FestivalVillage

RDS ArenaSports

– Gymnastics, Bocce, Power Lifting, Table tennis, Motor Activities

Main Centres– Media– Families– Guests

Festival VillageSimmonscourt Car Park• Festival Village - on a site measuring

approx 5,000 m²• Opening times

7 days

22 – 28 June 2003

10am – 5:30pm Two late openings to approx 9pm

Festival VillageThere will be two areas under the banner Festival Village:

Exhibitions1. This will incorporate exhibitions from

Sponsors, Official Suppliers, Businesses and disability organisations

2. An Education centre

Artistic/Entertainment1. 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 VillageWho 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 VillageMarketing 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 VillageConclusion

• 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