xiii special olympics world summer games athens 2011 · you certainly know that greece is the...

XIII Special OlympicsWorld Summer Games ATHENS 2011

Fam

ily H

andb

ook

Family Handbook

FamilyHandbook

Family Handbook | �

Welcome Letter from the President of the GOC SOWSG ATHENS 2011Dear Family Members

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, on behalf of all of us, who participate in the global movement of Special Olympics, as well as the whole of Greece, I would like to welcome you all to our country, which is honored to host the 13th Special Olympics Summer World Games.

You certainly know that Greece is the birthplace of Olympic spirit. The land where the Olympic Games began almost 3000 years ago, as well as the land where they were revived in 1896. We therefore believe that the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, where your children will be participating, constitute an ideal opportunity; they are the place where the contemporary values of humanism espoused by the Special Olympics meet the timeless Olympic values of beauty, greatness and truth.

We invested several years of hard work, putting our hearts and minds to the task in order to prepare the biggest athletic and cultural event of 2011, preparing a game that the wonderful winning world deserves. We also spread the important messages of the Special Olympics across Greece bringing to people across the country our vision of a society that respects difference and treats its members equally.

After all our hard working efforts, which were supported by the State and the Municipality of Athens, by the Church of Greece, by numerous private companies as well as 25000 volunteers, we have now reached the opening of the Games. We share with you and your children the same anticipation for the festivities to begin.

In this handbook, we tried to include all the information you might need in order to enjoy every moment and every aspect of this celebration of life. We hope that you will share your experiences and your smile with us. We hope that you will feel the meaning of the slogan of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011: I’m in!

Welcome to Athens!

Joanna DespotopoulouPresident of the GOCSpecial Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011

�

Table of Contents

Welcome Letter from the President of the GOC SOWSG ATHENS 2011 ................... 3

1. Special Olympics Athens 2011- General Information ...........................................................51.1 Special Olympics ....................................................................................................................51.2 Special Olympics Hellas .......................................................................................................61.3 Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 .................................................7

2. Information for Family Members ...............................................................................................92.1 Family Member Definition and Benefits .................................................................................92.2 Family Hospitality areas ....................................................................................................... 102.3 Family Members Access to Athlete ..................................................................................... 122.4 Staff and Volunteers Uniforms ............................................................................................. 122.5 Official Licensed ATHENS 2011 Special Olympics Products ......................................... 132.6 Medical Services .................................................................................................................. 142.7 Emergency Telephones ....................................................................................................... 142.8 Tips for enjoying the Games ................................................................................................ 14

3. Non sport events and activities for Families ........................................................................... 153.1 Special Olympics Festival .................................................................................................... 153.2 Families Pavilion ................................................................................................................... 163.3 Youth Rally ............................................................................................................................ 173.4 Family Night .......................................................................................................................... 183.5 Meet your Global Family Leader ........................................................................................ 19

4. Sports and Venues .................................................................................................................... 214.1 Competition schedule ........................................................................................................... 224.1.1 Unity Sports Events (USE) /USE Demonstration ............................................................. 264.2 Access to the venues ............................................................................................................ 284.2.1 Athens Olympic Sport Complex - OAKA........................................................................ 284.2.2 Hellinikon Olympic ComplexAghios Kosmas Sports Center ........................................ 304.2.3. Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) ............................................................................ 324.2.4. Independent Sport Venues .............................................................................................. 34

5. About Greece and Athens ........................................................................................................ 495.1 Brief History ........................................................................................................................... 495.2 Museums and places to visit ................................................................................................ 515.3 Basic words and phrases in Greek ..................................................................................... 54

6. Useful URL links .......................................................................................................................... 55


1. Special Olympics Athens 2011- General Information

1.1 Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a non-profit organization that was officially founded in 1968, giving form to the vision of its founder, Eunice Kennedy-Shriver (1921-2009), sister of the USA President John F Kennedy. A vision born in June 1962 in a summer camp at Eunice’s home, where children and adults with intellectual disabilities were invited in order for her to explore their abilities in various sports activities. Only six years after, in the summer of 1968, the U.S. Summer Games took place in Illinois with 1.000 participating athletes with intellectual disabilities from 26 states of the U.S. and Canada. From then on until today Special Olympics have evolved to a Global Movement that offers the opportunity to 3.7 million athletes with intellectual disabilities from 185 countries, mainly through sports, to reinforce their self-esteem, to discover their special abilities, and in this way become active and useful members of their societies. Special Olympic Games held every year by the Special Olympics movement, constitute of more than 30 Olympic-type summer and winter events.

The possibilities offered by the Global Movement to people with intellectual disabilities for participation in sports, social inclusion and demonstration of their competence to society is beneficial for themselves, their families and the communities in which they live, whatever their cultural, religious or other differences.

For more information please visit:

www.specialolympics.org

� | 1 Special Olympics Athens 2011

1.2 Special Olympics Hellas

Special Olympics Hellas was founded in 1987 as a non-profit, sports and educational association for the integration of Greeks with intellectual disabilities in the Global Movement of Special Olympics, offering them the opportunity to bring out their special abilities and exhibit them to the global community, through their participation in international sports events. At the same time, they undertook the responsibility to inspire the Greek society and the state to respect the diversity of people with intellectual disability, their special needs and the belief that they are useful and equal members of this society.

Special Olympics Hellas is an associate member of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and officially recognized by the Deputy Ministry of Culture (General Secretariat of Sport), as a Sporting Association. The activities of Special Olympics Hellas today rely on volunteers. The costs of the organization and participation of athletes in competitions are covered by private donators and public bodies, while a respectable amount is covered by the State.

So far, Special Olympics Hellas offers participation opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities in twenty-four (24) Olympic-type sports.

From September to June each year, Special Olympics Hellas, in addition to training programs, organize Local, Regional, and Pan-Hellenic Games.

For more information please visit:

www.specialolympicshellas.gr


1.3 Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011

The Special Olympics Athlete Oath:

Let me Win! But if I Cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt!

Our nation will host the biggest sporting event worldwide for the year 2011, the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011. The only Games in the world, where all participating athletes are Winners. Winners in their struggle for our respect in their diversity. Winners in their struggle for self-esteem. Winners in their struggle to defend their special abilities.

The Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 will be the crowning of a long lasting movement founded in 1968 by a great woman, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who managed to realize her dream of global magnitude. To create a world that is not dominated by those who are excluded but by those who are included. Nevertheless, the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 that will be held in Athens bear a special significance. They will take place, without the presence of their founder, only two years after her death, in the land of “fair play”. Where the true values of competition were born. Where the talent of the Special Olympics athletes will remind us what the games are really about. We invite you to join a real athletic event. Join our Wonderful Winning World!

The Emblem of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 is a radiant sun, the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games. Excellence is depicted in the olive branch and power in the spiral form in the center of the sun. The colors reflect the Greek landscape and project emotions

like passion for life in the warm red, optimism in the orange, determination in the blue, freedom in the light blue and hope in the green.


2. Information for Family Members

2.1 Family Member Definition and Benefits

Who is considered a Family Member?

A Family Member for the ATHENS 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 is considered any individual who is related to an athlete participating in the ATHENS 2011 SOWSG as follows:

1. The husband, wife, partner, child of the athlete2. A blood relative of the athlete (i.e. mother, father, sibling, grandparent, uncle, aunt,

nephew, niece, cousin and a relative related by marriage or a partner of a blood relative)

3. The athlete’s legal guardian, foster partner or care giver4. An individual involved with the athlete in a parenting role

What are the benefits of registering as a Family Member?

The benefits of the registered Family Members are the following:

1. Free city transportation (suburban bus (KTEL) and metro and suburban railway routes from Airport to Doukissis Plakentias are not considered city routes and need an extra ticket)

2. Family Welcome Pack upon arrival (special policy applies)3. Access to Family Night4. Access to the Family Hospitality areas and to reserved seating for Families within

the venues

It is important to note that in order to receive these benefits Family Members need to demonstrate their credentials.

2.2 Family Hospitality areas

Family Welcome Center – Collection of Credentials

Family Members can collect their credentials at the Family Welcome Center, which is located at 39, Kifissias Avenue- (Maroussi, next to OAKA Complex), in the Main Accreditation Center. The Family Welcome Center will operate from June 15th until July the 3rd, daily from 09:00- 21:00.

Family Hospitality Areas in the competition venues

Family Members will have designated hospitality areas in all competition venues referred to as Family Lounges. This is the place where Family Members can meet with other Family Members, including Global Family Leaders. They can also gain information about Special Olympics and the ATHENS 2011 Games, the competition schedule and the results. Family Lounges will operate during competition hours at all Competition Venues. Furthermore Family Members will have dedicated seating in all competition venues.

How to get there: OASA Buses

“HELEXPO” Stop Νο 550, Α7, Β7, Ε14, Χ14

“ΑRTEMIDOS” Stop No X14

Train Station “IRINI” Stop

Suburban Railway “ΚIFISSIAS” Stop

“HELEXPO”

STOP

“ΑRTEMIDOS”

STOP

10 | 2 Information for Family Members

Family Handbook | 11

Family Center

The Family Center is a central place in the city center. It is located in 2, Vasilisis Olgas avenue, opposite Zappion Megaron. The Family Center is the place where Families can meet with each other and network, get internet access and refreshments and receive information about the Games and about the events that Family Members can attend. The Family Center will operate from June 25th until July 4th daily from 10:00 to 19:00.

“KALLIMARMARO”STOP

How to get there: METRO STATION

“SYNTAGMA” Stop “AKROPOLI” Stop

ΤRΑΜ STATION “ZAPPEION” Stop

OASA Buses “KALLIMARMARO” Stop

Νο 550, 450, 209

2.3 Family Members Access to Athlete

Family Members are not allowed to access the accommodation venues, the training areas of the athletes and the athlete’s lounge. Family Members, who wish to meet the athletes, should contact the Coaches or Delegates directly. If however some Family Members do not have access to the coaches, they can contact Family Services at the Family Lounges and fill in a “Meeting an Athlete” request form. This form should be filled in 24 hours prior to the meeting. Family Services will forward the form to the Coaches/ Delegates and inform the Family Member about the decision of the Coach/ Delegate. It is important to note that Family Services is not responsible for arranging the meeting but for assisting Family Members in contacting the Coaches/ Delegates. If the Coach/ Delegate disagree with the meeting, the role of Family Services is only to pass this information to Family Members.

2.4 Staff and Volunteers Uniforms

The Games operations staff and volunteers will be recognised by the color of their Uniforms. Specifically, the following Games operations have been color-identified as follows:

Teal: CeremoniesRed: MedicalLight Green: Generic UniformYellow: Transportation servicesPurple: SecurityLight Blue: Honored Guest ServicesOrange: Technical Officials

12 | 2 Information for Family Members

Family Handbook | 1�

2.5 Official Licensed ATHENS 2011 Special Olympics Products

The logos, emblems and symbols of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 are used for the production and distribution of the Official ATHENS 2011 Special Olympics Products.

The Official Licensed Products are decorated with the ATHENS 2011 Emblem, which is a radiant sun, the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athletes who participate in the Games.

Official Licensed Products are produced and distributed by designated Official Licensees who have been appointed through tenders. All products are of modern design and high quality.

The “Special Olympics Stores & Corners” will be located at the following spots:• Kallimarmaron Panathenaikon Stadium during Opening & Closing ceremonies• Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF)• Hellinikon Olympic Complex & Agios Kosmas Sport Center• OAKA complex - Olympic Stadium• The American College of Greece, DEREE• Blanos Sports Park at Spata• Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center• Glyfada Golf Course• Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center• Main Credentialing Center - Family Welcome Center• Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”• Corners at the center of the City of Athens

2.6 Medical Services

Family members will be covered with first aid and transfer to hospital if needed only in the competition venues during competition hours. If an incident occurs outside the competition venues and hours, it is the Family Members responsibility to call for medical assistance. It should be noted that all medical costs will be at the expense of the individual receiving treatment. You are advised to carry your European Health Insurance Card (EU citizen) or your medical insurance details (non-EU citizen) with you at all times. In the case of a medical emergency, you are advised to ring the emergency telephone number 166.

