- The campaign runs from 18 October 2011 until 22 November 2011
- Anyone who has inspired or supported disabled people in their community can be nominated
- You can make your nomination online at www.lloydstsb.com/paralympicflame
- A selection panel consisting of Lloyds Banking Group employees and a current or former Lloyds Banking Group London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ambassador will assess the nominations
- Nominees will be selected based on the difference they have made by inspiring or supporting disabled people in their community
- Torchbearers will be grouped in teams of 5 with a common story
- Read the full Terms and Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
1.0 General Information
What is the Paralympic Torch Relay?
The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay will take place from 24–29 August 2012. It will begin in London on Friday 24 August with the lighting of England’s Flame. The United Kingdom’s other three capital cities –Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh – will then light a flame on each of the following days, at special Flame Lighting events. Each city will develop its unique method of lighting.
Once a flame has been lit, it will visit local community groups and key locations in and around the city. In addition to the lighting events there will be a series of evening celebrations called Flame Festivals.
Each Flame will then be taken to Stoke Mandeville, home of the Paralympic Movement where the four flames will be combined at a special ceremony on Tuesday 28 August to create the London 2012 Paralympic Flame.
Later that evening, there will be a 24-hour Torch Relay from Stoke Mandeville. Torchbearers working in teams of five will carry the Paralympic Flame to the Paralympic Stadium to light the Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
How do I become a Lloyds TSB London 2012 Paralympic Torchbearer?
Lloyds TSB is inviting all UK residents to nominate someone who has inspired or supported disabled people in their community to carry the Paralympic Flame. . Go to lloydstsb.com/paralympicflame to make a nomination.
Paralympic Torchbearers can be from all sections of the community and disabled and non-disabled people are invited to take part.
Can anyone make a nomination to be a Lloyds TSB London 2012 Paralympic Torchbearer?
All nominators and nominees must be 12 years old at the time of nomination and be a UK resident to participate. Nominations are accepted from 18 October 2011 to 22 November 2011. See full Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Can I make a nomination by post or by telephone?
Yes. To obtain a postal copy of the nomination form, send details of your name, full postal address and telephone number to Freepost RSSB-JTEZ-EJSG, Lloyds Banking Group, PO Box 14122, Selkirk, TD7 9AB. The form can also be downloaded and printed from www.lloydstsb.com/paralympicflame. Completed postal entries should be mailed to the same address. Nominations can also be made by telephone by calling 0208 4958301.
2.0 The Selection Process
How does the selection process work?
We will review and assess each nomination for the following criteria to create a shortlist of finalists for each available Lloyds TSB Torchbearer slot:
People who:
- have inspired someone to do something they never thought possible
- have encouraged others to work together to succeed
- have used the values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality to make a differenc
- have pushed the boundaries of what is achievable and helped others to accomplish whatever they put their mind to
Who selects the shortlist of finalists?
This shortlist of finalists will be chosen by a panel which will include representatives from Lloyds Banking Group and an independent adjudicator from the Lloyds Banking Group London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ambassador programme.
How will the Torchbearers be selected?
The selection panel will award Bank Torchbearer slots to Nominees whom they consider most deserving.
What about nominees who are under 18?
All nominees under 18 years of age who are selected to be Paralympic Torchbearers will require signed consent from their parent or guardian in order to participate. Nominees under the age of 18 and their parent or guardian will be contacted by April 2012 to return a hard copy of the signed form by the specified date.
If I’m turning 12 after the close of the nomination process but before the start of the Relay can I still participate?
Unfortunately all participants must be 12 or older at the time of nomination. There will be no exceptions to this based on participation guidelines set forth by LOCOG.
I’ve been told I’ve been nominated, but haven’t received confirmation, what do I do?
Firstly, please check your ‘Spam’ or ‘Junk’ folder. If the confirmation email isn’t there please email ContactCarryParalympicFlame@lloydstsb.co.uk with your name, your email address and your nominator’s full name. Remember, the deadline for accepting your nomination is 17.59 hours on Tuesday 22 November.
I’m having difficulties accepting my nomination, what do I do?
If you are having technical difficulties in accepting a nomination please email ContactCarryParalympicFlame@lloydstsb.co.uk with your name, your email address and your nominator’s full name. Remember, the deadline for accepting your nomination is 17.59 hours on Tuesday 22 November.
3.0 Participation as a Lloyds TSB Torchbearer in the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay
If I am selected to be a Torchbearer when will I be notified?
Every nominee will be contacted by Lloyds TSB by April 2012 and told whether or not they have been successful in the nomination campaign to be a Torchbearer in the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. LOCOG will then contact each successful nominee to confirm their participation and gather further details.
I have been selected as a Torchbearer. When will I find out more details about my Torch Relay participation?
