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Tomaž, Pavlin. "Attainment of Slovenian Independence and Sport." Contributions to Contemporary History 56, no. 3 (December 5, 2016): 71–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.51663/pnz.56.3.05.
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During the second half of the 19th and then in the 20th century, sport has become an integral part of the Slovenian national essence and culture. It is true that for a long time the expressions "physical education" and "physical culture" were used as umbrella terms for this social area, while in the organisational sense sport was and remains based on organisation in clubs. In the context of organisation a specific structure had been set up after World War II. At the end of the 1980s the first conceptual and organisational changes were introduced, while with the declaration of the Slovenian independence further changes and entry into the international space were implemented. The following contribution reveals the key moments of pre-independence and the first steps towards the preparation of the independence of sports by means of the Slovenian own Olympic Committee, followed by the declaration of independence in June 1991 and its implications for sport. Then the contribution shortly outlines the dilemmas of sport reorganisation stemming from the political-economic transition and the new relationship between the public and club sport after the independence.
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O’Boyle, Ian. "Corporate governance applicability and theories within not-for-profit sport management." Corporate Ownership and Control 9, no. 2 (2012): 335–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i2c3art3.
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This paper examines the role of corporate governance in non-profit sport organisations. Governance within the traditional business environment is a crucial issue for the ultimate success or failures of an entity. This study analyses if the structures and systems of governance within traditional business can be transferred to a sport organisation. The various governance theories are examined to assess their applicability within a sport organisation and the role of the board is also analyzed within the study. Finally, this paper examines areas of conflict which may arise relating to governance and concludes by offering a best practice approach to this integral issue within any modern sport organisation.
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Pankow, Kurtis, Katherine A. Tamminen, Martin Camiré, Dany J. MacDonald, Leisha Strachan, and Nicholas L. Holt. "Types of evidence used in Canadian provincial sport organisations." International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 14, no. 2 (January 24, 2019): 162–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1747954119825804.
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Different types of evidence can be used to inform organisational decision making. The purpose of this study was to identify types of evidence used in sport organisations. Data were collected via interviews with 60 Canadian Provincial Sport Organisation representatives from five provinces. A qualitative description approach was used and data were subjected to an inductive-to-deductive thematic analysis procedure, with the deductive component guided by a classification of evidence types. Results demonstrated that knowledge and information (reported by 38 participants) and ideas and interests (28 participants) were the most frequently reported evidence types, whereas research (12 participants), political (2 participants), and economic (12 participants) evidence types were least frequently reported. These findings suggest that sport science researchers could communicate in the form of, and through mediums dedicated to, knowledge and information and ideas and interests in order to reach sport organisations.
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Camoletto, Raffaella Ferrero, Davide Sterchele, and Carlo Genova. "Managing alternative sports: new organisational spaces for the diffusion of Italian parkour." Modern Italy 20, no. 3 (August 2015): 307–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s135329440001468x.
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This article explores the encounter between parkour as an unstructured and culturally innovative practice, challenging both physical as well as organisational spaces, and UISP (Unione Italiana Sport per Tutti/Italian Union of Sport for All) as a sport-promotion body open to organisational and cultural experimentation. Drawing on a multi-method qualitative approach (analysis of documentary material, interviews and focus groups), it looks at the role of UISP in the diffusion and legitimisation of parkour within the Italian context, investigating the interplay between the cultural and organisational logics of both this new practice itself on the one hand, and the organisations that are trying to accommodate it on the other. The incorporation in a sport-for-all organisation like UISP provides traceurs with a safe and legitimised space, which is, however, ‘loose' enough to maintain the fluidity of the practice. Nonetheless, by enabling the coexistence of different and competing definitions and uses of parkour, this fluid organisational space reproduces tensions among traceurs and weakens their voice in UISP's decision-making processes.
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Minikin, Brian. "Legitimacy and democracy: implications for governance in sport." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 5, no. 5 (November 9, 2015): 435–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-03-2015-0010.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the existing mechanisms for legitimising member based sport organisations can lead to poor governance and how accepted democratic processes can be manipulated to suit the personal agenda of individuals over the vision of the organisation. Design/methodology/approach – Three cases are provided to illustrate how, it is relatively easy for individuals to manipulate the established rules in order to obtain and retain power. Findings – The self-regulatory nature of sport assumes that elected representatives put the organisation’s interests before their own and that they always act in the best interests of the members. The evidence, provided in this paper, suggests that this assumption may be inappropriate. Research limitations/implications – The case studies provided occurred within the boundaries of one continental grouping of countries and may be considered biased due to the specific demographic characteristics of this part of the world and the relative lack of development of sport systems that exist there. Practical implications – The paper raises important questions about the appropriateness of the legitimising mechanisms that affect sport and the challenges that face modern sport organisations. Social implications – The paper may provide a basis for arguing that the concepts of democracy and autonomy in sport organisations need to be reviewed if their autonomy is to be maintained. Originality/value – This paper provides a basis for challenging the basis of how sport is structured and how member based sport organisations are legitimised to operate as they do.
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Scullion, Emer, and Neil Heron. "A Scoping Review of Concussion Guidelines in Amateur Sports in the United Kingdom." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 3 (January 19, 2022): 1072. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031072.
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Objectives To investigate which United Kingdom (UK) amateur sporting organisations have published sports-related concussion (SRC) guidelines, their accessibility and the extent to which they follow the Berlin statement recommendations. This article is targeted at those involved with designing and implementing SRC guidelines in amateur sport. Design Scoping Review. Data Sources The SRC guidelines of 15 sporting organisations were accessed through public materials available from the official organisation website. Eligibility Criteria: To be included in this review, sports must enjoy broad participation by UK amateur athletes with a high risk of athletes sustaining an SRC. Results: 15 sporting organisations were included in this review with two, British Cycling and British Eventing, found not to have published SRC guidelines. There was found to be a large discrepancy between the extent to which the sport-specific guides followed the Berlin statement recommendations. Conclusions: The large discrepancy between the contents of the SRC guidelines may be putting the health of athletes at risk. We recommend the UK government publish standardised concussion guidelines based on the latest scientific research that must be used by all UK amateur sport groups.
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van Luijk, Nicolien. "The International Olympic Committee: A United Nations Permanent Observer of post-politics?" International Area Studies Review 21, no. 2 (March 23, 2018): 134–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2233865918761110.