2.7 Emergency Telephones

In case of an emergency you can call the following phone numbers:Police: 100Fire Brigade: 199Hospital Emergency: 166

2.8 Tips for enjoying the Games

• Use the public means of transportation• Arrive early• Wear a cap especially if the sport you attend requires outdoor activity• Wear a comfortable pair of shoes- you may need to walk long distances• Carry a bottle of water with you• Carry small bags with essential items with you

1� | 2 Information for Family Members


3. Non sport events and activities for Families

3.1 Special Olympics Festival

June 26th – July 3rd ΟΑΚΑ, Common Domain Operating Hours: 10:00 – 19:00

Free entrance

Beyond the competition program, athletes, families, constituent groups of the games and the general public of Athens will have the chance to entertain, amuse and meet in the great daily feast of the Games, the Special Olympics Festival.

The program constitutes of concerts, dancing groups, giant games, fun park, crafts workshops, screenings, recycling park, electronic games, recreational activities, photograph and painting exhibitions, interactive puppetry, Magicians and stilt walkers, live radio broadcastings. The sponsors of the Games participate with a series of imaginative events and activities by showcasing their support.

Daily documentary screenings focused on people with intellectual disabilities are scheduled especially for the families, inside the families Booth. It is the tribute for the World Summer Games, Special Olympics 2011 “How I am – Challenging Perceptions” of the 13th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.

Festival

The Festivals’ program is dedicated to the seven regions participating in the Special Olympics with traditional artistic events organized by the corresponding embassies: June 26th Europe & Eurasia, June 27th Middle East & North Africa, June 28th Asia Pacific, June 29th North America, June 30th East Asia, July 2nd Latin America, July 3rd Africa.

Entrance is free to all events and activities of the Festival and no credential is obligatory. Athletes shall be given priority at all activities and if there is a line, athletes shall be escorted to the front of it.

Come to the Special Olympics Festival to celebrate the right to diversity!

3.2 Families Pavilion

Family Members are welcome to visit the Families Pavilion in the Festival area. This is the place where they can meet their Global Family Leaders and be informed about Special Olympics. The SO General Organizing Committee in cooperation with Thessaloniki Film Festival have organized a projection of a series of movies that will be hosted in the Families Pavilion. These movies, greek and international, were featured in the 13th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival with title “How I am: Challenging Perceptions”. The projection will take place daily from June 26th to July 3rd in three slots: 11:00-12:30, 13:00-14:30, 15:00-16:30, and 17:00-18:30.

1� | 3 Non sport events and activities for Families


3.3 Youth Rally

Friday, July 1st, 21:00-23:00OAKA - FESTIVAL AREA

Free entrance

Youth Leaders will take center stage in this educational, motivational and activation oriented event. Celebrity supporters will host a two-hour interactive show that will combine exciting ways of addressing key issues of tolerance and acceptance. The Rally will be a fast-paced, multimedia event especially designed to connect with youth, making a strong call-to-action.

Rally Goals:

• Generate awareness among youth about Special Olympics and people with intellectual disabilities.

• Present important issues about tolerance and acceptance in an entertaining and engaging way.

• Create a call to action for young people relating to Special Olympics and advocating on behalf of respect, dignity and inclusion for all.

The 2011 Special Olympics Youth Rally purpose will be to bring together an estimated 5.000 people from Athens and the surrounding area, as well as the families of the athletes.

3.4 Family Night

Saturday, July 2nd, 19:00-21:00 ΟΑΚΑ, Common Domain – Festival area

Free entrance for Family Members only, upon demonstration of credential

Family Members are invited to attend the Ime Mesa! (I’m in!) Family Night Celebration. It is a feast dedicated to all Family Members who attend the Games. The Night will include welcome speeches from Tim Shriver and Joanna Despotopoulou and entertainment including music and dances. Family Night will be held at the area of Special Olympics Festival, at the Common Domain of the OAKA Complex.

18 | 3 Non sport events and activities for Families


3.5 Meet your Global Family Leader

Every two years family members who are active as leaders in their programs and regions are selected to be part of a global network of leaders. They commit to support family outreach and programming throughout the organization over a two year period. Meet your leaders, share your thoughts on family programming and learn more about Special Olympic goals for families.

Families Pavilion, Festival OAKA: Drop by anytime during Festival hours to get more information about family programming. Meet the Global Family Leaders in the Pavilion during any of these times: Sunday 26 June (17:00-19:00), Monday 27 June (17:00-19:00), Tuesday 28 June (17:00-19:00), Wednesday 29 June (15:30-17:30), Thursday 30 June (16:00-18:00) or Friday 1 July (17:00-19:00).

Family Center, Athens Tennis Club: Drop by the Family Center anytime you are in the downtown area and need a break from shopping and sightseeing. Meet the entire group of 13 Global Family Leaders and enjoy free refreshments on Monday 27 June (2-5pm).

Ime Mesa! Family Night Celebration, Festival OAKA: Join the Global Family Leaders and 4,000 families to celebrate our terrific athletes. Be recognized by Joanna Despotopoulou and Tim Shriver for your contributions to athletes’ success. See inspiring video highlights of families and athletes, receive free ribbons, food and entertainment. Saturday 2 July (19:00-21:00pm).

May Fazura, Asia Pacific Region (2009-2011)

Sydney Fox, North America Region (2011-2013)

Hanna Garises, Africa Region (2011-2013)

Kyaw, Htut, Asia Pacific Region (2011-2013)

Fu Shun Lee, East Asia Region (2011-2013)

Choi Wa Loi, East Asia Region (2011-2013)

Giuseppi Montemurri, Europe/Eurasia Region (2011-2013)

Miral Mourssi, Middle East/North Africa Region (2011-2013)

Zipporah Mulinge, Africa Region (2009-2011)

Amina Msefer, Middle East/North Africa Region (2009-2011)

Jong Sae Park, East Asia Region (2011-2013)

Ana Petrovska, Europe/Eurasia Region (2009-2011), Chairperson (2011-2013)

Henrietta Siu, East Asia (2009-2011)

For more information on becoming a leader in your program or region, contact your Program Director.

