London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited Paralympic Family guide Contents Welcome messages 4 The Paralympic Movement 8 Paralympic Family Hotels 10 Offi ces and services 12 Wheelchair, orthotic and prosthetic 14 repair service Paralympic Family transport services 14 Arrival information 21 Departure information 22 Accreditation 23 Tickets 25 Medical services 26 Competition schedules 29 Paralympic Family Lounges 66 Paralympic Villages 68 IBC/MPC complex 70 Miscellaneous information 72 London and the Games 76 London 2012 Festival 78 London 2012 Paralympic image and identity 80 Acronyms 88 Welcome message from... Welcome message from... the IPC President the London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Dear members of the Paralympic Family, dear friends, The London 2012 Paralympic Games are the culmination of seven years of hard work by a dedicated, determined and exceptionally talented team. Ever since London won the bid to stage the Games back in 2005, it has been On behalf of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), I want to welcome you to the London 2012 our ambition to show what can be achieved through the inspiration of sport, and to create distinctive Paralympic Paralympic Games. Games that capture the imagination of young people throughout the world. The Games are coming home to the country where it all started with Sir Ludwig Guttman organising sporting The construction of the Olympic Park, centrepiece of our Games, has been the catalyst for the single biggest events for veterans of World War II. Ever since, the Paralympic Games have been an exceptional success story and transformation in London for more than a century. Our city will sparkle with a vibrant Paralympic look and feel, London will write the next chapter in this story. and its diverse communities from more than 200 countries will provide an unprecedented welcome to every competing nation. Over the course of 12 days, London will be at the heart of the Paralympic Movement, welcoming more than 4,200 athletes from more than 150 countries to compete against each other at the highest level Paralympic sport can offer. London landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Greenwich Park will serve as unforgettable venues and backdrops for sport, helping to create a magical atmosphere throughout the city and inspiring the athletes to The iconic London venues will provide a spectacular background for our athletes to showcase Paralympic sport at excel. We are confi dent you will enjoy the unique and uplifting spirit which distinguishes the Paralympic Games its very best and true Paralympic ‘spirit in motion’. from other events. During each sporting performance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, you will see the triumph of Paralympic This guide is designed to enhance your experience. It contains key information about all aspects of the Games, passion, fair play and camaraderie in an environment where Paralympic athletes will inspire and excite the world. including venues, ceremonies, ticketing, transport, accreditation and accommodation. We also have our enthusiastic and well-trained Games Makers who are ready to assist you in any way they can. This Paralympic Family guide will better facilitate your stay during the Paralympic Games, providing a wealth of information and basic facts for easy reference. All facilities and support services are listed here to help you get the On behalf of everyone at London 2012, may I sincerely welcome you to our Paralympic Games. I trust you will most out of your experience in London. long remember your time with us and leave with a treasure trove of memories. I would like to express my appreciation to the London 2012 Organising Committee for providing this useful tool, and I would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to this exceptional sporting experience. As you take in each experience while at the Games, I hope that you leave with an impression of inspiration that lasts a lifetime! Seb Coe Chair, London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) Sir Philip Craven President, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) 'If you look at the UK, it is at the forefront Paralympic Athletics of educating people about disabilitiesQuote and accommodating people with disabilities.' Oscar Pistorius South African Paralympic gold medal-winning athlete at International Paralympic Day, 8 September 2011 6 Paralympic Family guideGuide ParalympicParalympic FamilyFamily Guideguide 7 History of the Paralympic Games The Paralympic In 1948, Sir Ludwig Guttmann organised a sports competition for World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries in Stoke Mandeville, England. Movement Four years later, competitors from the Netherlands joined the Games and an international movement was born. Now called the Paralympic Games, Olympic-style Games for athletes with a disability were organised for the fi rst time in Rome in 1960. In Toronto in 1976, other disability groups were added and the idea of merging together different disability groups for international sport competitions was born. Today, the Paralympic Games are an elite sport event for athletes from various disability groups. The Paralympic Games have traditionally been held in the same year as London 2012 Paralympic the Olympic Games. Since the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games and the Albertville 1992 Paralympic Winter Games the Games have also taken place at the same venues as the Olympic Games. On 19 June 2001, an agreement was signed between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Games in numbers and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) securing this practice for the future. The Paralympic Games today are the second biggest sporting event in the world, attracting millions of spectators. 20 sports, 21 disciplines International Paralympic Committee The International Paralympic Committee is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organises Paralympic Games held 11 days of competition in both the summer and winter, and serves as the International Sport Federation (IF) for nine sports, for which it supervises and coordinates world championships and other competitions. The IPC is committed to helping Paralympic athletes achieve sporting excellence and developing sport 284 sport sessions opportunities for all people with a disability from beginner to elite level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic Values, which are courage, determination, inspiration and equality. 116 gold medal sessions Founded on 22 September 1989, the IPC is an international non-profi t organisation formed and run by more than 160 National Paralympic Committees from fi ve regions and four disability-specifi c international sport federations. The IPC headquarters and its management team are located in 503 medal events Bonn, Germany. 4,200 athletes 1,223 Games offi cials 2,767 team offi cials 8 Paralympic Family guide Paralympic Family guide 9 10 Family Hotels Paralympic Paralympic Family guide grangehotels.com/stpaulslondon Fax +44(0)2070741100 +44(0)2070741000 Telephone London EC4V5AJ 10 GodlimanStreet Hotel Grange St.Paul’s grangehotels.com/londoncityhotel Fax +44(0)2078633701 +44(0)2078633700 Telephone London EC3N2BQ Row 8-14 Cooper’s Grange CityHotel WARWICK LANE Key metres metres VINE ST 0 50 0 50 ET Paralympic Route REST Network (Core) St Paul’s PORT SOKEN Paralympic Route C R OSSWA LL Network AMEN CORNER London Underground Fenchurch Grange City CR MAN’S YARD Docklands Light Street GOOD D ESCENT Railway H YAR HURC C CO ’S UL A LUDGATE HIL P O National Rail T PER L S St Paul’s Cathedral S STR EET MINORI P EPY ’S Station with step-free access R Tower O W Gateway ES Paralympic Family LANE T S T Hotel R PA U U ED L O ’ E S CHUR C CH 1 DLR platforms are step-free. 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