100 metres after thefinish the road will be at least 8 metres wide.The total length of the finishing straight inview of spectators in the grandstand will be 1,000 metres.

All the equipment specified by the UCI will beprovided and as the race begins and ends atthe National Cycling Centre all the supportfacilities of this building will also be available.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Individual time trial

DAY

Track events

Individual road race

Road Race Course

One day’s training will be provided on theactual competition circuit with the roadsbeing closed to all other traffic.

4 Seating

Total spectator seating in the Centre will be3,500 whilst temporary grandstands seating2,500 will be provided for the road races. The configuration of the road course will alsoprovide view points for a further 50,000spectators. In all cases, reserved seats will be provided for non-competing cyclists, team officials, technical officials, theCommonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined in full consultation with the UCI and CGF.


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79, an electronic scoreboard is provided abovethe track visible to all spectators.


All necessary changing rooms, showers,massage, bed/rest and cycle storage andrepair facilities will be provided and separatechanging facilities will be provided forcommissaries and other technical officers.

7 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided. The required number ofadministrative and technical supportpersonnel will also be made available.

8 Training and Warm-up Facilities

Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the programmeallows, the National Cycling Centre will be available for training.

For the road races, one day’s training will beprovided on the actual competition circuitwith the roads being closed to all other traffic.

9 Bicycle Storage

A bicycle storage and mechanics area will be provided in the Games Village for theconvenience of all teams and athletes.However, as the National Cycling Centre isonly 1.5 kilometres from the Games Villagethe teams may wish to store and maintaintheir bikes at the competition venue.


For general information regarding the following subjects please see ‘General Services and Facilities’on page 79

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The Commonwealth Games gymnasticscompetition will be held at two prestigiousvenues within the City Centre. The artisticgymnastics will take place in the new 16,500seat Manchester Arena from Day 1 to Day 4of the Games. The rhythmic gymnastics willbe held in the G-Mex Centre from Day 6 to Day 8.

Chosen for their accessibility and excellent facilities both venues are within 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes of the GamesVillage, and the G-Mex Centre is immediatelyadjacent to the main VIP hotel and Media Centre.

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City Centre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatre

G-MexCentre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Manchester Arena is one of the City’s mostprestigious recent developments. Located at Victoria Station, a major public transportinterchange, it is Europe’s largest indoorarena.

The Arena is due to be operational in July1995 and will host the World Table TennisChampionships in 1997. It will also host thefinal rounds of the netball competition at the Games.

G-Mex is Manchester’s impressive exhibitionand events centre which was innovativelydeveloped around a former railway station.The G-Mex Centre is owned and operated by a public/private sector company which isfully supportive of Manchester’s bid to hostthe Commonwealth Games. The Centre will also host the early rounds of the netballcompetition and the boxing competition.

The venues

Manchester Arena


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 1.5 5

Media Centre 1.5 5

Warm-up

Competitionarea

G-Mex


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels Adj –


MediaCentre

BridgewaterHall

G-MexCentre


MetrolinkG-Mex

Town Hall

CentralLibrary

VIPHotel

G-Mex Centre

Manchester Arena

G-Mex

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General

The gymnastics competition will conform in all respects to the relevant InternationalGymnastics Federation (FIG) Constitutionand Technical Rules and CGF Constitutionand Bye-laws.

The Organising Committee will work closelywith FIG, the England Amateur GymnasticsAssociation (EAGA) and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

There will be three competitions: men’s andwomen’s artistic gymnastics and women’srhythmic gymnastics and the proposedcompetition schedule is as shown. However, it is recognised that the actualcompetition schedule and event timings willbe determined in full consultation with FIG,EAGA and CGF.

1 The Competition Halls

The new state-of-the-art Manchester Arenahas been designed in full consultation withEAGA and in full compliance with FIGspecifications. Similarly, G-Mex will meet inevery respect the requirements of FIG forrhythmic gymnastics and it will have aminimum of 12 metres clear of obstructionover the floor areas.

Both facilities will be totally enclosedenvironmentally controlled arenas enablingtemperature and humidity conditions to bedetermined by FIG and will have lightingconditions suitable for optimum televisioncoverage. The lighting system will bedesigned and located to eliminate disturbingglare and the distraction of the competitors.

2 Equipment

For artistic gymnastics a podium 60 x 34 x 1.0 metres will be installed. The podium will allow for the ready fixing of gymnastics apparatus in full accordancewith FIG specifications.

For rhythmic gymnastics, two 13 x 13 metrefloor areas will be provided each fitted withan approved type of carpet. Again these floor areas will be laid in full compliance withFIG requirements and there will be at least 4 metres between the floor areas and thespectators.

In addition, all gymnastics apparatusprovided will conform to the standardsspecified in the FIG publication ‘ApparatusNorms’.

3 Seating

The seating capacity for artistic gymnasticswill be 16,500 and 4,000 for the rhythmiccompetition.

Reserved seating will be provided for non-competing gymnasts, officials andjudges, the jury and jury of appeal, theCommonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined in full consultation with FIG and CGF.



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Team competition

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• An electronic scoreboard visible to allspectators for the display of all relevantinformation and statistics

• Appropriate communications equipment for the technical officials

• A scoring and information office equippedto ensure the correct and rapid recordingand calculation of the scores


All necessary changing rooms, showers,massage, bed/rest and equipment storageand repair facilities will be provided forathletes and officials. These facilities willreadily accommodate the competitors and officials expected at the Games.


The various gymnastic podiums and all thenecessary apparatus will be duplicated in awarm-up and auxiliary training area withineach competition venue and immediatelyadjacent to the competition floor. Access tothe warm-up areas will be strictly controlledand a warm-up of at least two hours will beaccorded to all competitors.

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Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided in both venues. The required number of administrative andtechnical support personnel will also bemade available.


Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the programmeallows, the warm-up and competition facilitieswill also serve as training sites.


Distance fromGames Village

Venue Training Halls km mins

Manchester 1 3 5

Gym Centre

Manchester 1 3 10

Grammar School

William Hulme 1 3 10Grammar School

St Thomas Aquinas High 1 4.5 10School

South Manchester 1 9 15Gym Centre

All training sites will be equipped andoperated in full accordance with FIGrequirements.


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The Commonwealth Games judo competitionis planned to be held at a new indoor sportsand leisure complex to serve three ofManchester’s Universities close to the City Centre.

The complex will be located just 0.8 kilometres/5 minutes drive from theGames Village and 3 kilometres/10 minutesdrive from the VIP hotels and Media Centre.

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Warm-up area

Competition area

Manchester University, ManchesterMetropolitan University and the University of Manchester Institute of Science andTechnology (UMIST) are all located in the City Centre. With a combined studentpopulation of over 40,000 there is substantialdemand for quality sport and leisure facilities.The universities are fully committed to thedevelopment of an indoor sports and leisurecomplex of the highest quality which willmeet their combined requirements and bereadily capable of hosting the judocompetition with seating for 3,000 spectators.

The same facility will also host the wrestlingcompetition.

The venue


City Centre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatreG-Mex

Centre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Manchester University


Games Village 0.8 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

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The judo competition will conform in all respects to the relevant InternationalFederation of Judo (IJF) Constitution andContest Rules and CGF Constitution andBye-laws. The Organising Committee willwork closely with the IJF, the British JudoAssociation (BJA) and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

There will be men’s and women’scompetitions in eight categories as follows:

kg

Men 60 65 71 78 86 95 95+

Women 48 52 56 61 66 72 72+

It is proposed that the judo competition willlast four days and that two weight categoriesfor both men and women will be determinedon each day. However, it is recognised thatthe actual format and programme ofcompetition will be determined in fullconsultation with the IJF, BJA and CGF.

1 The Judo Hall

This will be a completely enclosedenvironmentally controlled arena which willseat 3,000 spectators.

The central competition area will contain a 20 x 36 x 1 metre high flexible platform whichwill feature two tatamis each 16 x 16 metres.

As required by the IJF, the podium will beseparated from the seats for the press andspectators and seating for the appropriateofficials will occupy the open space aroundthe podium. This will include seats for thereferees, technical officials and medical staff assigned to each mat.

2 Lighting

Lighting will be so designed and located soas not to cast shadows on to the tatamis orglare the competitors and will meet all therequirements for optimum TV coveragethroughout the competition.

3 Equipment

All the equipment provided for thecompetition, warm-up and training facilitieswill fully comply with IJF requirements.

4 Seating

Reserved seating will be provided forcompetitors, team officials, theCommonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined infull consultation with the IJF and CGF.



• Two electronic scoreboards adjacent toeach mat

• One electronic information board to displayfinal results and the positions and scoresof each competitor



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Judo

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All necessary changing rooms, showers,saunas, massage, bed/rest and equipmentstorage and repair facilities will be provided in full accordance with IJF requirements.These facilities will readily accommodate the athletes and coaches expected at the Games.

In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for all workingreferees and judges.


There will be a secure warm-up area at the venue providing a mat surface of 20 x 20 metres and this will be linked directly to the competition area.

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Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the warm-up andcompetition facilities will also serve as training sites.

In addition, training facilities will be providedat Altrincham Sports Centre which is 12 kilometres from the Games Village. This will provide eight mats of 8 x 8 metres.All mats will have at least 2 metres betweenthem and be separated by curtains.

IJF specifications with regard to trainingfacilities, equipment and services eg medicalwill be complied with in all respects.



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The Commonwealth Games table tenniscompetition will be held at the new DavidLloyd Centre, Cheadle. Plans for the Centreare well advanced and construction is due tocommence by summer 1995 with anticipatedcompletion in February 1996. This will be anexciting facility on the southern edge ofManchester, 14 kilometres/20 minutes drivefrom the Games Village, VIP hotels and Media Centre and with easy access to the regional motorway network.

The competition will last nine dayscommencing on Day 1 of the Games andfinishing with the individual finals on Day 9.

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Warm-uparea

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Administrationand support

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5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

2

3

4

The David Lloyd Centre will be a privatelybuilt and financed tennis centre which will bea focal point for tennis excellence within theregion. Facilities will include 10 indoor tenniscourts and the table tennis competition willbe held in these indoor courts.

The venue20 minutes

to David LloydCentre

Manchester City Centre

David Lloyd Centre

ManchesterAirport

20 minutesto City Centre

David Lloyd Centre


Games Village 14 20

VIP hotels 14 20

Media Centre 14 20

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General

The table tennis competition will conform in all relevant respects to the appropriateInternational Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)Technical Rules and CGF Constitution andBye-laws. The Organising Committee willwork closely with the ITTF, CommonwealthTable Tennis Association (CTTA), EnglishTable Tennis Association (ETTA) and CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

The competition will have seven events:men’s singles, ladies’ singles, men’sdoubles, ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles,team competition (men), team competition(women). The team competitions will takeplace on Days 1 to 4 of the Games and the individual events on Days 6 to 9. Day 5 will be a rest day.

The format and structure of each competitionwill be determined in full consultation with theITTF, CTTA, ETTA and CGF.

1 The Venue

The competition hall will provide a total of 12 competition tables each with a playingarea of 14 x 7 metres (or 16 x 8 metres) as specified by the ITTF.

Four of these competition tables will beprovided in a ‘centre court’ facility withspectator seating for up to 3,000. A furthereight competition tables will be providedimmediately adjacent to the ‘centre court’and each of these tables will also beprovided with spectator seating, a total of 1,500 seats.

The competition hall will provide adequatespace for players, coaches, technicalofficials, and media and will include TV gantries and commentary boxes.

A second hall, immediately adjacent to thecompetition hall, will be used for warm-upand practice and will also include some ofthe necessary support facilities eg relaxationareas.

2 Floor

The entire floor area will be constructed tothe technical satisfaction of the ITTF. It will be made of wood and will be coveredby a special vinyl floor surface specified bythe ITTF. This will be dark red or blue with no extraneous lines or markings whatsoeverand the surface of the floor will be tested toensure proper traction.

3 Seating

Reserved seating will be provided forcompetitors, coaches, team officials,technical officials, the CommonwealthGames Family, VIPs and mediarepresentatives. The number and location of these seats will be determined in fullconsultation with the ITTF and CGF.


In addition to the systems described in‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the Organising Committee will providescoreboards for each competition table.



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DAY

Individual competition

5 Lighting

The competition hall will have minimum andconsistent light intensity of 1,200 lux over all12 tables. All light sources will be locatedmore than 4 metres above the floor and will be of such a type and so positioned as to avoid glare and be entirely suitable for TV coverage. All lighting will be artificial.

6 Air Conditioning

The competition hall will be a completelyenclosed environmentally controlled facilityand the air conditioning system will becapable of providing playing conditionsentirely satisfactory to the ITTF.

7 Equipment

All equipment will comply with theappropriate ITTF rules. In addition, the samebrand and type of equipment will be used atall the competition, warm-up and practicefacilities.

8 Warm-up and Training Facilities

16 tables (minimum playing area 12 x 6metres) for warm-up and training will beprovided in a second hall immediatelyadjacent to the competition hall. These facilities will be available to the playersat all times throughout the Games. Additionalfacilities could be provided if required in anadjacent gymnasium.

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All necessary support facilities as specifiedby the ITTF will be provided for players,coaches, umpires and other technical staff.



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The Commonwealth Games weightliftingcompetition will be held in the heart of theCity Centre at Manchester’s impressivePalace Theatre. The VIP hotels and Media Centre are in very close proximity and the Games Village is just 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drive away.