20 | 3 Non sport events and activities for Families

Family Handbook | 21

4. Sports and Venues

4.1 Competition schedule

22 | 4 Sports and Venues

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES 2011 - SESSION COMPETITION SCHEDULE PER COMPLEX

COM

PLEX

VENUE SPORT -DISCIPLINE

Sa Su Mo

2�-Jun 2�-Jun 2�-Jun

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY �

OA

KA

ΟΑΚΑOlympic Stadium Athletics D/10.00-16.00 D/9.00-15.00

ΟΑΚΑOlympic AquaticCenter (Indoor Pool) Aquatics (Swimming) D/10.30-13.00 D/9.30-13.00

C+A/14.00-19.00 C+A/14.00-19.00

ΟΑΚΑOlympic Indoor Hall (4 courts) Basketball D/9.00-13.00 D+C/10.00-17.00 C/9.00-17.00

OAKA Olympic Velodrome Powerlifting C+A/9.30-17.00

OAKA Olympic Tennis Center (12 courts) Tennis D/11.30-13.00

USE/1�.00-1�.00 D/9.00-13.00

OAKA Olympic Stadium - “G.Kasimatis ”Hall (3 courts) Volleyball D/11.00-19.00 D/9.30-16.30

HEL

LIN

IKO

N /

AG

HIO

S KO

SMA

S

Hellinicon Fencing Hall 1 (8 courts) Badminton D/10.30-18.30 D/9.30-17.30

Hellinikon Fencing Hall 2

Handball D/13.30-17.30 C/9.00-16.30

MATP

Young Athletes

Hellinikon Olympic Softball Venue

Cycling D/9.30-20.00USE/1�.00-1�.00 C+A/9.00-14.00

Softball D/9.30-14.30

Hellinikon Olympic Indoor HallArtistic D/14.00-19.30 D/9.30-17.00

Rhythmic

Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Venue (6 fields) Football 5 a-side D/10.00-15.00 D/9.00-15.00

Ag. Kosmas Sports Center (7 fields) Football 7 a-side D/10.00-15.30 D/9.00-15.00


Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo

28-Jun 2�-Jun �0-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul �-Jul �-Jul

DAY � DAY � DAY � DAY � DAY 8 DAY � DAY 10

D/9.00-15.00 D/9.00-15.00 C+A/ 9.00-15.00 C+A/ 9.00-15.00 C+A/ 9.00-15.00USE/12.00-1�.00 C+A/ 9.00-15.00

D/9.30-13.00 D/9.30-13.00 D/9.30-13.00 D/9.30-13.00 D/9.30-13.00 C+A/9.30-15.00USE/1�.00-1�.�0

C+A/14.00-19.00 USE/1�.00-1�.�0C+A/14.30-19.00 C+A/14.00-19.00 C+A/14.00-19.00 C+A/14.00-19.00

C/ 9.00-17.00 C/ 9.00-17.00 C/ 9.00-17.00 C/ 9.00-17.00 C+A/10.00-17.00 C+A/10.00-15.00USE/1�.00-1�.�0

C+A/9.30-17.00 C+A/9.30-17.00 C+A/9.30-17.00 C+A/9.30-17.00 C+A/9.30-17.00

D/9.00-17.00 USE/11.�0-12.�0 C/9.00-15.00 C/9.00-15.00 C/9.00-15.00 C+A/9.00-13.00 C+A/9.00-12.00

USE/12.00-1�.00

C/ 9.30-16.30 C/ 9.30-16.30 C/ 9.30-16.30 C/8.30-16.30USE/1�.�0-1�.�0 C+A/10.00-16.00

C/9.30-17.30USE/1�.00-1�.�0 C/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-18.30 C+A/9.30-18.30 C+A/9.30-18.30

C/9.00-16.30 C/9.00-16.30 C/9.00-16.30 C+A/9.00-14.30USE/12.00-12.�0

C+A/11.00-14.00

C+A/11.00-14.00

C+A/9.00-14.00 C+A/9.00-14.00 C+A/9.00-14.00 C+A/9.00-14.00 C+A/9.00-14.00 C+A/9.00-13.15USE/1�.�0-1�.00

C/9.00-14.30 C/9.00-14.30 C/9.00-14.30 C/9.00-14.30 C+A/9.00-14.30USE/12.�0-1�.�0

C+A/9.30-19.30 C+A/9.30-16.00

D/9.30-17.00 D/9.30-14.00 C+A/9.30-18.30 C+A/9.30-15.30USE/1�.00-18.00

C/9.00-13.30USE/10.00-1�.00

C/9.00-13.30USE/10.00-1�.00

C/9.00-13.30USE/10.00-1�.00

C/9.00-13.30USE/10.00-1�.00

C/9.00-13.30USE/10.00-1�.00

A/12.45-15.30USE/11.��-12.�0

C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00A/9.00-11.30(at the Hockey

Venue)

2� | 4 Sports and Venues

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD SUMMER GAMES 2011 - SESSION COMPETITION SCHEDULE PER COMPLEX

COM

PLEX

VENUE SPORT -DISCIPLINE

Sa Su Mo

2�-Jun 2�-Jun 2�-Jun

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY �

SEF

SEF Beach Volleyball Venue *Beach Volleyball

SEF Sport Training Halls 1 (16 courts) Bocce D/10.30-18.30 C+A/9.30-17.30

SEF Main Hall Roller Skating D/10.45-16.20 D/10.15-16.00

SEF Sport Training Halls 2 (12 tables)Table Tennis

D/11.00-18.00 D/10.00-18.00

SEF Main Hall (24 tables)

IND

EPEN

DEN

T SP

ORT

VEN

UES

Blanos Sports Park - Spata (20 lanes) Bowling D/10.30-16.00 D/9.00-14.30

Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center Equestrian D/8.00-14.00

“APILION”Panionios Training Center - Koropi (2 fields) Football 11 a-side D/10.00-15.00 D/9.00-15.00

Glyfada Golf Course (1 course) Golf D/8.00-15.30

The American College of Greece -DEREE Gym, Aghia Paraskevi (2 tatamis)

Judo

Schinias Olympic Rowing& Canoeing Center Kayaking

Sailing Academy SchiniasAquatics (*OpenWater Swimming)

Sailing D/9.30-17.00

Panathenaikon Stadium

Athletics (Half- Marathon)

Opening Ceremony 20.00-2�.00

Closing Ceremony


Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo

28-Jun 2�-Jun �0-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul �-Jul �-Jul

DAY � DAY � DAY � DAY � DAY 8 DAY � DAY 10

C+A/10.00-17.00USE/1�.00-1�.�0

C+A/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-17.30 C+A/9.30-17.30USE/1�.�0-18.�0

