Timeline for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games 2008 - 2009
Winter 2008: The venues at the games will be open to athletes for training
2008: 25,000 volunteers are needed to start the games process. VANOC begins recruitment.
August 8th to 24th, 2008: The Olympic Summer Beijing Games start in China.
September 6th to 17th, 2008: The Paralympic Summer Beijing Games begin in China.
October 2008: The 2010 Olympic Winter Game tickets go on sale.
Winter 2008 and 2009: Events and festivities are created for the welcoming of the Olympic Winter Games 2010.
Winter 2008: Approximately 10,000 media members are introduced to the community.
February 12th to 28th, 2010: The Vancouver Olympic Winter Games Begin.
March 12th to 21st, 2010: The Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games Begin.
QUICK ANSWERS
What is the estimated number of Volunteers at the games?
2500
What is the number of tickets that are available?
1.8 million
How many countries will be participating in the Olympic Winter games?
Over 80 countries
What are the dates of the Paralympic Winter Games?
March 12th to 21st, 2010
What are the dates of the Olympic Winter Games?
February 12th to 28th, 2010
What is the estimated amount of media reps?
10,000 or more
How many countries will be participating in the Paralympic Winter games?
Over 40 countries
What is the number of officials and athletes?
5000
What is the number of Paralympic officials and athletes?
1700