US Olympic Festival '95: A High-Tech Event Powered by Community Support

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The US Olympic Festival '95 in Denver is set to be a high-tech event, made possible by the contributions of nearly two dozen firms providing hardware, software, and implementation services valued at over $500,000. The festival, which will attract 3,600 athletes and track over 10,000 volunteers, will utilize proven technology to ensure a smooth operation. The festival's organization has identified three areas of focus: athlete competition, volunteer management, and event logistics. The high-tech support will enable the festival to sell nearly 500,000 tickets and coordinate 37 different sports in 25 venues spread over three metro areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US Olympic Festival '95 has secured contributions from 24 firms, including AT&T, Xerox, IBM, and Microsoft, valued at over $500,000.
  • The festival will utilize technology to manage 10,000 volunteers, sell 500,000 tickets, and coordinate 37 sports events across 25 venues.
  • The festival's organization has a narrow window of opportunity to execute the event successfully, requiring systems to work from day one.
  • Platinum Patrons have given $500,000 or more, Gold Patrons $350,000, Silver Patrons $250,000, and Bronze Patrons $150,000 or less.
  • Friends of the Festival have contributed less than $150,000 to the event.

Statistics:

  • Over 3,600 athletes will participate in the US Olympic Festival '95.
  • The festival will track over 10,000 volunteers.
  • The festival will sell nearly 500,000 tickets, ranging in price from $4 to $15 for sporting events and $10 to $19.95 for Opening Ceremonies.
  • The festival will feature 37 different sports events across 25 venues.
  • The festival's opening ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Mile High Stadium on July 21, starring 1995 Miss America, Heather Whitestone, and singer Kenny Loggins.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "High-Tech Festival", June 30, 1995.
  • U.S. Olympic Festival '95, CO: U.S. Olympic Festival ST: Colorado IN: LEI CPR SU: JP-SS -- LA011 -- 0727 06/30/95 08:07 EDT.