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Entrance foyer

Competition mat

Warm-up

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The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester’spremier theatres with a seating capacity of2,000. It has the third largest stage in Britainand has ample backstage accommodation.

It is privately owned and has been recentlyrefurbished. The theatre has been the homefor many prestigious productions and plays a very full part in the cultural and leisure lifeof the City and the region.

The venue


MediaCentre


PalaceTheatre

G-MexCentre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Palace Theatre


Games Village 1 5

VIP hotels 0.5 5

Media Centre 0.5 5

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General

The weightlifting competition will conform in all respects to the relevant InternationalWeightlifting Federation (IWF) Constitutionand Technical Rules and CGF Constitutionand Bye-laws. The Organising Committee will work closely with the IWF, the BritishAmateur Weight Lifting Association (BAWLA)and CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

The competition will comprise the followingbodyweight categories:

kg

Men 52 56 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 100 110 +110

Women 44 48 52 56 60 67.5 75 82.5 +82.5

It is proposed that the weightliftingcompetition will last five days and that twobodyweight categories for both men andwomen will be determined each day, except for the last day of the competitionwhen only the men’s +110 kilogrammes will be contested. However, it is recognisedthat the actual format and programme of competition will be determined inconsultation with the IWF, BAWLA and CGF.

1 The Venue

The weightlifting competition will be held on a 4 x 4 x 0.1 metre platform located on anextended competition stage that measures a minimum 12 x 12 x 1 metres. This will allowjudges to be seated in close proximity to theathletes leaving the full stage area in thebackground for preparation and approach.Specific seating of officials and judgesaround the platform will conform to IWFrequirements in all respects.

One set of regulation barbells and tworeserve sets, together with a minimum of two sets of scales will be provided. In addition, a weigh-in room will be providedin full compliance with the requirements ofthe IWF. The weigh-in for each group will take place two hours prior to that group’scompetition.

2 Seating

The Palace Theatre will have a seatingcapacity of 2,000. Reserved seating will beprovided for competitors, technical officials,team officials, the Commonwealth GamesFamily, VIPs and media representatives. The number and location of these seats willbe determined in full consultation with theIWF and CGF.



• Electronic competition scoreboard

• An attempt-board featuring a built-inreferee light system and timing clock with adequate repeater peripheries in full compliance with IWF specifications

• Closed circuit television

• An internal intercom system to link thewarm-up rooms and the Secretariat tablein order to provide immediatecommunication of weights requested by lifters

• A communication system to facilitatecommunication between officials

• An efficient computer system to run the competition, register the results and control the electronic scoreboard



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All necessary changing rooms, toilets,showers, saunas, massage, bed/rest andequipment storage and repair facilities will be provided in full accordance with IWFrequirements. These facilities will readilyaccommodate the athletes and coachesexpected at the Games.

In addition, separate changing and relaxationrooms will be provided for referees andmembers of the Jury.


A warm-up room will be provided immediatelybehind the competition stage with connectionprovided through an enclosed securecorridor. The warm-up room will be equippedin full accordance with IWF requirements andentry to this area will be strictly controlled.

Individual and team locker rooms will also beprovided for athletes in the warm-up area.

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Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided. Administrative and technicalsupport personnel will also be made availableas required.


A training area with 10 platforms will be provided at the YMCA Castlefield. This is less than 5 minutes drive from both the Games Village and the competitionvenue. There are additional training facilitieswithin a similar distance.

The training facilities will be equipped in fullaccordance with IWF requirements.



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The Commonwealth Games wrestlingcompetition is planned to be held at a newindoor sports and leisure complex to servethree of Manchester’s Universities close tothe City Centre.

The complex will be located just 0.8kilometres/5 minutes drive from the GamesVillage and 3 kilometres/10 minutes drivefrom the VIP hotels and Media Centre.

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Warm-up mats

Competition area

Manchester University, ManchesterMetropolitan University and the University of Manchester Institute of Science andTechnology (UMIST) are all located in the City Centre. With a combined studentpopulation of over 40,000 there is substantialdemand for quality sport and leisure facilities.The universities are fully committed to thedevelopment of an indoor sports and leisurecomplex of the highest quality which willmeet their combined requirements and be readily capable of hosting the wrestlingcompetition with seating for 3,000 spectators.

The same facility will also host the judocompetition.

The venue


EastlandsCentre

MediaCentre


PalaceTheatre

G-MexCentre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall



Games Village 0.8 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

University Sports Hall

General

The wrestling competition will conform in allrespects to the relevant International AmateurWrestling Federation (FILA) Constitution andTechnical Rules and particularly to the FILAregulations for the organisation ofinternational events (Articles 39-48).

The Organising Committee will work closelywith FILA, the English Amateur WrestlingAssociation (EAWA) and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

The freestyle wrestling competition will becontested in 10 weight categories as follows:

kg

48 52 57 62 68 74 82 90 100 130

It is proposed that the wrestling competitionwill last three days commencing on Day 6 ofthe Games and finishing on Day 8. However,it is recognised that the actual format andprogramme of competition will be determinedin full consultation with FILA, EAWA and CGF.

1 The Wrestling Hall

This will be a completely enclosedenvironmentally controlled arena which will seat 3,000 spectators.

The competition area will contain two FILAapproved mats of 12 x 12 metres located on a podium 1 metre high. A minimum of 4 metres of open space will separate thepress and spectator seats from the podiumand seating for the appropriate officials willoccupy part of the open space surroundingthe podium.

The official weigh-in area will be adjacent to the entrance to the competition area andthis will be equipped and operated entirely in accordance with FILA specifications.

2 Lighting

Lighting will be so designed and located soas not to cast shadows on to the mats orglare the competitors and will meet all therequirements for optimum TV coveragethroughout the competition.

3 Equipment

All the equipment provided for thecompetition, warm-up and training facilitieswill fully comply with FILA requirements.

4 Seating

Reserved seating will be provided forcompetitors, coaches, team officials,technical officials, the CommonwealthGames Family, VIPs and mediarepresentatives. The number and location of these seats will be determined in fullconsultation with FILA and CGF.


In addition to the systems described within‘General Services and Facilities’ on page 79,the Organising Committee will provide all thenecessary timing, electronic score andinformation boards, closed circuit televisionand video units.

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Wrestling

DAY


All necessary changing rooms, showers,saunas, massage, bed/rest and equipmentstorage and repair facilities will be provided.These facilities will readily accommodate theathletes and officials expected at the Games.In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for referees.


Three non-competition wrestling mats forwarm-up and training will be provided closeto the competition area and changing rooms.Two sets of scales will be provided, of thesame type as used for the official weigh-in.

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Before the competition starts and during the competition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the warm-up andcompetition facilities will also serve as training sites.


Distance from Number Games Villageof Mats km mins

The Wrestling 3 2 5Academy

Eccles Recreation 6 6 15Centre

These combined facilities will provide morethan adequate mat time for training each day.All training mats will have at least 2 metresbetween them and FILA specifications withregard to training facilities, equipment andservices will be complied with in all respects.



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The Commonwealth Games squashcompetition will be held at the ArmitageCentre. This existing sports and leisure complex is located just 3 kilometres/10 minutes drive from the City Centre and the same distance from theGames Village, VIP hotels and Media Centre.

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The Armitage Centre is the sports and leisure complex of Manchester University. It is frequently used for major national andinternational sporting events and hosted the English National Squash Championships in 1992.

The Armitage Centre could readily host thesquash competition providing seating for1,500 spectators around the main show court located in the Sports Hall.

The venue

Maincourt

Preliminariesand warm-up Main

entrance


City Centre

MediaCentre


ArmitageCentre

PalaceTheatreG-Mex

Centre

PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Armitage Centre


Games Village 3 10

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

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General

The squash competition will conform in all respects to the relevant World SquashFederation (WSF) Championship Regulationsand Rules of the Game and CGF Constitutionand Bye-laws. The Organising Committee will work closely with the WSF, the SquashRackets Association (SRA) and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

The squash competition will include the following events:

• Men’s Singles

• Women’s Singles

and either

• Team Event(s)

or

• Men’s Doubles

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

It is proposed that the squash competitionwill last nine days commencing on the firstday of the Games.

However, it is recognised that the actualevents in the programme and the format andprogramme of competition will be determinedin full consultation with the WSF, SRA and CGF.

1 The Courts

The demountable, transparent walled show court and the other four permanentcompetition courts will comply with allrelevant WSF specifications. The show courtwill be located in the main sports hall andthis completely enclosed environmentallycontrolled arena will provide optimumconditions for players, officials, spectatorsand the media.

2 Equipment

The Organising Committee will provide all thetechnical and other equipment specified bythe WSF to ensure the highest standards oforganisation.

3 Seating

The show court will provide seating for 1,500spectators. Reserved seating will be providedfor competitors, team officials, technicalofficials, the Commonwealth Games Family,VIPs and media representatives. The number and location of these seats willbe determined in full consultation with theWSF and CGF.



• Manual or computerised draw board andresults board

• Electronic scoreboard for each court togive score of match in progress


All necessary changing rooms, showers,massage, bed/rest and equipment storageand repair facilities will be provided. These facilities will readily accommodate theplayers and coaches expected at the Games.

In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for all refereesand other technical officials.



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6 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided. The required number of administrative and technical supportpersonnel will also be made available.

7 Warm-up and Training Facilities

Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the competition facilitieswill also be used for warm-up and training.

In addition, training facilities will be providedat Prestwich Village 4 kilometres/15 minutesdrive from the Games Village.



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The Commonwealth Games triathloncompetition will take place on Day 3 (the first Sunday) of the Games. It will be an ‘in-line’ event, with two separate transitionareas, beginning in Sale Water Park andfinishing within the new Stadium atEastlands.

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The 1.5 kilometre swim will be held at Sale Water Park. This is a publicly ownedwater sports facility situated 9 kilometres/15 minutes drive from the City Centre and the same distance from the Games Village.

The 40 kilometre bike section will be run on a variety of town and country roads and willincorporate the 18 kilometre road circuit to be used on the same day for the cyclingindividual time trial.

The 10 kilometre run will end within the Stadium.

The venues

STARTSale Water Park

FINISHEastlands Stadium


Eastlands Stadium


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 3 10

Media Centre 3 10

Sale Water Park


Games Village 9 15

VIP hotels 9 15

Media Centre 9 15

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Station

Arena

Athletesfacilities

Carparking

Metrolink

North

SaleWater Park

Transitionarea

Eastlands Centre

Sale Water ParkThe Stadium

General

The triathlon competition will conform in all respects to the relevant InternationalTriathlon Union (ITU) requirements and theCGF Constitution and Bye-laws. The Organising Committee will work closelywith the ITU, the British Triathlon Association(BTA) and CGF in the organisation of the event.

Competition Format

There will be a men’s and women’scompetition and it is proposed that bothevents will take place on Day 3 (the firstSunday) of the Games. However, it isrecognised that the actual format andprogramme of competition will be determinedin full consultation with the ITU, BTA andCGF.

1 The Swim

The 1.5 kilometre swim will be held at Sale Water Park and will comply in everyrespect to the relevant requirements of the ITU.

2 The Cycle

The 40 kilometre bike section will link Sale Water Park, 9 kilometres from the City Centre with the National Cycling Centrealso 9 kilometres. It will incorporate the 18 kilometre road circuit to be used on thesame day for the cycling individual time trial.The total route will provide a variety of terrainincluding fast, flat, major roads and the morechallenging climbs and descents of thecountry roads to the east of Manchester but without sharp bends.

All surfaces will be in perfect condition andthe roads will be at least 6 metres widethroughout.

3 The Run

The 10 kilometre run will start from theNational Cycling Centre. It will includeapproximately 8 kilometres on fast, flat majorroads to the east of Manchester (4 kilometresout and back) and the last 2 kilometres willbe within the Stadium.

4 Transition Areas

There will be two transition areas, bothequipped and operated in full compliancewith ITU specifications.

The first will be at Sale Water Park and thesecond at the National Cycling Centre.

5 Seating

Reserved seating will be provided forcompetitors, team officials, technical officials,the Commonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined in full consultation with the ITU and CGF.


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Triathlon

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All necessary changing rooms, showers,massage, bed/rest and equipment storageand repair facilities will be provided. These facilities will readily accommodate the athletes and coaches expected at theGames.

In addition, separate changing rooms will beprovided for all working referees and judges.

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Before the day of competition, trainingfacilities will be provided as follows:

SwimmingAt Sale Water Park and local swimming poolswithin 5 kilometres of the Games Village.

CyclingOn that part of the route that incorporates the 18 kilometre road circuit for the cyclingindividual time trial, one day’s training will beprovided with the roads being closed to allother traffic.

RunningTwo existing track and field facilities will beavailable as training sites as follows:

Distance from Games VillageVenue Lanes km mins

Belle Vue 8 1.5 5

Boggart Hole 6 6 10

Each site will provide a 400 metre track with a synthetic surface and these facilities willalso be used by those competing in theathletics competition.

10 Bicycle Storage

A bicycle storage and mechanics area will be provided in the Games Village for theconvenience of all teams and competitors.


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The Commonwealth Games netballcompetition will be held at two prestigiousvenues within the City Centre. First roundpool games will take place on two courtswithin the G-Mex Centre from Day 1 to Day 5of the Games. Later rounds will be held in thenew 16,500 seat Manchester Arena with thefinal taking place on Day 10, the last day ofthe Games.