C+A/10.15-15.20USE/1�.�0-1�.00 C+A/10.15-17.25 C+A/10.15-14.35

D/10.00-18.00 D/10.00-18.00

C+A/10.00-18.00USE/1�.00-1�.00

C+A/10.00-18.00USE/1�.00-1�.00

C+A/10.00-18.00USE/1�.00-1�.00

C+A/9.00-18.45 C+A/9.00-18.45 C+A/9.00-17.15 C+A/9.00-14.45 C+A/9.00-15.45 C+A/9.00-18.00A/17.30-18.00

C+A/8.00-14.00 C+A/8.00-14.00 C+A/8.00-14.00 C+A/8.00-14.00 C+A/8.00-14.00 C+A/8.00-14.00

C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00 C/9.00-14.00C/9.00-11.30

A/12.45-15.30(at the Hockey

Venue)

D/8.00-15.30USE/1�.00-1�.00

C/8.00-15.30USE/14.00-16.00 C/8.00-15.30 A/10.30-14.00

D/9.30-13.30 C+A/16.00-19.30 C+A/16.00-19.30 C+A/9.30-13.00

D/9.00-12.00 D/9.00-12.00USE/12.00-1�.00

C+A/9.00-14.00USE/12.00-1�.00

C+A/9.00-14.00USE/12.00-1�.00

C+A/10.00-13.00

D/9.30-17.00 C/9.30-17.00 C/9.30-17.00 USE/1�.00-1�.00 C/9.30-17.0 C+A/9.30-18.00

C+ USE/8.00-11.00

20.�0-2�.00

* Demonstration Sport / Exhibition Sport C Competition

D Divisioning Α Awards

MATP Motor Activities Training Program USE Unity Sports Events

2� | 4 Sports and Venues

4.1.1 Unity Sports Events (USE) /USE Demonstration

Unity Sports Events are a series of non-official sports activities that offer an opportunity for internationally renowned sports and entertainment personalities, Special Olympics athletes, fans, volunteers and Celebrities to pair up and compete in a variety of sports competitions. The USE program also includes USE Demonstration activities, which are exhibition events and demonstration matches between famous athletes. The USE program and the USE Demonstration are open to the public and will follow the hereunder schedule:

Date / Time Sport Sport Venue

26 June / 15.00-16.00 Cycling Hellinikon Olympic Softball Venue

26 June / 13.00-14.00 Tennis OAKA Olympic Tennis Center

28 June / 13.00-13.30 Badminton Hellinikon Fencing Hall 1

28 June / 14.00-17.00 Golf Glyfada Golf Course

28 June / 15.30-16.00 Roller Skating Peace & Friendship Stadium (Main Hall)

28 June / 10.00-14.00 Football Fun Park (USE Demo)

Hellinikon Common Domain (next to Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Venue)

28 June / 11.30-12.30 Tennis/USE Demo OAKA Olympic Tennis Center

29 June / 14.00-14.30 Aquatics/USE Demo OAKA Olympic Aquatic Center



30 June / 17.00-17.30 Beach Volleyball Peace & Friendship Stadium (Beach Volleyball Venue)

30 June / 14.00-17.00 Golf Glyfada Golf Course



1 July / 10.00-14.00 Football Fun Park (USE Demo)


1 July / 13.00-16.00 Sailing Sailing Academy Schinias

1 July / 12.00-13.00 Kayaking (Dragon Boat Races) Schinias Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Center

1 July / 13.00-14.00 Table Tennis Peace & Friendship Stadium (Sport Training Halls 2)

1 July / 15.00-15.30 Handball Hellinikon Fencing Hall 2



Date / Time Sport Sport Venue

2 July / 10.00-14.00 Football Fun Park (USE Demo)


2 July / 12.00-13.00 Kayaking Schinias Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Center

2 July / 12.00 Athletics (4x100m) OAKA Olympic Stadium

2 July / 16.30-17.30 Volleyball OAKA Olympic Stadium - Kasimatis Hall

2 July / 12.30-13.30 Softball Hellinikon Olympic Softball Venue

3 July / 13.00-14.00 Bowling Blanos Sports Park –Spata

3 July / 13.30-14.00 Cycling/USE Demo Hellinikon Olympic Softball Venue

3 July / 12.00-13.00 Tennis/USE Demo OAKA Olympic Tennis Center

3 July / 17.00-18.00 Gymnastics/USE Demo Hellinikon Olympic Indoor Hall


3 July / 15.00-15.30 Aquatics OAKA Olympic Aquatic Center

3 July / 8.00-11.00 Half Marathon&10k Panathenaikon Stadium

3 July / 15.00-16.30 Basketball OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall

3 July / 11.45-12.30 Football (5x5) Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Venue

3 July / 17.30-18.30 Bocce Peace & Friendship Stadium (Sport Training Halls 1)

4 July /9.30-12.00 Gymnastics (USE Demo) Hellinikon Olympic Indoor Hall

4.2 Access to the venues

4.2.1 Athens Olympic Sport Complex - OAKA

The Athens Olympic Sport Complex (OAKA) is a sport facilities complex located at Maroussi, northeast Athens, Greece. The complex consists of five major venues as well as other supplementary sport facilities. It has been used for the European Games (1982), the Mediterranean Games (1991), the World Championships in Athletics (1997) and for the Olympic Games of 2004. Especially for the last Games mentioned, Olympic Stadium was fully renovated with the addition of the “Calatrava” roof. Olympic Stadium has 74.768 seats. During the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 OAKA will host six (6) sports (athletics, aquatics, basketball, powerlifting, tennis and volleyball) as well as the Special Olympics’ Festival.