Torchbearers will begin receiving communications from LOCOG by email, telephone or post during April and May 2012. Individual details will be provided to Torchbearers on a rolling basis up until the date of participation.
If I am selected by Lloyds TSB and through another means can I be a Torchbearer twice?
No. Individuals can only be a Torchbearer once during the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.
If I am selected to be a Torchbearer in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, can I still be a Torchbearer in the Paralympic Torch Relay?
No. Individuals can only be a Torchbearer in either the Olympic or Paralympic Torch Relays.
If I am selected, can I transfer my Torchbearer slot to someone else?
A Torchbearer slot is specific to the individual who was nominated and is not transferable.
If I am selected as a Torchbearer, how far will I carry the Flame?
Each member of a 5-strong group of Torchbearers will carry the Flame approximately 160 metres each. Torchbearers will be able to carry the Flame at their own pace. Those with disabilities can request assistance with carrying the Flame for their allocated slot.
If I am selected as a Torchbearer, where will I carry the Flame?
Torchbearer slots will be allocated to locations across the United Kingdom. The majority of Torchbearers will carry the Paralympic Flame in the 24 hour Relay between Stoke Mandeville and London. Torchbearer slots may require travel by individuals outside of their local area. You will be provided with the exact time and location of your slot 4 weeks in advance so you can let your friends and family know.
Can my friends and family watch me carry the Flame?
Yes. Before the event, we’ll let you know where you’ll be carrying the Flame, and we’ll also give you an estimate of the time when you’ll be starting, so you’ll be able to let your friends and family know when and where you’ll be taking part.
Can my friends and family accompany me while I carry the Paralympic Flame?
For security reasons, no family or friends will be able to complete your section of the Relay with you. They may follow the Torch Relay, but only by staying on the side of the Relay route and following the directions of a Torch Relay representative.
Is Lloyds TSB covering the costs of transportation and accommodation for selected Torchbearers to their Torchbearer slot?
No, all Torchbearers will be responsible for their own travel costs and any other costs associated with participation in the Paralympic Torch Relay.
What will I wear as a Torchbearer?
Before the event, LOCOG will give you an official uniform which you must wear while participating as a London 2012 Paralympic Torchbearer. No visible company logos or brand names can be worn (e.g. on sweatbands, hats, etc.) with the uniform. Because we want you to be comfortable during your Relay experience you are asked to wear your own athletic footwear.
Can I wear weather-appropriate clothing (e.g. jumper, tights) to keep warm if necessary as a Torchbearer?
Yes, Torchbearers should wear weather appropriate clothing under the Torchbearer uniform. Please ensure the clothing is free of any visible company logos or brand names so that it cannot be seen through your official uniform.
Can I move my Torchbearer slot to another day, town or location?
No. We’d like to accommodate everyone’s wishes regarding the time and place of their allocated slot, but unfortunately, because of the complexity and size of the event, you won’t be able to change your Torchbearer slot to another location or day once your slot has been allocated.
How will I know what to do on the day of the event?
We understand that you may be anxious about your participation in the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, but there is no need to be concerned. On the day of the event, you will be met by a Paralympic Torch Relay representative at a designated meeting place or “collection point.” They’ll give you instructions on the event, on how to carry a Torch as well as what you can expect from the experience.
If it is raining, will I still carry the Flame?
Yes, the Paralympic Torch Relay will go ahead even in the case of bad weather. In case of extreme conditions (e.g. flooding, hail, etc.) you will be contacted with any changes to the schedule.
What if I require a wheelchair to complete my relay segment?
Once you are selected as a Torchbearer, you will be asked to provide details about any special assistance required for participation in the Relay. All selected Torchbearers with assistance needs will be accommodated within the confines of the Torch Relay. However you must provide your own wheelchair or motorised scooter to complete your allocated slot.
Do you have to pay to be a Torchbearer?
There is no charge to be a Torchbearer. However transportation costs and related expenses must be covered by the Torchbearer.
Will I receive a briefing pack prior to the Paralympic Torch Relay?
Yes, a slotting pack will be sent out 4 weeks in advance of your slot.
4.0 Lloyds TSB, the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay and our customers
What is Lloyds TSB involvement with the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay?
As a proud Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, Lloyds TSB is giving people the chance to be a London 2012 Torchbearer and is inviting everyone to get involved in the Paralympic Torch Relay and Flame Festivals.
I am a Lloyds TSB customer, do I have a better chance of my nomination being selected?
No. The chance to be a Paralympic Torchbearer through Lloyds TSB is open to the public. Whether or not someone is a customer does not factor into the selection process. When you make a nomination or are nominated we ask if you are a Lloyds TSB customer so we know what information, offers and updates to send you through Trackside, our London 2012 newsletter.