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Potential Pre-Games Training facilities for Paralympic Games announced May 2008

Over 170 sporting facilities from every part of the UK will feature in London 2012’s Pre-Games Training Camp Guide for Paralympic sports. The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) announced the list of successful facilities today. It will publish its Guide of both Olympic and Paralympic facilities which are capable of hosting teams wanting to prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in the summer. The Guide contains a selection of high quality, sporting facilities that meet...

Lloyds TSB launches 'Local Heroes'

London 2012 partner Lloyds TSB** has launched a 'Local Heroes' programme providing over £1million to young sportspeople on the journey to London 2012. Over the next five years 'Local Heroes' will provide up to £1,000 to 250 emerging young sportspeople. They are already competing at a top GB or European level but still have to make a breakthrough at senior level. Delivered in partnership with SportsAid *, it is the bank's first initiative for its London 2012 vision of inspiring...