Chosen for their accessibility and excellent facilities, both venues are within 1.5 kilometres/5 minutes drive of the Games Village and the G-Mex Centre isimmediately adjacent to the main VIP hoteland Media Centre.

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Competitionarea

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MediaCentre


PalaceTheatreG-Mex

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PiccadillyStation

GamesVillage

ManchesterArena

TownHall

Manchester Arena


Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels 1.5 5

Media Centre 1.5 5

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Games Village 1.5 5

VIP hotels Adj –


Manchester Arena is one of the City’s mostprestigious recent developments. Located at Victoria Station, a major public transportinterchange, it is Europe’s largest indoorarena.

The Arena will be operational in July 1995and is to host the World Table TennisChampionships in 1997. During the Games it will also host the artistic gymnasticscompetition.

G-Mex is Manchester’s impressive exhibitionand events centre which was innovativelydeveloped around a former railway station.The G-Mex Centre is owned and operated by a public/private sector company which isfully supportive of Manchester’s bid to hostthe Commonwealth Games and this facilityhas regularly hosted well attended andsuccessful international netball matches in recent years. G-Mex will also host therhythmic gymnastics and boxingcompetitions during the Games.

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BridgewaterHall

G-MexCentre


MetrolinkG-Mex

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Manchester Arena

G-MexG-Mex Centre

General

The netball competition will conform in all respects to the relevant InternationalFederation of Netball Associations (IFNA)Constitution and Technical Rules and CGFConstitution and Bye-laws.

The Organising Committee will work closely with IFNA, the All England NetballAssociation (AENA) and CGF in theorganisation of the event.

Competition Format

Manchester anticipates a 12 team netballcompetition with the teams being divided intotwo pools of six teams for the first round. This will be played over five consecutive daysof ‘round-robin’ play to determine the quarterfinalists. All first round games will be playedon two courts in the G-Mex Centre.

The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final willtake place from Days 7 to 10 of the Games in the 16,500 Manchester Arena.

However, it is recognised that the actualformat and programme of competition will be determined in full consultation with IFNA,AENA and CGF.

1 The Courts

The competition courts at both arenas will be 40 x 20 metre portable wooden floorsconstructed to an identical specification.

Appropriate equipment, staff and facilities will be provided as required by IFNA andboth arenas will provide optimum conditionsfor television coverage of the competition.

2 Seating

Seating capacities at both venues will be asfollows:

Manchester Arena 16,500

G-Mex Court 1 4,000

G-Mex Court 2 2,000

Reserved seating will be provided forcompetitors, team officials, technical officials,the Commonwealth Games Family, VIPs andmedia representatives. The number andlocation of these seats will be determined in full consultation with IFNA and CGF.



• Electronic display boards clearly visible toall participants and spectatorsThese will display:Names of teams in playNames and positions of individual playersRunning scoreTime remaining

• These display boards will be controlledfrom the scorers table


Each venue will be provided with allnecessary changing rooms, showers,massage and rest and relaxation facilities.These facilities will readily accommodate the athletes and team officials expected at the Games.

In addition, separate changing areas will beprovided in the same facility for umpires andother technical officials.



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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Pool games

DAY

Quarter finals

Semi-finals

Final


Within G-Mex two warm-up courts of thesame dimensions and floor surface as thecompetition court will be provided adjacent to and within the same building as thecompetition hall. These courts will provide all the equipment and facilities specified byIFNA and will be separated by a substantialnon-transparent curtain.

At the Manchester Arena, two separate warm-up areas will be provided immediatelyadjacent to the competition floor and in closeproximity to the athletes’ changing rooms.

6 Offices and Staff

Fully equipped offices and meeting rooms will be provided. The required number ofadministrative and technical support staff will also be made available.


Before the competition starts and during thecompetition period when the tournamentprogramme allows, the warm-up andcompetition facilities will also serve as training sites.


Distance from Games Village

km mins

Police Club, Hough End 4 10

Bolton Grammar School 29 25

All participating teams will have a chance totrain in the competition halls at least oncebefore their first match in that facility. Access to all training halls will be strictlycontrolled.



Information Systems

Medical Facilities

Media Facilities



Security and Access

Transport

Liaison


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Manchester recognises and understands the many issues surrounding the inclusion ofteam sports within the sports programme forthe Commonwealth Games.

With this debate very much in mindManchester has selected five optional teamsports any one or more of which may beincluded within Manchester’s sportsprogramme for 2002.

These five sports are:

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Football

• Hockey

• Rugby 7s

It is proposed that the final decision will bemade in full consultation with the CGF butnot until after:

• Experience of the 1998 Games in KualaLumpur

• Further detailed discussion with theappropriate international bodies

The intention is that the OrganisingCommittee will make the final decision aboutthe team sports to be included in the sportsprogramme within six months of the KualaLumpur Games. This decision will be subjectto confirmation by the General Assembly atits next meeting following the 1998 Games.

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Manchester has world famous facilities bothold and new capable of staging memorableCommonwealth Games competitions for allof the optional team sports.

Cricket, football and rugby are of courseEngland’s national sports and play animportant part in the every day life of English people generally and Mancunians in particular. Such famous sporting venues as Manchester United Football Club andLancashire County Cricket Club have bothhosted some of world sports mostmemorable occasions and this reputation will soon be enhanced by the magnificentnew National Cycling Centre, ManchesterArena and the planned new Stadium.

In addition to these high profile and worldrenown facilities, Manchester has a largenumber of other venues also capable ofstaging Commonwealth Games teamcompetitions to the highest possiblestandard and all within easy reach of the City Centre and the Games Village.

For each of the optional team sports it isrecognised that the number of participatingcountries, the qualification procedures (if any) and the format of competition will beagreed in full consultation with the CGF andthe relevant International Sports Federations.

Manchester has the facilities, the experienceand the expertise to stage memorableCommonwealth Games competitions in any or all of the five optional team sports.

The venues

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General Services & Facilities

This section covers general informationapplicable to all sports and competitionvenues in the following areas:

Information Systems

Medical Facilities

Media Facilities



Security and Access

Transport

Liaison

Information Systems

The following information systems will beprovided at each competition venue:

• Timing and scoring systems which willmake use of the most up-to-datetechnology. The Organising Committee willwork in partnership with the InternationalFederations to ensure that these systemsmeet their requirements whilst at the sametime fulfilling the information needs of themedia

• Information systems which are geared to the needs of the media, competitors,officials and spectators and which will needto be specified in the light of experience inKuala Lumpur and developments in theunderlying technologies. The intention isthat the systems will include enquiry andresearch facilities on information basesabout:

Start lists and results

Competitor biographies

Previous Games information, results and records

Press releases

Local geographical and meteorological data

Transport

Medical Facilities

At each major competition venue a completemedical centre will be provided for theimmediate care of athletes and officials. It will be equipped as appropriate for eachsport and will be staffed by physicians whoare experts in sports medicine and sportsinjuries. CGF medical personnel will have freeaccess to all facilities at all venues.

A fully equipped Doping Control Centre willalso be provided within the medical centre.This will be designed and equipped under theguidance of the Federation MedicalCommission and the appropriate personnel. It will have a resting area for waiting athletes,beverages and staff facilities.

Fully equipped first aid stations will beprovided at the smaller venues and trainingvenues will be equipped to carry out somesports medicine functions. Further informationregarding medical facilities is included in the’Hospitals & Medical Facilities’ section onpage 98.

Media Facilities

The Organising Committee will meet allrequirements of the International Federationsfor the personal and professional needs of the working press. Facilities will comply withthose listed in the Media Guide as well asthose listed by the International Federations.

News media will be assisted in their work inorder to provide opportunities for the bestpossible coverage. Seats with a clear view of the competition will be reserved withaccess controlled to allow only those who arecovering the Games to be admitted. Many ofthe seats will include a table with lower shelffor the handling and storage of results andother papers.

Extensive information services will beavailable in the press seating area forelectronic and paper retrieval. In addition,telephones allowing collect and credit cardcalls will be placed in these seats to allow for immediate communications.

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Media Facilities (continued)

Both formal and informal interviews will beaccommodated through one or more newsconference rooms with full lighting support.A ‘mixed zone’ will be provided whereverappropriate to enable competitors andjournalists to meet each other informally. A central work centre for media will includeareas for compiling and writing stories(including word processors), fortelecommunications (local and internationaltelephones, telex and fax) and an informalbooth with all the results of that sport andelectronic retrieval of the result of any sportin the Games.

Photographers will also be well cared for.Special positions for photographers will bereserved with a clear view of the action, butplaced so that the competitors are notdisturbed. All photographic positions will beselected in consultation with each sport’stechnical delegates and with experiencedphotojournalists.


At each competition venue, a VIP hospitalityfacility will be provided for the exclusive use of appropriately accredited members of theCommonwealth Games Family. In addition,appropriate areas will be provided forrefreshments, receptions and relaxation foruse by other dignitaries and members of theinternational press.


Ample refreshment, concession and toiletfacilities will be provided at each competitionvenue. These will be readily accessible fordisabled and wheelchair bound spectators.

Security and Access

Security

Each competition and training venue will becompletely secure and will benefit from theoverall security measures employed for theGames. In addition, all entrances to

competition and training sites and changingrooms will be staffed by security personneland, where appropriate, monitored by anelectronic surveillance system.

Each venue will have its own securitycommand centre which will monitor allactivities at each venue and provide directnetwork links to the overall Games securityoperation.

Access

Separate entry points will be provided at eachcompetition venue for spectators, athletes,media personnel, VIPs and other members ofthe Commonwealth Games Family. Access tonon-public areas will be strictly controlled andonly persons with the appropriateaccreditation will be granted entrance.

All detailed accreditation arrangements will be the subject of detailed consultation with,and the approval of, the CGF.

All Commonwealth Games venues andfacilities will be readily accessible to peoplewith disabilities.

Transport

The Games Transportation System willprovide dedicated vehicles and drivers toensure all athletes, officials and VIPs aretransported to the competition and trainingsites in a rapid and comfortable manner.

Dedicated transport will be provided formedia representatives.

Liaison

Manchester wishes to ensure that theexperience of the CGF and the CGAs in theorganisation of previous Games is fully takeninto account in the way detailed operationalarrangements are developed for 2002.Manchester will therefore establish a LiaisonCommittee to include representatives of theCGF, the CGAs and the OrganisingCommittee to review generally the operationalplan and resolve detailed issues to thesatisfaction of all parties.

General Services & Facilities

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Introduction

Manchester is committed to the delivery of a classic Games which will pay tribute to theCommonwealth Games Movement and leavea legacy of high quality sports facilities for thepeople of Manchester and the nation.

The delivery of planned new facilities and any necessary adaptations to existingbuildings will be achieved by a strategy and organisation which will be dynamic and flexible and which will deliver againstparameters of cost, time and quality.Substantial work has already beenundertaken on the definition of a Manchester2002 Management Plan. This sets out howthe Organising Committee will oversee and,where necessary, organise the procurementof all the required facilities for the Gameswithin budget, on time, and to the highestpossible quality standards.

The Management Plan

The objectives of the plan are to:

• Define the management strategy for theconstruction of the required facilities

• Provide for a co-ordinated and controlledProject Implementation Plan (PIP),structured to recognise the multi-site,multi-project and diverse nature of theoverall project and to ensure deliveryagainst defined criteria of cost, time and quality

• Provide for systems and procedures whichwill facilitate an overall control of the entirePIP whilst permitting a flexible approach for individual venues

• Develop a contracting strategy for the PIP which provides a sound basis for risk management

• Provide an effective planning frameworkwhich will ensure a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the managementand control of the PIP

The key features of the plan are as follows:

Procurement and Contracting Strategy

The primary objective for the procurement ofthe facilities required to stage the Games willbe to control the quality, cost and timing ofdelivery of the various venues. The aim will be to transfer the maximum amount of risk to qualified, capable and willing bodies whilstenabling the Organising Committee toinfluence the actual specification and design.

A range of procurement and contractingstrategies will be adopted, the choice ofstrategy being conditioned by afteruse andthe identity of the permanent owner/operators. Detailed negotiations will bestarted in late 1995 with a view to finalisingagreements for the construction of newfacilities as soon as possible thereafter.Negotiations will focus on contractingstrategies for design services, commonrequirements (ie services and productscommon to many venues) and constructiondelivery. All design and construction contractswill include provisions for planning andscheduling, regular and accurate reporting of progress, verification and validation of thework when underway, responsibility for thequality and timeliness of the work, effectivemanagement of the work, compliance with the Organising Committee’s information and documentation requirements.

In addition, specific terms and conditionsdealing with contractual changes will avoidthe possibility of risk reversal. Risk analysiswill be undertaken on an ongoing basis.

ProcurementArrangements

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Management Organisation

Based on a matrix management structure, the management organisation provides for aseries of managers responsible for identifiedprojects supported by specialist teamsresponsible for delivering technical services(design management, quality and safetymanagement and document control), projectcontrol services (cost planning, programming,contracting, audit, cost control andmonitoring) and training/human relationssupport. Projects have already been identified based on location, overall cost, and complexity of procurement process.

Project Implementation Plan

The PIP will be tailored to each particularvenue but based on a consistent approachacross all venues. Following agreementbetween the Organising Committee and the permanent owner/operator on theprocurement strategy to be adopted, a clear and detailed list of the scope of workresponsibilities for each venue will be agreed.Project management tasks will be identifiedfor each phase of the development and thenecessary management and technicalresources will be assessed in advance and scheduled for all phases of the project. The PIP will define where specialisedtechnical support is needed or where thepotential for creative problem solving may be greatest.

