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Austrian Olympic team nomination for VancouverOn January 25th, 2010, the Austrian Olympic Committee presented a provisional Olympic squad of 84 athletes for the Winter Games in Vancouver from February 12th – 28th. Austria will be represented in all sports at the Winter Games, with the exception of ice hockey and curling.
At the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver on February 12, the Tyrolean Andreas Linger will carry the Austrian flag. Linger, together with his brother Wolfgang, won the gold medal at the Winter Games in Turin in Luge Doubles.
The following list shows the nominated Austrian athletes:
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IOC launches new Youth Olympic Games visual identity “YOG-DNA”In just 200 days, at 20.10 SGT on 14 August 2010, Singapore will open its doors to 3,600 of the world’s best young athletes for the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG). To celebrate the countdown, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today [26 January] launched the visual identity of the Youth Olympic Games - “YOG-DNA”.
The “YOG-DNA” label can be viewed on the YOG website, “the Cube” www.olympic.org/yog, and will be integrated into all YOG digital and social media concepts in both the build-up to Singapore 2010 and future YOG editions. A film has also been created, which takes the viewer on a journey to understand what it means to have YOG-DNA.
“YOG-DNA” is targeted at young people, not as a logo or a brand, but as a label. It represents the attitudes and freedom of young people and has no restrictions like a traditional “brand”. It is to be used by young people as a stamp of approval for anything that has the “Spirit of the Youth Olympic Games”. The YOG-DNA label will also be amalgamated for the first time into a Youth Olympic Games emblem for Innsbruck 2012, which will be launched in February during the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
IOC President Jacques Rogge said, “The 200-day countdown is a great milestone in our journey to the Youth Olympic Games. So much has been achieved over a short space of time and we are now in the final stretch. We are not only building an event for the world’s most talented young athletes, we are creating a platform to communicate to young people worldwide to interact through sport, culture and education, all of which is underpinned by YOG-DNA, the Spirit of the Youth Olympic Games”.
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Innsbruck 2012 moved into its new office in the heart of InnsbruckThe branch office of the first Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 has moved into its new office in the heart of Innsbruck.
In cooperation with the BOE Construction Management Ltd. we successfully created an ideal working environment to prepare this major project for Innsbruck-Tirol.
The close proximity to the city centre corresponds to the philosophy of the easily reachable distances at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck and Seefeld.
The Innsbruck 2012 Team is looking forward to your visit from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Our new contact address:
Innsbruck-Tirol Olympische Jugend-Winterspiele 2012 GmbH
Ing.-Etzel-Straße 15 / 2nd Floor
6020 Innsbruck
Phone: +43 512 / 36 2012
Fax: +43 512 / 36 2012 – 105
Email: office@innsbruck2012.com
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Successful cooperation with student group of the FH KufsteinAlready during the bidding phase for the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games the FH Kufstein “Sports-, Culture & Event Management” has supported the committee in Innsbruck in creating parts of the concept for the “Culture & Education programme” (CEP). Many creative ideas from the group of ten students have already been incorporated in the Bid-Book. The productive cooperation has also been continued in the Winter Semester 2009/10 with a newly established student group. The assignment entails concretizing the various original ideas and working out specific realisation-proposals for the CEP in close coordination with the IYOGOC. The mutual development of an authentic CEP as well as the student’s facilitation to search into an organising committee of a sport-major event are the main objectives of this successful cooperation. A continuation of the collaboration in the Summer Semester 2010 is under discussion.
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Ground breaking ceremony for the 3rd Olympic Village in Innsbruck
NHT will build 444 apartments on Eugen-Barracks-Area
Through the perfect cooperation of all involved, the new Neue Heimat Tirol could invite to the Ground Breaking for the 3rd Olympic Village in Innsbruck. NHT-CEO Prof. Dr. Klaus Lugger thanked the urban authorities, the Housing Authority Tirol and military commandant Major-General Herbert Bauer for the professional cooperation, which enables a completion in due time by the date of transfer to the Olympic Committee in December 2011. In total, 1,657 athletes and team officials from over 50 nations will use the apartments for regeneration and lodging during the Games from January 13th to the 22nd. Acting CEO Mag. Peter Bayer thanked the Neuen Heimat for their dynamic support on behalf of the Youth Games 2012 GmbH. Mayor Hilde Zach is pleased with the 444 barrier free apartments, which will be at the disposal of apartment seekers in Innsbruck after the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games.
13 Apartment cubes of passive house quality
The winning project of a competition is composed of 13 cube shaped objects. Looking after the contemporary architecture is the architectural team Reitter/Eck & Reiter as well as the architectural firm DIN A4. All 444 apartments will achieve the exceptional energy-saving quality of passive-housing.
