A. Olympic Ceremonies 18. B. Mini Olympic Day 28. C. Video Appreciation 34. D. Torch Relay 39. Appendix I Rio 2016 Olympic Games 49

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2 Content Part 1 Introduction 2 Part 2 Foreword 3 Part 3 Olympic Day 4 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games 10 Part 5 Organization of Events A. Olympic Ceremonies 18 B. Mini Olympic Day 28 C. Video Appreciation 34 D. Torch Relay 39 Part 6 Get Ready for the Olympic Day 45 Part 7 Acknowledgement 47 Part 8 Appendices Appendix I Rio 2016 Olympic Games 49 Appendix II Fun Facts about the Olympic Games 52 Appendix III Hong Kong s Participation in the Olympic Games 53 Appendix IV Other Activities from Olympic Day Start Up Kit 63 Appendix V Glossary 64 Appendix VI Reference 65 Appendix VII Programme Evaluation Form for Schools/Organizations 67 Appendix VIII Programme Evaluation Form for Participants 68 Appendix IX Answer Key 69 1

3 Part 1 Introduction Who are we? --- SF&OC The Amateur Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong was set up in 1950, and it was formally recognized as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in On the 8th of March in 1999, it was formally renamed as Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC). SF&OC is a member of the IOC, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and East Asian Games Association (EAGA). SF&OC is responsible for the participation of Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Olympic Games (Summer and Winter), Asian Games (Summer and Winter) and East Asian Youth Games. At present, there are altogether 76 member associations under SF&OC. SF&OC is also the spokesman of the sports industry in Hong Kong. Under the vision to become a leader in sport by bringing a National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Associations (NSA) together as part of the Olympic family in Hong Kong, the SF&OC s mission is to develop and promote Olympic Movement in Hong Kong in accordance with the Olympic Charter. Olympic Day Toolkit Under the patronage of the IOC, Olympic Day in Hong Kong is an annual spectacular event organized by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) to celebrate the establishment of the IOC and to promote Olympism to the public. In response to the IOC s initiative, SF&OC has been organizing Olympic Day Run annually since 1987 to implement the Olympic pillars of Move, Learn, Discover. This year, an Olympic Day Toolkit is developed to promote the Olympic Day. Prepared by the SF&OC, this Olympic Day Toolkit serves as an easy guide for schools/organizations to kick-start the Olympic Day education. It provides essential information for the community/ public educators and youth to understand the Olympics. It also suggests Olympic-themed activities in which youth could participate and actively get involved. With the background knowledge presented, participants can take a step further to learn and discover the Olympic values and knowledge, as well as its development. Let s celebrate the Olympic Day using this toolkit! 2015 Olympic Day - Olympic Fun Run (OFR) took place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. 2

4 Part 2 Foreword Every year, people across the globe celebrate the birth day of modern Olympic Movement around June through Olympic Day. Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC), as one of the National Olympic Committee, has been organizing the Olympic Day Run annually since 1987 to commemorate this occasion. Olympic Day is not just another sport event. What makes it unique are the Olympic values that are shared. Olympic Day promotes the values Excellence, Respect, Friendship, which everyone should attain regardless of your age, gender and ability. These values can be applied in every endeavor of your life. Olympic Day Outreach Programme is a new initiative of the Olympic Day in Hong Kong. This Olympic Day Toolkit will assist you to organize your Olympic Day Outreach Programme in your school/ organization through our specially designed activities in the theme of Move, Learn and Discover. This Programme also enables you to understand about Hong Kong s participation in the Olympic Movement, the stories behind our involvement and the Olympic values acquired. Everyone can be part of it. Your involvement can extend the joy of sports with our youth and around our city. Get active with us! Timothy FOK, GBS, JP President of Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China Member of International Olympic Committee 3

5 Part 3 Olympic Day History of the Olympic Day January rd June 1948 The World Olympic Day was approved on the occasion of the 42nd IOC Session. The 1st Olympic Day was celebrated by nine National Olympic Committees (NOCs) hosting ceremonies in their respective countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela The IOC recommended for the first time that all NOCs organize an Olympic Day to promote the Olympic Movement. Nowadays Based on the three pillars Move, Learn and Discover, NOCs throughout the world are organizing sports, cultural and educational activities to encourage people to get active. 3 pillars: MOVE, LEARN, DISCOVER Olympic Day is much more than just a sports event, it is a day for the world to get active, learn about the Olympic values and discover new sports. The 3 pillars set out by the IOC for Olympic Day: MOVE, LEARN and DISCOVER. These pillars provide a framework for the effective promotion of getting active and education to young people through Olympic related activities Olympic Day - Olympic Fun Run 3 PILLARS MOVE LEARN DISCOVER Encourage people t o g e t a c t i v e o n O l y m p i c D a y. Move can refer to all sorts of physical activity for people o f a l l a g e s a n d abilities. T h e t e a c h i n g o f O l y m p i c v a l u e s - e x c e l l e n c e, f r i e n d s h i p a n d r e s p e c t a n d h o w they can be applied on and off the field o f p l a y. O l y m p i c Day is also a great opportunity to look at the contribution of sport to social issues. Discover is all about inviting and encouraging people to try new sports and activities that they h a v e n e v e r d o n e before, may not have easy access to or are lesser known in their region. Olympic Day Outreach Programme Pilot Scheme 4

6 Part 3 Olympic Day Olympic Values: EXCELLENCE, FRIENDSHIP, RESPECT Based on these 3 pillars, Olympic Day summons people across the world to get active (MOVE), LEARN about the Olympic values and DISCOVER new sports. These values: Excellence, Friendship, and Respect, are powerfully conveyed at the time of the Olympic Games. London 2012 Olympic Games Bronze medalist Lee Wai-sze Hong Kong cycling athletes Wong Kam-po and Lee Wai-sze in London 2012 Olympic Games Athens 2004 Olympic Games Silver medalists Li Ching and Ko Lai-chak RESPECT Respect represents the ethical principle that should inspire all who participate in the Olympic programmes. It includes respect for oneself and one s body, respect for one another, for rules and for the environment. EXCELLENCE Refers to giving one s best. It is not only about winning, but also about participating, making progress towards personal goals, striving to be and to do our best in our daily lives and benefiting from the combination of a strong body, will and mind. FRIENDSHIP Friendship encourages the links and mutual understanding between people. This value broadly refers to building a peaceful and better world through solidarity, team spirit, joy and optimism in sport. 3 VALUES 5

