Falkland Is. Team ? Press Release

Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

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Falklands Teams preparing for it's first ever Commonwealth Young Games.

The Falkland Islands are preparing for their first ever entry in the II Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Bendigo, Australia in November 2004. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has allocated 6 places in this prestigious event for 4 Swimmers and 2 Athletics entrants. The swimming team comprises of 4 of the rising stars from the Stanley Swimming Club, Dion Robertson, Edward Freer, Hannah Arthur-Almond and Thomas Judd. The team will be coached during the games by Senior Squad Coach, Pam Freer. Roxane Morrison of the Stanley Running Club will represent us on the track and shows great promise in the 100 M and 400 M events. The Falkland Islands Overseas Games Association (FIOGA) have been able to very generously offer the team some financial support, however sponsorship is being sought from other companies. If you or your business would like to become involved in sponsoring this team, then please contact Steve Dent, Team manager for more details. The Falkland Islands Company have once again generously offered to sponsor the official team tracksuits and the Team would like to thank them for their continued support.

History of the Commonwealth Youth Games

The idea of a Millennium Commonwealth Youth Games was first discussed in 1997 and was brought to fruition in 1998. The inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland from 10 -14 August 2000. 14 countries contested 483 medals over 3 days of competition in 8 sports. A total of 733 athletes & team officials, 280 Technical Officials and around 500 volunteers were involved in the event. The sports contested were athletics, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, lawn tennis, squash, swimming and weightlifting. The success of these Games in 2000 gained the support of the Commonwealth Games Federation who has pledged continued support for a Commonwealth Youth Games to be held every 4 years.

Fast Facts

? The Bendigo 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games will be held from 29 November ? 4 December, 2004. ? There are 72 countries in the Commonwealth representing over a third of the worlds population. 14 Commonwealth nations competed in the Games in Edinburgh, 24 nations will compete in Bendigo. ? All sports at the Bendigo 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games will be staged at venues in Bendigo and within 8 kms of the Village. The furthest sport being Badminton. ? The City Of Greater Bendigo Council are working to upgrade council owned facilities for the event including works to the Bendigo Aquatic Centre and Queen Elizabeth Oval. ? La Trobe University will be the site for the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games Village, providing accommodation and meals for 1000 athletes and team officials. ? On the final day of the Games, 4 December, all athletes and team officials will take part in Cultural activities designed to give our international visitors a "taste of Australia" and join in celebrating Bendigo's rich cultural and historical heritage. ? Volunteers will be required to assist with running the Games, the aim is to ensure all Volunteers enjoy the experience and the chance to contribute and share in the success of the Games

More Information;

WebFor more information on FIOGA and it's involvement in Overseas Games ? www.horizon.co.fk/fiogaFor more info on the Commonwealth Youth Games - http://www.thecgf.com/2004.asp

E-mail Falkland Islands CYG 2004 Team Manager ? Steve Dent - sdent.leisure@sec.gov.fkOperations Manager Australian Commonwealth Games Association ? Diane Gallagher - diane.gallagher@ausport.gov.au

Thursday, 06 May 2004 - Stanley

Categories: Falkland Islands.

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