The PIP will take advantage of the phasedconstruction programme of the venues byproviding the required staff during the peakactivity periods, who are then transferred toother activities when construction iscompleted, eg the pre-Games events andtemporary adaptations phase during 2001and first half of 2002 will be staffed with thepersonnel released from venues completedearlier in the programme. In this way, theexpertise, experience and commitment of themanagement and support staff can be usedto the greatest effect.

Project Control Systems and Project

Management Procedures

A rigorous and consistent methodology willbe introduced for planning and implementingproject management techniques on allvenues. Based on a common set of tried and tested, practical and easy to use systems at all levels of project management,the Organising Committee will receive regularreports to enable it to track performance andcosts, monitor trends and analyse and makeany necessary programme adjustments.Project control systems will include budgetanalyses, cost reports, schedules, claimsanalysis, contracts information, cashflowprojections, change orders, designdocumentation, requisitions and monthly reports.

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Introduction

Manchester has Europe’s largest studentcampus and already has more than sufficienton-campus student residentialaccommodation in and adjacent to the City Centre (around 11,500 bedspaces) toaccommodate comfortably the demands ofthe 2002 Commonwealth Games. Studentnumbers are increasing however, and to copewith future demand up to a further 3,000 unitsof student accommodation are planned forcompletion in time for use for the first time asthe Games Village by athletes and officialsparticipating in the Games. Active discussionshave been taking place between the relevantparties to ensure that the expanded campuswill be located in the heart of the City Centre,a short walk away from Piccadilly Station andthe Eastlands Centre which will contain thenew Stadium, the National Cycling Centre andthe Eastlands Arena and in close proximity toeverything else the City Centre has to offer.

Athletes and officials are therefore planned to be housed in a mix of fine refurbishedVictorian buildings of national architecturalimportance and exciting modern buildings,fully integrated into the fabric of the City.Manchester will ensure that the facilitiesprovided for athletes are comprehensive, of a uniformly high standard, secure andaccessible. All the required facilities will beprovided, and all designed to ensure thatboth athletes and officials are able to focussingle-mindedly on the task of preparingmentally and physically for the Games.

The Games Village will be open for a full 25days to allow athletes and officials maximumtime to get used to their new surroundingsand thus to enable them to prepare fully fortheir competition.

The Games Village

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MediaCentre


G-MexCentre

ManchesterArena

TownHall

TownHall

North

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Access

The designated Games Village area will be at the hub of a modern, comprehensivetransport network including Metrolink,Manchester’s light rail system.

The motorway system links Manchesterdirectly to ports on the east and west coasts(Hull and Liverpool) as well as to London andthe Channel ports. The table below givestravelling times by rail and road from strategicpoints to the Games Village.

Access between the Games Village area andthe competition and training sites will also beexcellent. The heart of the City and theEastlands Centre are both easily accessibleon foot. Most of the remaining venues are inor adjacent to the City Centre and areaccessible in 15 minutes, and most within 10 minutes. The two exceptions to this are theswimming and the table tennis venues whichare accessible within a 30 minute drive.

The Games Transportation System willprovide transport for athletes and officials to all venues. Competing teams will beallocated dedicated coaches, minibuses (and cars for Chiefs of Mission and GeneralTeam Managers) with drivers, to transportthem both to competition venues and trainingsites. The transport provided will becommensurate with delegation size. Parkingareas will be situated at perimeter locationsaround the Games Village to provide easyaccess to vehicles. Athletes and officials willbe given free passes which will enable themto use all modes of public transport.

Distance from Games Village

km by Rail by Road

Manchester Airport 16 15 mins 20 mins

Piccadilly Station Adjacent - 3 min

Motorway Network 8 - 5-10 mins

Liverpool 50 50 mins 1 hour

London 300 2.5 hours 4-5 hours

Hull 150 2 hours 2 hours

Channel Ports 410 4 hours 5-6 hours

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Design

The Games Village area will provide excellentand secure accommodation and amenities for around 4,250 athletes and officials. Outline plans for the Games Village havealready been drawn up and reflect the highest standards of environmental planning.Sustainable development will be achievedthrough careful design of buildings andspaces based on the Environmental Charter.The Games Village will consist of two keyzones: the Residential Zone and theInternational Zone:

The International Zone

The International Zone is planned to beadjacent to the heart of the City, basedaround a canal basin to create a magnificentwaterside environment. This will form the heartof the Games Village where athletes cometogether to socialise, to eat in the watersideand terrace restaurants, to shop, to beentertained, to take part in the ceremonialevents, or simply to walk and watch. This lively and picturesque area will have an international atmosphere since it willprovide the setting for much of the culturalprogramme within the Games Village. All thenecessary services will be nearby, rangingfrom administration offices to informationpoints.

The Residential Zone

Approximately 4,250 bedspaces are plannedto be provided immediately adjacent to theInternational Zone, and the remainingbedspaces are planned to be in newaccommodation or in refurbished Victorianbuildings on either side of the canal.

The intention is that each team will beaccommodated as an entity, with athletes,officials and CGA facilities located together.Ground floors will be reserved for CGAoffices, medical services, workshops andstorage areas, with living accommodationabove. The new residential accommodationwill typically consist of apartments capable ofaccommodating up to nine (with no more than two people to aroom), together with a common lounge area,a kitchen and a storage area. Fully equippedbathrooms and shower facilities will beprovided.

The design of the converted buildings willensure that their architectural integrity ispreserved. These buildings will provide varietyand interest and special design measures will be employed to achieve the requiredstandards.

Each CGA unit will contain offices for theteam administration together with medicaland massage rooms, where appropriate.Storage areas and workshops will beprovided in close proximity to all delegations.The offices will be equipped with all normalbusiness machines and furniture.

North

International zone

Residential zone

Piccadilly Station

The Games Village

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Food Services

There will be a number of catering pointswithin the Games Village providing a total of 2,800 dining spaces and occupying 6,000square metres of space.

At least one catering point in the ResidentialZone will be open from 0600 to 2300 hours.Special catering arrangements will be madefor those whose training and/or competitionschedules are not appropriate to this.

Manchester is a multi-ethnic society and isaccustomed to providing for the dietaryrequirements and preferences of a broadrange of ethnic groups. Consequently, noproblems are envisaged in providing a variedand nutritious menu for all Games Villageresidents and their guests. Fresh produce will be delivered daily to the various cateringpoints within the Games Village to ensure that the food is of the highest quality.

Training Facilities

It is envisaged that these will include arunning track (400 metres with an artificialsurface), an indoor gymnasium, multi-purpose courts and a leisure area with saunas and steam rooms.

Other Facilities

Laundry and Cleaning

Rooms will be cleaned daily; bedding andtowels will be changed every other day. Each delegation will have washing and dryingfacilities for team kit and personal laundryadjacent to their allotted accommodation, and a laundry service will also be available.There will also be a dry cleaning service within the retail area of the International Zone.Additional towels and bedding will beavailable for medical and physiotherapy use.

Medical Services

A Medical Centre will be located in theInternational Zone. It will be capable ofproviding comprehensive medical care for all Games Village residents. It will comprise a building of 1,750 square metres and willcontain all the necessary equipment toprovide primary health care, public health and hygiene, sports medicine and physicaltherapy, eye care, dental care, radiology and laboratory services and pharmacy. A plentiful supply of ice will be available toCGAs together with suitable refrigeration and storage facilities.

Emergency care will be available 24 hours a day in one of Manchester’s hospitals just 5 kilometres from the Games Village.

Recreation and Relaxation Areas

The canal basin within the International Zonewill be the main social focus of the GamesVillage. Market stalls, kiosks and mooredcanal barges will be brought together tocreate a festival market place offering a range of entertainment and diversion.Facilities are likely to include:

• restaurants

• library (with reading room)

• bowling

• snooker/games rooms

• discotheque

• health club

• meeting and conference rooms

• quiet room/place of worship

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Shopping Facilities

A full range of shops and services will beprovided, including:

• bank

• post office

• travel bureau

• dry cleaning

• tourist information centre

• hairdresser/beauty salon

• newsagent

• sports shop

• souvenirs

• office services

Information/Communication Services

The Games Village will have appropriatecommunications technology including anextensive internal telephone and fax network.These services will provide athletes andofficials with a wide range of informationsources.

The services provided by the informationsystems will include the ability to:

• receive information about results,competition schedules, transport

• send and receive fax messages

• access information such as press releases,biographies, Commonwealth history

• act as a guidebook and tourist informationsource

Attaché Service

Each team will have the opportunity to selectone or more dedicated Attaché(s) from agroup of trained personnel. The Attaché willbe knowledgeable in the team’s culture andcustoms. Manchester is a multi-ethnic societyand will have little difficulty in identifyingpeople with the necessary skills to act as Attachés.

Supplies and Logistics

A substantial amount of office andadministration/logistics space will be providedto ensure the smooth running of the GamesVillage. This will include the Games Villageaccreditation centre and back-up offices, the security control and command centre,meeting rooms and hospitality suites. These facilities will be in various locations.

Provision of a full range of services to athletesand officials will require a considerablenumber of staff, covering the full range ofservices. A small number of staff will live in theGames Village although the majority will notbe resident and will work 8 hour shifts.

Press Centre

Provision for a press centre can be made if considered appropriate.

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Introduction

The abundance of high quality hotel roomswithin Manchester and its vicinity ensures thatit will be equipped to meet all the needs ofofficials, spectators and the media.

Manchester currently has 14,000 hotel roomswith approximately 28,000 beds. There areover 200,000 hotel rooms within a one hourdrive of the City Centre. Proposed hotelswhich have recently been granted planningconsent will provide an extra 3,800 rooms with 7,500 beds, including 1,000 luxury roomsin the City Centre.

The Hotel Charter

Manchester has drawn up a CommonwealthHotel Charter, the principles of which themajor international hotels have alreadyagreed. This will ensure that the quality ofaccommodation offered from the period theGames are awarded to the year 2002 is of thehighest standard. Only those hotels whichhave signed and complied with the Charterwill be eligible to become a ‘CommonwealthGames approved’ hotel.

If awarded the Games, the OrganisingCommittee will establish a central bookingfacility which will be available to competitors,officials and spectators. This will includedetails of all the Commonwealth Gamesapproved hotels.

Hotels will be asked to state that the rates setfor the period leading up to and throughoutthe duration of the Games will conform withthe pricing standards set out in theCommonwealth Games Hotel Charter. This states that all tariffs for CommonwealthGames approved hotels will be the standardprices current at the time of occupation.

Accommodation for Dignitaries

An excellent range of luxury hotels within theCity Centre will be reserved for key dignitaries,officials and the media and will provide thecomplete range of accommodation required.

The CGF and other dignitaries will be locatedin the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza MidlandHotel situated in the heart of the City Centre. It is ideally located in that most sports eventswill be within, at maximum, a 15 minute drivefrom the hotel.

In addition, the Midland Hotel has extensiveconference facilities and provides aprofessional meeting service. There are sevenmeeting rooms all fully air conditioned rangingfrom 700 square metres to three smallermeeting rooms for up to 16 delegates each.

The Midland Hotel is adjacent toManchester’s new International ConventionCentre at G-Mex which will be the Media Centre.

Construction of a new luxury 300 bed, 5 star hotel within a one minute walk from theMidland Hotel is to begin shortly and this willbe available to key dignitaries and press. This will ensure that the core Games officesand facilities will be very close to each other.

Accommodation

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Media Accommodation

A wide variety of accommodation will be available for all the media executives,journalists and technicians expected at theGames. This will include luxury rooms in CityCentre hotels and a media village which willencompass university studentaccommodation and is located within easy reach of the Media Centre.

In addition to the Commonwealth GamesHotel Charter which guarantees the price ofhotel accommodation, guarantees will beobtained from Manchester’s universities thatprices charged for accommodation will not be inflated for the Games.

The university accommodation will consist ofapproximately 5,000 rooms. Each room willbe appropriately furnished and, in addition to a full laundry service, a refectory serviceoffering a wide range of meals will beavailable.

A shuttle bus service will be provided free ofcharge from all university accommodation formembers of the media. The furthest universityaccommodation is within a 10 minute drive ofthe Media Centre.

Technical Officials

Single rooms will be reserved for thosetechnical officials attending the Games in standard quality hotels situated in theimmediate vicinity of the competition venues for their respective sports.

Sponsors

Manchester has a wide range of facilities to cope with all types of corporate sponsors.These include over 1,000 hotel rooms inluxury hotels adjacent to the airport, up to8,500 luxury and superior hotel rooms in thewider Manchester area, a further 1,500 roomsin nearby Chester and over 2,000 rooms incountry hotels with in-house or easilyaccessible golfing facilities.

The airport hotels are part of wide networkssuch as Hilton Hotels, Trusthouse Forte, De Vere and Four Seasons. These hotels areideally located for the many sponsors who will want to be close to the Games and to the airport.

In addition to the hotels at the airport, a further 10,000 rooms are available outsidethe Manchester area, within a maximum traveltime of 40 minutes from the heart of the City.

Volunteers and Spectators

The diversity of accommodation throughoutthe area in and surrounding Manchester isone of its strengths. All visitors to the Games can be comfortablyand affordably accommodated near to thesporting venue of their choice.

