Official Opening of the GMAC at Alexander Stadium
Birmingham City Council’s brand new Gymnastics and Martial Arts Centre (GMAC), an Olympic standard facility which is included in the LOCOG’s pre-training camp guide, and which will also be a key facility for local gymnastic and martial arts clubs and community groups, will be officially opened on Wednesday 24 September.
The official opening will include a performance by Louis Smith and displays from local gymnastics and aikido clubs. Local school children will also take part in jujitsu and aikido lessons.
Interview and Photo Opportunities
There will be interview and photo opportunities with Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ray Hassall, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture, Louis Smith, Olympic bronze medallist on the pommel horse and Bruno Grandi, President of the FIG (the international governing body for gymnastics).
Wednesday 24th September 2008
10.00am - Arrive
10.20am - Speeches and opening ceremony
10.40am - Interview and photo opportunities
12.00pm - Buffet lunch will be served
GMAC at Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR
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