oakydoky Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Is the first image of the indoor arena? Yes. The arena has retractable seating on the bottom and also has a hydraulic athletics track which can be lowered so that the arena is used for hall sports such as badminton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Glasgow, the host city for the XX Commonwealth Games, has been named as one of the world’s top 10 sporting cities at the prestigious SportBusiness Ultimate Sports City 2012 Awards. Glasgow joins Melbourne and Manchester, two recent Commonwealth Games host cities to be named on the prestigious list. Glasgow 2014 Chairman Lord Smith said: “With the Commonwealth Games now just over two years away and a number of high-profile World and European championships coming to the city, the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee is delighted to see Glasgow named as one of the world’s top 10 global sporting cities. “This major international accolade reinforces Glasgow’s appeal as a world-class sports event destination. We look forward to welcoming 71 nations and territories of the Commonwealth to Scotland in 2014 when 6,500 athletes and officials can experience for themselves an outstanding Games environment in one of the world’s greatest sporting cities.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Couldn't be more excited for these games! Won myself the shoelaces and the pin from the facebook page Should be a good city, will be my first Comm games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) Glaswegians to be sent to 'charm school' ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games TAXI drivers, waiters and others in the tourism industry are going to charm school tolearn how to deal with visitors during the Commonwealth Games in 2014. A one-day course teaches Glaswegians how to be polite and helpful Disney-style. And that means telling customers to “enjoy the rest of your day”. Stella Callaghan,of the Glasgow Tourism Service Initiative, said: “The natural friendliness of Glaswegians can be a positive part of visitors’ experience to Glasgow. “What we’re trying to do is put a polish on that and encourage professional service as well.” About 10,000 people are set to go on the Glasgow Welcomes course, which is backed by VisitScotland. The workshop, which costs £25, is based on customer relation principles created by the Disney Company. Staff get tips on speaking clearly, projecting positive body language and maintaining eye contact. They are also encouraged to make pledges, such as: “I will smile more often.” And they are tutored on accepting compliments gracefully, remembering people’s names and offering tips about the city’s tourist hotspots. VisitScotland chairman Mike Cantlay, said: “This initiative is truly helping to polish an entire city and, in doing so, is helping the industry make the most of these once-in-a-lifetime chances.” But some people are unconvinced of the course’s benefits. Greg Hemphill, of TV’s Chewin’ The Fat, said: “I’m sure the initiative is well intentioned but I do think Glaswegians have a natural charm. And if you polish off those edges too much, you’re left with somebody from Edinburgh.” Daily Record My hubby suggests they should learn English as well! He never believed me when we were in Scotland and I kept trying to convince them they were speaking English!! I was mostly fine - though there was one cab driver who I couldn't understand a word of! Edited June 5, 2012 by Sir Rols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The Hydro arena latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Found this Bid video for 2015 World Gymnastics Championships - which Glasgow won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emre Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 well i have to say, i love the athletes village, love the tartan, like the opening cereomony day ( my birthday ) ... always a fan of scotland and scottish people culture.. good job bravehearts what about the mascots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Should be announced soon - there was a competition to design the mascot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 ^^ They will be announced during the paralympics, if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Thank god for Glasgow hosting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The Mascots will be revealed in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The Mascots will be revealed in September Any leaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 No, this is Scotland, not Wales. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) The first major sponsor for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been revealed. Swiss watchmaking brand Longines has become the first official partner for the games in a deal worth about £5m. Longines already sponsors high-profile events in sports including tennis, skiing and horseracing. The company will look after timing, scoring and results in Glasgow. The Glasgow 2014 organisers have to secure £100m in commercial revenue. The "tier one" sponsorship from Longines is the first of several major agreements being sought by games organisers. Edited June 21, 2012 by Scotguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delhiman Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 And we all know what a farce Delhi was lol In my opinion Delhi was biggest success in the history of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 In my opinion Delhi was biggest success in the history of games. The Ceremonies yes everything else a fail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 i prefered the Melbourne ceremonies over the Delhi ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 i prefered the Melbourne ceremonies over the Delhi ones I liked Melbourne as well, but Delhi had the extra bit that made me like it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Melbourne's I think was one of the BEST Ceremonies every staged. Delhi's was TOO scatter-shot and all over the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afiqnadzir Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Melbourne is the best..followed by kuala lumpur and Manchester.. unfortunately delhi is the worst( i only watch these 4 games,dont know about others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Computer firm Dell sponsors Glasgow Commonwealth Games Computer firm Dell has become the latest sponsor of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The company will deliver the IT hardware required for the Games - including desktops, laptops, servers and storage technology across venues. Dell is the seventh sponsor to be unveiled by the Games organisers. The firm, which has its Scottish headquarters in Dennistoun, was the official computer hardware provider for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The announcement was made in Glasgow at Scotstoun Leisure Centre, where children from schools in Glasgow met a Commonwealth silver medallist, swimmer Jak Scott. Glasgow 2014's chief executive David Grevemberg said: "Dell's global mindset and Scottish heart make them a great fit for Glasgow 2014. "We are delighted to have a company with their expertise, based in Glasgow's east end, to perform such an important role for us through the supply of our IT equipment." Aongus Hegarty, president of Dell EMEA, said: "Dell's belief that technology can change the world, enabling people everywhere to grow and thrive, clearly has a strong synergy with the purpose of Glasgow 2014 - both in the delivery of world-class competitive sport it will showcase and the lasting economic and social legacy it will leave." BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 In the last four, Manchester 02 opening was the best, IMO...As for cost to benefit ratio, CWG openings are too costly for the Games status...Like the ASEAN and Asian Games, pointless. An example of short, simple, and sweet...last year's RWC opening, effective and to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 First House in Athletes village complete: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Glasgow 2014 celebrates two years to go to Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 have today celebrated the two years to go milestone to the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony by inviting three Scottish athletes – Rhona Simpson, Ross Muir and Jade Nimmo – to the site of the Athletes' Village. ... http://www.insidethe...monwealth-games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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