For this week’s Big Brother shopping task, housemates will take part in the Big Brother Games 2008.

In order to win a luxury shopping budget, all housemates must compete in the games. Head of House Michael will organise the games and become the Head Coach. Today, housemates must create and perform an opening ceremony, worthy of such a prestigious event - organised and led by the Head of House. Later today, housemates must train, led by the Head of House, in preparation for tomorrow’s events day.

OPENING CEREMONY PERFORMANCE
The Opening Ceremony will consist of a performance created by housemates. The ceremony must be organised by the Head of House and be written and choreographed by housemates, under the leadership of Head of House. All housemates are permitted to suggest ideas regarding the opening ceremony performance to the Head of House, but the Head of House must decide what form the ceremony takes. Housemates must perform their routine to music provided by Big Brother.
Housemates will be given approximately one hour to write and practice their opening ceremony performance. The performance may take any form of original visual or dramatic art that housemates decide on, as long as it is fitting for the occasion. Housemates must not copy any routine they may have seen elsewhere - the performance must be original.

OPENING CEREMONY PARADE
After the performance has taken place, Big Brother will instruct each housemate to run around the track in the garden, holding their flag. Big Brother will call each housemate onto the track in alphabetical order. Once a housemate is running round the track, they must continue running round the track until Big Brother announces that the parade is over. While housemates run round the track in the parade, the Head of House must stand on the podium.

OPENING CEREMONY SPEECH
After housemates have run around the track, Big Brother will instruct the Head of House to make a short speech to signify the opening of the games. The speech should contain a few words about each competitor and inspire housemates to perform at their best.

TRAINING
All housemates, other than the Head of House must complete circuit training in preparation for tomorrow’s events. The circuit-training will be against the clock. The circuit will consist of running, swimming and aerobic exercise. The Head of House will oversee and motivate housemates throughout their training.