The Olympic Games, and all of the athletes, represent years of preparation, commitment, and dedication. When we watch the Games on TV, we often overlook the literal thousands of hours that thousands of volunteers and professional staff have spent to bring the finished product that we watch. Our team, the US team, is organized under TeamUSA…and their website, www.teamusa.org outlines in detail the various trials and competitions that are being held now through the Games in late July. Here is an excerpt from their page…but please refer to their page for details on the “Road to London”….it is really interesting for us “sports fans”.
On July 27, 2012, the London 2012 Olympic Games will commence with the Opening Ceremony of the XXX Olympiad, and extend through Aug. 12, followed by the London 2012 Paralympic Games Aug. 29-Sept. 9. London will become the first city to host three Olympic Games, though this will mark the city’s first Paralympics. The last time London played host to the Games, in 1948, 4,104 athletes from 59 nations competed in 17 sports. This time, 10,500 athletes from 204 nations will compete in 26 sports, while 4,200 Paralympic athletes will compete in 20 sports.
Team USA athletes have spent countless hours, days, months and years training in hopes of earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. Olympic Trials, competitions used by many sports to name athletes to the London 2012 team, began in the fall of 2010 and will continue through July 2012. Visit TeamUSA.org often to meet your team as they earn highly coveted spots on the roster along the Road to London.
Also, check out the Road to London Tour, a five-stop interactive experience bringing the spirit and excitement of the Games to Team USA fans around the country. The tour will include athlete meet-and-greet autograph sessions, fan sport experiences, interactive elements, Team USA giveaways and sponsor engagement.
As you prepare for the games, e-mail me for details on hotels, air transportation, and event tickets…. ron@rontravels.com or call me at 888-657-1277.
Here is to a great Olympics this summer.
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