Olympic Games Party

Pierre de Coubertin initiated the revival of the Olympic Games.  His enthusiasm for the games inspired him to create the official olympic symbol, which is easily recognized throughout the world.  That enthusiasm, as contagious as the common cold, is the reason why the Olympic Games are the most widely celebrated athletic events in history.  Why not join in on the fun and be the first in your circle of friends to host a 2010 Olympic Games party? 

The olympic ring colors (shown above) are representative of the five continents of our world:  Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.  This olympic symbol will be the basis of your color scheme.  Use them throughout your decorations, olympic party favors, and prizes. 

Don't forget to include the olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for "Swifter, Higher, Stronger".  As a door prize contest, you can provide the Latin version on a ballot and, as people arrive, as them to provide the translation.  The correct guesses will go into a draw for door prizes.  In keeping with your olympic theme, you can award three prizes in the levels of gold, silver, and bronze.   

Organizing games are relatively easy.  Try to ensure that you have something for every skill level, if possible.  One option is an olympic game system for wii.  This will enable you to host an indoor competition that can include all ages. 

A fun idea for olympic medals are oversized cookies with a hole to lace a piece of ribbon through.  You can bake your own or pick them up at your local bakery.  Use a small round cutter to make the hole towards the top of the "medal".  In keeping with the olympic color theme, cookies baked with smarties are great.  Match the ribbon color to the color of the medal:  Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

Other than game challenges, you'll want to include additional entertainment, which may include a viewing of some of the olympic game events.  You can also prepare an olympic trivia challenge.

Once the creative juices get flowing, you'll have enough ideas for a full day or evening of fun.