A Roll
Duration: 3:21
Out words: …already sold out.”
Guide Voice: As the crucial vote on the
venue of the 2012 Olympics approaches, the eyes of the world are on
Singapore. But half an hour’s drive from the downtown
convention centre where the IOC is meeting, these young athletes
have a more immediate sporting event to focus on.
Pupils of the Singapore Sports School, they’re about to
compete in the International Children’s Games, which open on
Thursday, in Coventry, England.
0:28 CLIP: Dr Irwin Seet, Singapore Sports School
- “It marks the pinnacle of achievement for our
students to do well at the International Children’s Games. It
involves 3 000 students from around the world – great for
building friendships and appreciating different cultures, as well
as pitching themselves against the very best in the world in this
age group.”
Guide Voice: Of all the teams taking part
in the Games, this must be one of the best prepared. The school was
set up by the Singapore government to help give this tiny country
the sporting success to match its economic status.
1:03 CLIP: Peter Churchill, Swimming Coach -
“I think the facilities here pretty much gob smacks most
of the visitors – for a school, because we are a school.
It’s basically set up like an institute of sport. It probably
has the best facilities for the sports we do here in the
world.”
VOX POPS
“I feel very fortunate to be able to train in these
facilities as they give me chances to improve myself and my
skills.”
“It gives the athletes a sense of belonging and it gives
them more drive and motivation to work harder.”
Guide Voice: The International
Children’s Games began in the ‘60s and are now in their
39th year.
1:40 CLIP: John Timms, Event Director -
“Every continent has been invited to attend. We’ve
got 500 volunteers and we’ve got about 250 technical staff
working on the sports events. This is a really big event.
It’ll be the biggest international sporting event in the
country this year.”
UPSOT
“We are going to make these Children’s Games the
best Children’s Games we’ve ever had. And let’s
put Coventry right on the map and show the world what Coventry can
deliver.”
2:05 CLIP: Vince Mayne, Volunteer Co-ordinator
- “The guys behind me – they all speak a
language. Every team that comes will have somebody who speaks their
language so they’ll feel at home when they’re in
Coventry.”
Guide Voice: The games village is at the
University of Warwick campus. The opening ceremony will take place
here at The Butts Stadium – the home of Coventry Rugby
Club.
2:22 CLIP: Jane Hytch, Producer, Opening Ceremony
- “Well obviously there is the formal part of it
when the Games are opened and the torch is lit and so on. The
second half is a spectacular theatrical carnival which tells the
story of the city from medieval times to the present
day.”
Guide Voice: At the Singapore Sports School,
they can hardly wait.
2:40 PPIECE TO CAMERA: Robin Powell -
“This place was set up to try and find and nurture
Singapore’s Olympians of tomorrow. In seven years’
time, most of these young people will be in their sporting prime.
So, in their dreams, where would they like to compete in
2012?”
VOX POPS
“I don’t mind London.”
“I prefer Paris.”
“Moscow.”
“Moscow. Why’s that?”
“To me it’s very interesting. I’ve never
been there myself – and my coach is from
Moscow.”
Guide Voice: The International Children’s
Games coincide with Coventry’s famous Godiva Festival and
will last for three days. There’s free admission to every
event apart from the opening ceremony, and that’s already
sold out.
B-ROLL
Duration: 3:01
SINGAPORE GENERAL VIEWS
SINGAPORE SPORTS SCHOOL
CHILDREN’S GAMES VENUES
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