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The Commonwealth Games Hotel Charter

This Charter has been introduced to commend to the Commonwealth Games

Federation this establishment, which, as a Commonwealth Games approved hotel,

is proud to uphold Manchester 2002 standards ensuring that visitors are provided

with the highest levels of service and comfort in keeping with the character of the

establishment. This should ensure that their visit, however long or short, is as

enjoyable as possible and is in the true spirit of hospitality.

To this end, this establishment agrees to abide by Manchester 2002’s Code of

Practice and to maintain the following standards towards its visitors.

• To adhere to, and not to exceed, prices current at the time of

occupation for accommodation or other services.

• To adhere to at all times the Codes of Conduct formulated by the

North West Tourist Board, the Association of British Travel Agents,

the British Hospitality Association or similar and to observe the

English Tourist Board’s National Code of Practice.

• To maintain at all times, high standards of customer care, courtesy,

hygiene and maintenance and to provide catering and service

facilities appropriate to the type of establishment.

• To detail facilities, amenities and services accurately, throughout all

advertising or promotional work, illustrating clearly what all prices

include, and to display prices clearly at public entry points

(including service charges and taxes where applicable).

• To give due consideration to access and other provision for people

with impaired mobility and for others with special needs and to

make suitable provision where practicable.

• To maintain and operate premises in accordance with all relevant

statutory requirements.

• To deal promptly and courteously with all enquiries, requests,

reservations, correspondence and complaints from visitors.

• To enhance Manchester’s reputation as a visitor destination.

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Manchester’s transport system has seenhuge investment in recent years and isperfectly equipped to ensure fast and efficienttransport for major world class sporting andother events. A world class airport, and astrategic location at the centre of Britain’smotorway and rail network, will ensure thattravel to the Games for participants andspectators is both easy and rapid. Once inManchester, the extensive local and regionalnetwork of high standard roads andcomprehensive public transport systems will ensure reliable and efficient access to the Games venues and sites.

Should Manchester be successful in its bid to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games, it is Manchester’s intention to appoint British Airways as the Official Carrier to theGames. British Airways are the world’s largestinternational airline with unrivalled links to the

United Kingdom from most Commonwealthcountries and many direct routes intoManchester Airport itself.

British Airways are totally supportive ofManchester’s Bid and will offer all athletesand officials the best possible value formoney travel arrangements to Manchester for the Games. The precise details of this offer will be determined nearer the time in full consultation with the CGF.

The arrangements once determined are likely to increase the value of the minimumrequirements for travel support set out in the CGF Constitution which Manchesterguarantees it will honour.

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Travel to ManchesterManchester Airport

Manchester Airport will be the gateway to the Games for most international visitors. The airport is ranked in the top 20 worldairports and now has direct services from 38 countries. By 2002, the airport will handle over 25 million passengers each year. All international visitors will be able to travel to Manchester by air, either direct, or via aregular 40 minute Shuttle service from London Heathrow.

Manchester Airport has undergone majorimprovement and expansion to handle rapidlyincreasing traffic levels. Terminal 1 has beensubstantially modernised and the first phaseof Terminal 2 costing £250 million, togetherwith a new £30 million rail link from the CityCentre to the airport, was completed in 1993.A second runway is planned to be operational by 1997/98.

Dedicated facilities will ensure a smoothreception and warm welcome for athletes,officials and spectators, and the airport is well used to catering for the special needswhich will be associated with the number of VIPs, Heads of State, and other leadinginternational figures who will visit the Games.Any unaccompanied freight includingspecialist cargo will be moved directly fromaircraft to the airport’s World Freight Terminalwhich is directly linked to the motorwaynetwork.

From the airport the City Centre, GamesVillage and VIP hotels are only 20 minutesdrive or 15 minutes by rail.

Public Transport (Rail/Metrolink/Bus/Taxi)

Manchester is at the hub of a comprehensivepublic transport network which comprises rail,Metrolink light rail, and a substantial supply ofcoaches, buses and taxis. These services willprovide easy and direct transport access tomajor venues by spectators.

Rail

Direct rail services will operate from Europe’skey cities via the Channel Tunnel toManchester. Within Britain an extensivenetwork of fast rail services connectsManchester with the main ferry ports and with most large cities and Manchester is only2 hours 35 minutes from London. Visitors willarrive at Manchester’s Inter City railwaystation at Piccadilly which is adjacent to theGames Village. The main City Centre hotelsare no more than five minutes away by car,taxi or the Metrolink light rail system. Localand regional rail services provide frequentand rapid links between the City Centre, outersuburbs and towns and cities throughout thewider region.

Metrolink

The Metrolink light rail system provides direct access to the City Centre from northand south and, most importantly, provides akey link through the City Centre between thetwo main stations, Piccadilly and Victoria, to hotels and to the two main City Centrevenues, the Manchester Arena adjacent toVictoria Station and the G-Mex facilities. The first phase of Metrolink was completed in1992 and extensions are now in an advancedstage of planning, including routes to theairport and the eastern part of the City to givefast and easy access for 10,000 passengersper hour to the Stadium and the airport (andthrough the designated Games Village area).

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Coaches/Buses/Taxis

A national network of express coach servicesoperates into Manchester, and Manchesterand the North West are served by anextensive network of local bus services. In all, about one million journeys are madedaily by bus in Manchester and the total fleet in use amounts to over 2,500 vehicles.Taxis provide transport throughout theManchester area and a fleet of 1,440 taxisand 6,516 private hire vehicles are licensed to carry passengers.

An extended network of bus priority measuresis established in Manchester to speed thejourneys of those arriving by bus and coachand to reduce congestion. Priority measuresfor buses and cycles on many of the keyradials are already committed. Other measures include a new computerisedsigning system which will direct non-Gamestraffic away from the core of the City by theleast congested route.

Highway Network

For those travelling by road, Manchester’slocation at the hub of Britain’s nationalmotorway network will bring athletes andofficials to within a few minutes of theiraccommodation and the main venues.11.1 million people, or 20% of the populationof Britain, are within one hour’s drive ofManchester and 33 million people or 60%within two hours’ drive. The last link inManchester’s radial motorway system is now under construction and is due to becompleted in 1998, and the dual-carriagewayinner ring road will be completed within asimilar timescale.

Sophisticated traffic monitoring and control is in operation on key sections of the roadnetwork in and around Manchester and iscurrently being extended. Closed circuittelevision is also used to monitor traffic on the motorway network, and a newcommunications system is being introducedwhich will allow variable message signs toguide traffic along the network.

Travel withinManchesterThe sites for the Games in Manchester havebeen chosen with ease of access firmly inmind. Manchester recognises that thesuccess of the Games depends upon therebeing rapid and reliable transport availablebetween the various sites and on spectatorsbeing assured of easy access to venues. Thetransport arrangements which Manchester willput in place will guarantee these objectivesare achieved.

The City Centre will be at the hub of thetransport system for the Games and this iswhere the Commonwealth Games Family willbe accommodated and where the GamesVillage and media accommodation will besited. The inner and outer ring roads,Manchester’s location at the centre of manylocal and regional railway routes and theMetrolink light rail system, as well as anextensive network of local bus services willensure fast and easy access to venues.

The Games Transportation System willprovide transport free of charge for theCommonwealth Games Family from theiraccommodation to the various sites ofceremony, competition and training asappropriate. All vehicles from the GamesTransportation System will carry suitableidentification for the assistance of theCommonwealth Games Family.

CGF Chairman and Officers, Individual car with driverMembers of the Executive Board,Life and Regional Vice Presidents,CGCE President and Chairman

Chiefs of Mission and Individual car with driverGeneral Team Managers

International Federation Individual car with driverDelegates/Observers

VIPs Pick-up coach/car transport from hotels

Technical Officials Pick-up coach/car transportfrom hotels

Village (competitors/team officials)

- All competition venues Dedicated coaches

- Training Sites Minibus/coaches, on request

Media Shuttle bus service to main venuesplus on request transport

Vehicles for transporting heavy equipment to be arranged on request

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The type of transport to be provided free of charge will be as follows:

In addition, the Games Transportation System will have available a pool of sufficient back-upvehicles to respond to emergencies.

Drivers of individual cars and coaches will be trained to know the local geography.

In addition, all members of the Commonwealth Games Family will be provided, through acomputerised ID card issued via the accreditation system, with free transportation on the railnetwork, Metrolink and bus services.

Introduction

Manchester has an exemplary record insetting very high standards of environmentalprotection. The City pioneered the world’s firstclean air acts and led the way in providingclean water and sewerage disposal. It is nowat the forefront in promoting policies with theaim of creating a high quality and sustainableurban environment.

Manchester recognises the importance of consulting local communities about theenvironmental impact of its policies and, if awarded the Games, will work closely withlocal environmental groups to ensure thatenvironmental concern is a key factorinfluencing the organisation and delivery ofthe Games. An Environmental Charter hasbeen prepared (see page 97) and this hasalready been the subject of discussion withenvironmental groups. The venue strategy for the Games has been developed inaccordance with the principles of the Charter,which will also guide the approach to theorganisation of the Games. The specificationof environmentally responsible features andtechnologies will be a high priority in thedesign and operation of all Games facilities.

Infrastructure

Facilities will be located as near to the CityCentre as possible so that they can whereverpracticable contribute to the continuedregeneration of the City.

Permanent facilities are promoted where a sensible afteruse has been identified;adaptations to existing buildings which willrevert to their permanent use beyond theGames are being pursued where necessary;and part temporary and part permanent newfacilities are being pursued where there is asensible afteruse for a scaled down facility.This mix will be achieved within anenvironmentally responsible framework whichcontributes to environmental improvement atkey locations in the City.

Transport

Manchester’s venue strategy has beendesigned to minimise the need for transportbetween the Games Village and other venues:

• Most of the venues and all the facilities for the Commonwealth Games Family are located within the City Centre or onlyminutes away and within a 15 minute driveof the Games Village. Many are within easywalking distance of each other

• The Games Village is planned to be closeto the City Centre in an attractive watersidesetting and within easy walking distance ofthe Stadium, Manchester Arena, VIP hotels,G-Mex Centre and Media Centre. In addition, the Games Village is small andcompact and getting about it will be easyand environmentally sensitive with a varietyof pedestrian routes, bicycles and canalboats

• All the venues will be served by excellentpublic transport links. Other measures will minimise the environmental impact of large numbers of additional visitors toManchester, particularly by encouraging the use of public transport

Waste, Water and Energy Management

The design of venues will reflect the higheststandards of environmental planning andconstruction. The specifications for allfacilities include an environmentally sensitiveapproach to layout, high standards ofinsulation, low energy systems and trafficrestraint measures at all sites. Compliancewith existing regulations will be regarded asthe minimum requirement but the aim will beto do better by incorporating best practiceand setting new standards in design andenvironmental management.

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Infrastructure Afteruse and RecyclingStrategy

Most of the Games facilities already have anidentified afteruse either as a purpose-builtsports facility for educational, community,training and competition purposes or for acommercially driven use.

The Games Village area is being developedon established principles of long termsustainability. It will be fully integrated into the fabric of the City with afteruse for studentaccommodation for three universities, socialand private sector housing and newcommercial areas.

The planned transport infrastructure, includingextensions to the Metrolink light rail system,bus priority measures and park and rideschemes will provide lasting benefits to thepeople of Manchester and beyond.

All hired equipment used in the Games will bereturned and re-used. Any excess equipmentwill be used for sports training in schools,colleges and other educationalestablishments across the North West region.

Information and Consultation Programme

The positive environmental principles andlegacy of Manchester’s venue strategy andapproach were developed in consultation with a range of voluntary and professionalorganisations concerned with environmentaland ecological issues in Manchester and thewider area. The Organising Committee willwork with these groups both before and afterthe Games to ensure that Manchester and theregion benefits from the best environmentallegacy possible.

1 The environmental impact of all facilities will be rigorously assessed.

2 Maximum use will be made of derelict or reclaimed land to enhance and regenerate the urban environment.

3 Locations will be chosen to maximise the use of public transport.

4 High quality and sensitive design will enhance thenatural and built environment and conserve andprotect the countryside and wildlife.

5 Cycleways and pedestrian walkways will beintegrated into site design.

6 Extensive tree planting and landscaping will improve the appearance of all venues.

7 The public will be able to participate fully in theplanning process.

8 Maximum use will be made of:- existing infrastructure- clean technology- recycling to minimise waste and pollution- renewable resources.

9 Building design, construction and management will maximise energy efficiency.

10 High standards of cleanliness and litter control will be maintained.

11 All construction firms will be expected to adoptmeasures to minimise noise and nuisance fromconstruction works.

12 All participating firms will be expected to demonstrate an environmental purchasing strategy.

The Manchester Commonwealth Games Environmental CharterThe 2002 Games will transform and enhance the local environment and leave a legacy of facilities which will benefit thewhole community. This Environmental Charter sets out the key environmental principles which underpin the approachto the planning, development and afteruse of the facilities needed for the Games.

Introduction

The nation’s comprehensive medical and health care system incorporating theGovernment funded National Health Service(NHS) and a range of private hospitals andclinics will be placed at the full disposal of allthose attending the Games. Medical facilitiesfor all key dignitaries will be available at nocost at one of the excellent hospitals in theCity.

Specific NHS hospitals designated asCommonwealth Games support hospitals willbe located within easy access of all venues.Supported by ambulance and paramedicservices, these hospitals will supply to aconsistently high standard, all personnel andresources needed to deal with any medical orsurgical condition.

