2007 UK School Games

Following on from the hosting of the International Children's Games, Coventry has been awarded the 2007 UK School Games. Glasgow hosted it last year (the first time it had been tried).

The idea of a low environmental impact for the games needs to be built in from the very start:

- utilizing low or no emission vehicles to transport athletes/teams around Coventry
- requiring athletes to not fly to Coventry when they travel to the competition
- involving the community in all levels of decision-making around the games
- creating local jobs
- the use of a well-located site convenient for walking, bicycling, and public transportation
- procurement of goods and services from local environment-friendly businesses
- minimising the waste of food and beverages
- using recycled content for badges, for paper
– installing energy-efficient appliances at venues
- encouraging the free use of public transportation by waiving the fares for people attending the sports events