Enable the children of world, with their different languages, origins and outlooks, to meet each year on the field of competition to practice friendship and understanding and to help secure world peace through the Olympic Ideals

Description:
The International Children’s Games is the only global, youth athletic event that combines sports, educational programs and peace-motivated cultural exchanges. The 42nd International Children’s Games (the “San Francisco Games”) is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and will showcase San Francisco on the global stage. The San Francisco Games will be organized and managed by SFICG 2008 (“SFICG”) a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation managed by a Board of Directors made up of a group of dedicated Bay Area community leaders.
Quick Facts
The San Francisco Games will bring together 1,500 athletes, 12 to 15 years of age, from 100 cities representing 50 countries from around the world, to put forth their personal best in track and field, tennis, swimming, volleyball, soccer, table tennis, basketball and golf.
• July 10–15, 2008, just four weeks before the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China
• Opening ceremonies at world famous AT&T Park, Home of the San Francisco Giants, where attendance is expected to exceed 40,000
• Housing at the University of San Francisco (USF) and San Francisco State University (SFSU)
• ICG Festival Village in Golden Gate Park
• Events at venues throughout San Francisco with attendance expected to exceed 200,000
• Local, national and international broadcast of the Games, including opening ceremonies

History:
Having seen his own childhood disrupted by World War II, Yugoslavian Professor Metod Klemenc had a vision to promote peace and friendship through sports to the world’s youth. He organized the first International Children’s Games in 1968 with the participation of teams from nine European cities. Through 2006, over 30,000 children ages 12 to 15 have participated, representing over 200 cities and 60 countries. The International Children’s Games event is the world’s largest international multi-sport youth games and is a recognized member of the International Olympic Committee.

Contact person: Pomp Chobpanich, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 989-0070
Office fax number: (415) 358-8100

Address:

101 Embarcadero Suite 212 San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.sficg2008.com

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	14
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes