Issue - meetings

Option 1

To send teams to Rendsberg 2012 and to host the International Youth Games  in 2013

Option 2

To send teams to Rendsberg in 2012 and not to host in 2013.

Option 3

To withdraw from both Rendsberg 2012 and the hosting opportunity in 2013

Advantages

Continue to shape the benefits of the Games beyond those of sport and more strongly align with corporate priorities as referred to within this report.

Exploration of tourism opportunities that may exist between the countries.

Provide opportunities for partners to become involved particularly with the hosting – maximising the diverse and unique offer the district provides.

Opportunities to develop the role of the civic delegation.

Financial savings to the Council in 2013/14 – in the region of £53k.

Financial savings to the Council in 2012/13 in the region of £5k and £53k in 2013/14.

Disadvantages

In order to host the games staff resources will need to be maximised and work commence as soon as possible in order to put arrangements in place.

Significant cost to the Council

Missed opportunity to showcase the district to the region on a sporting and cultural front.

Missed opportunities to further develop other potential (as yet unexplored) benefits taking part in the games might provide.

Potential negative impact upon the Council’s reputation

 Missed opportunity to showcase the district to the region on a sporting and cultural front.

Missed opportunities to further develop other potential (as yet unexplored) benefits taking part in the games might provide.

Potential negative impact upon the Council’s reputation

Risks

An early decision is required with respect to attendance at Rendsberg and also hosting. Delay could increase the risk of venues not being available nearer the time.

There is a risk that the invitation to Rendsberg may be withdrawn.

There is a possibility (although unlikely) that the invitation to Aalborg this year could be withdrawn.

Unlikely that any future invitation to participate in the Games would be received.