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SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition � No one will be admitted to the parade route without proper credentials. � All athletes must wear their team uniform. � Athletes will be permitted to carry cameras. � National flags, banners and signs are not permitted, with the exception of the official Delegation placard supplied by the GOC. Unavoidably (given the vast numbers of accommodation locations and sheer number of athletes participating) there will be a significant waiting time at the holding area prior to the parade commencing, whilst everyone arrives and is guided to their Delegation program group. Delegations are reminded of the importance of ensuring that any regular medications required by athletes should be carried with their group to cover the period until their return to their accommodation late that evening. 11.1.3 The Closing Ceremony The Closing Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 will be an event to celebrate the accomplishments of the athletes, together with officials and spectators. It will be held on July 4 th 2011 with a starting time of 20:30 (20:30 – 21:00 Pre-Show and from 21:00 Live Broadcast) at the Kallimarmaron Panathenaikon Stadium. A number of key elements will be a part of this, including the following: � The Official Closing of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011. � Extinguishing the Cauldron. � The handover of the Games to the next Organizing Committee. � Dance for the athletes. 11.1.3.1 Transport to/from the Closing Ceremony Delegations will be transported directly by bus from accommodation venues to Panathenaikon Stadium. Staging will not be required, although volunteers will be on hand to direct delegates to their reserved seating blocks. At the end of the Closing ceremony, Delegations will be transported directly by bus from around the grounds of Zappeion to their accommodation venues. No transport service will be available for delegations to travel to airports, train stations or ferries directly from the Panathenaikon Stadium, regardless of whether they attempt to leave the Ceremony early or not. Any Delegation that plans to leave Greece that evening will not be able to attend the Closing Ceremony. All transport to the airport 110 | P age
SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition will be operated from accommodation venues only. At present, athletes’ family members and spectators will be transported in the same manner as for the Opening Ceremony. 11.1.4 Food services All athletes will be provided with a lunch box and bottles of water. Unavoidably, given the many accommodation locations and sheer number of athletes participating, there will be a significant waiting time at the staging area prior to the Opening Ceremony Parade commencing whilst everyone arrives and is guided to their Delegation program group. 11.1.5 Ticketing The distribution and sales of tickets are handled solely through TICKETNET. Spectators are able to reserve tickets at www.ticketnet.gr or through the call center at tel: +30 210 88 40 600. Ticket reservations via the website and call center begun on Monday, March 14th, 2011. Tickets are delivered to purchasers via courier service. Tickets may also be purchased at the following sale-centers: the box office of the Badminton Theater, as well as in all outlet stores of Public, Metropolis and Seven Spot throughout Greece. For more detailed information regarding pre-sale locations, telephone sales and opening times, please visit the following website: www.ticketnet.gr/so2011 11.2 The Healthy Athletes Program The mission of the Healthy Athletes Program is to improve every athlete’s health and fitness in order to enhance their ability to train and compete in the Special Olympics. During the Games all athletes will have access to a range of health care professionals who will screen and educate them on a number of topics in each respective discipline. From June 26 th through July 4 th , 2011, health screenings will be conducted in a welcoming and fun environment at HELEXPO PALACE, located in close proximity to the OAKA complex in Maroussi (39 Kifissias avenue). Numerous medical professionals and medical students will receive professional standardized clinical training for this initiative. Consequently, more medical professionals will come to understand the 111 | P age
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