sports develpment in practice and events and initiatives LO4

What is initiatives in sport And example

Initiatives  is a specific activities or programme used to promote participation in general or in particular sport.

Example could be swim 21 to increase participation through higher standards by higher coaching could be

Methods of promotion

To advertising

Social media

Newspaper

Radio

How do initiatives contribute to sports development

• Increase participation

• Promotes participation for specific target groups

• Developing talent to help elite sport

• Social policy by promoting health/reducing crime

 

Examples of initiatives

• Swim 21

• Kickz

• This girl can

• The great British tennis weekend

• Couch to 5k

What is sporting events

Sports events are regular or periodic sporting competitions.

How do events contribute to sports development

• Raise awareness because on TV

• Increase participation and levels

• Promote positive sporting values 

• Create role models which help people take part

• Educate people on rules of sports

Examples of events

• Wimbledon

• Olympic Games

• FA cup

• London marathon

• Football World Cup

4 types of events

• international= promotes sport by attracting teams, players and people from across the world

• National= national events that promote participation in 1 country

• Regional= competitions held in counties or larger areas of country to promote talent

• Local= small competitions promoting participation

4 examples of events

Olympic Games, FA cup, London Marathon, Championships

Characteristics of sports development initiatives and events

• Purpose and aim: Target specific areas, social needs, government targets and raising public awareness.

• Scale: the bigger the scale the more you have to deal with realistically. International, national, regional, local

• Organisations involved: what help the development initiative events happen, provide supported deliver on a local scale like primary schools.

disadvantages of hosting big sporting events

Infrastructure

Houses lost

Expensive

Increased taxes

If event is bad, low reputation

advantages of hosting big sporting events

Money to area

Sponsor deals

Higher participation

Raises profile

Benefits of volunteering

Experience

Good social skills

Gain training

Meet new people

What is great British tennis weekend

It’s a sporting initiative Run by LTA, free chance to play rennis with many dates and is for anyone regardless of age background or ability

What is swim 21

It’s a sporting initiative icing to increase quality of swimming at local clubs by increasing swimming members and coaches/volunteers

What is chance to shine

National charity which aims to increase cricket in schools and local communities. Supply’s resources to help support cricket

Advantages/ disadvantages of costs in sports development initiative and events

Advantages-

financial gain

sustained investment in the sport

Disadvantages-

Upfront costs like stadiums and building work