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In October of 2009 the United Nations (UN) General Assembly accepted the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) application for Permanent Observer status. This is an honour usually reserved for non-Member States and intergovernmental organisations; very rarely do non-governmental organisations (NGOs) obtain this position. The position enables the IOC to directly influence General Assembly policy decisions. This paper examines how the IOC was able to obtain such a unique status when other NGOs have had their applications rejected, and asks: what does this appointment mean for the involvement of broader civil society at the UN? The paper argues that there are various factors at play that have influenced the relationship between a global sports organisation and an international development organisation, including the neoliberalisation of development, the global power of sport, and processes of legitimation for both the IOC and the UN.
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Ferkins, Lesley, Gael Mcdonald, and David Shilbury. "A model for improving board performance: The case of a national sport organisation." Journal of Management & Organization 16, no. 4 (September 2010): 601–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1833367200001966.
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AbstractThe transition of many sport organisations from being predominantly volunteer-administered and anchored in an amateur ethos to professionally managed entities has created unique challenges for the governance of sport. This paper provides a contribution to the governance literature through the presentation of a situational case where a four-stage model, drawn from an action research approach, has been used for developing a board's strategic capability and subsequent improvement in organisational performance. Action research is founded on the premise that change and research are not mutually exclusive and that dual foci on improving practice and developing theory are possible (Coghlan & Brannick, 2001). Utilising a national sport organisation (NSO) in New Zealand the study developed and tested a structured model for improving board functioning and, specifically, strategic contribution. While the case to which the model has been applied is an NSO, the model and the subsequent reflections have value for non-profit as well as commercial entities particularly with regard to a greater understanding of the mechanisms associated with balancing the performance and conformance roles of the board.
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Ferkins, Lesley, Gael Mcdonald, and David Shilbury. "A model for improving board performance: The case of a national sport organisation." Journal of Management & Organization 16, no. 4 (September 2010): 601–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/jmo.2010.16.4.601.
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AbstractThe transition of many sport organisations from being predominantly volunteer-administered and anchored in an amateur ethos to professionally managed entities has created unique challenges for the governance of sport. This paper provides a contribution to the governance literature through the presentation of a situational case where a four-stage model, drawn from an action research approach, has been used for developing a board's strategic capability and subsequent improvement in organisational performance. Action research is founded on the premise that change and research are not mutually exclusive and that dual foci on improving practice and developing theory are possible (Coghlan & Brannick, 2001). Utilising a national sport organisation (NSO) in New Zealand the study developed and tested a structured model for improving board functioning and, specifically, strategic contribution. While the case to which the model has been applied is an NSO, the model and the subsequent reflections have value for non-profit as well as commercial entities particularly with regard to a greater understanding of the mechanisms associated with balancing the performance and conformance roles of the board.
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Zowisło, Maria. "Zbigniew Dziubiński (2020). Sport w służbie osoby i wspólnoty w perspektywie papieża Franciszka [Eng. Sport in the service of the person and community from the perspective of Pope Francis], Warsaw: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Salesian Sports Organisation of the Republic of Poland, pp. 1-232." Studies in Sport Humanities 27 (December 9, 2020): 49–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.6099.
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Zbigniew Dziubiński (2020). Sport w służbie osoby i wspólnoty w perspektywie papieża Franciszka [Eng. Sport in the service of the person and community from the perspective of Pope Francis], Warsaw: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Salesian Sports Organisation of the Republic of Poland, pp. 1-232.
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Lawley, Scott. "Spaces and laces: insights from LGBT initiatives in sporting institutions." Journal of Organizational Change Management 33, no. 3 (September 11, 2019): 502–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jocm-11-2018-0342.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine LGBT exclusion from sporting institutions, examining this as a phenomenon which takes place in specific spaces within these institutions. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework is developed which highlights the differences between initiatives to change heteronormative cultures at institutional levels and the levels of individual sporting spaces. This is applied to examples of heteronormative behaviour in sporting spaces and to diversity initiatives to promote LGBT participation in sport. Findings The paper argues that change initiatives are only effective if they engage with individual spaces within sports institutions rather than at a blanket institutional level. Originality/value The paper outlines links between similar findings in management and organisation literature and findings about sports organisations in the sports sociology literature. It outlines the role of institutions in both promoting LGBT inclusion in sport, but also in drawing LGBT participation towards mainstream heteronormative behaviours.
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Hermens, Niels, Sabina Super, Kirsten Verkooijen, and Maria Koelen. "Intersectoral Action to Enhance the Social Inclusion of Socially Vulnerable Youth through Sport: An Exploration of the Elements of Successful Partnerships between Youth Work Organisations and Local Sports Clubs." Social Inclusion 3, no. 3 (June 25, 2015): 98–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.17645/si.v3i3.139.
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Research shows that participation in sport is positively related to self-esteem, self-regulation skills, and social inclusion. As socially vulnerable youngsters participate less frequently in sports activities than their average peers, youth work organisations try to guide their clients (i.e., socially vulnerable youngsters) to local sports clubs and inclusive sports activities. Inclusive sports activities, however, cannot be provided by youth work organisations alone. Therefore, in the Netherlands, intersectoral action involving both youth work organisations and local sports clubs has emerged. Because youth workers and stakeholders in local sports clubs are not used to collaborating with each other, we explored the factors that contribute to the quality and performance of such intersectoral actions. On the basis of five open interviews with youth workers and three focus groups with stakeholders in local sports clubs, we described factors relating to the organisation of intersectoral action among youth workers and local sports clubs that are preconditions for the success of this specific type of intersectoral action.
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Tennis Federation, International. "Return to tennis guidelines." ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review 28, no. 81 (April 12, 2021): 16–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v28i81.34.
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The global COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on tennis. Movement restrictions imposed by governments have resulted in the suspension of the international tennis calendar. Once these restrictions have been relaxed, it may be possible to organise sporting competitions again with or, most likely in the short term at least, without spectators. The primary aim of this document is to set guidelines for minimum and recommended standards for the organisation of tennis competitions. This document has been developed in accordance with the WHO guidelines on the organisation of sports events and with input from the Chair of the ITF Sport Science & Medicine Commission. It is intended to supplement the existing organisational requirements for ITF events, rather than a substitute for them.
