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SpectatorSpectator GuideGuide Dear spectators, Welcome to Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games. In hot August, young athletes from around the world gather in the historically and culturally famous city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, to fly their dreams and “Share the Games, Share our Dreams”. Here, you can enjoy spectacular competitions, feel the spirit of the Youth Olympic Games and share the joy and passion of youth. Besides, you may participate in colourful CEP events to learn about traditional cultures and customs of Nanjing, its new city look, experience the hospitality of local residents and witness the integration of diverse cultures. This Guide contains event information, ticketing policy, entry rules, venue transport information, spectator services and city information so that you may have a better idea of the Competition and CEP Schedules and plan your schedule accordingly. Nanjing 2014 is a grand gala of youth, culture and sports. May the Games bring you friendship, passion and joy and wish you have a wonderful and memorable YOG journey! Li Xueyong President of Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee YOG Spectator Guide Embark on Your YOG Journey Procedure Point for attention Relevant chapter As a key multi-sport event, the YOG have a number of specific requirements for all participants such as spectators and athletes. To make your YOG journey smooth and Please observe spectator rules for the venue order and enjoy the passion of YOG. convenient, please go through relevant information before attending the Games. Watch Information for Competition Please heed the specific requirements Spectators p21 of each event for spectators. Plan Your Visit Check your personal belongings and take everything with you. Schedule Attentions Reference Follow the instructions of the workforce and Venue Facilities Egress leave the venue in an orderly manner. and Services p36 Start the journey to Please read through the relevant information Travelling in Nanjing before leaving to Nanjing. Nanjing p26 Please leave the venue within the designated time. How to buy tickets How to buy tickets p21 Scan to follow the updates of Nanjing 2014 Venue Facilities Pre-Games Please learn about necessary venue information Preparations and Services p36 Please do not carry prohibited or restricted items Information for in YOG venues Spectators p21 Public transport would be a better option since Transport private cars are prohibited from entering venues. Services p32 Reach Venues List of Nanjing Please check your route and travel time in advance. 2014 Venuesp42 Venues are open to spectators two hours before QR Code of the Official Website QR Code of Virtual Torch Relay the event. However, this may differ in light of venues or events. Security Checks Information for facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nanjing2014 Spectators p21 Please arrive at security checks 1 - 2 hours in twitter: https://twitter.com/nanjing2014yog advance and queue for security checks. instagram: http://instagram.com/nanjing2014 youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/nanjing2014yog Follow the entrance, gate, area, row and seat as specified on your ticket to find your seat Meanwhile, you can also log onto the official website of Nanjing 2014 http://www.nanjing2014.org/en/ for more information. Ingress Information for The ticket becomes invalid once ripped. Spectators p21 For more information about Nanjing, you may log on You are not allowed to enter the venue once left. http://www.cityofnanjing.com/. If you want to take photos or go shopping, please do so before the competition starts. In cases of other questions, you may turn to spectator service volunteers for help. 002 003 YOG Spectator Guide Contents Appendices YOG Overview 1、What are the Youth 1、Useful Expressions Olympic Games? 2、Sponsors 2、Culture and Education 05 3、Nanjing 2014 Venue Programme Master Plan 3、Sport Initiation 01 Schedule 4、Nanjing 2014 Competition Schedule Getting to the Venue 1、List of Nanjing 2014 Venues YOG Tickets 2、Nanjing 2014 Venues 1、What You Should 04 and Transport Know About YOG Tickets Must-Knows for 2、How to buy Tickets Spectators 02 3、Non-ticketed Events 4、Information for 1、Travelling in Nanjing Spectators 2、Transport Services 3、Venue Facilities and 03 Services 4、Tips for Spectators 5、Find the YOG Service Team around You YOG Overview 1、What are the Youth Olympic Games? 