POSTED: Tuesday March 3rd 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chicago 2016 Announces Media Accreditation for International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission Visit

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission visit in Chicago, April 2-8

CHICAGO (March 3, 2009)—As part of Chicago 2016’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the bid committee announced today that media accreditation requests are now being accepted for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission visit in Chicago, April 2-8. The Evaluation Commission is made up of IOC members and subject matter experts.

The Evaluation Commission will meet with Chicago 2016 to discuss the Candidature File and will conduct site visits of the proposed venues. As part of this important milestone in the bidding process, Chicago 2016 will also welcome national and international journalists to Chicago to share Chicago 2016’s plan for the Games.

“Following the submission of our Candidature File to the IOC last month, we are excited to welcome journalists from around the world to Chicago to show them our plan for the Games and introduce them to all our city has to offer the world in 2016,” said Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016.

The format of the Evaluation Commission visit allows media a daily photo opportunity and press briefings, as well as a tour of the proposed venues.  The visit will conclude with a press conference with the IOC Evaluation Commission members and the Chicago 2016 bid committee.

All members of the media require official accreditation for the Evaluation Commission visit and must complete the Chicago 2016 Media Accreditation Application by March 23, 2009.   Please note all accreditations are subject to approval by Chicago 2016.

Accommodations details are as follows:

A special block of rooms has been held at the Sheraton at a discounted rate of $259 per night. To receive the discounted rate, rooms must be booked by Friday, March 20.  Click on the following to make hotel reservations (http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/chicago2016). You can also call the hotel directly at +1 877-242-2558 or +1 800-325-3535. When calling, tell them you are reserving a room for the IOC Evaluation Commission visit and use group code Chicago 2016 ECV to receive the special rate.

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About Chicago 2016

Chicago 2016 is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago. The committee’s board consists of business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Patrick Ryan serves as the organization’s chairman and CEO.

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Name: Mica Matsoff
Organization: Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
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Phone: 1.312.861.4826
URL: http://www.chicago2016.org/

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