Provision of health care for the Games be controlled and co-ordinated by aCommonwealth Games Medical Committee.This will be headed by a senior physician with proven administrative ability and withexperience in working with sportsorganisations and will be established beyondthe award of the Games. All facilities will bereadily accessible to CGA medical personnel.

Overview

Medical services for the Games will be basedon the extensive range of NHS hospitals in the City which are at the forefront of hightechnology.

Medical staff have rapid access to all thelatest medical technologies, and centres of excellence include:

• accident and emergency

• cardiovascular disease

• diabetes

• cancer

The Manchester area has 32 hospitals, of which 18 have accident and emergencydepartments. Between them they treatapproximately 600,000 in-patients per annum,see over 2,000,000 out-patients per annumand handle nearly 900,000 casualtyattendances.

The hospital emergency services have anexcellent record of handling all types ofemergency situations. As soon as anemergency call is made, an ambulance isdispatched from one of 35 stations in the area to the incident with an average time toreach any incident of less than 10 minutes.All ambulance staff are fully trained andinclude paramedics who can provideimmediate life saving assistance.

There is thus a proven ability to deal with an extensive range of healthcare needs and the Commonwealth Games Family can beassured that any medical situation can andwill be dealt with expediently.

Administrative Procedures

Visitors to the Games will be entitled to usethe general medical services throughout the country. For example, they may use thegeneral practitioners, dental practitioners orthe hospital services for any treatment whicharises during their visit. Visitors from somecountries will be exempt from charges.The administrative procedures for overseasvisitors are identical to those for residents and involve the patient simply registering with a general practitioner, dental practitioner or hospital.

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The provision of health care for the Gameswill be controlled and co-ordinated by theCommonwealth Games Medical Committee.There will be close liaison arrangements withthe CGF’s Honorary Medical Officer so thathe and his colleagues are kept fully informedof all arrangements made.

Games Village Medical Centre

The Games Village medical centre will providea comprehensive polyclinic and sportsmedicine centre for all competitors, officialsand staff living in the Games Village. It willprovide a 24 hour service which will includefamily and sports medicine, physiotherapy,chiropody, complete dental and eye care,emergency and trauma care, with rapidtransport to an official hospital if required.

Team Medical Staff

Medical liaison staff will be provided for allteams at the Games to ensure a responsiveservice.

Hospital Care

A number of hospitals within the Manchesterarea will be designated as CommonwealthGames support hospitals. These hospitals willsupply all the general equipment, personneland resources to deal with any medical orsurgical condition for all participants andspectators.

The Organising Committee will wherevernecessary and appropriate arrange for privatehealth care facilities to be available at no costfor key dignitaries throughout the Games.

Sports Medicine First Aid Facilities

First aid stations at the small venues andtraining venues will be equipped to carry out some sports medicine functions. Staffing will include a medical officerexperienced in sports medicine, nurses,athletes, trainers, a co-ordinator andsupporting administrative staff.

Manchester’s Major Emergency and Disaster Plan

For the Games, Manchester will establish a Commonwealth Games Emergency Control Group which will be responsible forco-ordinating any necessary emergency andsafety arrangements.

Manchester possesses a Major EmergencyPlan which prescribes the action to be takenshould an emergency situation arise. The Planprovides for the initiation, co-ordination andcontrol of the City’s response to any disastersituation.

Drug Testing

For each sport, the Organising Committee willreach agreement with the Federation MedicalCommission and the appropriate InternationalFederation on the number of athletes to betested and the method of their selection.

The Sports Council Doping Control Unit will provide the doping service. They haveconsiderable experience of testing at majorevents including the Commonwealth Gamesand the World Student Games. Priority isgiven not only to the meticulous observationof correct sampling and security procedures,but also to sensitive handling of competitorsbeing tested.

Urine samples will be tested at an accreditedlaboratory located in Manchester. The SportsCouncil for England will relocate theequipment and staff from its accreditedlaboratory at King’s College, London on a temporary basis if necessary. However,discussions are in progress aimed atestablishing a permanent drug testinglaboratory which would achieve the standardrequired for accreditation at the University ofManchester. If Manchester is awarded theGames, it is envisaged that a laboratory willbe in place in Manchester well in time for theGames.

Arrangements planned for the Games

Existing Immigration Regulations

Manchester can confirm, with the support ofHer Majesty’s Government, that participantsof all countries affiliated to the CGF will beinvited to the Games; that all efforts will bemade to facilitate easy entry to the UnitedKingdom; and that they will be allowed to takepart in the Games without any discriminationon the grounds of race, colour, religion or politics.

Most Commonwealth citizens do not needvisas in order to enter Britain as visitors. All that is required is a valid passport. The Organising Committee will ensure thatcountries’ teams and visitors are aware of therequired formalities for entry into Britain andthat a system is established to ensure that theformalities are handled quickly and efficiently.

Visa procedures are simple and theOrganising Committee will work with theGovernment to ensure that visa applicationsare dealt with as quickly as possible.

Visitors to Britain are normally admitted for a stay of up to six months.

If so required by the CGF, the Government is prepared to discuss the possibility ofalternative arrangements.

Import, Use & Export of Goods

The importation of goods into Britain issubject to regulations laid down by theEuropean Community. All goods required tobe temporarily imported by national teamsand delegations will be admitted into Britainfree of all customs duties, subject to theprovision of security in certain cases and tocertain regulations concerning drugs.

Doctors can import and export smallquantities of controlled drugs for patients who require essential medication en route.Other controlled drugs, including sportsmedical kits can be imported and exportedwith a licence obtained from the Home Office.

The Organising Committee will liaise withcompeting teams and the Home Office toensure either that the drugs which theyrequire are easily available in Britain or that an importation licence is obtained.

Goods required to be temporarily imported by the media will not be subject to importduty, nor will all the professional equipment,including radio and television production and broadcast equipment, data processingequipment and medical equipment fordiagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A simplified form for the temporaryimportation of media equipment is allowed onthe basis of an oral declaration supported byan inventory of the equipment being imported.

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Introduction

Manchester is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the Gamesthrough a highly organised and sophisticatedsecurity network. It will prepare a securityplan, led by Greater Manchester Police(GMP), which will allocate officers to everyvenue, the Games Village and otherinstallations in numbers necessary to ensure the safety of athletes, officials and spectators.

The Greater Manchester Police

GMP are one of the most experienced forcesin the country with a staff compliment of 7,000officers and 3,000 civilian support staff. They police an area of 128,205 hectares, one of the most densely populated in Britain.

They have substantial expertise in dealingwith large sporting and high profile events.The large number of sporting and otherpeople-generating facilities in Manchester has enabled GMP to become highly skilled incrowd management and they have pioneeredstadium safety through a range of initiativesincluding close circuit television and videosurveillance. Each year GMP are called upon to discharge a large number of royal,diplomatic and governmental visits.

Representatives of GMP have travelledextensively to advise on best practice, for example, during the Football World Cup in 1990 and at the 1992 European FootballChampionships. A delegation also visitedBarcelona during the 1992 Olympics to meetwith security forces and gain a thoroughunderstanding of what was entailed inproviding security for those Games. GMP is currently organising the security for the1996 European Football Championships.

Organisational Infrastructure

Security for the Games will become theresponsibility of the Commonwealth GamesSecurity Organisation (CGSO). The CGSO will comprise key officials from GMP, the armed services and, where relevant,representatives of the Government.

The CGSO will comprise three levels ofoperation based on the tried and tested three tier chain of command on which existingpolicing structures for the management inmajor events in Britain are modelled. This isshown graphically in the organisationalstructure on page 103.

The Security Command Centre will be thenerve centre for the security operation of theGames and will be controlled by the head ofthe Manchester police. Two control centreswill be established; one to manage all Gamesinstallations and the other to manage allfunctional activities.

At the third level of the CGSO, within eachcommand post, there will be an officer incharge, supported by three specialist officerswho control intelligence, manpower andresources for each function or installation.The most advanced technology will be used to ensure fast communication betweenvarious sites. If there are major incidents, a crisis centre will be available to ensure fast and efficient handling of situations andthe shortest possible chain of command.

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Dignitaries and Officials

Up to 1,000 security personnel will beavailable ensuring that a discreet but effectivesecurity network is in operation. GMP have awealth of experience of the required securitymeasures gained from protecting the RoyalFamily and visiting dignitaries. There will beconstant surveillance of hotel accommodationand games sites and public access to areaswhere dignitaries are staying will be severelyrestricted.

Athletes and Games Village

Preliminary plans have been prepared for the Games Village, which will accommodatethe athletes throughout the Games. It is recognised that additional securitymeasures may be necessary for the teams of certain countries and a close dialogue willbe established with all countries prior to theGames to assess their security requirements.

Security at the Games Village will be subjectto extra security measures including a highgrade perimeter security fence. In addition,security control posts which will be staffed 24 hours a day will be established around theperimeter fence backed up by closed circuittelevision, sensors and alarms.

Entry/Accreditation

A strict accreditation system will be inoperation throughout the Games to ensurethat all personnel have the requisite clearanceand that access to all Games areas is closelymonitored. A system of separate entry pointsfor dignitaries and spectators is beingincorporated into all venues.

Games Venues and Training Sites

GMP will be involved in working with buildersand architects to design secure venues forthe Games and the physical configuration of the majority of the installations willconsiderably enhance the efficiency of the security network.

All venue and training sites will be subject to a comprehensive security blanket. The use of computerised accreditation systems willensure that access is restricted and securitypersonnel will regularly patrol and inspect allvenues.

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To ensure the safety of the athletes and the Commonwealth Games Family, all transportation vehicles will be closelymonitored and maintained. Their movementswill be co-ordinated by the CGSO escortgroup which has considerable experience in the movement of dignitaries and VIPs.There will also be enhanced security at pick up and drop off locations.

Approximately £50 million has recently been invested in a closed circuit televisionintegrated motorway network system which is the largest in Europe. This will becomplemented by a comprehensive matrixsignalling system which will be used toguarantee free flowing traffic movement forathletes and VIPs. In addition, dedicatedlanes will be provided on the immediateapproach roads to the key venues.

Spectators

Security scans will be used where appropriateand will be backed by a full body search ifrequired. Contingency plans for the safe andspeedy evacuation of all spectators fromvenues will be developed and tested prior to the commencement of the Games.

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Command Posts for eachCommonwealth Games Installation

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Introduction

The Commonwealth Games is a major worldclass sporting event and, as such, generatesenormous media attention. The media ensurethat the Games are accessible to the millionswho cannot be in the Host City but who wishto enjoy the sporting competition and culturalcelebration.

It is essential that the media have a highquality working environment and the latesttechnology if they are to fulfil thisresponsibility.

Manchester will provide these facilities for thefull range of media, at least to the standardsrequired by the CGF in its media guide tobroadcasters, journalists and photographers,therefore ensuring a truly memorable event.

Host Broadcaster

Manchester enjoys an excellent workingrelationship with the British BroadcastingCorporation (BBC) and one of the majorindependent broadcasting companies in theUK, Granada. Manchester will negotiate withthese companies to act as host broadcasterfor the Games. The quality of Englishbroadcasts and technological expertise isworld famous and was reflected by the BBCwinning the Golden Ring for the besttelevision broadcast for the 1992 OlympicGames in Barcelona. The host broadcasterwill organise the production and distribution of the competition footage, co-ordinatecoverage and provide facilities for thebroadcasting teams from other countries.

Media Centre

The Media Centre will incorporate theinternational broadcasting centre, the mainpress centre and the photographic centre. It will be located adjacent to the G-Mex Centrein the heart of the City. Excellent transportsystems exist to link the Media Centre directlyto all venues. G-Mex is a major exhibition andseminar venue and it will be expanded by the provision of an International ConventionCentre. This will be linked with productionspace so as to provide an integratedpresentation, auditorium and conferencefacility of the highest quality.

Additional media and press centres will beprovided at each venue and if appropriate in the Games Village area.

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The broadcast centre will include a range of facilities which will enable the recording,production, co-ordination and distribution oftelevision and radio programmes throughoutthe world. The latest digital and opticaltechniques will be employed with the resulting high degree of transmission, security and integrity.

Manchester is carrying out a programme ofinvestment and modernisation of its fibre opticnetwork. This programme has created one ofthe first and most comprehensively managedtelecommunication systems, not only forvoice-level telephoning but also for TV, radio broadcast and radio based service for international paging and electronic mail.

Press Centre

Facilities within the Media Centre will beprovided for fully equipped work stations.Large screen televisions will be installed toallow journalists to follow the competitionsfrom the Centre and enable them to meetdeadlines. Press conference rooms will be fully equipped with interview facilities. News conference facilities will be providedthroughout the Games built with fullprojection, video and audio systems.

Telecommunication Centre

Telecommunications facilities will be providedwithin the Media Centre. All televisions will be able to accept data transmission signals.Telex and facsimile units will be available andthe latest optical fibre technology will be used to guarantee the security and integrity of transmission.

Photographic Centre

The photographic library will be housed in theMedia Centre and this will be fully equippedand provide all the development servicesnecessary.

Information Systems

Manchester’s information systems will takeinto account the different needs of the media,athletes, officials and spectators. The information systems will be user friendlyand easily accessible. Competitors andspectators will have up-to-date information on the scheduling of events, the competitorstaking part and the competition results.

Introduction

Manchester fully recognises the need for high standards of telecommunications.Manchester is ideally located to provide suchfacilities. Today, Britain has direct dial digitalquality telecommunication access to over 200 countries - more than any other country.This is the result of the creation of a superbtelecommunications infrastructure over thepast few decades.

