The games are primarily identified as events not included in the last Olympic Games
Mission
Promote participation in sports - athletes and spectators. Description
To evaluate the viability of the Alternative Games, a small-scale sample event, labeled “Edition 0”, was held in San Martin de Elines (Cantabria) in 2012. Well known athletes such as Iker Casillas supported the event through social media
, while others already retired from active competition, such as Emilio Amavisca, José Manuel Abascal, Iñaki Perurena, Vicente Miera or Mariano Haro, supported our efforts with their presence at the Games. The huge success of this event was the starting point for both setting up the professional structure and promoting the games internationally. Company Overview -
UNIVERSAL ALTERNATIVE COMMITTEE (UAC)
This is a legal, international organization responsible for the organization of the Alternative Games. The UAC was founded in 2012 with its registered office in Cantabria, Spain. The committee is governed by the “Alternative Code”, and is the supreme authority on any matter related to the Alternative Games. General Information
SYMBOL: The symbol for the Games are six overlapping circles, angled forty-five degrees, green, lime and yellow, to form a inverted triangle; 3 green circles on top, 2 lime circles in the center, and 1 yellow circle centered at the bottom. FLAG: The official flag is white, with the symbol “JJ.AA” in the center. MOTTO: The official motto of the Alternative Games is: “If we fight we may lose, if we do not, we are lost.”
EMBLEM: An emblem is a design which associates the symbol with another distinctive element. The Alternative Games will have a unique, official emblem for each edition of the games. ANTHEM: The official anthem of each edition will be determined by the city hosting the games. SLOGAN: To be determined by the organizing city. DATES: The Alternative Games will always take place during the summer months. REGISTRATION: Exclusively for Edition 1, each participant will pay a registration fee that will allow you to participate in an event. The same participant may compete in 2 or more disciplines, provided they do not overlap in time. They will be exempted from paying professional athletes fees. The participant may pay registration fees:
1. On Line.
2. Bank Transfer
Fee Edition 1: 10 Euros
DAY LICENSE: In some of the riskier events, amateur athletes who are not federated, yet want to participate, will need to assume the cost of day license, which will be handled by the organization and corresponding federations. HOURS: The final schedule for each event will be announced two months before the start of the Games when registration closes. CLOSING CELEBRATION: In order to strengthen friendships between the participants, a party will be held the last day of the Games, with music and other entertainment. SPOKESPERSON: The national and international image of the Alternative Games will be represented in each issue through a spokesperson. This will be an athlete or Ex-athlete with a great career, whose mission will coincide with the goal of the Games; namely, promoting the sport, closer ties between citizens from around the world, and promoting the place where the games are held. The spokesperson represents the Games from the moment it is decided where they will held, and responsibilities extend until the closing ceremony. They will act as a liaison among the athletes, and will be the flag bearer of the Opening Day ceremony. Additionally, the spokesperson will become part of the UAC, and will become a life member. Their ideas, opinions and proposals will have a major role in both current and future editions of the games. AMBASSADORS: Each region shall be represented by an athlete born or residing in that area. Ambassadors are athletes, and their mission is to help spread the image of that region in the world, and to promote the Alternative Games among all citizens, institutions and federations of their territory. SPONSORS: The most well-known disciplines of the Alternative Games will each have a Sponsor. They should be a professional athlete and a fan of the amateur sport that they represent. Their mission is to promote and disseminate the sport world-wide, contributing to the overall growth of the event. To be a sponsor, it is required that you go to the host city for the development of the Games. GUARDS: These are athletes and other well-known individuals, who even though they cannot attend the Games, promote and support them with public messages through networks, media, and press, etc. ALTERNATIVE CODE: The "alternative code" is a set of principles, norms, rules, statutes and agencies that establish the conditions for holding the ALTERNATIVE GAMES. UNIVERSAL ALTERNATIVE COMMITTEE (UAC) is an international organization with full legal personality, responsible for the organization of ALTERNATIVE GAMES. THE UAC was created in 2012 and its registered office is in Cantabria, Spain. This Committee is governed by the Alternative Code, and is the supreme authority on any matter related to the ALTERNATIVE GAMES. ALTERNATIVE STATE COMMITTEES (SACs): These are the committees from each region, dependent on UAC supranational organization. Their skill level will be restricted exclusively to their region. They may or may not have legal responsibility, but in any case their statutes must be approved by the UAC and be guided by the provisions of the Alternative Code. The UAC may withdraw recognition of SACs immediately. OBJECTIVES of the Universal Alternative Committee
1.-Ensure the regular celebration of the Alternative Games
2.- Promote participation in sports.
3.- Create stronger ties between citizens from all continents.
4.- Promote world-wide the City and the State which will host the Alternative Games. Make-up of the Universal Alternative Committee
Life Members: All those who have been appointed "Banners" of the Alternative Games. Federated Members: The Presidents of all International Federations who have participated in some edition of the Alternative Games. Institutional Members: The Directors of Sports of all States which have held an edition of the Alternative Games. Members of the Organization:
1.-The President of UAC, Vice President and Treasurer.
2.-A maximum of three other members of the technical staff of the UAC.
