| Venue | Sport(s) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Olympic Stadium | athletics | 80,000-seat venue also to be used for opening and closing ceremonies |
Olympic Park Arenas | volleyball, handball, basketball, fencing, modern pentathlon | four new arenas holding between 8,000 and 12,000 spectators |
Aquatics Centre | swimming, diving, synchronised swimming, water polo and modern pentathlon | 50m and 25m pools |
Velodrome | cycling | seating for 6,000 spectators. |
BMX circuit | BMX | purpose-built for the newest Olympic event |
Hockey centre | hockey | a competition pitch and a warm-up pitch in a 15,000-seat outdoor arena |
Wembley | football | see also regional centres below |
Wimbledon | tennis | |
Lord's Cricket Ground | archery | |
Horse Guards Parade | beach volleyball | |
Regents Park | softball, baseball, cycling | |
Hyde Park | triathlon | |
Eton Dorney | rowing, flatwater canoe/kayak | |
The Dome | gymnastics, basketball | |
ExCel Arena | weightlifting, taekwondo, table tennis, boxing, wrestling, judo | |
Greenwich Arena | gymnastics and badminton | next to the Dome, temporary indoor venue with 6,000 capacity |
Greenwich Park | equestrian, modern pentathlon | |
Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich | shooting | |
Broxbourne | canoe/kayak (slalom) | |
Weald Country Park | mountain biking | |
Weymouth, Dorset | sailing | |
Hampden Park, Old Trafford, Villa Park, St James' Park | football |
Sunday 27 September 2009
London Olympics Venues
Saturday 26 September 2009
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG)
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is accountable for arranging and managing the 2012 Games.
LOCOG is led by Sebastian Coe (Chair) and Paul Deighton (Chief Executive). It is based in Canary Wharf along with the Olympic Delivery Authority.
By the time of the 2012 Opening Ceremony around 100,000 people will be working on the Games - including 3,000 staff, up to 70,000 volunteers and a large number of contractors. All permanent positions have been advertised.
LOCOG is manageable for staging a unforgettable Games in 2012.
We will provide the best likely Olympic and Paralympics Games experience for everyone involved, ensuring a real legacy and inspiring people to join in.
LOCOG will let most of the contracts for services to deliver and run the Games. Major procurement for contracts starts in 2009.
As well as dramatization the 2012 Games, LOCOG will also be managable for staging a series of test measures in the year before the Games; hiring and training volunteers; and overseeing the four year Cultural Olympiad leading up to the Games.
LOCOG is led by Sebastian Coe (Chair) and Paul Deighton (Chief Executive). It is based in Canary Wharf along with the Olympic Delivery Authority.
By the time of the 2012 Opening Ceremony around 100,000 people will be working on the Games - including 3,000 staff, up to 70,000 volunteers and a large number of contractors. All permanent positions have been advertised.
LOCOG is manageable for staging a unforgettable Games in 2012.
We will provide the best likely Olympic and Paralympics Games experience for everyone involved, ensuring a real legacy and inspiring people to join in.
LOCOG will let most of the contracts for services to deliver and run the Games. Major procurement for contracts starts in 2009.
As well as dramatization the 2012 Games, LOCOG will also be managable for staging a series of test measures in the year before the Games; hiring and training volunteers; and overseeing the four year Cultural Olympiad leading up to the Games.
London’s Olympic fire Goes Carbon on the fence
Ever since the Sydney summer games, the Olympics have attempted to lead the way in terms of environmental sustainability. So far all newly-constructed Olympic buildings have fulfilled severe green standards, but the flame kept the same- until now. The London organizers have determined that, as they wish to be remembered as the greenest Olympics ever, the flame will be carbon neutral.
Instead of paraffin or other similar high carbon fuels, the London organizers are researching a low-carbon fuel to light and uphold the Olympic flame. “The Olympic games and Paralympics games have the power to set plans, and change performance, and applying sustainability principles to one of the most potent symbols of the Games will, we hope, help us do just that.”
