Sydney 2000 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Presented by: Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), Australian Paralympic Committee (APC), Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA), NSW Government, Events New South Wales, City of Sydney

Wednesday 15th September 2010

7.30am – 9.00am

Team Appeal Breakfast for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team
Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Wentworth
Presented by the NSW Olympic Council

The first fundraising event for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team, featuring Olympians and an exclusive update on London 2012 with guest speakers:

-    Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman London 2012 and
-    John Coates AC, President Australian Olympic Committee.

Enquiries & Tickets: NSW Olympic Council (02) 8436 2100
www.olympics.com.au/nsw  email: nswoc@olympics.com.au

10am – 2pm  

Sydney 2000 Schools Celebration
Presented by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority

1,000 primary school children re-living the Opening Ceremony, experiencing the magic moments of Sydney 2000, and playing sport with Olympians & Paralympians.

Enquiries:  Sydney Olympic Park Authority (02) 9714 7888
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au   info@sydneyolympicpark.com.au


12pm – 4pm

Sydney 2000 Reunion – come and re-live ‘the time of our lives’.
Sydney Olympic Park

All Vollies welcome! Come and spend the day at Sydney Olympic Park to re-live the magic from Sydney 2000. Find your name on the forest of poles near the Olympic Stadium and catch up with your fellow volunteers at the Sydney Showground.

Dress: Sydney 2000 accreditation lanyard & volunteer shirts!! Public transport recommended.

4pm – 5.30pm

At ‘The Overflow’ Park
From “The winner is Sydney” to “best Olympic Games ever”, relax in the park and watch the video highlights from Sydney 2000.
 
5.30pm – 6.15pm  

Official Proceedings

-    Dedication to Juan Antonia Samaranch.
-    Dedication of The Overflow Park to it’s new name: Cathy Freeman Park
-    Interviews with Olympians & Paralympians from Sydney 2000.
-    The Olympic Cauldron re-ignited by Cathy Freeman and Louise Savage.

For Sydney 2000 Volunteers, register your interest in attending the reunion at:
www.sydney2000reunion.com

Enquiries: Sydney Olympic Park Authority (02) 9714 7888
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au   info@sydneyolympicpark.com.au

 
7.30pm  

Sydney 2000 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Millennium Room, Olympic Stadium
Presented by the Australian Olympic Committee & NSW Olympians Club

All Olympians and Paralympians welcome. A special reunion for Sydney 2000 athletes. The Members of the Sydney 2000 Bid and Organising Committee Boards will also be honoured.

By invitation only

Enquiries & Tickets:
NSW Olympic Council (02) 8436 2100  www.olympics.com.au/nsw   nswoc@olympics.com.au

Saturday 11th September 2010
  
Powerhouse Discovery Centre Open Day (10am-4pm)
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ‘best Olympic Games ever’
Presented by the Powerhouse Discovery Centre

Enjoy an Open Day program of tours, talks and family activities focused on the largest museum collection of Sydney 2000 Games ‘memorabilia’, including the actual Olympic Torch used by Cathy Freeman to light the Olympic Cauldron, costumes worn by Nikki Webster, Kylie Minogue & hundreds of performers, the oversized Australian Icons and plenty more.

Highlights will include a very special behind-the-scenes tour of the Ceremonies costumes with Sydney Ceremony costume designer Jennifer Irwin, plus the opportunity for kids and families to participate in ‘the winner is …’ photo activity where you can have your photo taken as a ‘medal winner’ on our original Gold, Silver & Bronze Olympic Medal podiums.

General admission; $8/$5/$25 (family). Terms & conditions and additional costs may apply for some Open Day programs.

Enquiries: Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill, 172 Showground Road, Castle Hill. (02) 9762 1300  www.castlehill.powerhousemuseum.com

Saturday 18 October 2010  

Paralympian of the Year Awards Dinner 2010
Waterview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park
By invitation only

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