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Michael Griffith. Cory Hoover. Jack Laforce. Brady Lorek. Shane Peludat.

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Table of Contents

National and 4-10
Candidate City Characteristics Ceremonies 53-55

Customs and 12,13 Communication and
Immigration Formalities Media Services 57,58

Environmental Protection Data Processing Services
and Meteorology 15,16 and Links 60

Security 18,19 Finances 62,63

Medical and
Health Services 21,22 Marketing 65,66

Olympic Village 24-27 Legal Aspects 68

Accommodation and
Transportation 29-34 Sports Experience 70

Programs of the
Paralympic Games 36,37 Works Cited 72-74

Venues 39-49 Contributions 76

IOC Session 51

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National and Candidate City Characteristics

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2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES Host Country Overview

The United States of America is centrally
located in North America between Canada
and Mexico. The west coast of the United
States lies along the Pacific Ocean while the
east coast lines the Atlantic Ocean. It is
ranked as the fourth largest nation
(9,522,055 km2) following Russia, Canada,
and China.
The population of the United States of America (USA) is ranked third highest in the
world. It’s estimated population of 313,287,719 ranks behind China and India. The medi-
an age is 36.8 years old (male: 35.5 years, female: 38.1 years). The USA is referred to as
the melting pot of the world for its diverse ethnic backgrounds. Its largely composed of
Caucasians, African-Americans, and Hispanics. There is no designated national language

4 but English is the primary language spoken in the United States of America followed
closely by Spanish.

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Host Country Government Structure Washin gton D.C
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Cap ital City:

The United States of America (USA) became a country in 1776 when it declared its
independence from Great Britain. The USA began as thirteen original colonies and
then expanded to the unified fifty states that it is today. The government of the Unit-
ed States is a constitution-based federal republic. USA’s government is divided into
three separate branches of political power that maintain order through checks and

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balances. These three branches are the Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and the
Legislative Branch.
The leader of the Executive Branch is the President of the United States, Barack
Obama. The president is placed into office through democratic elections (legal resi-
dent over the age of eighteen may cast their ballot). The president serves a four year
term and can serve a maximum of two terms. The president selects members of a
cabinet to assist and advise.
The Legislative Branch has a bicameral structure which consists of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives is based on a state’s pop-
ulation; granting numerous elected representatives to serve a two year term. The
senate has one hundred members, each state electing two representatives. One-third
of the Senate is up for reelections every two years.
The Judicial Branch consists of a court system both civil and federal, with the highest
court being the United States Supreme Court.
The United States of America is considered the world’s superpower with ties to multi-
ple international organizations. It is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-

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tion (NATO), The United Nations (UN) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES Host Country Sports Structure

At a young age children are encouraged to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle and are
submerged into a culture of sports and recreation. There are m any different levels of
sports including entertainment, recreational, school teams, private clubs and organiza-
tions, collegiate, and professional levels. The United States holds numerous professional
sport leagues that are recognized on both a domestic and foreign level. Some of these
umbrella brands include:
 Major League Baseball (MLB)
 National Football League (NFL)
 National Basketball Association (NBA)
 National Hockey League (NHL)
 Major League Soccer (MLS)
 Professional Golf Association (PGA)

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Host State Illinois

Illinois is located in the Midwest Region of the United States. Illinois is bordered by
Wisconsin to the north, Indiana to the east, Kentucky to the southeast, Missouri to
the west, and Iowa to the northwest. Its western border with Iowa and Missouri is
segregated by the Mississippi River, the Ohio divides the southern border between

Illinois and Kentucky, and the northern segment of Illinois buts up against Lake Michi-
gan.
The state of Illinois is the fifth most populated state in the United States (12,869,257)
and the twenty-fifth largest (57, 914 km2). Illinois is comprised primarily of Cauca-
sians with a strong roman catholic religion tie. The dollar gross state product was
estimated to be $652 billion (2010) with a per capita personal income of $41,411.

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CHICAGO2016 Host City Chicago

The “windy city” is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the third most populous
in the United Stated, with a population of over 9,700,000. It lies on the coast of the
beautiful Lake Michigan. Today, the city retains its status as a major hub for industry,

telecommunications and infrastructure, with O’Hare International Airport being the
second busiest airport in the world. The city is a monumental tourist center, hosting
over 45,600,000 visitors in 2008 alone. Chicago’s metropolitan area has the 4th largest
Gross Domestic Product of all metropolitan areas in the world.
Chicago holds dominance in business and finance and is listed as one of the world’s
top ten Global Financial Centers. Forbes has ranked Chicago as the world’s 5th most
economically powerful cities. Chicago is one of the headquarters for the Democratic
Party and has been home to many influential politicians, including the current Presi-
dent of the United States, Barack Obama.