53 cared for apartments, 900 bikes racks
352 raised buildings are being built in excellent locations, 53 of which are being taken care of by Innsbruck Social Services GmbH (ISD). 23 rented apartments, 55 subject buildings and 14 free financed condominiums as well as 509 underground parking places are coming. 900 bike racks encourage the use of the nearby bike network and the car free visit for the City Center. The Reichenau Police Station will receive a new, attractive annex in one of the new buildings.
60 Mil. Euros as Economic Stimulus
NHT-CEO Director. Dir. (FH) Alois Leiter is convinced that with construction costs of € 61.6 Mil, a bigger economic stimulus will be given. The investment volume of the NHT, including basic costs averages €75.7 Mil. The 13,000 m2 underground garage will encompass the 26,304 m2 plot west of General-Eccher-Straße. The useable living area of all 13 buildings averages around 29,600 m2. Leiter spoke of a onetime rate of approval in light of the fact, that the act of the sale with the City of Innsbruck was first signed nine months ago on March 13th 2009.
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Youth Olympic Games 2012 are on the right track The members of the Coordination Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) were very pleased with the progress of the preparations of the Youth Olympic Games 2012. Gian Franco Kasper, President of the Coordination Commission is convinced, „our 1048 athletes will find best conditions in the 63 medal decisions at the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 in Innsbruck and Seefeld."
Competence and commitment to youth sports in Tyrol exemplary
In addition to the existing and established disciplines in the Youth Olympic Winter Games in 2012 specifically for young people aged 15 to 19 years slopestyle for men and women and several team competitions - mixed Nations and gender (e.g. mixed ski jumping competition with men and women; Short Track Nations Team Competition)- will be included in the sports program for the first time. "Tyrol, on the one hand, has the required expertise in sports and on the other shows the necessary commitment among young people to secure and sustain its young talents in snow sports. With this combination, Tyrol is the ideal venue for the IOC to host the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in the history of the Olympic movement, "concludes Gian Franco Kasper.
Innsbruck will set new accents in the Olympic Movement
For Gilbert Felli, Olympic Games Executive Director, the Youth Olympic Winter Games represent an historic opportunity. "The new way of the International Olympic Committee to create enthusiasm in young people worldwide for the Olympic values excellence, respect and friendship will continue in Innsbruck, after the Youth Olympic Summer Games 2010 in Singapore . Based on the he cooperation so far, we are very confident, that Innsbruck will set new incentives and approaches for future events, "concludes Gilbert Felli.
Involvement of the Tyrolean population is a priority
The second major pillar of the newly designed Youth Olympic Games establishes above all a Culture and Education Programme, next to top sport events. "Within this framework we would not only like to appeal more to the Tyrolean population and young people in the Tyrol, and also include them in the project" announces Tyrolean Vice-Governor Hannes Gschwentner, who refers to a lot of freedom in the programme layout on the part of the IOC and can imagine events following the example of the Air & Style Contest with youth concerts. "The Youth Olympic Games shall be a great experience not only for the athletes, but also for the whole Tyrolean community and the organisers will make sure about this," states Gschwentner.
Budgetary framework will be significant
"We will put all the measures and activities that we can afford," explains Richard Rubatscher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Youth Olympic Games 2012 Ltd. Currently, an evaluation and fine tuning of the budget is under way and the cost accounting is in progress. "Budgeting and Controlling go hand and hand. The Youth Olympic Games work will be transparent
We want to set new benchmarks in this area," assured Rubatscher.
The Youth Olympic Winter Games 2012 in Innsbruck and Seefeld will take place from January 13-22. The Coordination Commission will accompany the preparations of the Games.
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Vice-Governor Gschwentner presented Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 to IOCOn the occasion of the 13th IOC Congress in Copenhagen Tyrolean Vice-Governor Hannes Gschwentner together with Peter Bayer, the Head of the Organising Committee, informed the International Olympic Committee on the progress of preparations for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG), held in Innsbruck, Austria in 2012.
"The organisation of the YOG 2012 is advancing and we are on schedule“, says Mr Gschwentner. The chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, Gian-Franco Kasper, praised the work of the Tyrolen team, who have done great preliminary work despite the short preparation time. Many other well-known IOC members such as Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Olympic medalist and two-time track champion Frank Fredericks congratulated the Tyrolean delegation on their fabulous work. The latter stressed that he was already looking forward to the YOG 2012 in Innsbruck.
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Congratulations to Rio de Janeiro!Innsbruck congratulates Rio for winning the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and the members of the International Olympic Committee for this historic decision with a promising future.
Rio de Janeiro fills the gap on the Olympic map and sees to it that South America will host the Olympic Games for the first time.