7 Part 3 Olympic Day Activity Sheet Story behind the success Pursuit of Excellence Lee Wai-sze Sarah Lee Wai-sze s terrific sprint at the Velodrome in London s Olympic Park in 2012 saw her win a bronze medal in the Women s Keirin race, Hong Kong's first Olympic medal in cycling, and the third Olympic medal in the history of local sports. Coming from a modest background, Lee grew up in Ngau Tau Kok sharing a small government flat with her family. With her older brother and sister, Lee used to cruise around the estate on her bicycle. Lee shown her athletic talent from an early age. Although born with anemia, Lee represented her school in 100m and 400m dash, which caused her to faint after running across the finish line. When she was in secondary 3, her talent was spotted by the Hong Kong Cycling Association. In 2004, Lee became a full-time athlete. Initially trained as a road cyclist, Lee encountered a serious accident in 2009 during training where she suffered a broken left scaphoid bone. She went through multiple surgeries after that. The accident was so serious that at one point, her coach Shen Jinkang suggested her to retire from cycling. However, Lee refused to give up. The old saying goes that when there is no pain, there is no gain. The greater the effort one makes, the greater the chance he or she stands to gain more. Lee s will and endurance saw her overcome the injury and shine again in the Velodrome in Lee captured the attention of Hong Kong when she won gold at the 500m time trial track cycling event at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games, in which she broke the Asian Record. She also won a bronze in the Sprint event. Every day, Lee spends long hours on the bicycle, and on discussing training routines and tactical approaches with her coach. She is also a keen reader, absorbing anything that has to do with the latest knowledge in topics related to sports and cycling. In the women s Keirin race at the London 2012 Olympic Games, all the years of hard work paid off for Lee. She was in the third heat but failed to win a direct entry into the second round. Relegated to the repechage, Lee stormed to win her race and booked a berth in the second round. She finished third behind the Australian and Canadian competitors to book her berth in the final. "I was touched and overwhelmed to see the Hong Kong flag raising," said the tearful cyclist after receiving her Olympic bronze medal. "I am so proud to be a Hong Kong athlete and representing Hong Kong people at the Games." Lee s passion for the sport is what drives her perseverance and pursuit of excellence. Her story is a perfect model for inspiring young people to strive to become stronger, faster and higher. To learn more about Sarah Lee Wai-sze s success story, participants are encouraged to watch the following video: 6

8 Part 3 Olympic Day Activity 1 Lee Wai-sze s story is i n s p i r i n g b e c a u s e s h e refused to give up despite setbacks showing her p u r s u i t o f e x c e l l e n c e and her respect to the sport. Do you know other similar stories of success, in sports or other fields? Research on internet, find a story and present the story to a group of peers. Presentation can be in any form, such as PowerPoint slides, drama, story-telling, etc Activity 2 In pairs, participants discuss what is needed to achieve excellence (e.g., practicing, never giving up, believing in yourself, etc.) When have you experienced excellence? Is excellence important? Why is excellence important? List the ideas for what is needed to achieve excellence on chart paper and post it in the venue to inspire others! *Suggest junior participants to carry out Activity 1 and senior participants to do both Activity 1 and 2. 7

9 Part 3 Olympic Day Activity Sheet Story behind the success Friendship and Respect Li Ching and Ko Lai-chak Hong Kong rejoiced when table tennis duo Ko Lai-chak and Li Ching won a silver medal in the men s doubles at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Hong Kong s first table tennis Olympic medal and its second Olympic medal in history. The duo s partnership traced way back to the early 90s, when they were already paired up in the Chinese national table tennis team. After both having moved to Hong Kong around year 2000, they joined the Hong Kong team and were once again partners. Their similar background and long term partnership have laid a solid ground for their friendship. In the table tennis court, Li and Ko worked seamlessly together. It is then surprising to learn, from media interviews, that this perfect couple actually has very different personality. Ko is introverted and likes to show his calmness in the court. Li is an extrovert and his passion during the match was visible. It is exactly these differences between the athletes that complement one another and make them the best match. Li can mobilize Ko when it is needed, and when Li is impatient, Ko can help calm him down. Outside the table tennis court, their hobbies are completely different too. But the friendship and respect between the two players is undeniable. As Ko once told the media, they have never argued with each other during all these years of partnership. No wonder Li said to Ko in an interview after receiving the silver medal in Athens, I will still choose you as my partner in the next life. To that Ko replied, I don t know if there is a next life, but if there is, I will choose Li Ching as my partner as well. 8

10 Part 3 Olympic Day Activity 1 What Olympic value(s) did Li Ching and Ko Lai-chak show in the story? How do you apply these values to your daily life? Using five key words, describe the characters of your best friend: Then, describe your own characters using five key words: Do you two have similar or different characters? How do you maintain your friendship despite the differences? Activity 2 Create a slideshow with inspiring quotes which involve the 3 Olympic values: Respect, Excellence and Friendship. Choose some music to accompany the slideshow. Post this to social media platform, a class website or blog to inspire others! *Suggest junior participants to carry out Activity 1 and senior participants to do both Activity 1 and 2. 9

11 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games I. History of the Olympic Games Ancient Olympic Games According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. They were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia. The games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events. The victors of these early games were crowned with wreaths from a sacred olive tree that grew behind the temple of Zeus. Modern Olympic Games Athens 1896-A shot put thrower. It was Pierre de Coubertin of France who founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 in Paris. The new committee set itself the objective of organizing the first Olympic Games of modern times. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. The Winter Games were added in Representation of the ancient Olympic Games. A general view during the Cross Country Men's 4x10km Relay at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. 10

12 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games Below is a complete listing of all Olympic Game cities from the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896 through scheduled games in Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games * Due to World War I and II, Summer Olympic Games were not held in 1916, 1940, and Due to World War II, Winter Olympic Games were not held in 1940 and

13 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games Activity Sheet Read the History of the Olympic Games and complete the following crossword puzzle! Olympic Games History ACROSS 5. These were added to the Olympic Games in A sporting event in the ancient Olympic Games. 8. Nationality of the person who founded the International Olympic Committee. DOWN 1. Victors of the early games were crowned with these. 2. A sporting event introduced into the ancient Olympic Games. 3. Site of the Olympic Games in ancient times. 4. The first modern Olympic Games took place in this city. 6. The ancient Olympic Games wreaths came from a sacred tree grew behind the temple of this Olympian god. 12

14 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games II. The Olympic symbols The meaning and the values of Olympism are conveyed by symbols. Among these are the rings, the motto and the flame. These symbols transmit a message in a simple and direct manner. They give the Games and the Olympic Movement an identity. The rings The motto The Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: which mean: Faster CITIUS ALTIUS - FORTIUS Cycling athlete at the London 2012 Olympic Games. 13 The five rings represent the five continents. They are interlaced to show the universality of Olympism and the meeting of the athletes of the world during the Olympic Games. On the Olympic flag, the rings appear on a white background. Combined in this way, the six colours of the flag (blue, yellow, black, green, red and white) represent all nations. Emblems Each Olympic Games has its own Olympic emblem, which is a design integrating the Olympic rings with one or more distinctive elements. They are created and proposed by the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (OCOG) or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the host country. NOC of each country can adopt their own flag, emblem and anthem adopted for use in relation to its activities, including the Olympic Games, subject to the approval of the IOC Executive Board. Mascot It was not until the Summer Games in Munich in 1972 that the first official Olympic mascot was created. Since then, mascots have become the most popular and memorable ambassadors of the Olympic Games. An original image, the mascot has the job of giving concrete form to the Olympic spirit, spreading the values highlighted at each edition of the Games; promoting the history and culture of the host city; and giving the event a festive atmosphere. The Games mascots over the years have all been examples of ingenuity, imagination and artistic creativity. Hong Kong gymnast, Angel Wong Hiu-ying, competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Stronger Higher H o n g K o n g W i n d s u r f i n g a t h l e t e, A n d y L e u n g H o - t s u n c o m p e t i n g a t the London 2012 Olympic Games. These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during competition. To better understand the motto, we can compare it with the Olympic creed: The most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well. Together, the Olympic motto and the creed represent an ideal that Coubertin believed in and promoted as an important life lesson that could be gained from participation in sport and the Olympic Games: that giving one s best and striving for personal excellence was a worthwhile goal. It is a lesson that can still be applied equally today, not just to athletes but to each one of us.