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Host City Tourism

In 2008, Chicago attracted 32.4 million domestic leisure travelers, 11.7 million do-
mestic business travelers and 1.3 overseas visitors (over 40 million annually).
Chicago is famous for its upscale shopping, with notorious streets such as the Mag-

nificent Mile and State Street. There are more than 7,300 restaurants with a notori-
ous favorite being Lou Malnoti’s Pizzeria (known for its deep dish classics).
The city-owned Grant Park hold Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Bean,
and the Art Institute of Chicago. The park hosts multiple concerts and is an excellent
location to spend a lazy afternoon.
Navy Pier, located just east of Streeterville, is 3,00 pathway that houses retail stores,
restaurants, museums, exhibition halls and auditoriums. Its home to a 150-foot tall
Ferris wheel which is one of the most visited landmarks in the region.

Another sightseeing opportunity is the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)
which is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 110 stories high.

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CHICAGO2016 Host City Sports

Chicago is home to the Chicago Bulls (National Basketball Association), the most storied
team in the modern era of professional basketball. With its ties to one of the best bas-
ketball players of all time, Michael Jordan, Chicago has become an even greater tourist

attraction.

The city also has two professional baseball teams, the Chicago White Sox and the Chica-
go Cubs, who hold an intense rivalry. Wrigley Field, the baseball diamond of the Chica-
go Cubs is one of the oldest stadiums and has created its own tourist destination:
Wrigleyville.

The Chicago Bears (National Football Association) have been idolized through the dec-
ades because of legendary coach, Mike Ditka. Saturday Night Live Skits have immortal-
ized “Da Bears” and created an even larger pull to the tourists of Chicago.

Chicago is also host city to the Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer), Chicago Blackhawks
(National Hockey League), and the Chicago Sky (Women’s National Basketball League).

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Customs and Immigration Formalities

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Customs

All participants, fans, and family of the athletes will have to comply with the United
States rules that deal with foreign entry to the country. Visitors from outside countries
will have to pass the regulations set forth by the U.S. Homeland Security. Any persons
trying to enter into the United States without the proper documentation will be de-
tained and will not be permitted to enter the country. It is crucial that every person
from a foreign country wishing to attend the sporting e vent make the proper arrange-
ments and have the proper documentation upon their arrival into the United States
of America.

The proper documents needed for a foreign national entering the U.S. is a passport
and valid visa issued by a U.S. Consular Official unless they are a citizen of a country
eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a citi-
zen of Canada. A foreign national traveling by air who is a citizen of a country eligible
for the Visa Waiver program must have an approved Electronic System for Travel Au-
thorization and valid passport before traveling to the U.S.
While traveling in an airport, the airline will give all travelers some documents to com-
plete while still en route to the United States. All travelers are required to complete a
Custom Declaration from 6059B. Those travelers who are non-United States citizens
and are requesting admission to the United States with a Visa will be given the form I-
94 Arrival/Departure record to complete.
Upon arrival, the airline will show one to the inspection area. Visitors will line up in
the inspection line and then speak with a Customs and Border Protection officer. Fol-
lowing this process visitors will be lead to the Customs Inspection Area.
At a land border port-of-entry, foreign visitors go through the same general process.
An officer will conduct the initial inspection on the vehicle lane. That officer will de-
cide if the foreign passengers will need further review or issuance of needed papers to
a secondary inspection area. Once the determination is made for foreigners to enter
into the U.S., they may be sent for further Customs inspection or immediately allowed

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to continue on to their destination.

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Chicago Customs

All food items brought to the United States in luggage will be confiscated and dis-
posed. They cannot be brought into the United States because they may carry ani-
mal and plant pests and diseases. Restricted items include meats, fruit, vegetables,
plant, soil, and products made from animal or plant materials. In most instances
prescription drugs are also not allowed to enter the United States. Any weapon, nar-
cotics or explosive devices are strictly prohibited from entering the United States.

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Environmental Protection and Meteorology

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Environmental Protection

Chicago is known for its great industrialization; which in exchange brings pollution.
Chicago is a world leader in the “Going-Green” initiative. Although it is a heavily popu-

lated city, Chicago still utilizes its space for cultivating gardens within the Chicago Park
District. These parks help distract from the busy lifestyles associated with the city life.
The city of Chicago seeks to not only beautify its community with over 600 public
parks, but looks to conserve energy and become economically friendly through the
use of solar panels, emission conscious street sweepers, and chemical deposit center.
The city will provide recycling services which will be utilized at locations in every facili-
ty. Chicago also focuses on the critical importance of water to all life and the historic
and significant role of Lake Michigan and the lakefront parklands in the revitalization
of the city. By conserving energy and natural resources, protecting and enhancing
parklands and showcasing innovative technologies through Games management, Chi-
cago 2016 will leave a lasting legacy.

