The North East will be in the spotlight during the Football tournament in 2012, but there is also lots more going on.
The 2012 Games will be everyone's Games, with opportunities for everyone in the region to join in. It starts now - whether preparing your business for Games contracts, learning to play an instrument or taking up a new sport. Why not find out more?
If you want more information about the North East’s plans to benefit from the 2012 Games email northeast@london2012.com
Key links
- North East - Nations and Regions Group
Read about plans to use the 2012 Games to celebrate the North East's passion for sport and to showcase its world-class places and people. - North East map of potential Pre-Games Training Camps
Download a map showing the location and number of facilities to be included in the Pre-Games Training Camp Guide (500KB). - St. James' Park
Find out how St. James' Park will feature in the Football tournament of the 2012 Games.
Related Publications
- Join in
Suggestions for how you can join in with London 2012 right now, from taking up a new sport to volunteering in your local community (PDF, 328kB) - UK-wide benefits of the Games
Leaflet outlining the opportunities the 2012 Games will offer to the whole of the UK
(PDF, 341kB)
News
- More than 500 schools register for 'Velodream'
09 November 07 - Coe welcomes North East plans for 2012
20 July 07 - Roadshow hits Northumberland
19 July 07 - Magpies sign up as supporter numbers take off
09 November 04 - Great turnout for the Great North Run
27 September 04
2012 Blog
- A hidden gem of a facility in the North East
Posted by Tanni Grey-Thompson, 4 March 2008 - Culture and sport collide at the Great North Run
Posted by Bill Morris, 11 October 2007 - Exercise - suddenly fun again
Posted by Tom, Roadshow team, 31 July 2007
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