15 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games The flame The Olympic flame is one of the best-known features of the Games. The initial lighting of the flame in Olympia and the first torch relay took place in the lead-up to the 1936 Games in Berlin. From the moment the flame is lit, a very precise ritual is laid down: The lighting: In memory of the modern Olympic Games ancient origins, the flame is lit in Olympia at Greece some months before the opening of the Games. The Olympic flame can only be lit by the sun s rays. The torch: A new torch is created for each edition of the Games. Each torchbearer carries his or her own torch: it is the flame which is passed from runner to runner and which cannot be extinguished. The relay route: The Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic flame at the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, where the Ancient Olympic Games were held. Arrangement in the past: Carried by relay from Olympia, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, to the host city of the Games. The flame crosses different regions, countries and continents. Arrangement in the recent Games: The torch of Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be lit in Olympia before being headed to Brazil after a tour around Greece. Then, the Olympic Torch Relay will officially start in the capital city of Brazil, embarking on a day tour around the country. The Olympic flame will visit 83 cities, and will pass through around 500 towns with 300 hosting. The passage of the flame announces the upcoming Olympic Games to the inhabitants along the route and allows those following its journey to discover new cultures and customs. The arrival of the Olympic flame in the stadium by torch relay is another great highlight of the opening ceremony. With the lighting of the cauldron by the last torchbearer, the flame is transferred from the torch to the place where it will continue to burn for the entire length of the Games. The flame is extinguished on the final day of the Games at the closing ceremony. The Olympic flame was relayed through Hong Kong twice - the first time in 1964, before the Tokyo Olympic Games. In 2008, Hong Kong was chosen as one of the cities for the Torch Relay for the second time, which also marks a milestone in the development of sports in Hong Kong. Through the relay of the Olympic flame in the territory, the event is instrumental in spreading the Olympic spirit and boosting the Olympic fiesta in the community. The Olympic flame was carried by 119 torchbearers to places throughout the territory on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and the New Territories to spread the Olympic spirit by running or by using various modes of transportation such as dragon boat and launch. They passed through major landmarks and scenic spots of Hong Kong, to showcase Hong Kong s unique charisma and beautiful scenery to the world. 14

16 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games The three core Olympic values are conveyed through the Olympic symbols. The motto embodies excellence by encouraging athletes to strive to do their best. The flame symbolizes friendship between peoples with the torch relay usually travelling through different countries in the world. The rings represent respect, bringing all nations and all five continents together without discrimination. The principles shown are universality and humanism. These symbols are much more than emblems and people should immediately be able to associate them with fundamental values for sport and life in general. London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony 15

17 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games Activity Sheet Activity 1 The use of the Olympic symbol in the creation of an emblem is strictly regulated and the emblem design must be approved by the IOC. Most National Olympic Committees (NOCs) around the world integrate the Olympic rings in their emblem. Design an emblem for NOC of Hong Kong. The emblem you design must feature some characteristics of Hong Kong and include the Olympic rings. Then, look for the real emblem of The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (in the toolkit) and compare them! Activity 2 Think of a motto which best represents your school / organization. Explain the meaning of this motto. 16

18 Part 4 Get to know the Olympic Games Hong Kong Athletes in the Olympic Games Hong Kong first competed at the Olympic Games in Since then, Hong Kong has participated at every Summer Olympic Games (except for the boycotted 1980 Olympic Games), and participated in the Winter Olympic Games since Hong Kong won its first medal in 1996, which was also its first gold medal. Since then, athletes from Hong Kong have won a total of 3 medals. In 2008, Hong Kong was the co-hosting city for the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing featuring the Equestrian events. Equestrian competitions at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were held in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Olympic Medalists: Games Names of Athletes Sport Medal 1996 Atlanta Lee Lai-shan Windsurfing Gold 2004 Athens Ko Lai-chak Table Tennis Silver Li Ching 2012 London Lee Wai-sze Track Cycling Bronze 17

19 Part 5 Organization of Events Schools/organizations are encouraged to conduct an Olympic Day programme or activities. They are a great way to showcase support for the Olympic Movement and promote Olympic values to the younger generation. A. Olympic Ceremonies Activity Overview The philosophy and ceremonial aspects which surround the Olympic Games distinguish them from all other international sports events. By staging modified versions of the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies in the next sports meet/sports-themed fun day of your school/organization, this activity allows your participants to experience the solemnity of the Olympic Ceremonies and get into the Olympic spirit for the next Olympic Games. Why should my school/organization engage in this activity? SF&OC will arrange athletes to share their experience with your participants (subject to availability), a unique opportunity for youths to learn about first-hand Olympic experience. SF&OC will provide souvenirs to your participants (e.g., certificates, souvenirs etc). Activity Guideline What Olympic Day pillar(s)/olympic value(s) does this activity share? MOVE LEARN RESPECT Number of participant: Duration of activity: 1 hour Suggestion: This activity can be combined with your school sports day/organization s sports event. Depending on the amount of time you have allotted to hosting Olympic Ceremonies, you may choose to engage your whole school/organization in the following activities. What do you need to prepare? Team allocation Team shirts/team flags Audio equipment for the Olympic Anthemplayback and speech Medals (gold, silver, bronze one each) for the medal ceremony Podium for the medal ceremony (optional) Can be held in any place like classrooms, function rooms, lecture halls and playgrounds 18

20 Part 5 Organization of Events OPENING CEREMONY Important features of the Opening Ceremony are: Activity A1 1. HEAD OF STATE ENTRY: The head of state of the host country is received at the entrance of the stadium by the IOC President. The IOC President then meets the head of state in the official stand. It is customary for this to occur at the beginning of the Opening Ceremony. 2. PLAYING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM: After the introduction of the head of state, the national anthem of the host country is then played or sung, as the host nation s flag is hoisted. 3. PARADE OF ATHLETES: The parade of the participants reflects both the changing world and the growth of the Olympic Movement. The number of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) present at the Opening Ceremony has increased from 22 in 1908 to 204 in London in Tradition dictates that the delegations parade in alphabetical order according to the language of the host country, except for Greece, which leads the parade, and the host country, which brings up the rear. 4. THE SYMBOLIC RELEASE OF PIGEONS: As doves are the symbols of peace, the Opening Ceremony protocol calls for a symbolic release of these birds. 5. THE HEAD OF STATE DECLARES THE GAMES OPEN: First it is the President of the Organizing Committee who gives a brief speech from the rostrum. Then the President of the IOC gives a speech and invites the Head of State to proclaim the Games open. 6. RAISING THE OLYMPIC FLAG AND PLAYING THE OLYMPIC ANTHEM: After the head of state opens the Games, the Olympic flag, unfurled horizontally, is brought into the stadium. The Olympic anthem is performed as the flag is raised to the top of the pole. The Olympic flag must be flown for the entire duration of the Games. 7. THE TAKING OF THE OLYMPIC OATH BY AN ATHLETE: A competitor of the host country mounts the rostrum. Holding a corner of an Olympic flag in his left hand, and raising his right hand, he/ she takes the oath at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes, promising to play fairly and respect all of the Olympic rules. The current version of the oath states: In the name of all competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams. 19