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Batuev, Mikhail, and Leigh Robinson. "What influences organisational evolution of modern sport: the case of skateboarding." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 8, no. 5 (November 12, 2018): 492–510. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-10-2017-0052.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the processes that influence the evolution of a modern sport. It focusses on the case of international skateboarding: the sport that was recently included into the Olympic Games. Design/methodology/approach An inductive research strategy was informed by the notions of evolution of modern sport, prolympism and new institutionalism. The primary data were collected through a series of interviews and supplemented by the analysis of documents, press and social media. Findings The paper analysed how the organisation of international skateboarding has changed to date and identified three major determinants of its evolution: values of the activity, commercial interests and the Olympic movement. The following recurring discussion themes emerged: the link between commercialism and legitimisation of sport; bureaucratisation under the Olympic movement; and tensions between prolympism and values of skateboarding. Research limitations/implications A limitation of the case study method is that any conclusions refer to this particular sport and their applicability to other sports lies within analytical generalisation. Still sport governing bodies and policy makers can learn from the evolution of international skateboarding and analyse potential issues and consequences for other emerging sports. In terms of theoretical implications, the study highlights legitimisation as one the key characteristics of evolution of modern sport, which should be considered along with previously established criteria, such as bureaucratisation, commercialisation and professionalisation. Originality/value The study extends the existing research on evolution of modern sports by examining a very rich contemporary case of skateboarding, the internationally growing sport with unique organisational arrangements. It contributes to knowledge of the evolution towards legitimisation of emerging sports, but also towards sportification of popular culture and society.
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Piggott, Lucy V., and Elizabeth CJ Pike. "‘CEO equals man’: Gender and informal organisational practices in English sport governance." International Review for the Sociology of Sport 55, no. 7 (August 5, 2019): 1009–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1012690219865980.
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Despite the benefits of diversity amongst sport leaders increasingly being argued by both researchers and practitioners, English sport governance remains gender-imbalanced at all levels of leadership. Within this article, we aim to explore how informal organisational practices within two established English national governing bodies impact upon gender equity and gender balance within their governance. This is important to raise awareness of the power of informal organisational practices to favour one gender over another. We present findings generated through a multi-method qualitative approach of semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Official documents from the two organisations were also drawn upon to add specific detail or fill information gaps during the collection, analysis and write-up of data. Throughout the article, we draw upon Bourdieu’s theory of practice to focus on the ways in which cultural resources, processes and institutions hold sport leaders within gendered hierarchies of dominance. We found that informal organisational practices contribute to the reinforcement of gendered structures of dominance which privilege (dominant) men and masculinity, and normalise and naturalise the positions of men as leaders. Some examples of resistance against inequitable informal practices were also evident. Drawing upon Bourdieu’s theorising, we highlight that alternative practices must be valued more highly by the organisation than current problematic practices in order for them to become legitimised, habitual and sustainable. We suggest that one way of achieving this is by linking gender-equitable governance to organisational values and performance to provide motivation for organisations to make genuine, sustainable change.
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Dauncey, Hugh. "Cycling Sociability and Sport in Belle Époque France: the Véloce-club bordelais (1878–92)." STADION 44, no. 2 (2020): 231–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/0172-4029-2020-2-231.
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The short-lived Véloce-club bordelais (1878-92) was one of France’s leading Belle époque cycling clubs. Although provincial, it was influential in developing cycle-sport nationally, including creating Bordeaux-Paris (1891), one of the founding races of cycling as a developing sport. Study of the internal life of the club shows how its social and sporting identity negotiated centrifugual and centripital forces within the institutional framework of associationism. Searching for the best organisational model for cycling sport and associativity in a period of rapid change in French sport and society, the club was refounded on a number of occasions but, despite many achievements, ultimately collapsed. As an early pioneer club, the Véloce-club bordelais (VCB) was partly a victim of its own success: having struggled to create a new ecosystem of cycling as sport and sociability, changing interests of Bordeaux’s social elite in new, motorised pursuits, or to cycle-touring rather than racing, removed the raison d’être of the club. The club’s demise subsequently created space in the sports-scape for new cycling clubs and other sports associations. Detailed analysis of club activities, internal organisation and management, membership and finances is enabled by its symbiotic relationship with the Véloce-Sport newspaper, which published and discussed much of the club’s sporting, social and administrative life. Close interpretation of the VCB’s brief but intense history shows how sporting sociability intersected with local government, politics and society and how the internal functioning of sports associations in France’s Belle époque demonstrates the significance of sports clubs as part of civil society.
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Mountjoy, Margo, Celia Brackenridge, Malia Arrington, Cheri Blauwet, Andrea Carska-Sheppard, Kari Fasting, Sandra Kirby, et al. "International Olympic Committee consensus statement: harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport." British Journal of Sports Medicine 50, no. 17 (April 26, 2016): 1019–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096121.
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Despite the well-recognised benefits of sport, there are also negative influences on athlete health, well-being and integrity caused by non-accidental violence through harassment and abuse. All athletes have a right to engage in ‘safe sport’, defined as an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable and free from all forms of non-accidental violence to athletes. Yet, these issues represent a blind spot for many sport organisations through fear of reputational damage, ignorance, silence or collusion. This consensus statement extends the 2007 IOC Consensus Statement on Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport, presenting additional evidence of several other types of harassment and abuse—psychological, physical and neglect. All ages and types of athletes are susceptible to these problems but science confirms that elite, disabled, child and lesbian/gay/bisexual/trans-sexual (LGBT) athletes are at highest risk, that psychological abuse is at the core of all other forms and that athletes can also be perpetrators. Harassment and abuse arise from prejudices expressed through power differences. Perpetrators use a range of interpersonal mechanisms including contact, non-contact/verbal, cyber-based, negligence, bullying and hazing. Attention is paid to the particular risks facing child athletes, athletes with a disability and LGBT athletes. Impacts on the individual athlete and the organisation are discussed. Sport stakeholders are encouraged to consider the wider social parameters of these issues, including cultures of secrecy and deference that too often facilitate abuse, rather than focusing simply on psychopathological causes. The promotion of safe sport is an urgent task and part of the broader international imperative for good governance in sport. A systematic multiagency approach to prevention is most effective, involving athletes, entourage members, sport managers, medical and therapeutic practitioners, educators and criminal justice agencies. Structural and cultural remedies, as well as practical recommendations, are suggested for sport organisations, athletes, sports medicine and allied disciplines, sport scientists and researchers. The successful prevention and eradication of abuse and harassment against athletes rests on the effectiveness of leadership by the major international and national sport organisations.
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Dawbin, Timothy M., Michael P. Sam, and Cecilia Stenling. "National sport organisation responses to independent reviews." International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics 13, no. 1 (January 2, 2021): 29–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2021.1877168.
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Crespo, Miguel, and José Jabaloyes. "Something new? Innovation post COVID-19. A must for tennis." ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review 28, no. 81 (April 12, 2021): 8–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v28i81.31.
