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

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