3.-A maximum of three renowned athletes selected by the president of UAC. POWERS of Alternative State Committees
1. - Organize and coordinate the participation of the State corresponding to each edition of the Alternative Games.
2. - The selection of the host city of the Alternative Games, which will be determined after a vote among the life members, federation members, institutional members and members of the organization. When there are several candidates, the UAC will create a "Nominations Committee" composed of members of the organization to track preset cities. The commission will have up to three members and they will draw up reports on each city that will be voted upon by the rest of UAC members.
3.-The day to day operation of the UAC will be determined by the "Executive Committee" which will meet regularly and is formed by the President, Vice President and Treasurer.
4.-The UAC selects from all members of the organization, by secret ballot, a President for a term of eight years who may be reappointed for successive terms of four years. The other members of the organization shall be elected by the executive committee.
5.-The UAC economic resources come from television rights, institutional arrangements in each State and the proceeds from the celebration of the Games. Donations and financial aid may also be accepted.
6.-All rights to the symbol, flag, emblem, anthem and motto belong exclusively to the UAC. Scope of the Committees:
1.-Organize and coordinate the participation of the region involved in each edition of Alternative Games.
2.- Promote participation in sports in the region.
3.-Coordinate with Alternatives Sports Federations in the region and collaborate for the promotion of the event, sharing the information with their partners, and via social networks and media.
4.-Propose to all sports organizations and associations in the region, whose sport is represented in the Alternative Games, their adherence to the Alternative Code, and their collaboration for the promotion of the event through their associates, and via social networks and media.
5.-Represent the region exclusively basis to UAC.
6.-Unify guidelines for the growth of the Alternative Games.
7.-Protect and promote the use of the Flag, and the name "Alternative Games".
8.-Determine cities in the region who could submit their applications to the organization of the Alternative Games as a host city.
9.-Act as liaison between the State, the City and the UAC for the organization of the Alternative Games, and if the city is selected as host, coordinate labor and sports facilities, administrative and technical requirements of the UAC.
10.-Contact athletes and then propose potential Sports Ambassador candidates to UAC. GENERAL RULES:
The UAC makes a distinction between games and sports, disciplines and methods, and finally Categories or Competitions. A sport is one or more disciplines that have something in common. As a tribute to the spirit in which the Olympics were born, and to serve as inspiration in the path of the ALTERNATIVE GAMES, there will be a sport or discipline in each edition that was part of the latest edition of the Olympic Games. Moreover, there are alternative sports and disciplines which may seem “Olympic”, yet they are not because of different methods. In addition, the list of sporting events and alternatives disciplines is subject to change in every issue; at the discretion of the UAC, events may be added or removed. Once a sport or discipline has been part of the Alternative Games, it will be forever considered Alternative, and may be part of all future Alternative Games, regardless if the Olympic Committee subsequently integrates this event among their competitions. Each sport will have a maximum number of participants. The specific rules of each game, the compatibility of events with regards to timing, and the maximum number of participants in each category, will be published on the website and on social networks. The organization reserves the right to amend any rule. AWARDS
Winning athletes in each sport, discipline or category will receive on the podium gold, silver or bronze medals while the anthem of the games and the State for which the athlete competes plays. Each State may establish incentives for the medal winners. In addition, participants will receive gifts of various kinds provided by sponsors of the Alternative Games. TIMING AND SCOPE
The Alternative Games were set up originally on a bi-annual basis, and thus take place every two years. The Alternative Games are universal, leaving open the possibility of hosting the Games in any city that shows interest and has the capacity to carry out a project like this, always at the discretion of the UAC. PARTICIPATION
Alternative Games have additional unique traits beyond those referred to in the description of the same; they are designed so that all citizens of the place where the games are held feel part of the event. They may compete for a medal in certain disciplines. The number of participants from each State will be determined according to the criteria of the UAC. Any participant in the Alternative Games must be born in the state he represents, or be a resident for the past 10 years, in which case a certificate will be submitted to the SAC as proof. Only recognized SACs may enter competitors in the Games, and will make recommendations about the federations. In the absence of associated State Federation for certain sports where there is a recognized SAC, the latter may enter competitors individually according to strict criteria. Final approval is given by the UAC. General Information
SPORTS: Edition 0 of the Alternative Games had 19 competitive sports, 42 overall sports and 3 exhibition sports. ALTERNATIVE GAMES 2012
SPORTS AND DISCIPLINES
Billiards
Horse Riding: Horse Racing
Motorcycling: Trial and Endurance
Athletics: Cross Country and Urban Mile
Cycling: Mountain Bike Marathon Race
Canoeing: Rivers
Rugby: Rugby 7
Soccer: Soccer 7 Soccer 5
Darts: Cricket and 501
Chess
Table Tennis
S***t Shooting
Strength Sports: Armwrestling, Tug of War 8-man and Tug of War 4-man
Flight Sports: Paragliding
Native Sports: Pasabolo, Plank, Kukana and Rana
Voice: Singing and Music
Card Games: Poker, Mus, Tute and Briscola
Board games: Futbolin (Foosball), Parcheesi, Trivial and Domino
Children’s Games: 9 events
Specator Sports: Gymnastics, Pilates and Stone Lifting.
