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The Commonwealth Family
The Commonwealth is an association of independent sovereign
states spread over every continent and ocean. The Commonwealth’s 2
billion people make up 30% of the world’s population and are of
many faiths, races, languages, cultures and traditions.
The Commonwealth Games Family is best
described as all persons who are entitled to accreditation at the
Games under the provisions of the CGF.
Below are some of the groups that make up the
Games Family.
Commonwealth Games Federation
(CGF)
- The CGF
is the governing body of the Commonwealth Games with the overall
responsibility for the direction and control of the Games.
- The Patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Vice
Patron is HRH The Earl of Wessex, KG, KCVO.
- President, Executive Board Members, Committees, Staff and
Distinguished Guests of the CGF
- Secretary General of the Commonwealth
- Sovereigns, Heads of State & Government (including
royalty)
- Future Organising Committees
- World Anti Doping Association
- Court of Arbitration for Sport
Commonwealth Games Associations
(CGAs)
The CGAs are the 71 recognised organisations that are
responsible for preparing, selecting and sending a team of athletes
and support staff to compete in each Commonwealth Games.
- Athletes
- Presidents and Secretaries General
- Chefs de Mission
- Team Officials (Coaches, Media, Medical, Administrative)
- Special Guests
International Federations (IFs)
The International Federations are responsible for administering
at a world level each of the 17 sports on the 2014 programme.
- Presidents and Secretaries General
- Technical Delegates
- Federation staff
- Technical Officials
Media and Broadcasters
These comprise the accredited media, television and radio
broadcast organisations who have the responsibility of reporting
the Games to the world.
- Rights holding broadcast executives, production technical and
support personnel
- Host broadcast executives, production technical and support
personnel
- Journalists
- Photographers
- Electronic press personnel
Games Sponsors
The Games Sponsors comprise the approved individuals and
companies that provide cash and/or goods and services to support
the —Games in exchange for marketing rights.
- Sponsor individuals
- Representatives from Sponsor companies
Games Workforce
The Games workforce is comprised of individuals and/or
organisations providing staff to plan and operate the Games.
- Employees
- Secondees
- Volunteers
- Contractors