TechnologicalInfrastructureOptical Fibre Network

The telecommunications infrastructure withinManchester is based on advanced processorcontrolled exchanges linked by optical fibre.Four digital trunk exchanges with directaccess to national and international routes are in place and will provide the secure andreliable transmission of voice, data and video which will be required for the Games. In addition to the provision of voice, data and video circuits, the necessary commentarycontrol and co-ordination circuits are currentlybeing provided to recognised internationalstandards.

Network Management

A comprehensive service is offered bynetwork operators sited at strategic locationsacross the country which ensures that everyelement of the British Digital Telecom Networkis continually monitored (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) to ensure that optimumresults are obtained.

Vision and Radio Broadcasting Services

These services are already well established in Manchester and across Britain. Increasinguse is made of internal optical fibre videonetworks at regular venues in the Manchesterarea, for additional performance and flexibilityat reduced cost. Video and broadcast servicemanagement is undertaken through aseparate network of National and RegionalBroadcasting Switching centres - one ofwhich is already in place to service the highlyactive outside broadcast requirements ofManchester. International Broadcast Servicesare catered for by three major permanentEarth stations and additional transportableuplinks each with the capacity to deliver highquality broadcast services across the globe.The visual and broadcasting services areprovided by BT, the largest Britishtelecommunications operator and the largestcarrier of broadcast services in Europe.

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Radio Based Services

British network operators between them,already provide the world’s largestinexpensive national paging network across80% of the land mass and 98% of the maindomestic, business and commuting areas.The service is integrated with voicemessaging and electronic mail services andfax/video is likely to follow within the next fewyears. International paging access is alsoavailable to these services with reciprocalcoverage of a number of American andEuropean systems.

For communications using walkie talkies,radio data networks and other radio systems,the appropriate number of frequencies will bereserved. Manchester is well served by GSMservices - digital Pan European cellular radio.

Information Technology

Manchester fully recognises the importance of information technology in the successfuladministration and operation of the Games.Manchester will review the systemsdeveloped for and used in Kuala Lumpur,together with advances in the underlyingtechnologies that will occur post 1998. This will ensure that Manchester deploysappropriate and affordable informationtechnology contributing to the success of the Games.

The information systems provided byManchester will take into account the differentneeds of the media, competitors, officials and spectators. They will be user friendly and easily accessible through terminalsthroughout the Commonwealth Gamesfacilities. Spectators will have up-to-dateinformation on the scheduling of events, the competitors taking part, and the detailsand results of events.

In addition to the information systems,Manchester will support the Games with a portfolio of applications encompassing:

• business systems supporting the financialand administrative functions

• specialist Games operational systems,accreditation, accommodation, transport,ticketing, medical services, etc

• results systems supporting the CGF, International Federations and the media

The systems will be operated and managedfrom secure data centres using facilities thatwill ensure a resilient, reliable and robustservice combining efficiency and speed with security.

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England is a regular host of major international sporting events and has a well deservedreputation for competence. In the seven year period 1990-97 England will stage World orEuropean (or equivalent) Championships in 16 of the 19 sports included in the sportsprogramme.

Such experience can be summarised as follows:

Sport Year Event

Athletics 1991 European Indoor Championships1993 IAAF Grand Prix Finals1994 European Cup Super League1994 European Cross Country Championships1994 IAAF World Cup1995 World Cross Country Championships1995 European Cross Country Championships

Swimming 1993 European Championships

Badminton 1994 World ChampionshipsAnnual All England Open Championships

Bowls 1992 Men’s World Championships1996 Women’s World ChampionshipsAnnual World Indoor Championships

Boxing 1993 World Titles - variousAnnual British Titles - various

Cycling 1990 Junior 5 Nations Track International1992 National Road Race Championships1993 Milk Race FinalAnnual Kelloggs Road Race of Britain1995 World Cup1996 World Championships

Gymnastics Annual British Team Championships1993 World Championships1996 Women’s European Championships

Judo 1995 European Championships

Squash Annual British Open Championships

Table Tennis Annual National Championships1994 European Championships1996 European Olympic Qualification1997 World Championships

Triathlon 1993 World Championships

Weightlifting 1990 Women’s World ChampionshipsWomen’s European Championships

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Team Sports Year Event

Cricket Annual International Test Series

Football 1996 European Championships

Hockey 1991 European Indoor ChampionshipsAnnual International Test1997 Junior World Cup

Lacrosse 1994 World Championships

Netball Annual International Test Series1995 World Championships

Rugby 1991 World CupAnnual Five Nations Championships

England’s experience in hosting andproducing cultural events is world famousand needs little documentation. Every town,city and village participates in a variednational cultural programme which enrichesthe nation. Manchester’s own contribution to the national cultural scene is substantial,ranging through all the art forms.Manchester’s approach to the culturalprogramme which it will organise inassociation with the 2002 CommonwealthGames is described in the ‘Cultural Festival’section on page 112.

Introduction

Ceremonies are an essential part of theCommonwealth Games. They will be used tocelebrate the sporting ideal and the gatheringof nations throughout the Games. Britain hasa world wide reputation for magnificentceremonies and pageantry and Manchesterwill use its sense of occasion and creativespirit to ensure the success of the ceremoniesfor the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies

The Spectacle

The Opening Ceremony of theCommonwealth Games is an event to celebrate youth, sport and culture, to embrace and entrance a world-wideaudience.

The solemn moments of the raising of theflags, the reading of the Queen’s message,the parade of athletes, the swearing of theCommonwealth Oath and the formal openingby the Head of the Commonwealth will behonoured.

Manchester’s Opening Ceremony will be afestive occasion highlighting the spirit of theFriendly Games in this the friendliest of cities.It will be more than just a celebration, rather a powerful drama where culture speaks toculture. England’s theatrical tradition, whichdates back to William Shakespeare and the16th Century, is today alive and vibrant intheatres and opera houses up and down the country, whilst musicals such as Cats,Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserableshave received international acclaim.

2002 will see celebrations throughout theCommonwealth to celebrate the GoldenJubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, the Headof the Commonwealth. The 2002 Games willsee the culmination of these celebrationswhen the Commonwealth nations cometogether to share in this auspicious occasion.

Entrusting an Opening Ceremony toManchester will result in a ceremony of the highest quality.

The Location

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will take place in the new Stadium.

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The Logistics

Manchester fully understands the operationalrequirements of staging a CommonwealthGames Ceremony and the balance that mustbe achieved between the various needs of the CGF, athletes, spectators and media.

The proximity of the Games Village to theStadium will mean the athletes will be able tomove between the venues quickly and easily.Athletes and officials will feel fully involved inthe Opening Ceremony and will be able towitness the occasion from inside the Stadium.

For the Closing Ceremony, Manchester willdevise a programme which will enable theathletes themselves to participate fully in thefestivities, so that they have an unforgettablememory of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

The scenario of the Opening and ClosingCeremonies and the seating arrangementswill be agreed with the CGF.

The Medal Ceremony

The medal ceremonies for theCommonwealth Games will be treated as acentral part of the programme. They capturemoments of great pride and emotion forathletes and draw together a world audiencein celebrating a great achievement.

All medals will be awarded at the venue where the final of the competition takes place.Manchester will abide by the requirements ofthe CGF in relation to medal ceremonies andmedal presenters.

A special Commonwealth Games thememarch will be commissioned specifically for the medal ceremonies, the composer of which will be selected from a nationwidecompetition. Medals will be carried to thepodium area by young people in colourfulnational costumes. CGAs will be asked toprovide details of their victory anthem and flag.

The Queen’s Relay

The progress of the Queen’s Baton will be a festival in its own right. It will take the form of both a national and an internationalcelebration as the spirit of the Games moves from Kuala Lumpur to Manchester,from Malaysia to England.

Ceremonies of Welcome along the route ofthe Baton will be encouraged as more andmore people are embraced by the spirit of the Friendly Games. The whole of Britain will be involved in the relay and whilst pastCommonwealth athletes and medal winnerswill play an important role, it is the youth, theathletes of tomorrow, who will be encouragedto have an active participation.

The movement of the Baton through Englandwill link in with the many celebrations takingplace for Her Majesty the Queen’s GoldenJubilee. There will be street parties andcommunity events which will be encouragedto coincide with the welcoming of the Baton.

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Introduction

If a city’s greatness was judged solely on the richness and diversity of its cultural life,Manchester would have few rivals. Every artform, from the visual arts to dance, dramaand opera to popular culture and media artsis represented in a multitude of venues, largeand small that draw the visitor to Manchesterto celebrate the City’s unique taste for life.Welcoming the international visitor to the City is a vibrant and diverse local community,a community where our roots spread acrossthe family of the Commonwealth. Manchesterwill build on the vital contribution which thesecommunities already make to the cultural lifeof the City by creating multi-faceted culturalprogrammes, ranging from mainstream topopular culture events.

Cultural Infrastructure

Manchester is the most important regionalcultural centre in the United Kingdom - onlyLondon’s West End has more theatres.Manchester’s theatres (including the NiaCentre, the biggest African and Caribbeanperforming arts centre in Europe), the awardwinning museums and galleries (including theexciting Museum of Science and Industry),libraries and historic buildings provide anetwork unequalled by any regional centre.The international reputation of Manchester as a centre for popular culture is reflected inthe network of concert venues and clubs, a magnet for audiences and performers fromall over the world. Building on the success ofthe cultural industries in Manchester, the Cityis committed to developing key culturalvenues, 1996 seeing the opening of its newInternational Concert Hall (to be home of theworld renowned Hallé Orchestra), the City’sart treasures are soon to be housed in anambitious extension of the City Art Galleryand, at Salford Quays, plans are under way to build a waterside opera and performingarts centre.

Cultural Diversity

Buildings however, are only part of whatmakes Manchester’s cultural scene sounique. Cultural diversity and a real sense of partnership bring these buildings to life.Manchester’s identity as a truly internationalcity stems from its genuine wish to celebratethe wide cultural base of its population. At the heart of the City is Chinatown, thesocial centre for Europe’s fastest growingChinese community. Growing communities of African, Afro-Caribbean, Indian, Pakistani,Bangladeshi and Eastern European peoplemerge with the long established Jewishcommunity. Hence, the involvement of suchcentres as the Nia Centre, Chinese culturalcentre, West Indian/Pakistani community &sports centre in city wide celebrations furtherenhances links with Africa, the Caribbean and the Far East. This reaching out to buildinternational links is further evidenced in thecultural exchanges enthusiastically promotedwith Manchester’s relationships with othercentres throughout the world.

Collaboration and Partnership

Exciting partnerships between the private and public sectors of the City have recentlyproduced a tremendous amount ofinnovative, collaborative work, especially in launching festivals and major publiccelebrations: the Manchester InternationalFestival of Television and Arts is a longestablished event; the 1992 InternationalFestival of Expressionism; the 1991 OlympicFestival and the year long celebration ofdrama, as Manchester became Great Britain’sCity of Drama for 1994 (the equivalent of fourEdinburgh festivals in one year). These majorevents have enhanced Manchester’sreputation still further as an internationalcultural centre.

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Festival Culture

Following the huge success of the City ofDrama, a dynamic marketing collaboration is now in place throughout Manchester topromote future festivals, such as a plannedInternational Theatre Festival. High profile City Centre events regularly take place, forexample, to celebrate the opening of newarenas, to welcome major sports events tothe City, such as the future European FootballChampionships in 1996 or the 1997 TableTennis World Championships or simply street parties to celebrate our football teams’successes!

The key cultural organisations in the Cityconstantly work together to promote the arts,and organisations such as the ManchesterVisitor and Convention Bureau, MarketingManchester and Arts About Manchester have substantial experience of planning and delivering major cultural festivals and programmes.

If Manchester is awarded the honour ofhosting the 2002 Commonwealth Games,these organisations will be at the forefront of planning and executing an excitingCommonwealth Festival. The OrganisingCommittee will set up a dedicatedorganisation to run the cultural programmebased on the successful cultural infrastructureused to launch the City of Drama.

The Welcome

The aim will be to follow on from the culturalprogramme in Kuala Lumpur by promotingmini festivals between 1998 and 2001culminating in an international celebration in 2002. The theme will be to reach out andwelcome people of all the countries of theCommonwealth in anticipation of the timethey will spend in Manchester during theGames. The Organising Committee will build on existing links to develop culturalexchanges with each of the 63 nationalCommonwealth Associations outside theUnited Kingdom. The British Council (with itsheadquarters in Manchester) will play a keyrole in developing these links.

Britain’s Contribution

Alongside Manchester’s own culturalstrengths lie enormous assets and theprestige of Britain’s rich artistic heritage.The major national orchestras, dance andtheatre companies will be involved in thecultural programme. A cultural committee willbe formed to draw on the expertise of thosenational cultural institutions. It will be based in Manchester, but with representation fromthe Arts Council bodies, the Crafts Council, British Film Institute and the British Council.

Manchester will use the opportunity of hostingthe Games to embrace all the diverse races,cultures, languages and faiths of theCommonwealth nation in a celebration of life and cultural diversity.

Manchester will present a spectacular rangeof cultural events which will fill theatres,galleries and museums but most importantlywill spill into the streets, squares andshopping malls of the City to enliven andinvigorate not only visitors to the City butthose living in the City as well.

The infrastructure of venues large and small is in place, the creative spirit and expertise isready for the challenge and Manchester looksforward to welcoming the people of theCommonwealth nations.

