Unit 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport

Unit 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport

what are the roles of NGBs

• lobby for funding professional sports

• promote participation

• develop coaching and officiating infrastructure

• organise tournaments and competitions

• amend existing rules and apply disciplinary procedures

• provide support, insurance and technical guidance

• ensure safety

how do NGBs lobby for funding

• Sport England funding

• UK Sport funding

• sponsorship

• TV deals

• club affiliation fees

• merchandise and ticket sales

how do NGBs promote participation

• media coverage

• initiatives and policies

examples of NGBs

• the FA

• England Netball

• British Rowing

• British Cycling

• Badminton England