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Innovation in sports has been defined as the adoption and use of a novel idea or behaviour by an organisation. The COVID-19 has created an unprecedented situation worldwide. It has affected all aspects of human existence, and sports among them. Using innovation as the main competitive strategy tool, tennis should be positioned as one of the, if not the safest, sport to play in the current climate. This paper aims to reflect on the opportunities for innovation that the pandemic has created for tennis. It presents the different types of tennis organisations and their various approaches to innovation. It suggests possible initiatives that can be implemented by the stakeholders and it discusses alternatives to adapt to the new scenario.
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Franco, Mário, and Heiko Haase. "Success factors in university sport partnerships: a case study." EuroMed Journal of Business 12, no. 1 (May 2, 2017): 87–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/emjb-04-2016-0011.
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Purpose From a resource-based perspective, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the key success factors underlying inter-organisational partnerships in the university sport sector. Design/methodology/approach To attain this objective, the paper uses a qualitative approach, performing an exploratory case study in a Portuguese higher education institution. Four interviews with key informants and documentary analysis served for data collection. Findings Based on the case evidence, five generic success factors emerged: relationships, partner selection, complementarity, sporting performance and organisation, which are likely to determine the success of partnerships in the field of university sport. Practical implications University sport managers and other actors in the field should bear the major success factors in mind when taking strategic decisions. Specifically, relational capital and the complementarity of resources seem to be important in initiating and managing sport partnerships. Originality/value This exploratory study contributes to advancing knowledge of inter-organisational partnerships in a particular area: sport in higher education. More precisely, this research outlines which success factors are relevant in sport partnerships and deserve further investigation with other research designs.
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Ford, Simon James. "Co-evolutionary processes and positive feedbacks in the growth of the ultimate fighting championships." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 5, no. 1 (March 9, 2015): 31–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-11-2011-0083.
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Purpose – In the late 2000s, the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) emerged to become the dominant mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation, bringing the sport to mainstream acceptance. The purpose of this paper is to draw on theories of co-evolution and positive feedbacks to provide insights into how the UFC has assumed this dominant position. Design/methodology/approach – A single historical case study is compiled drawing on data from a number of sources, including the UFC, US State Athletic Commissions, MMA web sites and prior UFC-related academic literature. Findings – A number of significant growth dynamics are identified, including interconnections between the increase in free-to-air events and the generation of new UFC fans and revenues; the increased financial rewards to successful fighters that allows them to improve the quality of their training and the improved quality of UFC content; and the accumulation of a critical mass of high-level fighters that increases the reputation of the UFC and the increased attraction of new fighters to the organisation. Research limitations/implications – Further in depth studies are necessary to substantiate and quantify the interconnections identified in this paper. Practical implications – The paper provides insights for other non-mainstream sports organisations that are attempting to grow their participation and viewership. Originality/value – The emergence of new sports and sports organisations such as the UFC with global appeal and significant commercial returns is infrequent. This study contributes to the need for understanding of how new sports enter the mainstream and the role that governing organisations such as the UFC play in achieving this transition.
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Ghazali, Norfazlina. "Sport Sponsorships: Employee attitudes, Organizational Identification and Inter - Organizational Citizenship." ADVANCES IN BUSINESS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 3, no. 2 (December 31, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/abrij.v3i2.10091.
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The objective of this research is to explore the nature and prevalence of inter-organisationalcitizenship behaviours within a sponsorship-rights holder relationship. This research willconceptualise sponsorship as an inter-organisational relationship and investigate how thisinter-organisational relationship impacts the employees of sponsors’ organisation. Recentstudies emphasize that understanding the mechanics of sports sponsorship is critical to itssuccess. However, there is a lack of research investigating sponsorships as an interorganisationalrelationship. This is a gap that would be valuable to fill, because an understanding of inter-organisational relationship principles would assist both sponsors and rights holders to initiate and develop more effective sponsorship relationships. Exploring the phenomenon in Malaysia as the research setting, this study will focus the sponsorship in the football industries in Malaysia.
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Meggs, Jennifer, Christopher Ditzfeld, and Jim Golby. "Self-concept organisation and mental toughness in sport." Journal of Sports Sciences 32, no. 2 (August 22, 2013): 101–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2013.812230.
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Megheirkouni, Majd, and Muhammad Azam Roomi. "Women’s leadership development in sport settings." European Journal of Training and Development 41, no. 5 (June 5, 2017): 467–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejtd-12-2016-0085.
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PurposeThis study explores the positive and negative factors influencing transformational learning experiences of female leaders in women’s leadership development programmes in sports and examines the differences in learning/change factors cited by those who successfully addressed them and those who failed. Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a qualitative research method, using phone interviews with women leaders in a sports setting. FindingsThe findings revealed that participants presented clear progress in terms of leadership skills, but they failed to report whether this progress can be achieved if the programme is running within a specific sports organisation, targeting a specific kind of sports leadership in the long term. Research limitations/implicationsThere were a number of limitations for this study, e.g. selection of participants, sample size, exploratory methodology, which affected generalising the findings to other sports organisations or other countries. Originality/valueThe study provides a starting point for the exploration of the effectiveness of women leadership development programmes and how designers can evaluate the outcome of such initiatives in the UK.
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Bennett, Blake. "The Video Coach—Reflections on the Use of ICT in High-Performance Sport." International Sport Coaching Journal 7, no. 2 (May 1, 2020): 220–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2019-0048.
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Success in sport relies on access to high-quality coaching, yet in many sports organisations—particularly those with limited financial resources—access to coaching expertise can be problematic. Although coaching capability may exist within a sports organisation, access to and retention of coaching staff for high-performance teams can be inconsistent and dependent on a number of factors, such as conflicts of interest or lucrative contracts. In the current article, a self-study methodology guided an initiative to connect several high-performance kendō athletes and their coach via video calling/conferencing technologies. Termed the “Video Coach,” a description of the methods used is provided to demonstrate the ways in which easily accessible technologies can enable consistency in the coach–athlete exchange. The “Video Coach” approach has potential application at a high-performance level where the face-to-face exchange between coach and athlete(s) is limited; however, the initial findings suggest that success requires rapport and pedagogical skills that ensure athletes benefit from the experience.
