Olympics 2012 - raincoats?

[plasphil]

It is now less than 500 days until the Olympics starts in the UK next year. As the only sports I like have wheels and engines, I don't think I will be very interested

Having said that, I was not really interested in the last one in China, until I saw the vast amount of colourful plastic rainwear on display. Apparently free raincoats and ponchos were given to spectators on wet days.

I wondered if raincoats will be provided for staff and spectators at the event next year? I guess we will have to wait and see.

Phil.


By the way - my local Primark in Camberley had five of last years pink plastic jackets on sale this morning at a £1 each, and no I'm not going to buy them for anyone! There is no sign on any new 'sensible' rainwear in the store though I see the Poundland stores have raincoats for only a £1.

[Hugo]

Here is the official shop for merchandise: http://shop.london2012.com/
I haven't seen any rainwear, only umbrellas. But perhaps they will add some later, who knows?

[merv]

there is an inevitability that there will be rain at some point in London in June so some rainwear is sure to appear

[Fender]

Oh lets hope for some rainy days when the games get startet.we will see some rainwear for sure

[pvc_pete]

Hi Phil,

Yes i popped in to the Camberley Primark a month or two ago and they had the pink see-through ones, but only in smaller sizes. Shame that they don't have any new ranges of proper rainwear in yet, especially after they have served us so well over the last 3 years.

Pete