21 Part 5 Organization of Events 8. THE TAKING OF THE OLYMPIC OATH BY AN OFFICIAL: Immediately after the athlete s oath, a judge from the host country mounts the rostrum and, in the same manner, takes the oath to officiate in with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship. The current version of the oath states: In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Olympic Games with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship. 9. THE TAKING OF THE OLYMPIC OATH BY A COACH: Immediately after the officials oath, a coach from the host country mount the rostrum and, in the same manner, recite the following oath: In the name of all the coaches and other members of the athletes entourage, I promise that we shall commit ourselves to ensuring that the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play is fully adhered to and upheld in accordance with the fundamental principles of Olympism. 10. THE OLYMPIC FLAME AND TORCH RELAY: The flame is carried from Olympia by a relay all the way to its final destination: the Olympic stadium in the host city of the Olympic Games about to begin. The final torchbearer will run a lap of the stadium before the flame is used to light the Olympic cauldron, which remains lit for the duration of the Games and is extinguished only at the Closing Ceremony of the Games. 11. THE ARTISTIC PROGRAMME: Usually, the content of the artistic programme is kept secret until the last minute. Over the years, Games organizers have managed to find creative ways to combine Olympic protocols with just the right amount of entertainment, cultural references, technological innovations and festive atmosphere. Medal Ceremony Activity A2 The purpose of Medal Ceremony is to honor the athletes of the Olympic Games with dignity, pomp and circumstance befitting their extraordinary achievement, while promoting the spirit of Olympism and sportsmanship. In the Olympic Games, the following protocols must be strictly followed in the Medal Ceremony: 1. INTRODUCTION OF THE OLYMPIC MEDALISTS: The winners names are announced in the following order: - the third-place finisher - the second-place holder - the first-place athlete, the Gold Medalist - Olympic Champion All medalists should wear their National Olympic Committee official sports uniform (except Equestrian riders in their competition clothing), take their places on a podium facing the official stand, with the winner slightly higher than the second-placed who is on his right, and the third-placed who is on his left. The second and third-place podiums are of equal height. 20

22 Part 5 Organization of Events 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESENTERS: The medals shall be presented during the Olympic Games by the President of the IOC (or an IOC member selected by him), accompanied by the President of the International Federation (IF) concerned (or a representative selected by him). 3. MEDAL AND FLOWER PRESENTATIONS: The IOC President or a selected IOC member shall hang the medal around the winner s neck. Then, the IF President or his representative presents the winner with a bouquet of flowers. 4. RAISING OF THE NATIONAL FLAGS AND PLAYING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE GOLD MEDALIST: The flag of the winner s delegation shall be hoisted on the central flagpole, and those of the second and third on adjoining flagpoles to the right and to the left of the central flagpole at equal height, slightly lower than the central, champion s flag, looking towards the arena. Schools/organizations are encouraged to follow these protocols as much as possible during the medal ceremony with their own alternations according to circumstances. Closing Ceremony Customarily less formal than the Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony is a celebration for the participants in the Olympic Games, a chance to celebrate t h e d r a m a o f t h e G a m e s a n d t h e successes of the athletes. It is a time to revel in friendships made, and of borders and boundaries crossed. To celebrate the brotherhood among nations promoted by the Games, athletes enter as one group, rather than formally, divided by nation. Activity A3 Activity A4 Important features of the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games include: 1. Entry by the head of state 2. Playing the national anthem 3. Entry of Nation s Flags 4. The parade of the athletes 5. Victory Ceremony 5. Playing of the Greek National Anthem 6. Lowering the Olympic flag and Flag Handover Ceremony 7. Next Host City Artistic Segment 8. OCOG President Speech 9. IOC President Speech 10. Exit of the Olympic Flag 11. Extinguishing of the Olympic Flame 21

23 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity Sheet Activity A1 Opening Ceremony The ceremonial aspects of the Olympic Games have served to set them apart from other international sports competitions. The protocols of the Olympic ceremonies makes this event unique and unforgettable. Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games must strictly follow the protocols. Referring to the key elements of the Olympic opening ceremony, discuss and propose how they could be adapted to your school/organization. Olympic opening ceremony Adaption to your school/organization Entry by the head of state (e.g.) Entry by the school principal Playing the national anthem (e.g.) Playing the school anthem The parade of the athletes (e.g.) The parade of 10 representatives from each house The symbolic release of pigeons The opening of the Games by the head of state Raising the Olympic flag and playing the Olympic anthem The taking of the Olympic oath by an athlete The taking of the Olympic oath by an official The taking of the Olympic oath by a coach The Olympic flame and Torch Relay The artistic programme 22

24 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity A2 Level 1: Design and make your own medal Participants are invited to design and make their own medal that reflects the characteristics of your school/organization. Materials needed: Paper and cardboard Paper foil Glue Scissors Coloured pencils, felts, permanent markers Stapler and punch Ribbons Procedure: 1. Design your medal below. 2. Draw two circles on a paperboard and cut them. 3. Glue them together and cover them, if wanted, with foil paper. 4. Decorate the medal. 5. Make a hole and hang the medal on the ribbon. Level 2: Present your medal Participants are invited to introduce how his/her design reflects the characteristics of the hosting party, i.e. your school/organization. 23

25 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity A3 Closing Ceremony In the Olympic closing ceremony, the Presidents of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) each deliver a speech. Below is the speech by IOC President Jacques Rogge at the Closing Ceremony of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver: Dear Canadian Friends, We are gathered here again this evening, in your wonderful country, after 16 unforgettable days. The Olympic Games are a celebration of humanity, and together we have experienced many strong emotions. We have shared the grief of an Olympic dream cut short. The memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili will always be with us. We have shared the joy of dreams fulfilled. We have been moved by tears of elation and tears of disappointment. We have witnessed extraordinary acts of courage and exceptional determination by athletes who refused to give up. Thank you to the people of Canada, for your generous hospitality, your warmth, and this unique and joyous celebration of Olympism. In two weeks time, the remarkable Paralympic Games athletes will be able to enjoy your enthusiasm and your support. Cheer them on! Thank you to the thousands of marvellous volunteers. Your competency, your kindness and your smiles are worthy of a gold medal! Thank you so much, VANOC, for an outstanding job! You have done it! You have won! Thank you also to the supportive public authorities, the Four Host First Nations, and the cities of Vancouver, Whistler and Richmond. To the athletes of these Games, we say: You have made us proud. You are worthy role models. You have reminded us again that people from very different backgrounds can compete in a spirit of respect, friendship and fair play. May we all take that spirit home with us. These were excellent and very friendly Games! And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the XXI Olympic Winter Games closed, and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Sochi to celebrate the XXII Olympic Winter Games. Thank you, Canada! 24