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Chicago Meteorology

Chicago lies within the humid continental climate zone, and experiences four dis-
tinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with a July daily average of 84.7°F . In a
normal summer temperatures will exceed 90°F Winters are cold, snowy, and windy
with January temperatures averaging at 23.5°F . Spring and Autumn are mild seasons

with low humidity.

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Security

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Environmental Protection

Security is a necessary component of an event. While most tasks can be performed by
volunteers, occasionally the added authority of a security guard is needed. Some areas
that could require a security guard would be crowd control and parking control. Having

a security guard ensures that directions are followed and the areas are safe.
The company chosen is American Heritage Protective Services. American Heritage Pro-
tective Services, Inc. is a Chicago land based full-service contract security and security
consulting company. Their corporate offices are located in Alsip, Illinois. Licensed in Illi-
nois and Indiana, American Heritage currently serves accounts along an axis extending
from Chicago to Aurora, and from Glenview to Lake County, Indiana
American Heritage Protective Services, Inc., provides uniformed security guards and
officers, off-duty police officers, executive protection, confidential investigations and
expert security consulting. AHPS clients include owners and managers of commercial
office buildings, industrial complexes, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and
fortune 100 corporations. Each AHPS key executive and associated is nationally recog-
nized with over 25 years of experience in the private security sector and / or public law
enforcement.
According to Stephen Pollack, Executive Vice President, the rates for security guards
are as follows. Unarmed Security Guards are $16.50/hour and Armed Security Guards
are $35.00/hour. AHPS also specializes in short notice availability, which adds flexibility.

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Chicago Meteorology

It is the desire of the city of Chicago as the host, to provide a security blanket
around all visitors and competitors attending the Paralympics. In order to achieve
this goal, the following steps must be taken:

 Each participant in the Paralympics will be given a photo identification card
upon registration. No one will be admitted to any event, facility, or transporting
vehicle without this card.

 There will be an increased level of security on DePaul University’s campus.
This includes walk-through metal detectors and hand-held wands to ensure the
safety of all Paralympic competitors. Security cameras located around housing
facilities, training centers, and sport complexes will be constantly monitored.

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Medical and Health Services

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Medical and Health Services

Chicago is blessed with many well-known healthcare systems for the Paralympic

Games. The Illinois Medical District which includes the University of Illinois Medical

Center at Chicago, Rush University Medical Center and the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital

of Cook County are the largest trauma centers in the area. Two of the most impressive

academic medical centers in the U.S. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Univer-

sity of Chicago Medical Center will treat all participants, coaches and trainers during

the games. The athletic trainers from the University of Illinois Medical Center will be

available on site at the events to assist participants in case of an emergency.

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Chicago Medical and Health Services

In addition to the certified trainers, paramedic teams from the city of Chicago will

be providing in first aid and immediate care situations. Each team will provide an

ambulance to transport all participants to the closest emergency care provider in

the area. In addition to the numerous hospitals in the area, there will be numerous

healthcare related organizations that are headquartered in the Chicago area. These

organizations include the American Medical Association, American Osteopathic As-

sociation, American College of Surgeons and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associa-

tion. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has agreed to terms with the

University of Illinois Medical Center to provide doping control collection centers and

laboratories for anti-doping of both the athletes and horses to be sure of fair com-

petition.

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Olympic Village

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Olympic Village

The Paralympic Village will be located at DePaul University, and will host all athletes,
coaches, and team staff. DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus has 13 residence halls over 40

acres of land, and has the capability of housing approximately 5,000 people. DePaul
University in located in downtown Chicago, therefore, forms of transportation will not
be an issue. The Paralympic Village is within a close proximity to all the competition
sites. The Paralympic Village rooms will each include beds, desks, closets, dressers, ac-
cess to wireless internet, lobby areas, laundry room facilities, and restrooms with
showers. The Paralympic Village is within a close proximity to all the competition
sites, which caters to all athletes.

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Chicago Olympic Village

All 13 residence halls are handicap accessible, so no Paralympic athlete should have
any worries, or trouble. The Chicago, Illinois Paralympic Bid Committee has the liv-
ing arrangements where the each country will stay together. The Bid Committee did
not want to split up the countries, in order to reduce potential conflict. The Bid

Committee has also chosen DePaul University because of its exquisite three-level
Student Center. The Student Center will become one of the most popular buildings
in the Paralympic Village. This is where the Bid Committee hopes the athletes can
associate with each other, from the reasoning that this is where the multi-station
cafeteria will be. Also, the DePaul Campus offers a brand new fitness center, which
will allow for the athletes to work out and train at their convenience. Due to the
fact that athletes, coaches, and team staff come from all nationalities and religious
backgrounds, the campus chapel will host services in the needed religions of the
participants. DePaul will play host for the dining services at the Paralympic Village.

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CHICAGO2016 Chicago Olympic Village

Deli- Offers signature style subs, paninis, and wraps, as well as, create your own sand-
wiches all at an affordable price.