Innsbruck is looking forward to the Games and the promising slogan "Love your passion" combined with the unique Latin-American flair.
The Organising Committee of the first Winter Youth Olympic Games
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Sports Day in Vienna: The Youth Games were there On September 26 2009 the Youth Olympic Games 2012 presented their event on the stage of Vienna"s Heldenplatz for Sports Day in Austria together with the majority of the domestic sports federations to playfully convey their sports with their numerous stars especially to many families and young people. A total of 400,000 visitors arrived in the capital and showed their enthusiasm.
The Youth Olympic Games 2012 continued their successful programme like at the Youth Day in Innsbruck. The Youth Games team was backed up in Vienna by DJ Stefan Obermaier, who with his musical contributions scored especially among teens. In total, several thousand visitors informed themselves at the booth of the Youth Games on the upcoming Olympic event in Austria. Among them were the founder of Austrian beach volleyball, Oliver Stamm, lugers Nina Reithmayer and Daniel Pfister as well as the Double World Junior Champions 2004 Peter Penz and Georg Fischler.
Nina Reithmayer (artificial track, 4th overall World Cup 2009) was happy about the Youth Games 2012 in Innsbruck: "Especially for young athletes, it is important to participate in big events. This is how the motivation and ambition for training grows and it gives you the right "kick" in order to provide world class performances.”
The Youth Games 2012 organisers drew a positive conclusion. Over 500 attendees participated in the contest and give-aways of posters and gummy bears put a smile on the visitors’ faces. Special thanks goe to the Austrian Olympic Committee for providing the lottery prices (Vancouver Olympic outfit as well as VIP tickets to a Luge Charity Event).
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Youth Winter Games take off with the Bobsleigh at the Tyrolean Youth Day Together with the Tyrolean Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation the Youth Olympic Winter Games 2012 gained attention with a special launch simulation for Bobsleigh and sports fans on Youth Day September the 19th, 2009 in Innsbruck. Over 800 teens and people young at heart pushed the 484 Lbs Bobsleigh against the clock. With a record of 2.63 seconds the record remained in Tyrolean hands on that day despite international participation from Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Russia and the USA and national competition from various provinces.
Vice-Governor Guenther Platter, Tyrolean Government Members Patrizia Zoller-Frischauf, Christian Switak and Mayor Hilde Zach cheered the young visitors in their attempts. For politicians, the Youth Olympic Winter Games 2012 in Innsbruck are an honour and recognition of the Olympic tradition of the sports city of Innsbruck. Holding the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck-Tyrol also writes history and the special focus on youth conforms with the political priorities of the country and city.
In front of Innsbruck’s Hofburg (Imperial Palace) not only Bobsleigh was the centre of attention. Around the Bobsled theme, information on the Winter Youth Olympic Games was provided, brain teasers solved and computer simulated snowboarding offered. The hosting of the Winter Youth Olympic Games created great interest and approval among the 1500 visitors.
On September 26th the Youth Olympic Winter Games will provide a fun-filled atmosphere for the Sports Day at „Vienna"s Heldenplatz“.
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Presentation of Innsbruck 2012 at the Anniversary Celebration of the Olympic VillageThe Olympic Village from 1964 and 1976 is only one commonality between the recent Games in Innsbruck and the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012. An Olympic link, which was used to bridge the gap between past and future, to present the Youth Olympic Games 2012 to the public.
Like 45 years ago, the Youth Olympic Village has been built on the grounds of Innsbruck’s Eugen-Casern. In the middle of the city more than 1,000 athletes will be the first in the new village from January 13th to 22nd 2012 and begin their competitions from there in Innsbruck and Seefeld.
The Organising Committee of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 has therefore accepted the invitation with thanks to the festival of the Olympic Village and introduced itself for the first time in a playful presentation with computer simulated snowboarding for interested beginners and advanced boarders in Innsbruck. This simulation required not only fitness, but also coordination from the young, aspiring talents. More than 200, mostly children and young people, attended the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 stand and tried the interactive video game. All in all, the event was a success for the organisers and the Youth Games 2012 used the event to announce the Games to Innsbruck in an attractive way.
On Youth Day, September 19th the presence of the Youth Winter Games 2012 will continue in front of Innsbruck"s Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and expand to further stations for young and old.
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New leadership for the Winter Youth Olympic Games appointed unanimouslyWith Richard Rubatscher as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Peter Bayer as new CEO the Winter Youth Olympic Games have a new leadership.
