The Zeus training workshop hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) got underway this morning at Olympic House on Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. Zeus, is a Games Management Software program that enables national sporting bodies to coordinate and organize all their games management tasks through an online program.
Over the next four days, 22 participants consisting of 8 Capacity Support Officers from the Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) and 14 NOC representatives will learn the fundamentals of using this database.
Here as an observer for the workshop is Mrs. Joanna Zipser-Graves of Olympic Solidarity.
Facilitators for the workshop are Richard de Groen,Team Development Manager of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Carla Thachuk, Director of International Programs, Commonwealth Games Canada, Jake Wilkins from the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Jennie Petterson and Chantelle Grant (Commonwealth Games Canada)
TTOC staff members Roberto Marquez, Desiree Wilson and Kyome Pascal-Mortley will share some of their insights into the use of Zeus.
Micheal Romany, TTOC president said it was an honour and a privilege for the TTOC to be choosen to host the workshop. "The TTOC has embraced Zeus. The programme has contributed to the improvement and efficiency of our multi sport games management protocols and logistics. We have also developed an internet based athlete database. Our selection as host for the workshop is a reflection of the strategic importance of Zeus to the (TTOC)."
The workshop ends on Friday 13 May,2011.