Pasta- Appetizing menu entrees with an Italian flare. A variety of pasta, pasta sauces,
meats, and grilled vegetables allows you to build your own pasta dish.

Garden - You make the salad. No matter how you choose to combine the fresh, crisp
ingredients, you're sure of healthy and delicious salad every time.

Kitchen - Home-style cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees offered. If you're
looking for a balanced meal option, Market Carvery/Balanced Choices aims to meet
your needs by serving traditional meals that include fish, meat, or poultry with your
choice of vegetable and rice or potato. Those on a vegan diet can regularly find en-
trees to suit their needs.

Seasons - Offers seasonally inspired dishes at the peak of their freshness.

Simmer - Hot noodle bowls made to order.

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Chicago Olympic Village

Melt - Hot and fresh pizza made fresh right in front of you.
Scramble - A full scale breakfast menu during the day with a specialty sandwich,

wing and quesadilla station at night.

Sizzle - Offers a variety of grilled options. Tasty grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburg-
ers, steak sandwiches, and grilled cheese are some of the menu items available at
this location. Those on a vegetarian diet can enjoy our veggie burgers which are
prepared, cooked and served on a meat free environment.
Savor - Is where you find Mexican dishes. The menu entrees at this station are over-
whelmingly popular among the students. Favorites such as nachos, burritos, tacos,
and quesadillas are made from scratch in front of you.

Brownstones - Situated on the first floor of the Lincoln Park Student Center is a pop-
ular location with students. Alongside the computer portals with free internet ac-
cess, you can find Fair Trade coffee blends and specialty coffee and tea beverages,
as well as a variety of pastries and pre-packaged sandwiches.

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Accommodation and Transportation

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Accommodations and
Transportation

Palmer House Hilton Hotel Chicago
$139-$209/Night

18 Miles from O’Hare Airport
0.2 Miles from DePaul University
Number of Rooms: 1,639

For over a century, the Palmer House Hilton has been the Chicago meeting and event
venue of choice. With over 100,000 square feet of the most celebrated meeting space
in Chicago, the Palmer House Hilton has the flexibility to offer the perfect event space
for most every type of gathering. The Palmer House has over 77 function rooms, pri-
vate dining rooms, and large conference rooms. Whether you choose to stay in a luxu-
rious Palmer House guest room, suite, or on our exclusive Executive Level, you’ll be de-
lighted in a host of amenities and exceptional services.

 Dry Cleaning/Laundry Room Service Elevators
 Non-Smoking Rooms Fitness Center Foreign Currency Exchange
 Data Port Family Rooms Handicap Access
 Meeting Rooms Lounge News Stand

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 Business Center Luggage Hold Local Area Transportation
 Swimming Pool Multi-Lingual Staff

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Chicago Accommodations and
Transportation

The Hampton Inn Majestic
$100-$189/Night

15.7 Miles from O’Hare Airport

The Hampton Inn Majestic is a contemporary Chicago, Illinois hotel located in the
heart of the Chicago Theatre District. Our boutique style hotel offers a sophisticated
blend of historic Chicago and cosmopolitan flair. Guests at the Hampton Inn Majes-
tic also enjoy our premier location above the historic Bank of America Theatre, and
deluxe amenities such as complimentary Internet access and our signature Hamp-
ton on the house hot breakfast. The Hampton Inn Majestic offers a wonderful range
of hotel rooms for your ultimate comfort in downtown Chicago. All Hampton Inn
Majestic hotel rooms are nonsmoking and feature complimentary Internet access,
our signature Hampton Cloud 9 bedding, and other deluxe amenities.
 Cloud 9 Bedding Adjustable climate control 24 Hour Fitness Center
 Complimentary wireless Internet
 Executive desk Meeting Rooms Fax machine available

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 Valet Parking Handicap Access Business Center
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Transportation

Hotel Allegro Chicago
$129-$209/Night

Number of Rooms: 483

Hotel Allegro Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel, welcomes you to the Windy City with vibrant
style and luxury Chicago accommodations. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago,
our boutique hotel presents eclectic guestrooms and suites accompanied by luxury
services and amenities. Superbly comfortable beds and unparalleled hospitality await
you in the Chicago Loop. Adjacent to the opulent Cadillac Palace Theatre, the luxury
Hotel Allegro combines old-world glamour with smart, modern services and ameni-
ties. From your red carpet arrival to comfy beds and a superb, friendly staff, we want
to make your Chicago visit shine.

