More details about Poznan's fan zone!
2012-03-21
Safety, interesting design and ecology are after the football games themselves, the key points for the organizers of the Poznan Fan Zone UEFA EURO 2012 ™
The Poznan fan zone or supporters area is proof that Poznań is a unique town, full of extraordinary people and a place they will come back to, time and time again.
The idea which inspired the cities - the organizers of the previous fan zone is to provide entertainment and excitement of sports fans who were unable to buy tickets for matches, and who wanted to be as close to the action as possible. The success of the zones meant that UEFA upheld the idea, and obliged the city - UEFA EURO 2012 ™ for the preparation of similar sites for football fans.
How we do it in Poznan?
- The Supporters area immediately around the stadium will be the most visited place by fans. We strive to be unique - says Michael Cardinal, Vice President of Euro Poznan 2012.
Design and Ecology
Highlighting the idea of design is related to the general conception of cognition as a city that broadly engages the community in this area. About stressing the role of design provides not only the architectural concept of the zone, including the arrangement of the VIP area at Freedom Square, but also a series of developments projects in the program. The organizers have planned a unique competition for young artists to design the seats in the Fan Zone. The idea is to be unconventional yet environmentally friendly - and most important of all, to provide a lasting memory of the Euros - because after they're finished the fans will be able to take one of the specially designed seats to their own homes.
- The main idea behind the organizers of Fan Zones in Poznan is to create a welcoming attractive space that is open to all - says Lechosław Olszewski, a representative of the operator, president of Communication Innovations Group. - During more than three weeks, each day will be an emotionally filled spectacle.
Future
Poznan Fan Zone organizers excelled themselves in ensuring that this success of this zone will last even beyond the championships. And for this reason, since July 2011 monthly meetings were held with Old Town District Council members and residents alike.
- Consultation with the local community in finding common solutions, both for the organization and functioning of the Fan Zone, as well as its investment in the area of Old Town, which will be used for years to come. The total value of planned projects exceeds 6 million - according to Katarzyna Parysek, who is responsible for the coordination of activities related to the Supporters area.
April 1 will see the start of consultation talks with residents in the immediate vicinity of the fan zone, where the city of Poznań will be able to ask about the details of the Fan Zone. A local Call Center will also be put into place and additional information can be found on our website www.poznan.pl.
It is important that after the Euros have finished, the inhabitants of Poznan will have great memories to cherish of the tournament, and some additional ancillary benefits to boot. Among the investment activities planned in the Old Town Square were the installation of several new benches, reconstruction of the tram tracks which have been adapted to care for the needs of the disabled, and the repairing and improving of the pavements.
Security
Over 300 specially trained employees will be in charge of security within the fan zone, the immediate surroundings will also be further backed up by the Police and a 100 strong security team. All persons entering the Fan Zone will be subject to a quick search. In addition, a special system has been installed to control the number of people in the Fan Zone at any time. The area will be protected and monitored around the clock, and any people found with banned or prohibited items will be expelled.