Competition Days:

BASKETBALL 25/06/2011-03/07/2011AQUATICS 26/06/2011-03/07/2011ATHLETICS 26/06/2011-03/07/2011TENNIS 26/06/2011-03/07/2011VOLLEYBALL 26/06/2011-29/06/2011 01/07/2011-03/07/2011POWERLIFTING 27/06/2011-29/06/2011 01/07/2011-03/07/2011FESTIVALSPECIALOLYMPICS 26/06/2011-03/07/2011

28 | 4 Sports and Venues


Train Station (Metro green Line1)

Parking lot inside the venue Train Station (suburban railway)

How to get there:

OASA Buses

“HELEXPO” Stop Νο 550, Α7, Β7, Ε14, Χ14

“RΕΜΑ” Stop Νο Α8, Ε14

“ΑRTEMIDOS” Stop No Α8, Ε14, 410

“NERATZIOTISSIS” Stop Nο Χ40, Χ41, 410, 500

“IRINI” Stop Nο Χ41, Χ40, 500 connection with the suburban railway

�0 | 4 Sports and Venues

4.2.2 Hellinikon Olympic Complex & Aghios Kosmas Sports Center

The Hellinikon Olympic Complex is situated at Ellinikon on the east coast of Athens. It was built on the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport for the staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ATHENS 2004. For the needs of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, four (4) separate sports facilities will accommodate eight (8) sports.

The Aghios Kosmas Sports Center forms part of a large Sports Complex by the sea-side which is open to public for jogging, walks, cycling and team sports. The Training Centers that were constructed for the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004 in Aghios Kosmas, are used today by the Hellenic National Teams Athletes.

Competition Days:

BADMINTON 26/06/2011-29/06/2011 01/07/2011-03/07/2011CYCLING 26/06/2011-03/07/2011FOOTBALL5A-SIDE 26/06/2011-03/07/2011FOOTBALL7A-SIDE 26/06/2011-03/07/2011GYMNASTICS 26/06/2011-04/07/2011HANDBALL 26/06/2011-01/07/2011SOFTBALL 27/06/2011-03/07/2011YOUNGATHLETES 02/07/2011MATP 03/07/2011

Family Handbook | �1

(FOOTBALL 5 A-SIDE)

2nd STOP AGHIOS KOSMAS

(FOOTBALL 7 A-SIDE)

How to get there:

ΤRΑΜ STATION Thukididis (line 3), Platon (line 5), 2nd Stop AG. KOSMAS

OASA Buses No 140, Α1, Α2, Γ1, Ε22 (2nd Stop AG. KOSMAS)


4.2.3. Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF)

The Peace and Friendship Stadium is located in Piraeus, on the Faliron coastal zone (2 km to Piraeus center, 10 km to Athens and 32 km to the airport). The Stadium is known widely as “SEF”, which are the initials of its name in Greek (Stadio Eirinis and Filias). SEF has hosted a number of international events in various sports. It was one of the venues of the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004, hosting all the preliminaries and finals of the volleyball tournament. During the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 Peace and Friendship Stadium will host four (4) sports (Table Tennis, Roller Skating, Bocce and Beach Volleyball).

Competition Days:

BOCCE 26/06/2011-03/07/2011ROLLERSKATING 26/06/2011-30/06/2011TABLETENNIS 26/06/2011-29/06/2011

Exhibition Day:

BEACHVOLLEYBALL 30/06/2011

Family Handbook | ��

N. FALIRO STATION

N. FALIROHSAP STATION

SEF STATION

How to get there:

HΣΑΠ (METRO Green line 1) N. FALIRO Station

OASA Buses Stop N. FALIRO HSAP Station Νο 040, 101, 130, 217, 218, 229,

232, 500, Α1, Β1, Γ1, Ε90, Χ96

ΤRΑΜ STATION SEF Station, Thukididis (line 3),

Aristotelis (line 4)

�� | 4 Sports and Venues

4.2.4. Independent Sport Venues

Blanos Sports Park, Spata

Blanos Sports Park is a new recreational center in the Municipality of Spata, Attica. The venue is extended in three floors. For the needs of the Special Olympic World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 twenty (20) up-to-date synthetic lanes will be used for the sport of bowling.

Competition Days:

BOWLING 26/06/2011-03/07/201


How to get there:

OASA Buses 319 From Metro station Douk. Plakentias to Spata

320 Local route of Spata (3km from the venue)


Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center

The Olympic Equestrian Center in Markopoulo was constructed during the period 2002 -2004 and was used for the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004. It covers an area of 800.000sq.m in which the cross country park is included. The venue has been characterized as one of the most modern equestrian facilities in Europe. Every year international and national equestrian championships and world cups are hosted in which many famous riders compete.

The facilities include, stables for 280 horses, two (2) competition arenas with grass for jumping, one (1) competition arena with sand for dressage, and six (6) arenas with sand for training and the warm up of the horses.

Competition Days:

EQUESTRIAN 27/06/2011-03/07/2011


How to get there:

Markopoulo’s Central Square Parking lot for 1,5 km from the venue the spectators

Suburban Buses (KTEL) from Pedion Areos (Athens) every 30 minutesThe routes are:Athens-Keratea, Athens-Markopoulo, Athens-Porto Rafti,Athens-Sounio (through the city), Athens-Lavrio


“Apilion” Panionios Training Center

The “Apilion” Panionios Training Center was built in the area of Koropi in 2010 and forms a complete and modern training center with three 11a-side and two 5 a-side Football Fields, three tennis courts and a swimming pool. “Apilion” Panionios Training Center is the place where the professional Football Team of Panionios FC trains.

During the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, the following facilities will be used:• 2 Fields for the 11 a-side Football Tournaments• 1 additional Warm up Field • Administration and Auxiliary Competition & Venue Areas

Spectators seating capacity: 200

Competition Days:

FOOTBALL11A-SIDE 26/06/2011-03/07/2011


(FOOTBALL 11 A-SIDE)

How to get there:

Metro and Suburban railway, Koropi station

Parking lot inside the venue


Glyfada Golf Course

The Glyfada Golf Course, founded in 1962, was designed by the renowned Scottish golf architect Donald Harradine and has undergone two major improvements. One before the World Golf Championship in 1979 and one in 1991 for the purposes of the XI Mediterranean Games of Golf. Because of the architectural structure, the large number of trees and the difficulty of the routes (Fairways), the Glyfada Golf Course is considered one of the best courses in the world. The Glyfada Golf Course meets the Olympic standards with 18 holes, Par 72 (Difficulty site characterization) and has all necessary facilities for organizing and conducting events of international concern. It is located at the coastal area of Glyfada. The municipality of Glyfada has kindly granted the venue for the Athens 2011 World Summer Games.