26 Part 5 Organization of Events Reference speech by IOC President Thomas Bach at the Closing Ceremony of the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games: Xie Xie Nanjing! Your Excellency, Mr Li Keqiang, Premier of the People s Republic of China, Excellencies, Dear Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear young Athletes, You are the future of the Olympic Movement. You have competed with determination. You have shown respect for your opponents and the rules. You have shared with others and learnt from others in the Youth Olympic Village. You have given us a glimpse of your bright future and the bright future of the Olympic Movement. You have made many friends around our globe for the last 12 days, Yogging helped and the selfies were awesome. Now it is about this Olympic Community we have built, it is about the many friends we all made. So again I ask everybody here in this stadium: get your smart phones out but do not take a selfie tonight. In the Olympic Spirit greet and thank the person next to you and take their picture. Share this token of friendship with the world and post it with #Nanjing2014. These Summer Youth Olympic Games were a resounding success thanks to our wonderful Chinese hosts. All of us, from every corner of the world, would like to thank the government and the people of China, Jiangsu and Nanjing. We would like to say thank you to the thousands of volunteers. You are also part of this bright future that we have seen here in Nanjing. You have reached out to us and to the whole world. We want to respond to you: thank you, thank you very much, dear volunteers. The organization of these Games was perfectly flawless. The Organizing Committee has set a great example for sustainable organisation by making use of a legacy and by leaving another great legacy to the people of Nanjing, Jiangsu and China. I would like to thank all our Chinese hosts. With your already world-famous efficiency and with your overwhelming friendliness you have made all of us feel at home here in Nanjing, in this great ancient city, in this modern and dynamic city of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province. Only some of these young athletes can return home with a medal. But all of you can return home knowing that you did your very best. This is why you all can be happy and this is why we all are so proud of you. So take this spirit of the Nanjing Summer Youth Olympic Games home. Share it with your families, friends and schoolmates. Tell everybody about your new friends. Tell everybody about the great diversity of cultures you experienced. Tell everybody about your great passion for sport. Live up to the pledge you just made. On behalf of the entire Olympic Movement and on behalf of Olympic people from 204 countries and territories I say: 25

27 Part 5 Organization of Events Xie Xie Nanjing Xie Xie China Merci beaucoup Thank you very much Now is the moment, when I have to say farewell and to declare the Summer Youth Olympic Games Nanjing 2014 closed. At the same time it is a happy opportunity to invite the next generation of athletes to Buenos Aires Argentina Imagine you are the IOC President, draft your speech at the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. When did you start organizing the Games? What was the most challenging task? How are the Rio 2016 Olympic Games different from the previous editions? How did you feel during the Games and how do you feel now? Write your speech here: 26

28 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity A4 Closing Ceremony Referring to the key elements of the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games: Adapt all or some of the key elements to your school/ organization. Think about what different roles are involved in the ceremony e.g. Head of State/ Audio team/ Athletes/ Performers Motivate the whole group of participants to take up different roles in the closing ceremony. Remarks: Schools/organizations can also choose to incorporate the closing ceremony into their sports day/events. Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Roles involved? Who takes up which role? Entry by the head of state Playing the national anthem Entry of Nation s Flags The parade of the athletes Playing of the Greek National Anthem Flag Handover Ceremony Next Host City Artistic Segment OCOG President Speech IOC President Speech Exit of the Olympic Flag Extinguishing of the Olympic Flame 27

29 Part 5 Organization of Events B. Mini Olympic Day Activity Overview Catch the excitement of the Olympic Games by hosting a school/organization-wise Mini Olympic Day. Your chance to let your school/organization members immerse in a full Olympic experience, this activity provides an all-rounded event in which young people can get actively involved in the full procedure of the Games as well as learn about various Olympic-related topics, such as origin of the Games, symbols of the Games and different disciplines of sports. Why should my school/organization engage in this activity? SF&OC will provide you with instruction/activity sheets necessary for handcraft booths. SF&OC will provide you with suggestions on mini activities for participants. Participants will spend an afternoon to experience different sports and learn about the Olympic Games through booth activities. Participants will gain respect for the Olympic Games and the athletes and develop friendship with other participants through cooperation. Photo reference from Pilot Programme - Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Ma Kam Ming- Cheung Fook Sien College Activity Guideline What Olympic Day pillar(s)/olympic value(s) does this activity share? MOVE LEARN DISCOVER FRIENDSHIP RESPECT Number of participant: 100 or above Number of workshop: Suggest holding 5 8 workshops, each focusing on different topics to give a comprehensive experience. Duration of activity: half day - one day Depending on the amount of time you have allotted to hosting a Mini Olympic Day experience, you may choose to engage your whole school/organization in the following activities: 28

30 Part 5 Organization of Events Olympic olive wreath making: Activity B1 Participants create an olive wreath. This workshop gives rise to talking about how winners of the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece (Olympia) were celebrated: they were crowned with an olive wreath. When everybody has finished their wreath, simulate a crowning ceremony or take a picture of the participants wearing their wreath with an Olympic Games themed background. Learn about the Olympic ceremonies: Activity Set A Stage a simulated an Olympic opening ceremony and closing ceremony at the beginning and at the end of the event day. Set up display boards presenting procedures of the Olympic Opening, Closing and Medal ceremonies and their significance. For details please refer to Part 5A Olympic Ceremonies. Be an Olympic champion (medal making): Activity A2 Participants create a replica of an Olympic medal of their choice. This workshop allows talking about Olympic medals and their symbolism. When everybody has finished their medal, simulate a medal ceremony or take a picture of the participants wearing their medals with an Olympic Games themed background. For details please refer to Part 5A Olympic Ceremonies. Discover new sports: Activity B2 Mini-games stations can be set up with various sports. Set up a series of these stations according to the resources of the schools/organizations and your participants can experience multiple Olympic sports in one event. Suggested sports include table-tennis, football, badminton, fencing, golf and rugby. Olympic Sports Pictogram puzzle: Booths can be set up where participants are challenged to solve puzzles of pictograms of Olympic sports. Matching of Games Emblems: Each Olympic host city has its unique emblem design that represents its characteristics. Participants need to associate two cards that contain a Games emblem and the corresponding host cities. Once achieve a good match, participants can learn about the Olympic host city and fun facts of that edition of the Olympic Games. 29 What do you need to prepare? Venue for various booth games and workshops (e.g. school hall, school playground, gymnasium) Furniture for booth games and workshops Art supplies Sports equipment Audio and visual equipment (for public announcement etc) Display board Engage participants for decoration and display boards preparation

