Post Games Report Volume 1 Post Games Report Team: Director: David Leather (DCEO) Senior Editor: Belinda White Information & Statistics: James Dobinson Sub Editors: Bob Rutt, Debbie Gallagher, Sonia Stewart, Jane McKeown, Nigel Bodman and Maria Carvath Compilation Assistance: Mike Gouldin A1 Foreword The final report of the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games is contained in a number of volumes. It is the culmination of many years hard work by hundreds of people employed by the Organising Committee for the Commonwealth Games and the thousands of people who, in so many ways, lent their support to the organisation of the best ever Commonwealth Games. The Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games was one of the proudest moments for this country in a year that also held the World Cup and HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee. They were also a showcase for Britain on many different levels. A showcase for British sport, rekindling the country’s passion for a whole range of sports and sports stars as well as leaving a legacy of venues, equipment and inspiration which will benefit British sports stars of the future. A showcase for British technology – from the design of the world’s first ever interactive Baton, the centrepiece of The Queen’s Jubilee Baton Relay which signalled the start of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, to the futuristic City of Manchester Stadium – an icon to British design, technology, architectural vision and building expertise. The Games also showcased British flair, creativity and cultural diversity through the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the Spirit of Friendship Festival. But most of all the Games were a platform from which to showcase Britain’s planning and organisational skills. It put into the international spotlight the country’s ability to mobilise the right skills necessary to stage such a world-class event and the power to succeed when all levels of Government and private enterprise work together towards a common goal. There are many people that deserve the thanks of the Manchester 2002 Board. Firstly, the President of the Commonwealth Games, HRH The Earl of Wessex, for his leadership and support, and the Commonwealth Games Federation whose guidance helped to make these the best Commonwealth Games ever. Our thanks and congratulations go to the stars of the Games – the athletes from the 72 Commonwealth nations who inspired us all with their determination to push forward the boundaries of human performance and achievement. The Games would not have been possible without the support of our commercial Sponsors and Partners who, together with their staff, worked tirelessly to realise the dream. We would also like to recognise the huge contribution made by our Host Broadcaster, TV rights- holders and the hundreds of media teams and organisations who so comprehensively covered the event and took the magic of the Games to all regions of the world. Our Funders – Manchester City Council, Sport England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport – not only provided the crucial funding required to stage one of the best sporting events this country has ever seen, but have together created a legacy that will benefit sport in this country and the people of the region for many generations to come. Our heartfelt thanks goes to all M2002 staff whose commitment and dedication made these Games an organisational triumph. No-one can ever know the level of gratitude we owe to our army of volunteers – even through the rain, the spirit of Manchester and Britain shone brightly through these remarkable people. A final thank-you must go to the millions of spectators and supporters who created the electrifying atmosphere that made Manchester the best place to be on earth during the summer. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone – you were all spectacular. Charles Allen CBE, Chairman of the Organising Committee 2 MANCHESTER 2002 THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES • POST GAMES REPORT VOLUME 1 A2 Mission Statement Manchester 2002 Limited was established with a broad and challenging remit revealing that the Games has always been about more than just 10 days of sport: To deliver an outstanding sporting spectacle of world significance, celebrating athletic excellence, cultural diversity and the unique atmosphere of ‘The Friendly Games’. To deliver a successful Games on behalf of all competitors, spectators and stakeholders. To leave a lasting legacy of new sporting facilities and social, physical and economic regeneration (particularly around Sportcity in East Manchester). To set a new benchmark for hosting international sporting events in the UK and the long term benefit they can generate for all those involved. MANCHESTER 2002 THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES • POST GAMES REPORT 3 VOLUME 1 A3 List of Contents Volume 1 – Executive Summary Volume 2 - Sport A Foreword and Contents A Foreword/Content A1 Foreword . .2 A1 Foreword A2 Mission Statement . .3 A2 List of Contents A3 List of Contents . .4 A3 Acronyms and General Terms A4 Acronyms and General Terms . .7 A5 Glossary of Terms . .10 B Sport Operations B1 Sport Organisation (including Sports Programme) B Executive Summary B2 Elite Athletes with a Disability B1 Introduction/Overview . .18 B3 Technical Officials B2 Key Stakeholders/Funding Partners . .20 B4 Sport Presentation B3 Key Lessons and Recommendations . .24 B5 Victory Ceremonies B4 Evolution of the Organisation . .34 B5.1 Medals B5 Workforce Division . .40 B6 Medical Services to Athletes B6 Creative Division . .43 B7 Anti-Doping Programme B7 M2002 Limited/Finance Division . .49 B8 Sports Equipment B8 Commercial Division . .58 B9 Pre-Games Testing Programme B9 Sport Division . .62 B10 Venues Division . .64 CVillage Operations B11 Villages Division . .69 C1 Commonwealth Games Village B12 Operations Division . .72 C2 Technical Officials’ Village B13 Technology Division . .81 C3 Commonwealth Shooting Village B14 Key Third Party Involvement . .85 – University of Surrey, Guildford B15 Access (the Inclusive Games) . .88 C4 Team Welcome Ceremonies C Corporate Services C1 Executive Office . .92 C2 CGF/CGA Relations . .94 D Sport Venue Operations C2.1 Observer Programme . .97 D1 Stadium Plaza - Sportcity C3 Host Broadcaster and COMBO . .100 D1.1 Sportcity Visitor Centre C3.1 International Broadcast Centre . .104 D2 City of Manchester Stadium C4 Programme Management . .106 D3 Table Tennis Centre - Sportcity C5 Strategy and Integration . .109 D4 National Squash Centre - Sportcity C6 Financial Control . .114 D5 National Cycling Centre - Sportcity C6.1 Internal Audit . .119 D6 Manchester Aquatics Centre C7 Risk Management . .121 D7 Manchester Evening News Arena C7.1 Issue Management . .124 D8 G-Mex Centre – Manchester C7.2 Contingency Planning . .125 (G-Mex, MICC, MPC, Fleet Depot) C7.3 Games Readiness Exercises . .127 D9 Belle Vue - Manchester C7.4 Critical Success Factors D10 The Forum Centre, Wythenshawe and Pro-Active Risk Management . .129 D11 Heaton Park - Manchester C8 Games Coordination Centre . .131 D12 Road Walks – Manchester/Salford C9 Legal Services . .137 D13 Marathon – Manchester/Salford C10 Archiving and Records Management . .139 D14 Triathlon – Salford Quays D Government/Local Authority Involvement D15 Bolton Arena D16 Rivington Park - Bolton D1 Local Authorities D17 National Shooting Centre - Bisley (including Host Authorities) . .144 D18 Training Venues D2 Government Agencies . .148 D19 Venue Tours D3 Other Key Partners . .150 E Legacy E Appendices E1 Legacy For Sport in the UK . .154 E2 Non-Sporting Legacies . .156 E3 Secondee Workforce . .162 E4 University of Manchester Campus . .165 F Appendices F1 Calendar of Games Delivery (Key Events 1996-2002) . .168 F2 Members of the M2002 and MCGL Boards . ..