July 5, 2007

Concept approved at IOC session in Guatemala - nominations open

August 31, 2007

Deadline for NOC's to confirm names of interested cities.

October 26, 2007

Cities to submit their candidature file.

November 19, 2007

Selection of candidate cities by expert panel.

December 3-18, 2007

IOC evaluation visits to shortlisted candidates - arranged by IOC.

December 18, 2007

Submission of YOG Guarantees File 2

End of January, 2008

Evaluation Committee submits report to IOC executive board.

February, 2008

IOC Executive Board chooses cities to appear on voting ballot.

Mid February, 2008

Election by IOC members through secret postal ballot.

End of February, 2008

Announcement of winner.