Newsletter, December 2011

Top stories

Applications open for the Surrey Ambassadors volunteering scheme
The Olympic Games are coming to Surrey. With this we are calling on volunteers to be part of the excitment through a number of roles. From stewarding to working as a langauge translator, there are many exciting ways you can welcome the world to Surrey and be part of the greatest show on earth. Find out how you can become a Surrey Ambassador.

2012 P&G Surrey School Games to launch in January
The P&G Surrey School Games 2012 is now just a month away from launching on 20 January 2012. Twelve new sports have been added to the programme including archery, dodgeball and golf and it's not just sport that features in the 2012 programme.  Art, creative writing, illustration and a 'Surrey Schools Have Talent' competition will provide the chance for young people with artistic talent to shine.

Go Surrey update

Pre-Games Training Camps update
Over the course of 2011 various Olympic and Paralympic teams have agreed to use Surrey’s excellent sports facilities in preparation for the London 2012 Games. In addition to this, 2012 is expected to be a busy year for Surrey as more foreign teams will potentially base themselves in Surrey prior to the Games.

What to expect in Surrey in 2012
As an exciting year draws to a close, Surrey is now looking ahead to a year when the county will welcome the world to the greatest show on earth. From the excitement of being a host county to the 2012 Games, to welcoming the Olympic Torch at locations across Surrey, there are a number of exciting events you can expect to see near you in 2012.

• View Surrey's Olympic and Paralympic highlights of 2011

Latest from Surrey athletes

Q&A with Surrey athletes: Louisa Sawers and Lani Belcher
Teammates Louisa Sawers and Lani Belcher provide us with an insight on how they got involved in Sprint Canoeing and their proudest moments to date. The duo are two of Surrey's most successful athletes after achieving a number of wins in their careers including becoming the European Champion (Lani). Find out more about their careers and their ambitions for London 2012.