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Dinning, Track. "Preparing sports graduates for employment: satisfying employers expectations." Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning 7, no. 4 (November 13, 2017): 354–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-02-2017-0017.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore from an employer’s perspective the skills, attributes and capabilities required of a sports graduate, whilst also discovering how a student is expected to demonstrate these skills in the context of a sports organisation. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a qualitative interpretive case study approach through the use of face-to-face interviews with six employers from sports organisations involved in the delivery of sport. Interviews lasted between 30 and 42 minutes and were recorded. This was followed by a thematic review to allow for common themes to be selected and represented. The results were then reviewed and evaluated by a further 15 industry professionals and sports educators. Findings The results suggest employers seek skills that are characteristically enterprise/entrepreneurship skills, together with an articulation of a “sports graduate” mindset. This mindset is described by the employers as being something which is demonstrated through a combination of behaviours and attributes. The paper concluded that in the classroom, the use of case studies and challenges, where students have to respond to and solve problems by the very nature of the activity, is optimal. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in both the context of study and the integration of enterprise and entrepreneurship skills that are needed for the changing world of work in sport. The value of the papers is in both the employer’s description of the graduate mindset and also examples of how the skills can be applied in the context of sport.
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Orlewicz-Musiał, Małgorzata. "The “Korona” Sports Club – Football and Gymnastic Beginnings of the Podgórze Sports Club." Studies in Sport Humanities 26 (April 28, 2020): 43–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.1252.
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The centenary of the “Korona” Sports Club in Kraków is a great excuse to verify knowledge about the genesis of this organisation, to clarify who its creator was and how he contributed to the club’s further development. The article introduces the topic of creating the Podgórze Gymnastics Society “Sokół” and the children’s football team, which, establishing cooperation in 1923, formed an organisational unit under the name the “Korona” Sokół Sports Club. At fi rst, the history of T.G. (Gymnastics Society)”Sokół” in Podgórze, the beginnings of creating the infrastructure by sports facility creators and the way the society operates, is shown. It continued to show how the young footballers brought the team to life, under what conditions they trained, how they changed the club’s name and eventually got the opportunity to use the sports facilities they connected with the Podgórze “Sokoł”. Two-track activity in the fi eld of gymnastics and sport culminated in the merger of these organisational units. The work was absed created on materials available in the Kraków and K.S. (Sports Club) “Korona” archives.
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Devin, Hassan Fahim, and Davood Farbod. "Relationships among Work Life, Mental Health Status and Organisation-based Self-esteem." Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 70, no. 6 (December 1, 2016): 365–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/prolas-2016-0054.
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Abstract Quality of Work Life (QWL) is a multi-dimensional concept that covers employees’ feelings about various dimensions of work. The current study focused on QWL that can contribute to the mental health status and Organisation-Based Self-Esteem (OBSE) of employees in context of sport organisation in Iran. In this descriptive–correlative study, data was collected using three standard questionnaires: Goldberg’s (1978) General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Pierce, Gardner, Cummings and Dunham's (1989) OBSE scale, and Walton’s (1975) QWL questionnaire. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 67 (53 male, 14 female) employees of sport and youth organisations of the Northern Khorasan Province of Iran. The alpha value for mental health, OBSE and QWL questionnaires were, respectively, 0.82, 0.80, 0.79. QWL was significantly correlated with mental health status and self-esteem of employees. Thus, it can be concluded that mental health and self-esteem of employees depend on how these employees perceive QWL in organisations. Among QWL subscales, fair and adequate pay along with growth opportunities were the strongest predictors of mental health; growth opportunities along with development of human capabilities were the strongest predictors of self-esteem of employees. Our study adds to the growing body of research on mental health status in relation to factors such as QWL. In view of our findings, we hope that improving work environment as a means of improving one’s mental health status will be more emphasized by organisation managers.
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Davies, Simeon E. H., and Talent Moyo. "Community perceptions of a CSR programme: A case study of a professional football club." Corporate Ownership and Control 14, no. 3 (2017): 197–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i3c1art5.
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Professional sport organisations, especially football clubs have been historically characterised by committed and loyal support from local communities an example of such a relationship can be traced to 1888, when the leading Scottish club Celtic FC implemented a unique governance system that included allowing their fans to have a say in the running of the organisation (Carr, Findlay, Hamil, Hill and Morrow, 2000); such an accommodation could be viewed as an early example of a corporate social responsibility initiative at a professional football club. It is therefore not surprising that many present day professional football clubs are increasingly integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as part of their overall business and operational strategy in order to facilitate sustainable success in a competitive and often volatile environment. However, little if any research has been conducted in an African context regarding CSR programmes and professional sport organisations. In response to this shortcoming the aim of this research was to conduct a case study of community perceptions of the CSR programme at Ajax Cape Town Football Club who play in the Professional Soccer League (PSL). This study employed a mixed methods design in order to generate both quantitative and qualitative data for a nuanced and relevant data analysis. It should be noted that a number of established high profile European football clubs have recognised the importance CSR, for example Barcelona FC whose exemplary CSR structure has been beneficial to the club, as well as their immediate community (Hamil, Walters and Watson, 2010). Furthermore, it has been previously reported that research can facilitate a better understanding of how and if sport organisations can maximise their organisational performance from their CSR and furthermore also show the social and economic benefits of sport (Moyo and Davies, 2015).
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Laurell, Christofer, and Sten Soderman. "Sport in business studies: a state-of-the-art literature review." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 8, no. 5 (November 12, 2018): 529–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-09-2017-0042.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of articles on sport published in leading business studies journals within marketing, organisational studies and strategy.Design/methodology/approachBased on a review of 38 identified articles within the subfields of marketing, strategy and organisation studies published between 2000 and 2015, the articles’ topical, theoretical and methodological orientation within the studied subfields were analysed followed by a cross-subfield analysis.FindingsThe authors identify considerable differences in topical, theoretical and methodological orientation among the studied subfields’ associated articles. Overall, the authors also find that articles across all subfields tend to be focussed on contributing to mature theory, even though the subfield of marketing in particular exhibits contributions to nascent theory in contrast to organisation studies and strategy.Originality/valueThis paper contributes by illustrating the current state of research that is devoted or related to the phenomenon of sport within three subfields in business studies. Furthermore, the authors discuss the role played by leading business studies journalsvis-à-vissport sector-specific journals and offer avenues for future research.
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Parsons, John T., Scott A. Anderson, Douglas J. Casa, and Brian Hainline. "Preventing catastrophic injury and death in collegiate athletes: interassociation recommendations endorsed by 13 medical and sports medicine organisations." British Journal of Sports Medicine 54, no. 4 (September 19, 2019): 208–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101090.