2、Culture and Education Programme 01 3、Sport Initiation Schedule 4、Nanjing 2014 Competition Schedule YOG Spectator Guide What are the Youth Olympic Games? Slogan Emblem What? The Youth Olympic Games are an elite sporting event for young people from all over the world. Distinct from other youth sports events, it also integrates a unique Culture and Education Programme (CEP) based on five main themes: Olympism, Social Responsibility, Skills Development, Expression and Well-being and Healthy Lifestyles. The sports programme is based on that of the Olympic Games, with 28 sports featured on the summer programme and seven on the winter programme. In addition, the programme also includes exciting new disciplines and formats, such as 3-on-3 basketball, and mixed gender Mascot and mixed National Olympic Committee (NOC) events. Birthplace: Nanjing Dream: Making friends with everyone Away from the field of play and through a variety of fun and interactive activities, workshops Birthday: 29 November Tag: Hello, I’m NANJINGLELE and team-building exercises, the CEP gives the participating athletes the opportunity to learn Race: Rain flower pebble Favorite thing to do: Being with friends about the Olympic values, explore other cultures and develop the skills to become true Chinese Zodiac: Dragon Things dislike most: Playing alone ambassadors of their sport. Sign: Sagittarius The most unbearable thing: Seeing Who? Blood type: Type O 砳砳friends being bullied The Youth Olympic Games aim to bring together talented young athletes aged between 15 and Appearance: Colorful, non-mainstream The most enjoyable thing: Drinking 18 from around the world (205 National Olympic Committees participated in Singapore 2010 aesthetic a glass of water after and 69 in Innsbruck 2012). Personality: Cute, cuddly, curious, competition and being full of The Summer Youth Olympic Games feature over 3,500 athletes and are held over a 12-day frisky, enthusiastic, brave and a positive energy period, while the Winter Youth Olympic Games feature over 1,100 athletes and last 10 days. little rebellious Not good at: Singing, Non-athlete participants, namely the Young Reporters, Young Ambassadors and Athlete Role Chinese name: 砳砳 dancing Models, are also an integral part of the Youth Olympic Games. English name:NANJINGLELE Favorite color: Every When? Color: Red for great enthusiasm and color found in a rainbow! Just like the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games are held every four years. The first braveness; blue for kindness, consideration, Favorite flower: Rain summer edition was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, and the first winter edition diversity and inclusiveness; yellow for flower was held in Innsbruck, Austria, from 13 to 22 January 2012. motivation and initiative; green for vitality, Favorite fairy tale: The The 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games will be held in Nanjing, China, from August 16 to 28 in vigor and love of peace Ugly Duckling 2014 and the 2ndWinter Youth Olympic Games will be held in Lillehammer, Norway, in Hobbies: Being a tour guide of beautiful Nanjing, taking pictures with friends from Favorite place: Competition venues of February 2016. The 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games will be held in Buenos Aires, around the world and eating marshmallows the Youth Olympic Games Argentina in 2018. Talents: The 28 sports of the Youth Olympic Famous for: Mascot promotional video To find out more about all the exciting sports and disciplines featured at the Nanjing 2014 Games for Nanjing 2014 YOG, please visit http://www.nanjing2014.org/en/en_sports/sportsIntro.htm Please log onto http://www.nanjing2014.org/mascot_en/index.htm for more information about NANJINGLELE. 008 009 YOG Spectator Guide Culture and Education Programme Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab "Participating in the Youth Olympic Games is not simply about sport and performance. It is An exciting new development for the Youth Olympic Games is the Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab, also about meeting people of other cultures and backgrounds, learning about important skills an urban sport zone showcasing the four sports of Sport Climbing, Roller Sports, in an athlete’s career and about experiencing the Olympic values." Thomas Bach, IOC Skateboarding and Wushu. Sport performers from around the world will be in action giving President. live exhibitions of their sport every day during the Games. Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab is an The Youth Olympic Games involve competing, learning and celebrating. As an intrinsic outdoor venue open to the public, so anyone can come and watch. Spectators can even try out feature of the Youth Olympic Games, the Nanjing 2014 Culture and Education Programme some of these cool sports and learn from the best in their field! For more information, please (CEP) has been designed as an once-in-a-lifetime experience to inspire young participants. A visit the Nanjing 2014 website (http://www.nanjing2014.org/en/). rich and diverse choice of activities will enable athletes and other young participants to learn To welcome spectators, the Nanjing 2014 Sports Lab will be open daily from 17 until 27 life-skills, grow in their sporting careers and achieve a healthy lifestyle. August, 8:00 - 10:30 and 15:30 - 18:00. Activities will be organised in and outside the YOV for the athletes and other young Address:The Fishmouth Wetland Park at Hexi New Town participants. The programme will inspire young people to become part of the Olympic Movement, embrace Olympic values and carry forward the Olympic spirit. Nanjing 2014 CEP offers the “Ode to Youth” vision, with a mission to bestow upon participants a surprising and memorable YOG experience, spread the Olympic spirit, enhance the influence of Nanjing, inspire extensive participation, build a new CEP platform, dedicate to the application of new technologies, and focus on the continuation of the Olympic legacy.