The certified accountant Richard Rubatscher will dedicate himself in particular to future budget procedures and controlling the Winter Youth Olympic Games. "For the first time in the history of the Winter Olympic Games the best youth athletes between 14 and 18 from over 50 nations will compete against each other. Our goal must be to prepare and operate the Games in the best possible way while maintaining Innsbruck"s long Olympic Tradition. With 1,048 athletes we will welcome about the same amount of athletes as in 1976 in Innsbruck. The number of participating nations and events will be approximately double the amount. Top priority has been the creation of a well-grounded budget to ensure smooth operations without aftermaths", explained Rubatscher on the occasion of taking office.
Since 3 July, Peter Bayer has taken over the interim (CEO) management together with Juergen Steinberger. He replied the new job advertisement and got chosen from among 43 other candidates. The marketing professional and winter sports enthusiast (he has participated several times in the longest ski race in the world in Lech) is particularly well known in the Tyrol region for organising successful youth events.
On his appointment Bayer stated optimistically: Our success is measured by the quality of the sports events and for the first time also from the development of an attractive culture and education programme for all participants and the youth of Tyrol. An authentic youth-oriented social programme will be crucial for the sustainable experience of an Olympic Winter Youth Festival.
Mayoress Hilde Zach, Tyrolean Government Member Patrizia Zoller-Frischauf and AOC President Dr. Leo Wallner, the shareholders of the Winter Youth Olympic Games, are convinced that they found the right expert for this job. They are sure the event is a great opportunity for the provincial capital, for the Tyrol region and for Austria. In 2012 Innsbruck will become the only city that has hosted the Olympic Games for the third time.
Profile of Peter Bayer
Originally from the province Vorarlberg, Peter Bayer (resident of Innsbruck since 1989) gained plenty of first-hand experience as a Marketing and Event Director of numerous worldwide sports events after his studies in Innsbruck. His international network in the marketing world in Portugal, Switzerland, Germany and Japan as well as his contacts to the IOC round up his profile.
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IOC Orientation Seminar in InnsbruckThe IOC delegation led by the chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission, Gian-Franco Kasper, visited Innsbruck for a first collective Orientation Seminar on the occasion of the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012.
Over 120 participants, who directly and indirectly are entrusted with the organisation of the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012, have been invited to join the Orientation Seminar.
Representatives from tourism, transport, education, security and sports federations as well as authorities from the city and the country Tyrol followed the invitation of the IOC and participated at this workshop.
Whereas the IOC illustrated the importance of a strong collaboration between the IOC and the local Organising Committee (IYOGOC), Martin Schnitzer CEO of the IYOGOC explained the concept of the WYOG from a local point of view.
Content of the 1st day was a general overview of the project and the idea of the Youth Olympic Games as well as a first insight into the project management of the YOG.
During the 2nd day the different operations and the associated tasks were discussed.
The high number of participants underlined the great interests of the local partners for the YOG.
A location tour to all venues, where in January 2009 around 1.000 young athletes will compete for medals in the different winter sports, was arranged at the end of the IOC´s stay.
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Inaugural Visit of IOC President Jacques RoggeIOC President Jacques Rogge paid Innsbruck the honor of an inaugural visit from January 14 to 15, 2009. The newly appointed Chairman of the IOC Coordination Commission for Innsbruck 2012, FIS President Gian-Franco Kasper, was part of the accompanying IOC delegation which also included senior IOC administrators.
On January 15, 2009, the Host City Contract was signed by IOC President Rogge, Innsbruck Mayor Hilde Zach, and IOC Member Leo Wallner in his capacity as President of the Austrian Olympic Committee.
The IOC delegation was hosted by Innsbruck 2012 President Christoph Platzgummer and Innsbruck 2012 Vice President Hannes Gschwentner. Within 24 hours President Rogge and Chairman Kasper met with representatives of important stakeholders, visited the venues and held a first meeting with the Innsbruck 2012 organising committee.
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Innsbruck 2012A Sport + Media Experience for Young Olympians
Innsbruck 2012 has created a truly innovative concept for the first Winter Youth Olympic Games, a fully integrated sports + media experience designed to inspire young people athletically, culturally and vocationally.
The two-community, two-cluster compact winter sports plan is balanced against a Culture and Education Programme (ECP) that gives each young participant an opportunity to collaborate across cultures in the creation of athlete-generated Internet content that can be shared with the world during the Games. Drawing on theories of innovation management, Innsbruck has designed a media-rich ECP environment where young Olympians can immerse themselves in a series of media platforms—print, television, radio, photography and the Internet—to pursue the creative expression of friendship, excellence and respect while learning to cooperate and collaborate with peers from every continent.
In its stunning natural environment between towering peaks in the middle of the Alps, Innsbruck offers an innovative vision for the Winter Youth Olympic Games that will help transform the sporting event into the new worldwide Youth Olympic Movement the IOC is intent on creating.
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