 Wireless High-speed Internet Business Center Shoeshine
 Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service Fitness Center Valet Parking
 In-room Spa Service Meeting Rooms Handicap Access

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Transportation

Best Western Grant Park Hotel
$79-$238/ Night


Whether its business or pleasure that brings one to Chicago, Illinois, this downtown
hotel will delight with supremely comfortable lodging at affordable rates. Service is
exceptionally friendly and amenities are plentiful, ensuring a most pleasurable and
memorable stay. Best Western offers an ultra-convenient location that's close to
attractions and is the closest hotel from the Museum Campus and the Navy Pier as
well as the Magnificent Mile district for the ultimate shopping and dining experi-
ence. More importantly, they’re just a short drive from O'Hare International Airport.

 Cable TV with Pay Movies Complimentary High-Speed Internet
 Outdoor Pool with Sundeck Meeting Rooms
 Laundry Facilities Airport Shuttle
 Fitness Room Business Center
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Wake-up Calls
Room Service
Handicap Access
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Transportation

Travelodge Chicago
$99-$160/Night

Built in 1928 the Travelodge Hotel Downtown has been a mainstay for generations in
the area of Chicago now known as the South Loop. Featuring the charm and ambiance
of Chicago along with comfortable affordable accommodations, Travelodge Hotel
Downtown Chicago is just the place for an unforgettable experience. Strategically lo-
cated, Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago enjoys easy access to Chicago’s loop area
shopping, theaters, museums, restaurants and most of the famous tourist attractions
such as McCormick Place, Sears Tower, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Lake
Michigan and others. The hotel offers well-equipped accommodations with conven-
iences that are sure to satisfy your needs. Enjoy the two on-site restaurants. For the
discerning business traveler, there is a well-equipped business center. The lobby, with
its comfortable sitting area, is the perfect place to relax and meet.

 Wireless High-speed Internet Business Center Multilingual Staff

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 Smoke-Free Hotel Dry Cleaning Service Valet Parking
 Airport Shuttle Meeting Rooms Handicap Access

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Transportation

The locations of Chicago’s venues and celebration sites have been driven in part by
the city’s extensive road and rail transport infrastructure. Chicago’s transport sys-
tem is very capable of handling Paralympic capacities. With O’Hare International
Airport offering frequent and direct flights to 68 international destinations, Chicago
will be as easy to get to as it is to get around in. Taking advantage of multiple

transport options and access points, Chicago’s 2016 transport plan will ensure the
safe, easy and quick movement of all members of the Olympic Family. The
transport plan features to meet the unique real-time demands of all client groups.
Paralympic athletes and the Paralympic Family will travel on an extensive network
of dedicated Paralympic Lanes during the Games, while the Games workforce and
spectators will utilize the city’s extensive public transport system. The Paralympic
transport system will also ensure the efficient movement of spectators between
stations and venues. All vehicles will run on low carbon fuels, and existing public
transport terminals will serve all venues. The Paralympic Transport Command will
integrate all public transport services and oversee traffic management and emer-
gency response through the city’s experienced Traffic Management Authority. Chi-
cago’s diverse community will provide a pool of knowledgeable drivers with multi-
national language skills.

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Program of the Paralympic Games

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From Paralympic Village From McCormick Place
Distance: 6.1 miles Distance: 1.0 miles

Time: 14 minutes Time: 3 minutes

SOLDIER FIELD
Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the NFL's
Chicago Bears. It reopened on September 29, 2003 after a complete rebuild (the se-
cond in the stadium's history). Has a current stadium capacity of 61,500 which is ideal
for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the track and field competitions.
Currently Soldier Field does not have a track,
but through funding by the City of Chicago
(owner) a track will be added to the stadi-
um. This track will be permanent and will be
covered with astro turf when not in use.
This will also help for future events, such as
the Illinois High School Track and Field
Championships, or NCAA meets

Events:

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Chicago Venues

Distance: 4.1 miles Distance: 5.1miles
Time: 13minutes Time: 13 minutes

United Center

The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago, Illinois. The United
Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and
the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. The arena is the largest in
the United States in physical size, and can accommodate a capacity of 21,000 peo-
ple. The United Center hosts over 200 events per year and has drawn over 20 mil-
lion visitors since its opening. Also, many new renovations have been made in re-
cent years, keeping the United Center up to par with the best arenas in the world.

Events:
Wheelchair Basketball.
Wheelchair Rugby

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ALLSTATE ARENA
Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago
Rush, of the Arena Football League, DePaul University's men's basketball team, the
Chicago Wolves, of the AHL, and the Chicago Sky, of the WNBA. With an 18,500 re-
served seating capacity and forty-eight luxury suites, the Allstate Arena is one of the
largest indoor entertainment facilities in the Chi-
cago area. Excellent sight lines from all seat loca-
tions, plenty of on-site parking and convenient
public transportation unite to provide Allstate
Arena's guests with the ultimate fan experience.

