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n be able to attend a minimum of three training sessions prior to the Games n agree to undergo, and pass, certain security and background checks. Applicants for specialist sport

volunteer roles must also be available for the test event in their chosen sport.

Sports massage practitioners must also:

Essential n be certified to the Qualifications and Credit Framework in sports massage Level 4 or equivalent, or have worked full-time in elite or professional sport for a minimum of two years at the time of application (2010) n have suitable professional liability insurance to a minimum of £2 million n have been qualified for at least three years at the time of application (2010) n hold a current basic first aid in sport or life support qualification n be an excellent team worker and good communicator n have knowledge of the World Anti-Doping Agency policy – for more information visit www.ukad.org.uk.

Preferable n have three years working in elite or professional sport at the time of application (2010) n have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team n have experience of working with athletes at national level n have experience of working with people in special groups or disability sport, such as amputees, the visually impaired, the neurologically impaired or those with spinal injuries or n have experience of working in a multi-sport environment.

WHY VOLUNTEER? The main benefit of volunteering is the chance to play an integral role in one of the most exciting events ever seen in the UK. The Games will provide a unique and inspirational setting for volunteers to gain experience and develop their skills. Note that:

n London 2012 will provide volunteers with free meals during their shifts. n Each volunteer will be given an official uniform to wear and will have the opportunity to keep their uniform as a souvenir of their experience and contribution to the Games. n Volunteer travel arrangements are still being planned. Details of these will follow shortly. n Accommodation will not be provided.

HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in volunteering as a sports passage practitioner, and you meet the above criteria, please register your interest with us now. Email your CV and a 100-word expression of interest to physicaltherapies@ london2012.com Every applicant will be expected to

go through the full LOCOG recruitment process, which will include completing an application form and attending selection and training events.

For more information please contact

us at physicaltherapies@london2012.com Visit www.london2012.com/

volunteering for more information on the Games-time Volunteer Programme, and details of other ways to volunteer in your local community now.

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with the Regional Boys’ squads and national U16 and A Squads for the English Golf Union. She also works with squads from England Hockey. Lynn was chairman of the British Olympic Association’s Physiotherapy Committee from 1992-2004. She worked at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games with the Great Britain Women’s Hockey Squad and was head physiotherapist for Team GB at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. She is clinical lead of the Physical Therapies Workstream for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and the current editor of sportEX medicine journal.

with the Regional Bo

Lynn Booth is a physiotherapist and currently working with the national teams of the English Ladies’ Golf Association, ’ squads and national

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Rose Bowl

Conference Centre, Leeds 20 & 21 JULY 2010

Run by Dr Lisa Hodgson and Leeds Metropolitan University, this is the inaugural running of this high profile, international and interdisciplinary event for sport and exercise medicine, science and performance practitioners. The conference has been accredited for CPD by the RCSEd with CSP stating that the event is suitable for inclusion in physiotherapist professional development portfolios. The programme includes sessions on 2010 Commonwealth Games and Innovations in Elite Sport

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Prof Jan Ekstrand (Sweden), Mr Iain Higgins (Company Lawyer ICC, Dubai), Prof Alan Hodson (Leeds Metropolitan University), Mr Glenn Hunter (UK Sport), Dr Mike Loosemore (Commonwealth Games), Dr Ulrike Muschaweck (Hernia Centre, Munich), Dr Michael Turner (British Horse Racing Authority & LTA)

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Mr Clive Brewer (Rugby Football League), Dr Rob Chakraverty (UK Athletics), Prof Carlton Cooke (Leeds Metropolitan University), Mr Paul Francis (UK Sport), Prof Colin Fuller (University of Nottingham), Mr Gareth Jones (Leeds Metropolitan University), Ms Alison MacFarlane (Sheffield Hallam University), Prof Jim McKenna (Leeds Metropolitan University), Mr Steve McKeown (Leeds Metropolitan University), Dr Roger Palfreeman (Cycling), Mr Don Parker (Commonwealth Games), Dr Nick Peirce (English Cricket Board), Prof Ernest Schilders (Leeds Metropolitan University), Mrs Julie Sparrow (British Gymnastics), Dr Eleanor Tillett (Commonwealth Games), Prof Greg Whyte (Commonwealth Games), Mr Mark Young (English Cricket Board)

Standard Fee: £300 (full conference); £150 (one day only); Student Fee: (Ten places only are available for full time students.) £150 (full conference); £ 75 (one day only)

Full details of the conference can be found at: http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/conferences/sportsmedicine/ Alternatively, if you would like further details and a booking form emailed directly to you, please contact Barry Hill at barryghill@hotmail.com

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