There crucial contracts have been signed by the EYOWF 2011 Organising Committee. The Technical University of Liberec will provide their halls of residence to accommodate the Festival’s participants: the Olympic Village will be created on the campus and the daily award ceremonies will take place here. The Clarion Grandhotel Zlatý Lev will accommodate the heads of the national delegations, members of the EOC and VIP guests. And finally, now that the contract has been signed, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Ice Hockey tournament and the Figure Skating competition can take place in Tipsport Arena in Liberec.
An important contract was signed over the past days between the organisers of the Winter Festival 2011 and the company Adidas Czech Republic. This renowned brand will supply the outfits not only for the organisers of the event, but also for almost five hundred volunteers, who will take part in the organisation within each competition department. To contrast with the white of the snow, the costumes will be in an elegant black shade, with striking hats and gloves.
The EYOWF 2011 Organising Committee has been strengthened by a new experienced member from abroad. Valerie Enault from France has agreed to cooperate closely with the Organising Committee taking care of the VIP and international guests throughout the event. This highly respected expert in diplomatic protocol has already held this post at previous Festivals and other top sporting events. In light of the fact that the Liberec Region will be attended by members of the IOC, EOC, European governments and other distinguished guests her mission is of the utmost importance.
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An all-round rehearsal for the organisers of EYOWF 2011 one year ahead of time will consist of the top youth event in the Czech Republic for pupils of primary schools – Games of the IV Olympic Days for Children and Youth of the Czech Republic 2010 (ODM 2010) at the end of January and beginning of February 2010. This event will put all the venues to a thorough test, as well as the members of the organising team and all the departments with their volunteers. This experience will certainly contribute to hosting the Festival 2011 on a top level.
The sports venue Břízky in Jablonec nad Nisou, which hosts the Biathlon races, has been undergoing changes and improvements since last year. Recently, there have been built new facilities, according to the the rules of the International Biathlon Union the tracks are being widened including the penalty loop. Throughout 2010 the number of the permanent athletes cabins will be doubled.