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Chicago Venues

Time: 7minutes Time: 16minutes

WRIGLEY FIELD

Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, that has served as the home
ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. Wrigley Field has also hosted football and
hockey games, and is known for its ivy
covered outfield walls, which would give
an exciting feeling for the equestrian
events. Wrigley field can close to
41,000 in the entire stadium, 15,000 of
those seats are in the outfield, which
would be the primary seating location
for the events.

Events: Equestrian

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Distance: 17.8miles Distance: 14.1 miles


TOYOTA PARK

Toyota Park is a soccer-specific stadium located in Bridgeview, Illinois. It is the home
stadium of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, members of Major League Soccer. Toyota Park
was developed at a cost of around $100 million.
The facility opened June 11, 2006. The stadium
hosted its first competitive international with a
2010 World Cup qualifying match on September
10, 2008. A practice facility with two fields (one
natural grass, one artificial turf) for the Fire club
and its youth programs is adjacent to the stadi-
um. Toyota Park can accommodate up to 20,000
people for the football matches, which is a very
good number for the highly popular sport.

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Chicago Venues

From Paralympic Village McCORMICK PLACE
Distance: 6.8 miles
Time: 14 minutes
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States, and is located

in Downtown Chicago. McCormick Place is comprised of four state-of-the-art build-
ings: the North and South Buildings, the West Building and Lakeside Center. Together,
they form what many consider to be the economic engine that powers the entire con-
vention and tradeshow industry. The size and versatility of McCormick Place are im-
pressive:
2.6 million sq. ft. of exhibit halls
 1.3 million square feet all on one level Events:
 170 meeting rooms Judo
 600,000 square feet of meeting room space Powerlifting
 6 ballrooms, 2 of which are the largest in the city
Cycling
 Assembly seating for 18,000 people
Easy access to 5,800 parking spaces
Wheelchair Fencing
These numbers are why this location will host 4 of the Paralympic events. Additional
seating will be brought in to accommodate the 4 events. Also, McCormick Place will
be the site of the Paralympic Command Center. It is centrally located to all the other
facilities and has the necessary room to hold all meeting and activities for the Para-
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WELSH-RYAN ARENA

Welsh-Ryan Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Evanston, Illinois. It is home to the

Northwestern University Wildcats basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. It is locat-

ed to the north of Ryan Field on the athletic campus, and also contains the stadium's

field house. Welsh-Ryan Arena can

accommodate just over 8,000 people,

which is an ideal number for the two

events that will be played at the are-

na.

Events: Boccia. Goalball
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Chicago Venues

From Paralympic Village McCORMICK PLACE
Distance: 6.8 miles

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States, and is located

in Downtown Chicago. McCormick Place is comprised of four state-of-the-art build-
ings: the North and South Buildings, the West Building and Lakeside Center. Together,
they form what many consider to be the economic engine that powers the entire con-
vention and tradeshow industry. The size and versatility of McCormick Place are im-
pressive:
2.6 million sq. ft. of exhibit halls
 1.3 million square feet all on one level Events:
 170 meeting rooms Judo
 600,000 square feet of meeting room space Powerlifting
 6 ballrooms, 2 of which are the largest in the city
Cycling
 Assembly seating for 18,000 people
Easy access to 5,800 parking spaces
Wheelchair Fencing
These numbers are why this location will host 4 of the Paralympic events. Additional
seating will be brought in to accommodate the 4 events. Also, McCormick Place will
be the site of the Paralympic Command Center. It is centrally located to all the other
facilities and has the necessary room to hold all meeting and activities for the Para-
lympic Committee. 46



Time: 12 minutes Time: 7minutes

GRANT PARK

Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Grant
Park is approximately 320 acres, and has many features. There are 12 tennis courts at
Grant Park North Courts, which is where the tennis events will be held. To the east of
the tennis courts are 16 baseball fields, where the outfield of the combined fields
makes an ideal location for the archery and shooting events. The best part of the facil-
ity is the other aspects of the park. Spectators can travel throughout the park and visit
many amenities, such as the Buckingham Fountain and Millennium Park.

Events: Archery. Shooting. Tennis
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Chicago Venues


Northerly Island is a 91-acre man-made peninsula along Chicago's lakefront. The Chi-

cago Bid Committee proposed this same sight for 2016 Olympic rowing and sailing

events. Besides the standing room on the island, additional seating will be brought in

to accommodate the spectators.

Events: Rowing
Sailing

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Time: 12 minutes Time: 9minutes

FLAMES NATATORIUM
Flames Natatorium is the home of the University of Illinois at Chicago men’s and wom-
en’s swimming and diving teams. This natatorium is considered one of the best in the
state of Chicago. The pool, which hosted three Horizon League Championships in the
past nine years, is located in UIC's Physical Education Building. The facility provides a
50-and 100-meter lane setup, as well as two diving boards at both the one- and three-
meter height. Current renovation will have the seating capacity to 10,000 by the 2016
Paralympic Games. Events: Swimming
NOTES:
 The 2016 Chicago Bid Committee has received Statements of Understanding From all ven-
ues listed above, guaranteeing the use of all facilities. These Statements of Understanding
also state that all problems and conflicts will be negotiated prior to the event.
 Agreements have been reached with all necessary National Governing Bodies regarding
permission and endorsements to use the above listed facilities. Also, all renovations have

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been approved. If further renovations are needed, negotiations will present themselves.
 All venues are within 30 minutes of the Paralympic Village and McCormick Place.