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The following organisations endorsed this document: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, College Athletic Trainers’ Society, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Korey Stringer Institute, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Operating Committee for Standards on Athletic Equipment, Sports Neuropsychology Society. The following organisation has affirmed the value of this document: American Academy of Neurology.The Second Safety in College Football Summit resulted in interassociation consensus recommendations for three paramount safety issues in collegiate athletics: (1) independent medical care for collegiate athletes; (2) diagnosis and management of sport-related concussion; and (3) year-round football practice contact for collegiate athletes. This document, the fourth arising from the 2016 event, addresses the prevention of catastrophic injury, including traumatic and non-traumatic death, in collegiate athletes. The final recommendations in this document are the result of presentations and discussions on key items that occurred at the summit. After those presentations and discussions, endorsing organisation representatives agreed on 18 foundational statements that became the basis for this consensus paper that has been subsequently reviewed by relevant stakeholders and endorsing organisations. This is the final endorsed document for preventing catastrophic injury and death in collegiate athletes. This document is divided into the following components. (1) Background—this section provides an overview of catastrophic injury and death in collegiate athletes. (2) Interassociation recommendations: preventing catastrophic injury and death in collegiate athletes—this section provides the final recommendations of the medical organisations for preventing catastrophic injuries in collegiate athletes. (3) Interassociation recommendations: checklist—this section provides a checklist for each member school. The checklist statements stem from foundational statements voted on by representatives of medical organisations during the summit, and they serve as the primary vehicle for each member school to implement the prevention recommendations. (4) References—this section provides the relevant references for this document. (5) Appendices—this section lists the foundational statements, agenda, summit attendees and medical organisations that endorsed this document.
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Bramham, Peter. "Explanations of the Organisation of Sport in British Society." International Review for the Sociology of Sport 26, no. 3 (September 1991): 139–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/101269029102600301.
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García, Jaume, and Carles Murillo. "Sports video games participation: what can we learn for esports?" Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 10, no. 2 (March 10, 2020): 169–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-01-2019-0006.
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PurposeThis study investigates three issues associated with playing sports video games: the correlates of participation (and its intensity) in this type of activity, their complementarity with traditional sports and their perception as sport. Given the scarcity of data on esports participation, these results can be seen as an initial approach to these issues with regard to esports.Design/methodology/approachSequential, two-part and regression models are estimated using a sample of 11,018 individuals from the Survey of Sporting Habits in Spain 2015.FindingsFirst, the association of the correlates follows different patterns for participation in sports video games and its intensity. Second, complementarity with traditional sports is found using different approaches. Third, young people consider this activity as a dimension of their overall interest in sports.Practical implicationsThe different association of the correlates with participation in esports and its intensity can be used to define marketing and brand investment strategies. The complementarity between esports and traditional sports should influence how the actual stakeholders in sport define future strategies to favour the growth of both industries. Finally, the increasing perception of esports as a sport should influence the future organisation of multi-sport events like the Olympic Games.Originality/valueUsing sports video games participation as a proxy of esports participation, this study is the first to provide empirical evidence of the relevance of distinguishing between participation in esports and its intensity, their complementarity with traditional sports and their perception as sport.
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Rundh, Bo, and Patrik Gottfridsson. "Delivering sports events: the arena concept in sports from a network perspective." Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 30, no. 7 (August 3, 2015): 785–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbim-06-2013-0131.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the arena concept is used in sports marketing. The prevailing situation and the development of the arena concept require a combination between sport, business and entertainment. Design/methodology/approach – To fulfil the aim of this study, we have used a qualitative method in the form of a case study. Secondary data and personal interviews were mainly used. Even though an interview guide was used, the key informants were allowed to tell their stories freely and discuss the development of the arena concept over time. Field observations have also been an important input in the process. Findings – In delivering the sport event, there is a complex set of actors that must interact and intervene with each other. This paper contributes to the sport marketing field by analyzing the market situation in a network perspective. It also gives an idea of the relative positions of the organisations making up the network. When a sport club is delivering a sport event, there is a complex set of actors that must interact and intervene with each other, which those actors are and what they bring to the network depends on if you consider the network from a non-commercial sport point of view, or from a business and commercial point of view. In a traditional perspective, the side of the network that is based on the non-commercial or sport side consists of actors that are volunteers and engaged in the team for the fascination of sport. Research limitations/implications – The arena concept has been an important part in building relationships with different business actors in relation to the surrounding actors and the community. The activity-resource-actor model provides the analytical tools for analyzing the actors, resources and activities for developing the marketing strategy for a sport club. Originality/value – This paper provides a unique insight into how a sports club has been able to use different resources to create a successful incubation from primarily being a non-profit organisation. The arena concept has been an important part in building relationships with different business actors in relation to the surrounding actors and the community.
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Krüger, Michael, and Stefan Nielsen. "Die Entstehung der Nationalen Anti-Doping Agentur in Deutschland (NADA) im Kontext der Gründung der Welt Anti- Doping Agentur (WADA)/ The emergence of Germany’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) following the foundation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)." Sport und Gesellschaft 10, no. 1 (April 1, 2013): 55–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sug-2013-0104.
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Zusammenfassung Nach dem Ende des Kalten Krieges kam es über Ländergrenzen hinweg zu internationalen Initiativen gegen Doping, an deren Ende 1999 die Gründung einer unabhängigen, sowohl vom Sport als auch den Regierungen getragenen Welt Anti-Doping Agentur, der WADA, stand. Grundlage dieses vermehrten Engagements der Politik war das über Jahrzehnte erkennbare Versagen des organisierten Sports, einer wachsenden Verbreitung von Doping effizient entgegenzutreten. Im Ergebnis führte dies zu einem fundamentalen Wandel des Verhältnisses zwischen Sport und Politik: Die Politik gewann Einfluss in bisherige Domänen des Sports. In Deutschland führte die Gründung der WADA zu einer Umstrukturierung der Anti-Dopingpolitik. Maßgebliches Ziel der NADA-Gründung 2002 war die Zentralisierung von Anti-Dopingmaßnahmen in einer Organisation, die von Sport und Staat unabhängig sein sollte. Die Bundesregierung hielt jedoch an ihrer Grundposition fest, die Dopingbekämpfung dem organisierten Sport zu überantworten und selbst nur im Rahmen der ihr durch völkerrechtliche Verträge auferlegten Gewährleistungsverantwortung tätig zu werden. Wiederholt aufkommenden Debatten über ein deutsches Anti-Dopinggesetz stand sie ablehnend gegenüber; sie beschränkte sich auf Verschärfungen des Arzneimittelrechts.
