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What are the Office Olympics? August will see athletes from across the world challenging for Olympic glory in Rio. You can also achieve Olympic glory in your workplace by competing in the office Olympics. It’s time to log out, lace up and prepare your company for the ultimate workplace workout. The office Olympics are a series of office based Olympic challenges. Click on the screen to witness some true office Olympiads in action.

Getting started Before you get started there are several important factors to consider: Seek permission from your line manager to hold the Olympics Inform the rest of your company when and where it’s happening Think health and safety and use a risk assessment prior to commencing any activities

How to play Creating an Olympic Committee For any office Olympics to be successful, an Olympic committee should be selected at least a month beforehand. This Committee can be one or more people depending on the size of your company. They will be responsible for devoting the time and energy necessary to ensure that the games smoothly. Those who are chosen for the Committee will organise other employees to get involved and participate. They should be key players in both the creation and implementation of the events. The Olympic Committee is responsible for selecting teams, marketing, and organising the event. This guide will briefly cover how to complete each of these main tasks, but the committee should have the freedom to expand on these ideas to fit their own workplace environment.

How to play Forming Teams Teams can be selected by departments, by employees who have offices in the same area, or by random draw. Teams should be chosen and published at least two weeks before the event. Organising the event The committee should give teams plenty of time to prepare, but too much time will cause people to forget or get bored with the idea. One week before the event, advertise the individual competitions and ask teams to volunteer to participate in one or more events. The events should be held in areas where there is plenty of room for spectators to enjoy watching. Events can be chosen by a vote of the committee or by random selection. The Olympic committee should take care to be sure that customers and any day-to-day business is not disturbed by the events. The committee could also organise a medal presentation ceremony.

The Office Olympic Events

Office Olympics Fundraising Fundraising Activity How much to charge Hints & Tips Team name entry fee £1 per person Give a prize for the best team name Individual event entry fee Charge each participant an entry fee Event sweepstakes Give a small prize to spectators Bet on medal winners Bet on medal winners with specific prizes for medal winners Sponsor an event From £30 upwards Ask different departments or a supplier to sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress £unlimited Dare other departments to wear vintage athletics kit! Rio 2016 sweepstake Pick one of many nations to follow during the Olympics

Promotion Pack Marketing for Office Olympics It’s important to advertise the event at least one week before it’s due to start. The best way to market the Office Olympics is through internal communication designed to create a buzz. Posters can be placed in common areas, emails (including this pack) can be sent recruiting both participants and spectators. You may consider advertising the events via: Intranet Email Website Social media Posters – The next 16 pages are posters which will help you to promote your events and record participation and fundraising results.

THE OFFICE OLYMPICS COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

This page is designed to help you keep a record of funds raised for this event Fundraising activity Number of participants Total amount raised Team name entry fee Individual event entry fee Event sweepstakes Bet on medal winners Sponsor an event Sponsored Olympic themed fancy dress Total

TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW COMING TO YOUR DEPARTMENT SOON TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT PLEASE SIGN BELOW OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR RESOURCES PLEASE CALL 01444 471598 or email fundraising@stpeter-stjames.org.uk