Hamilton 2010 Commonwealth Games BID Go beyond. Come together... 2010 Commonwealth Games BID CONTENTS Letters I-VIII Message from the President 1–4 Benefits in Choosing Hamilton 5–10 Our Team 11–14 An Introduction to Hamilton 15 –20 Overview of the 2010 Commonwealth Games 21–24 Leadership, Organizational Structure and Human Resources 25–30 Come together... Go beyond. Sports Programme and Venues 31–162 Non-Sport Venues and Facilities 163–174 Accommodation 175–184 Transportation 185–190 Medical Services 191–194 Security and Risk Management 195–198 Legal and Government 199–202 Technology and Host Broadcaster 203–206 Accreditation 207–208 Finances 209–212 Marketing 213–216 Ceremonies and Special Events 217–218 Environment 219–222 Communications 223–224 Community Programmes 225–226 2010 Commonwealth Games BID LETTERS Come together... Go beyond. I II LETTERS III Come together... Go beyond. IV LETTERS V Come together... Go beyond. LETTERS VI SPORTS BOTTOM PG FOOTER VII Come together... Go beyond. VIII 2010 Commonwealth Games BID MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Come together... Go beyond. 1 Coming Together...Going beyond An outstanding feature of Hamilton’s proposed A Hamilton 2010 Commonwealth Games will Sports Programme is the close proximity of celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Games, many of the sports events to the Games commemorating our proud history and the Village, an established, secure, self-contained traditions of the participating nations. facility on a 300-acre university campus. Our City, Province and Country Most athletes will stay together at the Village Hamilton’s 500,000 residents are passionate, and many will be able to walk to their bold, and responsible about staging a successful competitions. Of the potential sports, only and memorable event. We will host athlete- Jagoda Pike four are at venues outside a 20-minute radius focused, friendly and ethical Games that will develop and of the Village. strengthen sport throughout the Commonwealth. Our plans also include a new 42,000-seat Commonwealth Hamilton has a rich sport history. We have proven our Stadium that will house Athletics, potentially final competence and professionalism in staging world-class Soccer competitions and breathtaking Opening sport events, including the first British Empire Games, now and Closing Ceremonies. the Commonwealth Games, in 1930. However, Hamilton MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM Our climate will enable athletes to achieve optimum and Ontario have not had the opportunity to host a performance levels. During July 15-25, when we will significant multi-sport international Games since 1930. host the Games, the average mean temperature is 20 Like Vancouver’s bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic degrees Celsius, with only moderate levels of rainfall Games, the Hamilton 2010 Games are a critical element in and humidity. developing Canada’s Sport Policy. The two Games comple- In accordance with the CGF Constitution, a programme ment each other, covering both winter and summer Sport of 15 sports will be selected from the 20 sports included development on the West Coast and in central Canada. in our bid. In addition, we propose six sports for Elite We will showcase our cultural, artistic and community Athletes with a Disability (EAD). We will work in a fully values with a full range of activities, festivals, educational cooperative manner with the Commonwealth Games programmes and conferences. Our aboriginal and Federation (CGF) and the Commonwealth Games cultural organizations will play an integral role in the Associations (CGAs) to ensure an appropriate final planning, coordination and implementation of our Games selection of sports and events. presentation. Our Games will meet and/or exceed the expectations Hamilton is located in Canada’s most populous area at the and standards of the CGF. We’re focused on ensuring ease west end of Lake Ontario, just 45 minutes from both Toronto of entry into Canada and subsidies for travel, equipment and Niagara Falls, Canada’s major tourist attractions. and other amenities. This is possible because of the whole-hearted support shown for the Games by our We proudly represent our province, Ontario, and our national, provincial and municipal governments and our country, Canada. Our citizens represent the diversity of private sector partners. the Commonwealth and we look forward to welcoming members of our Commonwealth Family. High performance sport legacy The potential impact of the legacy for high performance The Games sport from the hosting of the Commonwealth Games in The 2010 Hamilton Games will provide a beautiful and Hamilton in 2010 is enormous and far-reaching. Just as inclusive environment for participants and spectators. the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton launched the 2 SPORTS BOTTOM PG FOOTER Games in the 20th Century, holding the 2010 Games in established key partnerships with Commonwealth Games Hamilton will help the Commonwealth Games expand Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Government of and grow in the 21st Century. Canada, as well as provincial and national sport organiza- tions. We are all working together towards our common goal. Canada has a special role to play in assisting other Commonwealth countries to expand their hosting capacity We want the Commonwealth nations to share in the and sport programmes. The 2010 Hamilton Games will spirit of Canada, get to know our character, see our strengthen our ability to be an advocate for, and ensure world-class attractions and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime the development of, sport in every Commonwealth nation. experience. We will work closely with the Commonwealth Our planning includes the participation of future Games Games Federation and each of the Commonwealth hosts in each phase of our preparations. Games Associations to host athlete-focused, friendly and ethical Games. Our apprenticeship programme will provide funding to assist other Commonwealth countries in preparing to host We have much to share with our fellow Commonwealth future Games. Our Commonwealth Sport Development countries. We look forward to welcoming you in 2010. Centre will offer coaching fellowships and scholarships Come together... Go beyond. for Commonwealth coaches, athletes, sport scientists and administrators. In addition, we will offer housing and travel assistance for coaches to work and train at the Centre. Jagoda Pike President, Hamilton 2010 Commonwealth Games The Bid Bid Corporation The 2010 Hamilton bid is made up of strong partnerships at the local, provincial and national levels. Locally, the Bid Corporation is a partnership between the City of Hamilton, McMaster University and The Hamilton Spectator newspaper. Beyond Hamilton, we have 3 4 2010 Commonwealth Games BID BENEFITS IN CHOOSING HAMILTON Come together... Go beyond. 5 BENEFITS OF HAMILTON HOSTING THE 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Introduction If Hamilton is chosen to host the Commonwealth Games, Since 1991, when the Commonwealth Heads of the Host Society will work with the CGF and CGAs to Government (CHOGM) stressed the unique role of sport provide the following legacies: in fostering Commonwealth values and strengthening Sharing the Capacity to Bid and the Commonwealth, Canada has maintained a strong Host Future Major Games commitment to making this a reality. We see the 2010 Many CGAs and National Olympic Committees would Games in Hamilton as a very important opportunity like to bid for international events, but do not have to do more. experience in doing so. Canada has excellent experience For the past 10 years, Commonwealth Games Canada has in hosting single and multi-sport events, and would like worked closely with 14 Commonwealth nations in the to freely share that knowledge. Hamilton 2010 will Caribbean, eastern and southern Africa, and Sri Lanka in contribute expertise and financing for the following: a variety of initiatives of the Commonwealth Sport •Provide three to six month placements for individuals Development Programme (CSDP). These projects have to work with the Hamilton 2010 Organizing Committee included: and a mentor, to experience the day-to-day operations • Building the capacities of National Sport Organizations; of the Games; • Developing physical education teachers and curriculum; • Share Games consultant expertise with Commonwealth BENEFITS IN CHOOSING HAMILTON •Developing coaching certification programmes, and countries intending to bid for the 2014 Commonwealth training elite coaches in Canada; Games or any other major event; • Training and assisting in strategic planning and policy • Offer seminars in conjunction with CGF or development; Commonwealth sport functions to share bidding and •Assisting in effective delivery of programmes and hosting knowledge; services, with a focus on women and sport and athletes • Be an active partner with the CGF in developing an with a disability; effective transfer of Games information and technology, •Helping deliver community education and services on and specifically assist the 2014 Games Organizing HIV/AIDS and drug prevention. Committee. Continuing its commitment to strengthening the Expansion of the Canadian Sport Leadership Core Commonwealth through sport, Canada recently instituted The Canadian Sport Leadership Core, an eight-month the Canadian Sport Leadership Corps. More than 25 internship program for Canadian university graduates and recent university graduates have volunteered to assist elite athletes, assists recipient countries in delivering sport sport leaders in Commonwealth nations. services. The CSLC has