Competition Days:

GOLF 27/06/2011-28/06/2011 30/06/2011-02/07/2011


GLYFADA’S BEACH

NAFSIKASSTOP

How to get there:

ΤRΑΜ STATION Glyfada’s Beach station. Thukididis (line 3), Platonas (line 5)

OASA Buses NAFSIKAS Stop Νο Α3, Β3, 114, 115, 116, 120, 124, 128, 129, 140, 149, 170, 205, 207


The American College of Greece, Ag. Paraskevi

The sport of Judo will be conducted at the facilities of the American College of Greece and more specifically at the indoor gym of the DEERE College (the American College comprises of two major branches: the PIERCE College and the DEREE College). The American College is situated at the roots of mountain Ymittos, in the Aghia Paraskevi suburb, Northeast to Athens. It was transferred there in 1965. It can be easily accessed from the peripheral Ymittou road and the Messogion Avenue as well. The DEREE gym comprises many satisfactory functional areas. The gym has a capacity of 500 seats. The College’s administration has kindly granted the gym for the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011.

Competition Days:

JUDO 28/06/2011 30/06/2011-02/07/2011


How to get there:

OASA Buses

No 406, 407 (Metro Douk. Plakentias station to 9th Stop of Ag. Paraskevi)

Νο 406, 407, Β5 (Metro Nomismatokopeio station to 9th Stop of Ag. Paraskevi)

�th Stop of Ag. Paraskevi

METRO STATION (Blue Line 3)


Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center Sailing Academy, Schinias

The Schinias Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Center is part of the National Park of Schinias Marathon and was built especially for the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004. The venue is located in a distance of 43km from the center of Athens and 3.9 Km from the Temple of Marathon. The main competition lake is 2.250m in length and joined with a second warm-up lake for training. The venue has a capacity of 1.000 seats on permanent grandstands. Sailing and Open Water Swimming will take place at an ideal athletic and cultural center at Schinias Bay at Marathon, Attica. Sailing Academy was created in 2007 by two former and established athletes and sailing instructors, Mr. George Giavouroglou and Mr. George Kefallonitis. In May 2010 the Sailing Test Event of the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011, was organized with big success. At the same time in cooperation with “Marathon Horizons”, Sailing Academy accommodates creative activities, sports and leisure programs for people with disabilities. The Sailing Academy’s administration has kindly granted the area for the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011.

Competition Days:

KAYAKING 28/06/2011-29/06/2011 27/06/2011-03/07/2011SAILING 26/06/2011-30/06/2011

Exhibition Day:

OPENWATERSWIMMING 01/07/2011


How to get there:

Suburban Buses of Athens (KTEL) from Pedion Areos (Athens) Athens - Schinias Athens - Ag. Marina

Parking lot for the spectators


Panathenaikon Stadium

Panathenaikon Stadium (stadium for all the Athenians) is well known as Kallimarmaron because of its marbles from Penteli, the same marble that was used for Parthenon in the Athens Acropolis. It was the first Stadium used for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

The Stadium is historically mentioned from 330 B.C. In ancient Greece, the area that the Stadium is even now located, and the Stadium itself was used for Panathenea, a worship festival in honor of the goddess Athena. The Panathenaikon Stadium is located in the center of Athens, in Ardittos hill and was renovated in 1895, for the first modern Olympics Games in 1896. Panathenaikon Stadium has held many cultural and sport activities. In 1997 the opening ceremony of the 7th IAAF World Championships in Athletics took place in this stadium, while during the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004 Archery and Marathon finish lines were hosted there. The Stadium has a capacity of 68.000 sitting spectators.

Exhibition Days:

OPENINGCEREMONY 25/06/2011CLOSINGCEREMONY 04/07/2011

Competition Day:

HALF-MARATHON 03/07/2011


How to get there:

METRO STATION (Red line 2, Blue line 3)

TRAM (in use only for the Half-Marathon Competition)

Shuttle bus service

Family members who want to travel to: The American College of Greece (Judo), Blanos Sports Park, Spata (Bowling), Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre (Equestrian), Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Centre (Kayaking), Sailing Academy, Schinias (Sailing and Open Water Swimming), “Apilion” Panionios Training Center (Football 11-aside), can use the shuttle bus service. The shuttle bus runs every one hour between 09:00- 18:00 from the OAKA Transfer Mall. Since it is a limited transport service, you are advised to arrive at Transport Mall early.



5. About Greece and Athens

5.1 Brief History

Greece, or the Hellenic Republic, as officially known, lies at the south-eastern coast of Europe. Consisting of a peninsula and over 2.000 islands, the Greek territory extends to 131,957 sq. km. The country has a population of 11,306,183 people. Greece is a Presidential, Parliamentary Democracy. The official language is Greek, an independent branch of the Indo- European family has a history of 34 centuries of written records.

Athens, the capital, is located in the Attica prefecture, in particular in the Attica basin, which is encompassed by Mount Aegaleo, Mount Parnitha, Mount Penteli and Mount Hymettos. Athens, its suburbs and the neighboring town of Piraeus constitute an urban entity with a population of about 4 million residents.

The history of Greece expands to the Bronze Age, the Neolithic Age and even the Paleolithic Age (120.000-10.000 B.C.). Findings in Minoan Crete reveal the development of organized palatial societies at the beginning of the 2nd Millennium B.C. whereas in Mainland Greece the Mycenaean civilization flourishes until 1200 B.C. in the Mycenaean acropolises. The decline of the Mycenaean civilization was followed by a new, bright age for the Greek history, in which the political and social organization was based on city- states.

The Greek civilization reached its peak during the Classical years (5th- 4th century B.C.). Athens, apart from a dominant city was the center of political thought, arts and civilization.

The Peloponnesian war in 431-404 B.C. between Athens and Sparta, in which the majority of the Greek city-states participated, marked another period in the history of Greece: the decline of Athens, the attenuation of the city states and the emerge of a new force, the Macedonians.

During the 4th century B.C., the king of Macedonians Phillip II and his son Alexander in particular, (known as Alexander the Great) started a campaign with the vision of uniting all the city- states and regions as far as the Indus River. The death of Alexander the Great was followed by the decline of the empire he created, which was conquered by the Romans in 146 B.C.

The Roman occupation of Greece was characterized by two components: the spread of the Greek civilization and the emerge of a new religion, Christianity.

In 324 A.D. Constantine the Great moved the capital of the Empire from Rome to Constantinople. During Byzantine Years, as this period is known, culture was strongly related to religion, as reflected by the findings.

