Game Plan for 2010 venue communities

Jun 10, 2008

Together with municipal governments and transportation and security partners, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will host a series of informational sessions for the venue communities, called Game Plan 2008. Sessions run from early June through mid-July.

Game Plan 2008 will help citizens better understand the daily operations of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Sessions will provide a snapshot of daily life for those who live or work near a venue leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games. Some areas, for example, may see an increase in public transit use, changes to pedestrian access or extended operating hours for surrounding businesses.

“Citizens living and working near a Games venue have a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the Olympic and Paralympic experience,” said Terry Wright, VANOC Executive Vice President, Services and Games Operations. “Game Plan 2008 offers the community an overview of current Games planning and insight into how a venue operates before, during and after the Games.”

Game Plan 2008 sessions will begin with a presentation focused on current planning specific to each venue neighbourhood, informing citizens about the venue’s operational phases leading up to the Games, and its daily operating cycle before and during the Games. Presentations will cover transportation, public safety, security and municipal operations during the planning stages. There will also be opportunities for community members to ask questions of venue specialists and other planning teams.

It's also an opportunity for citizens to learn about the many exciting ways they can participate in the Games, such as volunteering and attending events.

“We look forward to providing those who live, work and play near the venues with the information and tools they need to have an exciting and memorable 2010 Winter Games experience,” continued Wright.

Game Plan 2008 sessions run from early June through mid-July, but the program will also be presented in the spring and fall of 2009 as new information becomes available. View the full schedule of Game Plan 2008 sessions.