Instead of paraffin or other similar high carbon fuels, the London organizers are researching a low-carbon fuel to light and uphold the Olympic flame. “The Olympic games and Paralympics games have the power to set plans, and change performance, and applying sustainability principles to one of the most potent symbols of the Games will, we hope, help us do just that.”
Benefits of work at Olympics 2012
It is our plan that jobs in London 2012 will be one of our employees’ most memorable life and work experiences.
Whether you work for LOCOG or the ODA, you will be joining a project that happens only once in a lifetime. Working for London 2012 is the opportunity to share a time of history – not just in the UK, but on a internations stage.
Both are world-class organisations, with highly talented and motivated specialists in wide-ranging fields sharing their skills and experience. And both are committed to diversity and equality.
You would be working in a dynamic, fast-moving organisation. We are not only open to innovation – we demand it. And no two working days will ever be the same.
And, of course, your dedication and commitment will not go unrecognised. Both organisations offer attractive reward packages and benefits to employees.
Whether you work for LOCOG or the ODA, you will be joining a project that happens only once in a lifetime. Working for London 2012 is the opportunity to share a time of history – not just in the UK, but on a internations stage.
Both are world-class organisations, with highly talented and motivated specialists in wide-ranging fields sharing their skills and experience. And both are committed to diversity and equality.
You would be working in a dynamic, fast-moving organisation. We are not only open to innovation – we demand it. And no two working days will ever be the same.
And, of course, your dedication and commitment will not go unrecognised. Both organisations offer attractive reward packages and benefits to employees.
Why work for London 2012
Our vision is to use the power of the Games to inspire change. We need remarkable people to help us.In the run up to 2012, we are looking for brilliant, devoted people to work across a wide range of job positions.
(LOCOG is the privately-funded company managing for arranging the Games. Tasks in the companies choice from sports competition managers and project planners to cultural curators and functional specialists.
There are also many other chances to work for Games-related contractors and suppliers and. Consultants.
London Olympics 2012 and job opportunities
A work at London 2012 is your possibility to share a time of history – not just in the UK, but on a worldwide stage.
Our theam is to use the influence of the Games to motivate change.
In the run-up to 2012, we are looking for talented, dedicated and hard work people to work across a variety of positions. Vacancies are offered at both the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
We are committed to employing the most varied and inclusive teams possible. If you work with us, you can be sure you are joining a project which happens only once in a lifetime.
Our theam is to use the influence of the Games to motivate change.
In the run-up to 2012, we are looking for talented, dedicated and hard work people to work across a variety of positions. Vacancies are offered at both the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
We are committed to employing the most varied and inclusive teams possible. If you work with us, you can be sure you are joining a project which happens only once in a lifetime.
Olympics - Transport for London (TFL)
Transport for London (TfL) is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London
TfL was made in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. It gained most of its functions from its predecessor London Regional Transport in 2000. It did not take over responsibility for the London Underground until 2003, after the controversial Public-private partnership (PPP) contract for maintenance had been agreed. Management of the Public Carriage Office had previously been a function of the Metropolitan Police.
Transport for London Group Archives holds business records for TfL and its predecessor bodies and transport companies. Some early records are also held on behalf of TfL Group Archives at the London Metropolitan Archives.
TfL was made in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. It gained most of its functions from its predecessor London Regional Transport in 2000. It did not take over responsibility for the London Underground until 2003, after the controversial Public-private partnership (PPP) contract for maintenance had been agreed. Management of the Public Carriage Office had previously been a function of the Metropolitan Police.
Transport for London Group Archives holds business records for TfL and its predecessor bodies and transport companies. Some early records are also held on behalf of TfL Group Archives at the London Metropolitan Archives.