31 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity Sheet Activity B1 Olympic Olive Wreath Making Make your own Olympic Wreath Material needed: Green thick paper Stapler Glue Scissors Procedure: 1. Cut a 2-inch wide strip of the construction paper 2. Measure the circumference of your head using the strip and staple it together. 3. Using the below pattern, cut paper leaves with thick paper in different shades of green. 4. Using white glue, attach leaves along the headband until there are more leaves visible than paper, overlapping the leaves. When everybody has finished their wreath, simulate a crowning ceremony or take a picture of the participants wearing their wreath! 30

32 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity B2 Discover New Sports Games booths can be set up to let your participants experience different sports. Ping-pong juggling Description Try to juggle a ping-pong ball on a paddle for a number of times in a limited period of time (e.g. Juggle 60 times in 40 seconds). Compete with each other to see who can complete in the shortest amount of time! Organization suggestion Venue: an open area, at least 3m x 3m in size Equipment: Table-tennis rackets x 3, table-tennis balls x 6, timer x 3 Number of helpers: 3 (each responsible for judging and timing 1 participant) Age of participants: 4 or above No. of participants preferred: 3 at a time Red light, Green light game with football Description 1. Mark out a starting line and finishing line 15 to 20 meters apart. 2. Start with everyone along the starting line with a football each and a traffic controller standing at finish line with a green and red object (such as markers) on each hand. 3. The traffic controller held up a green object (such as marker) to indicate 'Green Light'. Everyone will move towards the finish line, carrying a football with their feet forward at the same time. 4. At his/her call, the traffic controller held up a red object (such as marker) to indicate Red Light. Everyone must immediately stop. 5. The traffic controller can try to catch violators without running. If the violators can outrun the traffic controller and dribble the ball back to the starting line, they can stay in the game but must start from the starting line again. 6. The first to reach the finishing line is the winner. Organization suggestion Venue: an open area, at least 15m x 15m in size Equipment: Footballs x 5, plastic markers (green x 1, red x 1), chalk to mark starting and finishing line Number of helpers: 3 (1 as traffic controller, 2 to maintain safety) Age of participants: 6 or above No. of participants preferred: 5 at a time 31

33 Part 5 Organization of Events Badminton Dart Description 1. Print out numbers 1-9 on large paper (A3 paper size or bigger) and place them on one side of a badminton court (or any open area). 2. Standing behind the serving line, use a badminton racket to serve shuttlecock to hit a designated number from distance (e.g. 3m away). 3. Make the game more challenging by adding mathematics element, e.g = 8, so the player must hit number 8 with the shuttlecock. Organization suggestion Venue: a badminton court or any open area Equipment: badminton rackets x 2, shuttlecocks x 6 Number of helpers: 2 (1 as judge on the receiving court and 1 as official naming numbers or providing mathematical formulas for participants) Age of participants: 6 or above No. of participants preferred: 2 at a time Speedy Golf Putting Description 1. Affix 20 plastic cups to the floor. Each around 30 centimetres apart (depending on the venue size). 2. Position 20 golf balls around 1.5m away from each cup. 3. Participant must send the most number of golf balls into the plastic cups in 60 seconds using the golf putter. Organization suggestion Venue: an open area, 10m x 10m in size Equipment: golf putters x 2, golf balls x 25, plastic cups x 20, timers x 2 Number of helpers: 2 (1 judge for each participant) Age of participants: 8 or above No. of participants preferred: 2 at a time 32

34 Part 5 Organization of Events Rugby Game Description 1. Divide an area of about 20m long x 15m wide in two halves. 2. Play in teams of four or five, with at least one spare grid in each half of the area. 3. Assign a number to each player. 4. Players look to throw the ball above head height into the spare grid in the opponent s half. It must hit the ground to score a point. 5. The opposition must prevent this by catching the ball. They can then try to throw it into their opponent s spare grid. 6. When the opposition throws the ball to the other side, they should appoint a player to receive the ball by calling their corresponding number. Either the player misses the ball or another player catches the ball will incur a penalty point. 7. Play to 10 points, switching ends halfway through. Serves alternate and points are scored on every serve no matter what. If the ball goes out of bounds the team that touched the ball last loses the point. Organization suggestion Venue: an open area, 20m x 15m in size Equipment: rugbys x 2, chalk or cones to mark halves Number of helpers: 2 (each serve as judge on either side) Age of participants: 6 or above No. of participant preferred: 8 10 at a time Simulated Fencing Description 1. On a wall, mark an area of about 1.5m long x 1.5m wide and divide the area into nine numbered squares. 2. Prepare a series of cards listing different sequences of numbers 1 to Players draw a card and use a fencing foil (or alternatively a stick) to hit the corresponding areas according to the number drawn. 4. Player who hits all nine numbers in the shortest amount of time wins. Organization suggestion Venue: an open area, 5m x 5m in size with wall Equipment: A4 papers with number (1-9) printed x 2 sets, small cards/ papers with numbers (1-9) printed on them x 2 sets, fencing foils (or alternatives) x 2, timers x 2 Number of helpers: 2 (each serves as judge for each participant) Age of participants: 6 or above No. of participants preferred: 2 at a time 33

35 Part 5 Organization of Events C. Video Appreciation Activity Overview Video is a powerful tool in today s education as it provides strong context to students who are very much visual learners. Showing Olympic-related short videos followed by quick quizzes and group discussions on Olympic values and messages conveyed in the videos will bring the subject to life and arouse participants interests. What kind of support will be provided by SF&OC? SF&OC will provide you with the necessary videos or links to the suggested videos. SF&OC will provide you with the necessary materials, such as PowerPoint slide and worksheets for quick quizzes and group discussions. This is a perfect activity for school assembly or organization gathering. Activity Guideline What Olympic Day pillar(s)/olympic value(s) does this activity share? LEARN DISCOVER RESPECT EXECELLENCE Number of participant: Duration of activity: hour(s) Sample flow: 1. Introduction - briefly explain to the participants the flow of the activity. 2. Videos from Glamour of Sport by RTHK Activity C1 1st video episode 騎動人生 ( CN&id=46263), features interviews of Hong Kong cyclists Sarah Lee Wai-sze and Jamie Wong Wanyiu. Their dedication and hard work fully demonstrated pursuit of excellence and true sportsmanship. Group discussion on the success stories of Sarah Lee and Jamie Wong. Ask every participant to jot down the discussion result on the activity sheet (Activity 1). Reflection riding on the group discussion, learn and reflect on the Olympic values and Olympic motto from the stories of the two athletes. 2nd video episode 毫秒必爭 ( CN&id=47136), features story of the Hong Kong 4x100 Relay Team. Their dedication, persistence and partnership were the keys to their success. Group discussion on the hardships and obstacles faced by the Relay Team. Ask every participant to jot down the discussion result on the activity sheet (Activity C1). Reflection - riding on the group discussion, learn and reflect on the Olympic values and Olympic motto from the stories of the Relay Team. 3. London 2012 Olympic Games highlight video Activity C2 Suggested video Group discussion and present research findings. 34

