7.6
VIP Hosting and Protocol
7.7
The Edmonton IMGA representative and Games Executive Director welcomed IMGA members and sport federation presidents at the airport. Welcoming packages and gifts were provided and a dedicated VIP Concierge service was provided in the main hotel. A VIP Courtesy Car Program provided transportation throughout the Games.
The Observer Program consisted of an information session and a half-day venue tour for individuals who were involved in organizing other major events, or who were interested in bidding on future World Masters Games.
Visiting dignitaries were accredited at the Games Centre. Local dignitaries had the option of advance accreditation.
The information session included presentations from the IMGA President, Secretary General and Games Executive Director and the director for each division. Observers were provided with manuals that included resource materials on the LGO.
In addition to the sporting competitions, VIPs were invited to present medals. They were also invited to attend nine receptions:
Participants were also invited to attend a sport reception held for all Games sport chairs, IMGA, technical delegates and other sport officials.
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Observer Program
Western Welcome Barbecue for early arrivals, Barb and Ernie’s Old Country Inn. City of Edmonton Reception prior to Opening Ceremonies, Commonwealth Stadium. IMGA/Sydney 2009 Reception, Hotel MacDonald. ATCO Reception, prior to ATCO Frontier Barbecue, Fort Edmonton Park. Champions Reception, Riverside Brewhouse, Louise McKinney Park. Sport Reception, Edmonton City Hall. Province of Alberta Reception, Government House. Alberta Capital Region Alliance (ACRA) Reception prior to Northern Light Dinner, Shaw Convention Centre. TELUS Reception, prior to Closing Ceremonies, TELUS Field.
Edmonton 2005 World Masters Games — Final Report
7.8
Strategic Issues Management Preparing for some major issues before the Games began was very beneficial, for example, preparation of proactive messages around drug testing. Working with the City of Edmonton, City of St. Albert and City of Leduc staff, neighbourhoods were informed of the sporting and social events being run in their area, and notified of any disruptions (road closures, parking, noise, increased traffic).