the sydney 2000 olympic and paralympic games - Australian Sports ...

PART FOUR : NSW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES GAMES SUPPORT SERVICES
55 National Olympic Committees selected NSW as their location for pre-Games training camps. The
Department provided training facilities on a fee for service basis. These camps were held at 6 metropolitan
Sydney locations and 36 regional locations. This included the Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen
which accommodated a total of 115 French Olympic and Belgium Paralympic team members over an
average of 19 days.
Olympic Games Accommodation
The Department provided accommodation for Olympic Teams, entertainers and operational staff directly
involved with the Games on a fee for service basis. A total of 1,503 people from American Entertainment
groups were accommodated at 5 Departmental centres for an average stay of 8.25 nights. These centres
successfully handled the large volume of international visitors.
Other Programs
The Western Region Academy of Sport organised anti-doping seminars for 500 athletes and coaches,
conducted by high profile Olympic athletes
The Department's Sydney region, in partnership with the Westpac Children 2000 Program and Police and
Community Youth Clubs, developed a program which offered disadvantaged Sydney youth an opportunity
to experience the Games. This program allowed people to attend the Games, who due to socioeconomic
factors would not otherwise have had this opportunity. 250 young people attended Games events and
subsequently displayed a greater interest in participating in sport.
The Department's Central Coast and the South Coast regions developed post Olympic programs to build
solid relations in the Sport and Recreation industry and enhance links between elite sport and the
community. These programs were designed to promote the benefits of sport and capitalise on the interest
created by the Games.
Legacy
The following legacies have arisen from the Department of Sport and Recreation's involvement in the
Olympic and Paralympic Games:
• The sporting community of NSW, particularly Western Sydney, has been left with a legacy of world
class sporting facilities. It is anticipated that the availability of these facilities will increase sport
participation rates.
• Department staff gained valuable experience in providing services and facilities for elite athletes at a
major international event.
• Disadvantaged youth have been given the opportunity to experience the Games and have shown a
greater interest in participating in sport.
• Post Olympic programs have been developed to promote sport in the community.
3. National Parks and Wildlife Service
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) assisted with the hosting of Olympic and
Paralympic Games sailing and other events. NPWS provided a safe environment for visitors, protected
Sydney Harbour National Park and provided equity of access to Harbour vantage points. The cost of
NPWS Games support was $2.2 million.
The following initiatives represent key services and achievements delivered during the Games:
• Sailing Events Support
• Sydney Harbour Vantage Point Improvements
• Other Initiatives and Events
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