This is a sponsored article with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
With less than one year to go until the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, excitement is in the air and there has never been a better time to get involved in one of the greatest sporting events the nation will ever host.
From July 28th to August 8th, the West Midlands will host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - an event that will make history and create unforgettable memories.
Birmingham 2022 isn’t just an event you enjoy from the comfort of your home, in fact, here are five ways you can be involved in this once in a lifetime event.
The Queen’s Baton Relay
First up, Birmingham 2022 will host the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay.
This is a journey of epic proportions, and will see The Baton visit all 72 nations in the Commonwealth, reaching the six regions of Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
The impressive expedition will kick off in October 2021, after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has placed a personal message to the Commonwealth nations into the Baton.
Over the next 294 days, the Baton will reach every corner of the Commonwealth - inspiring solidarity and hope in communities across the world, as cultures come together to celebrate this unique tradition.
When the Baton returns to England next year, Birmingham 2022 will need over 2,000 Batonbearers to take on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of carrying the Baton. And if you’d like to register your interest to be a part of this historic celebration and be notified when nominations go live, you can find more information HERE.
Culture
When it comes to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, sport is just the beginning!
Over the course of six months, Birmingham 2022 will hold a world-class arts festival to celebrate the power of art and culture throughout the Commonwealth.
Ambition and inclusivity will be lauded, as the festival and its artists entertain and engage an audience of at least 2.5 million people, and inspire a lasting change throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.
From the opening and closing ceremonies to the live sites, there’s a place for everyone. So, if you’re an organisation or a solo artist that wants to be involved, or even if you’re just a curious visitor, click HERE to find out more about the cultural activities and opportunities at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Also, if you’re a community group that can help support artists and flood Birmingham with creative work, you could be eligible for a Birmingham 2022 Creative City Grant up to £20,000. To find out more, click HERE.
Volunteer
Another amazing way you can get involved at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is to volunteer.
With over 13,000 spots available, you can join the ‘Commonwealth Collective’, the name given to the team of volunteers, and play your part in the biggest sporting and cultural event the West Midlands has ever seen.
Training will be provided — all you need to be is a passionate and spirited individual who is dedicated to shining a spotlight on Birmingham 2022, and the 180 nationalities that call the West Midlands their home.
As well as making memories that will last a lifetime, you’ll be the public face and the beating heart for the Commonwealth Games’ spectators, athletes, officials, and a global audience of over one billion!
Applications to volunteer at the Games close on the 17th August and you can apply by clicking HERE.
Jobs
As well as volunteering roles, there’s also over 1,000 amazing job opportunities available at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
From communications and marketing to legal and HR, this truly is an amazing career opportunity for professionals of all levels and from all fields.
For more information on how you could land your dream job working as part of one of the biggest sporting and cultural events the UK has ever seen, click HERE.
Tickets
And finally, one of the easiest ways you can get involved in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is to get yourself a ticket and be there in person to witness history unfold.
This is the biggest sporting event the UK will have hosted since the 2012 Olympic Games. The world’s best athletes will be competing in 19 sports with eight para-sports to be crowned the best in the Commonwealth, creating a truly unmissable 11-day spectacle.
But here’s the important part: Birmingham2022.com is the ONLY place where you can get tickets!
Prices start from £8 for under 16s and from £15 for adults, and there will also be tickets from £22 for every session of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including the opening and closing ceremonies and the medal sessions.
To apply for tickets, you must register for a ticketing account and then you’ll be able to enter the ballot - this is the fairest way of giving everyone a chance to experience Birmingham 2022.
The ticket ballot for the Games opens on 8th September. Check out the session schedule and create your ticketing account now to be ready when applications open!
For more information on tickets, prices, and the ballot, click HERE.
So there we have it. No matter how you choose to get involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, just make sure you’re a part of history!
For more information about how you can be part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, click HERE.