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IOC Session

CHICAGO2016 Chicago IOC Session

AUGUST 13-15 2016
The IOC Session is the general assembly of IOC members that meets to adopt, modify,
and interpret the Olympic Charter. Every seven years they elect the host city, decides

on the recognition (or exclusion) of sports from the Games, as well as International
Federations, National Olympic Committees, or any other sport organization which
submits a request. This Session is held once a year lasting for two to three days. On
the years of Olympic Games, the Session tends to precedes them.
On August 13, 2016, the IOC Session will meet at the McCormick Place, the central
headquarters for the CHICAGO2016 Paralympic Games.
It will be at this time that they decide who will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Ceremonies

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Ceremonies

PANALYMPIC VILLAGE ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Chicago will welcome each country’s athletes, coaches, and team staff to the Paralympic
Village on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The Paralympic Village is located at DePaul Univer-
sity. Upon arrival, all athlete, coach, or team staff members residing in the Paralympic
Village for the length of the games must complete an identity check. This identity check

will include their personal information, and a mandatory fingerprint scan. This finger-
print scan is very similar to Disney World’s scan, and allows the athletes, coaches, and
team staff to move freely in and out of the village. A parade will go through the campus
of DePaul University and the countries will follow and get released once they past their
living arrangements. The opening ceremonies will follow the next night.

MEDAL CEREMONIES
Three medals will be given to the top three athletes in
their respective events and classification groups. The
gold medal will be awarded to the top athlete. The silver
medal will be awarded to the second place finisher and
the bronze medal will be awarded to the third place fin-
isher. There will be a medal ceremony after each event,
and this will take place where each event is held. The
medal winners will be on a podium, and the gold medal
winner will have their country’s national anthem played.

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Chicago
Closing Ceremony

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Communication and Media Services

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Communication &Media

Technology is a substantial part of the world today. Everything is going “digital” which
allows individuals to have a quicker and more accurate response rate to any news. Chi-

cago plans to provide fans more access to the Paralympics through various media out-
lets then they have been accustomed to in the past.
The Paralympics will be broadcasted on national television through three major out-
lets: ESPN,NBC, and CBS. ESPN is the worldwide leader in sports and would allow the
televised program to reach a large numbered fan base. ESPN also has multiple subdivi-
sions that will allow for the program to circulate longer. Not only will this benefit fans
in the United States, but ESPN will be able to reach millions on an international level.
Due to its popularity, ESPN can be reached through television, radio broadcasts, and
internet postings. CBS and ABC are the two largest news broadcasting networks in the
United States. Partnering with them will allow full media coverage, including repeat
coverage.

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Chicago Communication & Media

Social media is rapidly emerging and is seen as an excellent source to tap into. The two
primary outlets to explore are Twitter and Facebook. This is a fantastic tool to reach out
to the younger generations and create a global fan-driven interaction.
In correlation to social media, the Paralympic Games wants to explore the avenue of
apps for iPhones and iPads. This will allow individuals to receive updates and access
game scores, player statistics, and any interactive media games provided.
Through technology the Paralympic Games will not only grow their fan base and keep
millions united world wide, but it will also expand the fan base of their marketing part-
ners as well.

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Data Processing Services and Links

Chicago Data Processing
CHICAGO2016

The city of Chicago will provide the proper allocation of information services, telecom-

munication and data processing infrastructure and internet access for the Paralympic

games. Chicago will have a listing of all major telecommunication providers in the met-

ro area for all participants, coaches and fans. The (FCC) Federal Communications Com-

mission is the regulatory agency that oversees telecommunications in the United

States for the Paralympic games. In order to have Chicago a bid for the Paralympic

games, the city plans for additional telecommunications and data processing required

to support the games. Chicago will provide regulatory responsibility for allocating and

control of all radio frequencies in the area during the games. Chicago is also in the pro-

cess to provide a guarantee from the Bid Committee that no fees will be assessed for

the access to radio frequencies to athletes participating, IOC, media, broadcasters and

Olympic partners. For each competition, Chicago will describe the current capacity of

the mobile network by carrier. Chicago also assures that the accredited media at the

games are provided with the facilities and services to ensure the best media coverage