Constantinople was seized by the Ottomans in 1453 A.D. and for the 4 centuries that followed, Greece was under the Ottoman domination. It was only in 1821 that Greeks started a war of independence, which lasted 9 years. In 1832 Greece became an independent kingdom with limited territory.

After the First World War, in 1920, the Prime Minister of Greece Eleftherios Venizelos started negotiations for the expansion of the Greek territory. The end of the Second World War marked the formulation of greek territory, as it is today.

The years that followed were characterized by strong political activity and power succession reaching a peak in 1967, when the constitution was paralyzed by a dictatorship that lasted for seven years. The restoration of democracy lead to establishment of the system of government as Presidential Parliamentary Democracy. Greece joined the European Community in 1981.

�0 | 5 About Greece and Athens


5.2 Museums and places to visit

The Acropolis Museum:

15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, +30 210 9000900

In the 14,000 square meter exhibition space of the Museum of Acropolis, the visitor will see and learn the complete story of life on the Athenian Acropolis and its surroundings.

TicketsGeneral Admission: 5€Reduced Admission: 3€ Visitors under 18 years of age from non-EU countries, with current identification card to confirm ageFree Admission: Visitors under 18 years of age, from EU countries, with current identification cardDirectionsBus: Lines 24, 40, 57, 103, 106, 108, 111, 126, 134, 135, 136, 137, 155, 206, 208, 227, 230, 237, 790, 856, Α2, Α3, Α4, Β2, Β3, Β4, Ε2, Ε22 (Stop: Makryianni) Trolley: Lines 1, 5, 15 (Stop: Makryianni) Metro: Line 2 (Aghios Antonios-Aghios Dimitrios), Stop: Acropolis

The national Archaeological Museum

44 Patission Street, +30 210 8217724

The National Archaeological Museum is devoted to ancient Greek art. In an area covering 8,000 sq. meters, the museum houses more than 11,000 items that cover the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.

TicketsGeneral Admission: 7€Reduced Admission: 3€ E.U. senior citizens (over 65 years old) and students from countries outside the E.U. Free Admission: Visitors under 19 years old and students from E.U. countries Directions Metro (Line 2) or ISAP (Line 1): Stop Omonia. Bus: Lines 608 and 622 (stop Mousio)

Cycladic Art Museum

4, Neophytou Douka str. (+30) 210 7228321-3

In the Museum of Cycladic Art, the visitor will see collections from the Cycladic Culture of the Early Bronze Age (3200 - 2000 BC), the Ancient Greek Art from the Bronze Age until the Late Roman times (2nd millenium BC - 4th century AD) and the Cypriot Culture from the Chalcolithic Age to the Early Christian period (4th millennium BC - 6th century AD).

Tickets General Admission: 7€ Monday: 3,5€Reduced Admission: 3,5€ seniors (over 65), students 19-26 years old Free Admission: Visitors under 18 years oldDirectionsMetro: Line 3: stations Evangelismos, Syntagma (Line 3 terminates at the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport). Line 2: station Syntagma Buses Α5, Ε6, Ε7, Χ14, 054, 200, 203, 204, 220, 221, 224, 235, 408, 608, 622, 732, 815

Benaki Museum

1 Koumbari St. & Vas. Sofias Ave., (+30) 210 367 1000

With more than 40.000 items in its permanent collection that cover several different cultural fields showcasing the Greek world and its journey through history, the Benaki Museum ranks among the major institutions that have enriched the material assets of the Greek state. The museum also organizes interesting exhibitions usually of contemporary art.

Tickets – Free with SO accreditationDirectionsMetro: Lines 2, 3 (Syntagma & Evangelismos stations) Bus: Lines 022, 060, 200, 203, 204, 211, 214, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 231, 235, 408, 419, 601, 603, 622, 815, Α5, Γ5, Ε5Θ, Ε6, Ε7 TROLLEY-BUSES 3, 7, 8, 13

�2 | 5 About Greece and Athens


Acropolis

One of the most famous monuments all over the world is the rock of the Acropolis (meaning the city edge). On the Acropolis you will visit the temple of Parthenon that was dedicated to the city’s protector, Athena, the Erechtheion with the famous Caryatides, the Propylaia that is the entrance of the sacred precinct and the temple of Athena Nike that was built to protect the entrance to the Acropolis.

Tickets Admission Fee: 12€ Valid for: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Kerameikos, Museum of the Ancient Agora, North slope of Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of AcropolisFree Admission: Valid for visitors under 19 years oldDirectionsMetro: Line 2 “Acropolis” station

Ancient Agora

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens and the place where ancient Greek democracy first came to life. People gathered to Agora to buy and sell all kinds of commodities but also to converse about business, politics, current events, the universe and the divine and also.

Tickets Admission Fee: €4Reduced Fee: €2 for Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 and students from countries outside the E.U.Free Admission: Valid for visitors under 19 years oldDirectionsMetro: Line 3 or ISAP Line 1 “Monastiraki” station

5.3 Basic words and phrases in Greek

Good morning Kalimera ΚαλημέραGood evening Kalispera ΚαλησπέραThank you Efharisto ΕυχαριστώI am looking for Psahno gia Ψάχνω γιαHow much? Poso kostizi Πόσο κοστίζει;Can you help me Mporite na me voithisete Μπορείτε να με βοηθήσετε;I’m in! Ime mesa! Είμαι μέσα!Family Ikogenia Οικογένεια

�� | 5 About Greece and Athens


6. Useful URL links

About SO World Summer Games Athens 2011

www.athens2011.orgwww.specialolympics.org

About Greece and Athens

www.gnto.grwww.breathtakingathens.gr

Thessaloniki Film Festival

www.filmfestival.gr

Greek culture

www.culture.grhttp://collections.culture.grwww.theacropolismuseum.grwww.e-history.gr/enwww.benaki.gr

Transportation in Greece

www.oasa.gr www.ametro.grwww.aia.gr

www.athens2011.org

Organizing Committee Special OlympicsWorld Summer Games ATHENS 2011Ktirio Ipasias, Goudi ParkP.O. Box 2011, 115 10Athens, GreeceΤel: + 30 211 2011 000Fax: + 30 211 2011 111

xiii special olympics world summer games athens 2011 · you certainly know that greece is the...

Documents