Festival Village RDS Arena Sports Gymnastics Bocce Power

Festival Village

RDS Arena Sports – Gymnastics, Bocce, Power Lifting, Table tennis, Motor Activities Main Centres – Media – Families – Guests

Festival Village Simmonscourt Car Park • Festival Village - on a site measuring approx 5, 000 m² • Opening times 7 days 22 – 28 June 2003 10 am – 5: 30 pm Two late openings to approx 9 pm

Festival Village There will be two areas under the banner Festival Village: Exhibitions 1. This will incorporate exhibitions from Sponsors, Official Suppliers, Businesses and disability organisations 2. An Education centre Artistic/Entertainment 1. Will be celebrating the 2003 World Games with a daily programme of artistic culture in the form of theatre, music, writing and fashion 2. There will be a food fair/catering centre

Festival Village Who will attend: • Public • Athletes and Coaches • Families • Guests • Media • Host Towns

Festival Village Opportunities for Sponsors: • Demonstrate excellence through exhibits • Leverage products and services in a world-class environment • Entertain, educate and challenge • A venue to celebrate the 2003 World Games and the sponsors who helped make it happen

Festival Village Marketing Plans • • • Radio campaign Poster campaign (Bus stops/48 sheets) RTE Roadcaster attendance Games Commemorative Programme Village promoted as one of the key information sites in all Games publications • Pre-event publicity - An Post

Festival Village Conclusion • A significant public link between the sponsors and the Games • The RDS is a hub with a large audience expected over nine days of competition • Exposure to an audience predisposed to Special Olympics and its supporters