History of London Olympics
1908
Summer Olympics held in London
The Games of the IV Olympiad) were the third to be hosted outside of Athens and were listed to take place in Rome, but the outbreak of Mount Vesuvius on 7 April 1906 required the Italian Government to redirect funds away from the Olympics. The proceedings took place between 27 April 1908 and 31 October 1908, with 22 nations participating in 110 events. The British team easily topped the unofficial medal count, finishing with three times as many medals as the second-place United States.
1944
1944 Summer Olympics Cancelled
The Summer Olympics of 1944 were to be held in London having been awarded in 1939. However, they were cancelled due to World War II. In lieu of the Olympics, a small special sporting competition was held in Lausanne, at IOC HQ.
1948
The 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Games were the first to be held after World War II, with the 1944 Summer Olympics having been cancelled due to the war. 59 nations (Germany and Japan had not been invited) competed in 136 events between 29 July 1948 and 14 August 1948. due to security reasons. British athletes finished 12th in the unofficial medal count with only 23 medals.
2000 The UK Bids
In December 2000 a report from the British Olympic Association was shown to Government ministers. They had been working on the bid since 1997.
2005
The London 2012 Olympic bid was announced as the winner of the bidding process on 6 July 2005.
2008
2008 Summer Olympics
To be held in Beijing, China between August 8, 2008 and August 24, 2008. Concerns have been raised that many events will be compromised by problems with pollution and air quality.
2012
2012 Summer Olympics
The Games will take place between 27 July 2012 and 12 August 2012.
2012 Summer Paralympic Games
The fourteenth Paralympics and will take place between 29 August 2012 and 9 September 2012 at the Summer Olympics venues in London.
Summer Olympics held in London
The Games of the IV Olympiad) were the third to be hosted outside of Athens and were listed to take place in Rome, but the outbreak of Mount Vesuvius on 7 April 1906 required the Italian Government to redirect funds away from the Olympics. The proceedings took place between 27 April 1908 and 31 October 1908, with 22 nations participating in 110 events. The British team easily topped the unofficial medal count, finishing with three times as many medals as the second-place United States.
1944
1944 Summer Olympics Cancelled
The Summer Olympics of 1944 were to be held in London having been awarded in 1939. However, they were cancelled due to World War II. In lieu of the Olympics, a small special sporting competition was held in Lausanne, at IOC HQ.
1948
The 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Games were the first to be held after World War II, with the 1944 Summer Olympics having been cancelled due to the war. 59 nations (Germany and Japan had not been invited) competed in 136 events between 29 July 1948 and 14 August 1948. due to security reasons. British athletes finished 12th in the unofficial medal count with only 23 medals.
2000 The UK Bids
In December 2000 a report from the British Olympic Association was shown to Government ministers. They had been working on the bid since 1997.
2005
The London 2012 Olympic bid was announced as the winner of the bidding process on 6 July 2005.
2008
2008 Summer Olympics
To be held in Beijing, China between August 8, 2008 and August 24, 2008. Concerns have been raised that many events will be compromised by problems with pollution and air quality.
2012
2012 Summer Olympics
The Games will take place between 27 July 2012 and 12 August 2012.
2012 Summer Paralympic Games
The fourteenth Paralympics and will take place between 29 August 2012 and 9 September 2012 at the Summer Olympics venues in London.
LOC (London Organising Committee)
The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games is charged with running the games following the success of the bid and is chaired by Lord Coe. Construction of the venues and infrastructure is in the hands of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). See our Olympics Structure and Finance page for more details.
Olympic 2012 London
Olympic Games has hosted by London on two times, in 1908 and 1948. 2012 is the third occasion for London to host Olympics games. The intended 2012 Olympics will make London the first city to have hosted the modern Games of three Olympiads. The London City is the only city in the UK to have ever hosted the Olympics Games; the United States is the only country to have hosted Summer Olympics on more occasions than the UK. No any city in the UK has given the chance to host the Winter Olympic Games.
British participation in Olympic events, both as a competitor and as a host, is the responsibility of the British Olympic Association.
British participation in Olympic events, both as a competitor and as a host, is the responsibility of the British Olympic Association.
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