36 Part 5 Organization of Events 4. Draw My Life Activity C3 Encourage participants to research on a Hong Kong Olympian and learn more about the life of athletes. 5. Get participants interested in the Olympic Games and encourage them to support Hong Kong athletes in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. What do you need to prepare? Venue (i.e. classroom, activity room or assembly hall), preferably with internet connection Audio visual equipment (e.g. computer attached to a larger screen to show the videos and PowerPoint slides) Copies of activity sheet Activity Sheet Activity C1 Note: A sample presentation is available for download on request. Watch the RTHK programme Glamour of Sport (in Cantonese only) and discuss on topics related to the Olympic values: Excellence, Respect and Friendship. Video 1: Episode 騎動人生 Group discussion Jamie Wong Wan-yiu Background: In the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games, Jamie was involved in an accident during the race and was injured. She continued to participate in the race, despite the obvious disadvantage, and won the Silver medal eventually. The race was still going on at the moment of the accident and Jamie was in a massive disadvantage. Why, in your opinion, did she choose to continue to race? Jot down your conclusion: If you were Jamie but failed to win any prizes, would you regret your decision to continue? Why? Jot down your conclusion: 35

37 Part 5 Organization of Events Group discussion Sarah Lee Wai-sze Background: Sarah Lee is an elite athlete today; but she had had her moments of difficulty. The 500m time trial event, Sarah s strongest event, was removed from the Olympic Games. She did not give up and changed to Keirin and Sprint. What do you suppose were the challenges she faced? Jot down your conclusion: She started professional training in 2004 and did not win her first major tournament medal until Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. If you were her, would you have given up? Why? Jot down your conclusion: What do you think is the drive behind her persistence? Jot down your conclusion: 36

38 Part 5 Organization of Events Video 2: Episode 毫秒必爭 Group discussion Lai Chun-ho Background In the Incheon 2014 Asian Games, Lai Chun-ho, 2nd leg of the 4x100m relay heats, was injured right before the race. He fell during the race due to the injury and the team finished last in that race. As it turned out, one of the teams violated the rules and Hong Kong relay team advanced to the finals. In the end, the Hong Kong 4x100 relay team won the bronze medal. When Lai was injured, he was worried that he would be the burden of the team. If you were him, would you continue to participate? Why? Jot down your conclusion: If you were Lai s teammates, how would you encourage him and share his worries? Jot down your conclusion: Group discussion Hong Kong 4x100 relay team Background: The Hong Kong 4x100 relay team was honoured with the tile of First of Asia due to the gold medal they achieved during the 2013 Asian Championship and recorded the fastest time in Asia. The Hong Kong team takes a high-risk approach in their baton-passing which requires a great deal of seamless cooperation among teammates. How do you think is that built? Jot down your conclusion: How would you apply the lessons learnt from the Hong Kong team to your daily life? How do you maintain the team spirit among your classmates/ friends/ teammates? Jot down your conclusion: 37

39 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity C2 The Olympic Games are full of touching and inspirational moments. Watch this video of 2012 London Olympics highlights. Research on the moments you find the most inspiring/touching in the video and present in front of the class/group. When and where did these moments happen? Who was involved in these moments? What sports did they play? Was there any interesting story behind the competition result? Why did you find these moments inspiring/touching? What Olympic values could be related to these moments? Activity C3 Draw My Life is a type of Internet video that is shot in fast-motion photography and consist of someone drawing figures on a whiteboard, which represent events in the person's life. For example: Video of the life story of 6-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt. Research on the life story a Hong Kong Olympian of your choice. Draw his/her life story on drawing cards and present the story to the class/group. 38

40 Part 5 Organization of Events D. Torch Relay Activity Overview The Olympic flame is a symbol of the Olympic Game. It represents the basic spiritual significance of the Olympic Movement, a symbol of peace among peoples of the world. Hosting Olympic Torch-themed activities can strongly relate the participants to the Olympic spirit and bring across the message of Olympic Movement. Why should my school/organization engage in this activity? SF&OC will provide you with instruction/activity sheets necessary for handcraft. SF&OC will provide you with suggestions on mini activities for participants of different age. Participants will learn about the Olympic values/history through various activities. Participants will gain respect for the Olympic Games and develop friendship with other participants through cooperation. Activity Guideline Get to know about the Olympic torch Flame The Olympic flame is a representation of the positive values that Man has always associated with the symbolism of fire. The purity of the flame is guaranteed by the special way of lighting it - the sun s rays. The choice of Olympia as the departure point emphasizes the link between the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games and underlines the deep connection between these two events. Relay The flame is carried by relay to its final destination in the stadium. Although it is usually carried by runners on foot, other modes of transport are also used. For air transportation, the flame is sheltered in a security lamp. At night time, it is kept in a special cauldron. The Relay s function is to hail the Olympic Games and to transmit a message of peace and friendship to the people along its route. Stadium The highlight of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics is the entrance of the Olympic flame into the stadium. The identity of the final torchbearer is kept secret until the last moment. It is often a personality from the sports world or a young person symbolizing hope for the future. The final torchbearer often does a lap of the stadium before lighting the monumental cauldron with the Olympic flame. A symbolic release of doves evokes the climate of peace in which the Olympic Games should take place. The flame remains lit for the duration of the Games and is extinguished at the closing ceremony. 39

41 Part 5 Organization of Events What Olympic Day pillar(s)/olympic value(s) does this activity share? MOVE LEARN RESPECT Number of participant: Duration of activity: 1-3 hour(s) Designing and making the torch Depending on the amount of time you have allotted, you may choose to run these activities separately or as a series of activities. Design the torch: In the early days of the relay, the torch models were more or less the same. With the evolution of the Olympic Games, the shapes, colors and materials used have become more and more varied. This diversity shows the will to differentiate editions of the Games, as well as to express, through the object, the particularities of the host country or to highlight the most symbolic aspects of the Games. Activity D1 Participants can also design their own version of the torch for their organization. It can be done by: incorporating as part of the school s art curriculum; or organizing a family workshop where each family designs a torch. Participants can be encouraged to include features representing their school/ organization or Hong Kong. Make the torch: With simple materials such as drawing papers, color markers and cellophane, students or members of organization can make their own torches. It can be the sequel activity of Design the torch and be done by: Activity D2 incorporating as part of the school s art curriculum; or organizing a family workshop where each family makes a torch. Torch relay Role play torchbearer selection: Torchbearers for each version of the Olympic Games were selected with different criteria. For the London 2012 Olympic Games, candidates could be proposed via the internet. Activity D3 In this activity, participants will try to convince the selection panel, played by other participants, why they should be selected to be one of the torchbearers. 40

