The British Olympic Association (BOA) today revealed exciting plans for a special night of Olympic celebration in support of Team GB’s ambitious plans for medal success at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The ‘British Olympic Ball’ will see BOA President HRH The Princess Royal welcome a host of current and future stars of Team GB, alongside over 60 Olympic legends and major celebrities from the worlds of sport, fashion and entertainment, bringing together the ‘Best of British’ personalities in the stunning surrounds of The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The contemporary event will take place on Friday 24th September 2010, as Britain’s Olympic hopefuls intensify their preparations, with less than two years to go until Team GB’s athletes enter the London 2012 Opening Ceremony with dreams of becoming Olympic Champions on home soil.
The British Olympic Ball serves as an important fundraising event for the BOA to support our present and future Olympic talent, who have dedicated their lives in pursuit of reaching the podium and fulfilling Britain’s Olympic dreams in London and beyond. Funds raised at the event will directly benefit Britain’s Olympic hopefuls through the delivery of world class services and Team GB preparations.
Planning for this unique occasion is being led by Committee Chairman and Olympic Performance Director Sir Clive Woodward, and Athlete Co-Chairs; sailing triple gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE and BBC Sports Personality of the Year award winner Zara Phillips MBE.
Tickets for the flagship Olympic fundraising event will go on sale on June 14th and demand is anticipated to be extremely high, with the 1,100 tickets available expected to sell out quickly.
Guests at the exclusive bash will enjoy a champagne reception and four-course dinner before being treated to gold medal standard music and entertainment. It is also anticipated that a very special surprise announcement will be revealed on the night, creating a new landmark in British sport.
Sir Clive Woodward, British Olympic Ball Chairman said:
“We are in a unique, exciting period for British Olympic sport. In 2012, Team GB will be represented by the largest number of athletes since London first hosted the Games in 1908. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and represents a huge challenge for the BOA. Without doubt, this exceptional fundraising event is crucial to our ambition of achieving gold medal success with Team GB at London 2012. This is your chance to play a part in creating Team GB Olympic success and helping to inspire the nation with British Olympic pride in 2012.”
For more information visit www.britisholympicball.com or contact britisholympicball@fireball.co.uk
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