Introduction

Manchester is an international andcommercial centre where all major Britishbanks, including the Bank of England,building societies and insurance companiesare represented, as well as over 60 overseasbanks. Eighty of the nation’s top 100companies also have offices in the City,together with major overseas companies. Few other cities have such ready access to private capital, and the financial andcommercial sectors are committed to theCommonwealth Games in Manchester.

The commitment of Her Majesty’sGovernment to sport and the arts hasmanifested itself in the creation of a newDepartment of State, and the advent of aNational Lottery with 20% of proceeds being devoted to sport. The Sports Councilfor England is the distributing body for lotteryfunds for sport in this country and is a strongsupporter of Manchester’s bid to host the2002 Commonwealth Games.

Operating Budget

Detailed projections have been produced toreflect all of the requirements of a modernCommonwealth Games. The projections havebeen prepared in consultation with KPMG, theinternational accountancy and managementconsultancy firm, Alan Pascoe Associates, the international sponsorship company whichadvised Victoria, and the CGCE.

The 2002 Commonwealth Games inManchester are forecast to break even interms of operating income and expenditure.

Finance

The Budget SummaryThe budget which is based on 1995 prices is summarised below:

£ million

Income

International sponsorship 25.0

Television rights 15.0

National sponsorship 10.0

Licensing 1.5

Tickets 3.5

Other 1.0

56.0

Expenditure

Venue/sports operating costs 10.5

Village costs 5.5

Logistics 3.0

Communication/information technology 5.0

Host broadcaster costs 10.0

Marketing 2.0

Public affairs/protocol 4.0

Administration 8.0

CGF/CGCE contribution 3.0

Other 5.0

56.0

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International Sponsorship

Manchester will consult with the CGF on the development of the marketing effort. All 12 categories identified by the CGF will be pursued by Manchester as sponsorshipcategories.

The Organising Committee will seek todevelop a close relationship with SUKOM to develop packages that embrace not onlyKuala Lumpur but also Manchester in suchcritical areas as timing and computer resultsservices.

National Sponsorship, Licensing and Suppliers

Manchester expects to approach a wide range of corporations with sponsorshipproposals that offer benefits in exchange forfinancial contributions and goods in-kindcontributions.

These proposals will include traditionalcomponents, including perimeter signage atall venues, hospitality packages and use ofthe Commonwealth Games logo. Suppliersare expected to provide goods and servicesin a wide variety of areas including items suchas subsidised venue hire, sports equipment,subsidised transport and accommodation,free offices, stationery etc. Manchesterbelieves that in excess of 250 companies will fall into the suppliers category.

In addition to the sponsorship packages,Manchester envisages running a licensingand merchandising programme with amascot and symbol.

Manchester will draw upon the maturetradition of private sector sponsorship forcultural and sporting events in Manchesterand beyond to maximise revenue. There is along tradition of the public and private sectorsworking together in Manchester for the benefitof the City. This was illustrated by the bid forthe 2000 Olympic Games which raised over£7 million of private sector sponsorship. The total sponsorship has been calculated on a prudent basis and comprises both cashand the market value of in-kind support.

The marketing strategy will be completed inconsultation with the CGF. Implementationwould begin in earnest after the Games inKuala Lumpur.

There are no specific plans as yet forimplementation, although Alan PascoeAssociates have been closely involved with the development of an overall strategy.Manchester will ensure that full value formoney is obtained in the implementation of the overall programme.

Arrangements have been agreed with the CGCE relating to marketing activityparticularly in the period beyond 1998 andappropriate provision has been included inthe operating budget. These arrangementshave already been the subject ofconsultations with the CGF.

Coin Programme

Manchester will discuss the possibility of introducing a coin programme with the Royal Mint.

Television

Manchester understands that the financing ofthe host broadcast function will be its sole responsibility. A figure of £10 million has been budgeted for this cost.Already initial discussions have been heldwith the BBC on the provision of a hostbroadcast service. Manchester will alsoexplore the opportunities through a wideaccessibility of households to satellite andcable television by the year 2002.

No arrangements have yet been made for the sale of international rights. The OrganisingCommittee will monitor the progress for the1998 Games and have a thorough knowledgeof the actual results from Victoria in 1994. API, the agency who were responsible for thesales for Victoria in 1994, have already beenextensively consulted.

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Ticket Income

Manchester will pursue a ticketing strategywhich encourages the maximum number of spectators to attend the Games so as toexperience the atmosphere of the Games at first hand.

Expenditure

Manchester’s expenditure plans will ensure a memorable Games while ensuring that theinvestment maximises the benefits for thenation as a whole. The plans have also beenbased on a prudent basis following detailedstudies and discussions.

Manchester will provide free food andaccommodation in the Games Village for aminimum of 18 days for athletes and officials.Athletes and officials staying beyond thesedays would be charged approximately £40per day (1995 prices) for accommodation,food and other services. The number ofaccredited team officials staying in theGames Village will be limited in accordancewith the CGF’s recommendations which it isunderstood are currently being reviewed.

The ‘Transport’ section on page 92 deals withtravel support, which will be over and abovethe sponsorship levels shown above.Manchester will honour the minimumrequirements set out by the CGF.

The plans also include ceremonies andcultural events, state-of-the-artcommunications and information technologyrequirements, security and all necessaryarrangements for accommodation, transport,medical and support services which arecomprehensively explained elsewhere in this document.

The detailed breakdown of the operatingbudget has been prepared for the ExecutiveBoard of the CGF. This was presented to theBoard’s meeting in Kuala Lumpur in April1995 and will be the subject of continuingconsultation as refinements become possible,particularly in the light of the actualperformance of the 1998 CommonwealthGames.

Capital Budget

A total of four new sports facilities are plannedto stage the 2002 Commonwealth Games - a new permanent Stadium, a new swimmingfacility and two small arenas for badmintonand judo/wrestling. The total cost of thesefacilities is approximately £155 million - the public funding requirement is estimatedat £114 million and private contributions areestimated at £41 million.

These costs will be funded outside theoperating budget for the Games.

The profile has been the subject of discussionwith Her Majesty’s Government and theSports Council for England, particularly in the context of lottery funds.

Manchester is confident that the fundingnecessary to organise and stage the Gameswill be provided.

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The organisation and leadership ofManchester’s bid to host the 2002Commonwealth Games has been carried out through a close partnership between theprivate sector led Bid Committee, chaired bySir Robert Scott, the CGCE and ManchesterCity Council. An independent legal entity was created last year, the ManchesterCommonwealth Games Bid ExecutiveLimited, to oversee the bidding process.

The Bid has been pursued with the full andactive support of Her Majesty’s Government.

This partnership will continue if Manchester is awarded the 2002 Commonwealth Gamesand will be extended to embrace the needs ofthe CGF. Organisational arrangements will bedetermined which promote the desire of allthe parties to stage a classic CommonwealthGames, ensure the timely and efficientdelivery of necessary new facilities and the highest quality of service to theCommonwealth Games Family andspectators.

Constitution of the CGF and Model Contract

The parties to the Manchester Bid understandand respect the obligations of the CGFConstitution.

The parties to the Manchester Bid andrepresentatives of the CGF have alreadyagreed, in principle, the details of the draftHost City Contract. The final contract will besigned immediately beyond an award of the2002 Commonwealth Games to Manchester.

This contract will bind the parties to thecontract to the performance of commitmentsidentified in the CGF Constitution. These willinclude all the matters specifically referred toon page 66 of the CGF Constitution (revisededition September 1994), as well as the NOCGuide of minimum requirements for theaccommodation of appropriate sports in theCommonwealth Games.

Organisational Arrangements

Manchester City Council, the CGCE and theprivate sector led Bid Committee, with thesupport of Her Majesty’s Government, willestablish an Organising Committee for thepurpose of staging and organising theManchester Games. This will includerepresentation from the Bid Committee, theCGCE, Manchester City Council and the CGF.

The Organising Committee will be a separatelegal entity and will have responsibility fordischarging all necessary obligationsincluding oversight of the timely delivery ofnew facilities in partnership with the privateand public sectors and the planning,organisation and staging of the 2002Commonwealth Games. The OrganisingCommittee will also be the principal point ofcontact with the CGF as well as individualInternational Sports Federations.

The Organising Committee will havededicated staffing resources, reporting to a Chief Executive, to discharge these tasks.They will have relevant experience in theplanning and organisation of major sportingevents, and in the finance, marketing andoperational functions. The key seniorappointments will be made as soon aspossible beyond November 1995, withremaining staff appointed progressively in the period up to 2002 to meet increasingdemands. The ‘Procurement Arrangements’section (page 81) also details the issuesabout procurement arrangements, andrelationships with the Organising Committee.

The detailed form and powers of theOrganising Committee, together with itsfinancial and contractual relationships with therange of parties involved, will be the subjectof close consultation with the CGF. Details will be identified and all the consultationscompleted within six months of an award of the 2002 Commonwealth Games toManchester in accordance with thediscussions which have taken place on the draft Host City Contract.

Liaison arrangements involving the majorparties will also be established to provide a focus for communication on detailedoperational arrangements.

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Volunteer Programme

Manchester managed a substantial volunteerprogramme as part of its bid for the 2000Olympic Games. Over 50,000 local peoplevolunteered to help organise the Games andthere will be no difficulty in recruiting, trainingand equipping the 10,000 or so which will benecessary for the Commonwealth Games.The responsibility for managing the volunteerprogramme would be vested in theOrganising Committee and the highest prioritywill be given to the development of trainingprogrammes so that the differing needs ofathletes, spectators and officials are fully met.

Declarations from Local and CentralGovernment

Manchester City Council, as a party to thisdocument, has considered all of its contentsand has satisfied itself that it represents arealistic and achievable plan for organisingand staging the Commonwealth Games. The extensive work which has beenundertaken to prepare the Bid has beensupported by independent specialistadvisors. Manchester City Council, with thesupport of Her Majesty’s Government, willtake all the necessary steps to ensure thatobligations are performed.

Her Majesty’s Government is a full and activesupporter of the Manchester Bid for the 2002Commonwealth Games. It has taken note of the obligations contained in the CGFConstitution, and it too is satisfied that this document represents a realistic andachievable plan for organising and stagingthe Games. Her Majesty’s Government, withthe support of Manchester City Council, willtake all necessary steps to ensure thatobligations are performed.

The Government is confident that ifManchester is chosen by the CGF thenecessary facilities will be built partly byprivate sector finance and partly by publicfunding; and will play its part to ensure thatthe funding necessary to stage and organisethe Games is provided.

Legal Matters

The Organising Committee will adopt a dualapproach to legal issues. It will first aim tominimise the likelihood of disputes andsecondly, it will seek to ensure that anydisputes which do arise are resolved speedily and effectively and will not interruptthe smooth organisation and staging of theGames.

To achieve these objectives, the OrganisingCommittee will have at its disposal legalexperts in relevant fields (copyright,broadcasting, marketing, sports law etc) whowill be briefed fully on the legal backgroundand documentation.relating to the Games.

The Organising Committee will monitorcompliance with all contractual and legalobligations, remain in constantcommunication with appropriate bodies and will be geared to ensure that wherevernecessary local courts are fully briefed.Injunctions will be sought in appropriatecases to protect the rights attaching to the Games and to safeguard their smoothrunning.

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The following are examples of measureswhich will be taken to avoid or resolve legaldisputes on specific issues not directlyinvolving the CGF:

Control of Advertising and Marketing

The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 permits,under certain circumstances, TradingStandards Officers to enter premises and seize goods which bear false tradedescriptions. This could include goods whichby the use of logos or other means are falselypresented as having approval by any person(which includes any organisation).

Powers of entry, search and seizure areavailable where an offence under theCopyright Act of 1988 has been committed. It is also possible to give notice to Customsand Excise in order to prevent the importationof goods which infringe copyright where theseare being imported from outside theEuropean Community.

Venues, Services and Supplies

Contracts for the procurement or leasing of facilities for the Games will, whereappropriate, contain robust provision allowingthe Organising Committee to step in andensure that the contracts are fulfilled and thefacilities provided to a standard which fulfilsall requirements. All contractors for services,supplies and works will be exhaustively vettedbefore the contract is awarded to ensure theirability to deliver. A reserve list of contractorswill be drawn up so that back-up facilities areavailable at short notice. The operation ofexisting venues and all documentationrelating to venues will be carefully monitoredand vetted to ensure that no contracts existwhich infringe the CGF’s requirements.Venues and equipment will, where possible,be free from third party rights and chargeswhich could lead to the possibility of seizureaccruing during the Games. The financialstability of the owner of the venue will beexamined and appropriate arrangementsentered into with their funding bodies andparent bodies in advance of the Games.

AcknowledgmentsManchester would like to express its thanks to the following organisations which havecontributed to the production of thisdocument:

Alan Pascoe Associates / API

AMEC plc

Apollo Leisure plc

The Bovis Construction Group

British Airways

Central Manchester Development Corporation

Creative Lynx Partnership

R James Chapman, Architects

G-Mex Ltd

Various Government Departments

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority/Executive

Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Visitor and Convention Bureau

The Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Midland Hoteland various hotels in Manchester

KPMG

Manchester Airport plc

Manchester City Leisure


Manchester Metropolitan University

Merlin Great Northern Ltd

North Manchester Health Authority

Ogden Entertainment Services Ltd

SEMA Group

The Sports Council for England

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

UMIST

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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