42 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity Sheet Activity D1 Design an Olympic Torch In the early days of the relay, the torch models were more or less the same. With the evolution of the Olympic Games, the shapes, colours and materials used have become more and more varied. The torches are very often created by world-famous firms or designers. This diversity shows the will to differentiate editions of the Games, as well as to express, through the object, the particularities of the host country or to highlight the most symbolic aspects of the Games. Using the template in the next page, design your own version of the torch! The torch should incorporate elements representing your school/organization or Hong Kong. Activity D2 Make a torch! Material needed: Thick paper Orange, yellow and red tissue paper Glue Scissors Clear tape Procedure: 1. Cut out the design template in Activity D1 and roll the paper in the shape of a cone. Glue and tape closed so it stays in the shape. You can also glue the design template on thicker paper before rolling it up to make your torch more durable. 2. Cut the orange, yellow and red tissue paper in flame shape using the pattern in the next page. 3. Hold the tissue paper like a bouquet of flowers by gathering the tissue paper from the center. 4. Wrap the bottom of the bouquet with clear tape to secure it. 5. Insert the tissue paper inside your cone and glue it to the inside of the cone. Once the glue is completely dry, the torch is complete! 41

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45 Part 5 Organization of Events Activity D3 Torchbearers Selection Until the 1970s, the torchbearers were mainly athletes selected by the Organising Committees for the Games, the government, sports organizations or National Olympic Committees. From the 1990s onwards, the Organizing Committees have involved Games sponsors in their torchbearer selection process. The selection criteria for the ordinary candidates increasingly include the person s social and community involvement. Well-known people from the worlds of sport, show business and politics continue to be associated with the Torch Relay, thus contributing to promoting the Olympic spirit throughout the world. Among the thousands of torchbearers, the first and, particularly, the last (who lights the cauldron in the stadium during the Games Opening Ceremony) are chosen for the special relationship they enjoy with the host country. Major casting operations are organized for torchbearer selection. Imagine you are auditioning to be a torchbearer for the upcoming Olympic Games. Present to the selection panel (the rest of the class/audience) how do you demonstrate the Olympic values and why should you be selected as one of the torchbearers. 44

46 Part 6 Get Ready for the Olympic Day Apart from being a great way of promoting the Olympic values, emphasizing co-operation, participation and fair play, holding an Olympic Day activity offers young people opportunities to demonstrate their effort and talent in sport and physical activity, as well as in others areas. It also provides a culminating opportunity for cross-curricular activities in the school or community. Implementing an Olympic Day activity may engage the support and participation of others in your school/organization. The followings are some key milestones in regards to the pre-event planning and preparation process. Please note that below is a suggested timeline. Schools and organizations are welcome to custom-make your own action plan according to your needs. I. Pre-event promotion within the organization Step 1 Decide the activities to be carried out T h e f i r s t s t e p w i l l be determining y o u r d e s i r e d l e v e l of participation. Depending on the time and resources you may allocate to holding Olympic Day activities, you may choose to carry out one or more of the four proposed activities in this toolkit. Step 2 Identify the date / time / venue / group of participants Select a date and time for the Olympic Day activity, which shall be carried out by August Choose a venue for the activity. If the intended location is not within your establishment, is rental or reservation needed? Identify participants. For example, what is the participation capacity of the activity? What audience is suitable for the activity? Step 3 Design of poster and/ or other promotion materials To engage the whole establishment, consider hosting a poster/ promotion material design competition or have them vote for the best poster. Proceed with printing and use them to decorate your establishment. Step 4 Recruitment of participants L e t y o u r p o t e n t i a l participants know about the details of the activity and encourage them to join. Try to use multiple channels to bring across the message. Step 5 Build up the atmosphere If possible, start decorating the venue 2 weeks prior to the activity to create an engaging atmosphere. M a k e u s e o f a l l i n t e r n a l communication channels such as TV channel, radio channel or intranet to promote the activity and also Olympics-related topics such as history, values etc. C o n s i d e r s h o w i n g v i d e o s o r displaying exhibition panels about the Olympic Games Step 6 Learn about the Olympic Games Utilizing the activity sheets, engage the participants in learning the background and values of the Olympic Games and get them into the spirit for the activity. 45

47 Part 6 Get Ready for the Olympic Day II. Pre-event materials and knowledge preparation Step 1 Appoint a coordinator Select a coordinator for the overall activities. If necessary, select a planning committee. Appoint each member of the committee with a certain responsibility. Step 2 Determine logistics Decide the rundown of the activity. List out all materials needed to carry out the activities and start preparation if appropriate. (Details of materials may refer to activity sheets) Step 3 Recruit helpers Depending on the size and rundown of the activity, decide if you need any helper to carry out the event. If so, how many is needed? Recruit helpers from inside and outside of schools/ organizations. Step 4 First aid and insurance Ensure there is a First Aid Station available on the activity day (if appropriate). If First Aid service is not readily available in your school/ organization, engage the service of a First Aid service provider as soon as possible. Ensure the event(s) is/are properly insured. 46

48 Part 7 Acknowledgements The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China would like to thank and acknowledge the contributions of the following parties for their support to the Olympic Day Outreach Programme: Leisure and Cultural Services Department Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all organizations who have participated in our Programme to bring across the spirit of Olympism to the younger generation and throughout Hong Kong. Special thanks should also be extended to Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Ma Kam Ming-Cheung Fook Sien College and Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Millennium Primary School who have participated in the pilot programme, setting a great example for the project. Should you have any enquiry or need further information on this Olympic Day Toolkit, please contact: Mr Rico Chan at , or Ms Carol Wu at , or By at odop@actionhouseintl.com 47

49 Appendix I Rio 2016 Olympics

50 Appendix II Fun Facts about the Olympic Games Thought you knew everything about the Olympics? Think again! Here s 9 interesting facts about the world's biggest sporting event. 1. London is the first city in history to hold the Olympic Games three times. 2. Dimitrios Loundras, a Greek gymnast who took part in the Athens Olympics held in 1896, was the youngest Olympic competitor and medalist on record. Young Dimitrios won a bronze medal for his efforts. He was 10 years and 218 days old when he won his medal. 3. The Berlin 1936 Olympics Games were the first Olympic Games to ever be televised. Before the advent of television, sports fans had to make due with radio commentary, and before radios were ubiquitous, they could only read about the results of the events in the newspaper. 4. Did you ever wonder why the official distance of a marathon was exactly 26 miles, 385 yards? In 1908, the Olympics were being held in London and the organizers tacked on another 385 yards to the already established 26-mile run to make sure the Royal Family could properly see the finish line. 26miles 385yards 9. To organize the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, these are needed: 25,000 tennis balls 8,400 shuttlecocks 5. The Olympics once lasted 187 days. In 1908, the London 1908 Olympic Games went on for 187 days! They started in April and didn't end until October. 6. Beijing 2008 Olympic Games had 5 mascots, the Fuwas. Their colors represented the five Olympic rings and their headpieces represented the five elements of nature. 7. Solicitation for theme slogan for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games received 20,161 letters (10,123 s and 10,038 regular mails) with a record of 210,000 entries. 8. The fences and jumps used for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events took place in Hong Kong were specially designed to feature a unique mix of Chinese and local cultures - The Great Wall, Crouching Dragon and Panda Garden fences. They helped to promote cultural integration and Olympism. 315 horses 60,000 clothes hangers 100,000 chairs 72,000 tables 34,000 beds 11 million meals 52