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Finances

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Finances

In 2011, the inflation rate for the city of Chicago was 3.0%. The projected inflation rate
for 2012 is 2.9%. The Bid Committee and the City of Chicago will provide a financial
guarantee that covers any potential economic downfall of the Organizing Committee
for the Paralympic games. There will also be a statement from authorities regarding

the price control procedures in place before and during the Paralympic Games. Hotel
rates, parking rates and public transportation rates for both participating athletes and
spectators will be provided due to unnecessary price gouging that will not be tolerat-
ed. Our city will provide a plan for transfer, including financial options of Paralympic
infrastructure from the OCOG to private or government operation after the conclusion
of the games. Chicago will also be providing a description of taxes that were levied
and the projected impact that the Paralympic Games would have on them. The taxes
include sales tax, withholding taxes, value-added taxes, hospitality taxes, income taxes
and property taxes. There will be many revenues due to the Paralympic Games being
in Chicago. Ticket Sales will be from opening and closing ceremonies and other pro-
grams. There will also be a wide range of donations received from third parties. The
main revenues will be from sponsorships, registration fees, portions of hotel fees and
licensing.

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Marketing

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Marketing

MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS

The above partners have contributed greatly to funding and supporting
The Paralympic Games initiative.

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Chicago Advertising

Advertising will be executed on a regional, national, and international level.
Through the three broadcasting outlets (CBS, ABC, and ESPN) other corporate part-
ners will have the opportunity to promote themselves through thirty second timed
commercials. They will also have the ability to promote their products/services via

banner ads on company websites. These advertisements will run throughout the
broadcasting of the Paralympics.
Advertisements and commercials for the Paralympic Games will begin airing three
times a week for a month prior to the opening ceremonies. A week in advance the
commercials will launch daily to continuously build brand awareness.
www.Chicago2016.com, the official homepage of the CHICAGO2012 Paralympic
Games, will continuously provide new and exciting behind-the-scene footage. The
website will provide clips of new buildings being built, interviews with athletes at
training camp, and some history/travel tips for maneuvering Chicago. There are al-
so interactive games for kids to strengthen their knowledge about the Olympics,
what it means to be a good sport, and some downloadable activities.
Chicago will be radically transformed as the citizens demonstrate their pride and
loyalty to their city. There will be billboards on highly populated highways and
roads, pillars and bridge signage, and daily giveaways when directed towards the
Facebook/Twitter site.
The Paralympic Games plan to reach out to the younger generation and teach them
to live a more healthy/active lifestyle. Local school initiatives will be taken to in-
volve the children in this amazing opportunity of hosting the Olympic Games.
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Legal Aspects

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Legal Aspects

Chicago will provide a letter from all authorities concerned with the Paralympics being

hosted in Chicago guaranteeing respect of provisions of Olympic Charter and a Host

City Contract. There will also be a plan to ensure that the city of Chicago meet all obli-

gations. There will be a contract stating that no other major national or international

event will take place during the Paralympic Games or within one week before and

after. Chicago will be providing documentation to protect the word mark “Chicago

2014” within the metro area and registered domain names such as Chicago2014.com.

The word “Olympic” and “Olympiad” as well as the Olympic motto are protected by

the IOC. Chicago will provide a statement from authorities naming and describing the

name of the legal entity of the Chicago Bid Committee, authorization that said entity is

empowered to represent the city of Chicago and the list of names and titles of all per-

sonnel having the authority to enter into agreements and contracts on behalf of the

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Sports Experience

CHICAGO2016 Chicago Sports Experience

When it comes to International events, the United States has had the pleasure

to host Olympic winter or summer Games on seven occasions. The Centennial Games
of the Olympic Movement took place in Atlanta in 1996. The Games were one of the
largest in history so far, featuring almost 11.000 competitors. In 2002, the United
States held the Winter Olympics. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations par-
ticipated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout 165 sporting sessions.
The United States also participates in the Pan-American Games, the second
largest sports event following the Olympic Games. They are held every four years
preceding the Olympic Games. The Pan Am Games consists of all Summer Olympic
sports, plus some non-Olympic sports.
The city of Chicago has been named the Best Sports City in the United States
by the Sporting News in 1993, 2006, and in 2010. In 1994, Chicago hosted a success-
ful FIFA World Cup. The games were played in the Chicago Bears home stadium, Sol-
dier Field. The city of Chicago has also hosted the Pan American Games in 1959.

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Marketing
Legal Aspects
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Contributions

CONTRIBUTIONS
MICHAEL GRIFFITH: OLYMPIC VILLAGE
PROGRAM OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES
VENUES
CEREMONIES

CORY HOOVER: MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES AND LINKS
FINANCES
LEGAL ASPECT

JACK LAFORCE: NATIONAL (HOST COUNTRY)
HOST CITY CHARACTERISTICS
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION FORMALITIES
METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
BRADY LOREK: IOC SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
MARKETING
BOOK LAYOUT/POWERPOINT
SHANE PELUDAT: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORTATION

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