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D'AMICO, Rosa Lopez de. "Sport of Gymnastics in New Zealand." Asian Journal of Physical Education & Recreation 10, no. 1 (June 1, 2004): 48–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.24112/ajper.101295.
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LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.This article presents a descriptive overview of the sport of gymnastics in New Zealand. More specifically, it looks at the national organisation of artistic gymnastics and the situation of the elite sector. In order to develop this research, the New Zealand Gymnastics Association provided written documents to be analysed. Interviews with members of the Association were also conducted in order to expand the information written in the documents and to look at their points of view in terms of the organisation of gymnastics and its influence on the results they have obtained internationally.本文旨在探討新西蘭體操總會的結構組織，並從行政者、敎練、裁判員和運動員的多層面去分析及了解其結構組織的特點，尋找影響體操發展的要素及障礙。
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Darcy, S., H. Maxwell, M. Edwards, J. Onyx, and S. Sherker. "More than a sport and volunteer organisation: Investigating social capital development in a sporting organisation." Sport Management Review 17, no. 4 (November 2014): 395–406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2014.01.003.
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Drummond, Murray, Sam Elliott, Claire Drummond, and Ivanka Prichard. "Youth sport and COVID-19: a potential generation lost." Emerald Open Research 2 (May 19, 2020): 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.35241/emeraldopenres.13661.1.
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This conceptual / study protocol paper provides important context around the role of sport in Australia where sport provides aspects of community agency through participation, organisation and volunteerism. It provides a descriptive analysis of how sport assists young people in developing physical and mental “fitness” through its community orientation. However, it also provides discussion around the potential of a “generation lost” to sport as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The conceptual nature of this paper means that the data collection underpinning this research has not yet been conducted. However, given that we have applied for human research ethics along with having accrued sporting clubs and organisations eager to be involved in the research, we are planning to roll out this research by mid 2020. The design will be based on mixed methods approach whereby large-scale surveys together with focus groups and interviews will be central to the research data collection process. This research is unique given the nature of the time in which it exists. The last global pandemic was around 100 years ago when sport did not play such a significant role in society. Understanding the implications of the pandemic on young people and to the sporting clubs and organisations will be key in re-establishing sport as a central component of community agency towards the physical and mental health of young people. The urgency of understanding this is key to assisting the loss of potential young people to sport and the benefits that go with it to the individual, the community, and society as a whole.
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TÓTH, NIKOLETT ÁGNES. "THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS DISCIPLINARY LIABILITY AND ITS PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY IN HUNGARY." PRZEGLĄD POLICYJNY 138, no. 2 (August 28, 2020): 251–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.3684.
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Legal liability has various forms, including the various distin-guishable forms of liability related to the world of sport and disciplinary li-ability in sports in particular, which can also be discussed by comparing it with aspects of criminal law and labour law. Disciplinary liability in sports emerges in the case of accountable, delinquent infringement of the related regulations. The burden of production of evidence lies with the sports federa-tion. Every sports federation is authorised to conduct disciplinary proceed-ings against an athlete, sports specialist and sports organisation involved in the competition system of the given sports federation.The disciplinary regulations defi ne what disciplinary offence the athlete, sports specialist or sports organisation is likely to have committed, for theinvestigation of which the proceedings will start. Both the legal standards of the country concerned and the rules of national sports federations include detailed regulations necessary for disciplinary proceedings to be conducted properly. The knowledge of thereof is essential in terms of practical applica-bility, as presented by this study in detail.
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Włodarczyk, Arkadiusz. "Olympic Games in Garmisch - Partenkirchen 1936 – sport, logistics, media." Studies in Sport Humanities 23 (July 12, 2019): 19–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.2888.
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The subject matter of the 1936 Olympic Games is mainly taken up in a political context because, at that time, both the summer and winter Olympic Games were held in Nazi Germany. On the other hand, however, the Olympics proved to be a great success in terms of organisation, communication and new technological solutions. This article is an attempt to show the preparations and conduct of the Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in terms of organisation, logistics and media. The article is based on the offi cial Olympic report, press releases from that period and information from the Olympic exhibition at the stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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Michelini, Enrico, Ulrike Burrmann, Tina Nobis, Jacqueline Tuchel, and Torsten Schlesinger. "SPORT OFFERS FOR REFUGEES IN GERMANY. PROMOTING AND HINDERING CONDITIONS IN VOLUNTARY SPORT CLUBS." Society Register 2, no. 1 (August 10, 2018): 19–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.14746/sr.2018.2.1.02.
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After the long summer of migration, strong social and political movements of solidarity with and resistance against refugees developed in Europe. Expressions of solidarity and resistance were also recognisable in the sport system, especially in voluntary sport clubs (VSCs). As a result of this observation, the following article addresses the question: “Which organisational conditions of VSCs promote or hinder the implementation of sport activities for refugees?” To this aim, the article analyses and discusses the results of three research projects concerning sport offers for refugees in Germany. The interview material (n=49) collected in these projects was examined through the qualitative technique of thematic analysis and interpreted through a systems theoretical framework. The results show that conditions which promote and hinder the implementation of sport offers for refugees were identified in all formal (decision programmes, communication channels, and human resources) and informal (organisation culture) decision premises. Furthermore, the implementation of sport offers for refugees is particularly dependent on human resources within the sport clubs. The data show that the resolute will of individuals or small groups of people is highly relevant for the implementation of these sport offers. Finally, when it comes to organizing support for refugees, VSCs display an unexpected dynamic and a high capacity to mobilise resources within a short period of time. The discussion reflects these results and articulates strategies to safeguard, foster, and facilitate the social engagement of VSCs in relation to refugees.
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O’Boyle, Ian. "Developing a performance management framework for a national sport organisation." Sport Management Review 18, no. 2 (May 2015): 308–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2014.06.006.
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Krüger, Arnd. "The re-organisation of West German Elite Sport after 1969." Les Cahiers de l'INSEP 46, no. 1 (2010): 144–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.3406/insep.2010.1120.
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Morgan, Ashlee, Daryl Adair, Tracy Taylor, and Antoine Hermens. "Sport sponsorship alliances: relationship management for shared value." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 4, no. 4 (October 7, 2014): 270–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-12-2013-0044.
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Purpose – Using a case study of an international sport event, the purpose of this paper is to examine the inter-organisational relationship between a sport event property and its corporate sponsors. Design/methodology/approach – Interviews were conducted with personnel from the national sport organisation responsible for the delivery of this major event, and from four of its corporate sponsorship partners. Findings – The findings indicated that both formal and informal governance were critical to the relationships underpinning these sponsorship alliances. From a dyadic perspective, it was found that the satisfaction of sponsorship partners had two key elements: tangible commercial benefits from the sponsor-sponsee alliance, and the less tangible but nonetheless valuable relationship support within the partnership. In short, partner satisfaction and alliance stability stemmed from relational constructs and the balance of formal governance mechanisms. Originality/value – This paper explores the variables that generate value and maintain alliance stability for improved sponsorship governance. These findings, while focused on a single case study, have implications for research in the field of sponsorship and to the area of business-to-business relationships more broadly.
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Myers, Jennifer L., and Alison J. Doherty. "A multidimensional critique of the Sport Canada Policy on Women in Sport and its implementation in one national sport organisation." International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing 2, no. 4 (2007): 322. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsmm.2007.013709.
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Prieto, Jaime, and Juan L. Paramio-Salcines. "THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE PROMOTION OF ELITE DISABILITY SPORT: A WORLDWIDE ANALYSIS." Age of Human Rights Journal, no. 10 (June 18, 2018): 119–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.17561/tahrj.n10.6.
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Little attention has been focused on the analysis of the interrelation between disability and elite disability sport from the human rights perspective as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) demands of those countries that ratified this global regulation. More than a decade since its promulgation in December 2006, the United Nations itself and a plethora of authors recognises that disability in general and disability sport by extension has not yet been seen as a human rights issue in many countries, principally in developing countries. This paper is divided into four main parts. First, academic literature in relation to disability, human rights policy and sport at elite level is explored. Second, it examines the active role of the International Paralympic Committee, regarded as a major advocate for the rights of the sport promotion of athletes with disabilities, to implement the Convention by the organisation of sports events for Paralympic athletes worldwide at all levels of the sport development continuum. Third, it explains the methods and data collection followed in the study and the following section presents results of the analysis. Finally, it draws an international scenario that might be valuable in informing academics, institutions and professionals to promote elite disability sport from the human rights perspective.
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Gamage, Prasanna J., Caroline F. Finch, and Lauren V. Fortington. "Document analysis of exertional heat illness policies and guidelines published by sports organisations in Victoria, Australia." BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 6, no. 1 (April 2020): e000591. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000591.
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ObjectivesTo conduct a document and content analysis of exertional heat illness (EHI)-related documents published by sports organisations in Victoria, Australia, in order to determine their scope and evidence base against current international best practice recommendations.MethodsA qualitative document and content analysis. Official documents relating to EHI were identified through a search of 22 Victorian sport organisation websites, supplemented by a general internet search. The content of these documents was evaluated against recommendations presented in three current international position statements on prevention and management of EHI.ResultsA range of document types addressing EHI were identified (n=25), including specific heat policies, match day guides, rules and regulations. Recommendations about prevention measures were the most common information presented, but these were largely focused on event modification/cancellation guidelines only (n=22; 88%). Most documents provided information on hydration as a preventive measure (n=20; 80%), but the emphasis on the importance of cooling strategies (n=7; 28%) and heat acclimatisation (n=5; 20%) was inadequate. Details on EHI, including its definition, symptoms/signs to look out for, and common risk factors (beyond humidity/high temperatures) were lacking in most documents.ConclusionThere is considerable variation in formal documents with regard to their content and quality of information. Continued efforts to bridge the evidence to practice gap in sports safety are therefore important. This study highlights the challenge for community sport, which relies on high-level policy and governance, across settings and populations that can differ substantially in their needs.
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Middleditch, Lara, and Trish Bradbury. "World Masters Games 2017: organisational delivery models." International Journal of Event and Festival Management 5, no. 3 (October 14, 2014): 263–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijefm-01-2014-0002.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how multiple partners could be managed to ensure the successful delivery of the World Masters Games (WMG), 2017. Specifically, its objectives are to understand how event organisers manage relationships with multiple delivery partners, what tools and practices are used to ensure consistency and what risks and benefits exist. Design/methodology/approach – An applied, qualitative, exploratory method used thematic analysis to obtain findings from seven semi-structured interviews of senior managers involved in five international sports event held in Australasia. Findings – Findings were interpreted into nine themes related to event delivery partnerships such as reducing inconsistency, localising delivery through specialists, managing stakeholder relationships, managing workloads and taking an athlete-centred approach. Recommendations include establishing relationship strategies for each partner, determining the degree of control over delivery, crafting contracts appropriate to each partner, creating a suite of tools to aid consistency, recruiting an executive team with Games/mass participation event experience and a senior management team with sport or venue operations experience, centralising knowledge and planning, up-skilling partners as necessary and fully engaging local communities. Research limitations/implications – The sample was restricted to five event organisations and only a small number of participants per organisation were interviewed. This study collected the experiences and opinions from the event organisers’ point of view and did not capture the same from delivery partners. Originality/value – The literature revealed little specifically on operational delivery methods adopted by sport events; therefore this study adds to the conversation on sport event delivery models from an outsourcing perspective.
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Neidecker, John, Nitin K. Sethi, Randolph Taylor, Raymond Monsell, Don Muzzi, Bruce Spizler, Larry Lovelace, et al. "Concussion management in combat sports: consensus statement from the Association of Ringside Physicians." British Journal of Sports Medicine 53, no. 6 (July 26, 2018): 328–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098799.
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Various organisations and experts have published numerous statements and recommendations regarding different aspects of sports-related concussion including definition, presentation, treatment, management and return to play guidelines. 1–7To date, there have been no written consensus statements specific for combat sports regarding management of combatants who have suffered a concussion or for return to competition after a concussion. In combat sports, head contact is an objective of the sport itself. Accordingly, management and treatment of concussion in combat sports should, and must, be more stringent than for non-combat sports counterparts.The Association of Ringside Physicians (an international, non-profit organisation dedicated to the health and safety of the combat sports athlete) sets forth this consensus statement to establish management guidelines that ringside physicians, fighters, referees, trainers, promoters, sanctioning bodies and other healthcare professionals can use in the ringside setting. We also provide guidelines for the return of a combat sports athlete to competition after sustaining a concussion. This consensus statement does not address the management of moderate to severe forms of traumatic brain injury, such as intracranial bleeds, nor does it address the return to competition for combat sports athletes who have suffered such an injury. These more severe forms of brain injuries are beyond the scope of this statement. This consensus statement does not address neuroimaging guidelines in combat sports.
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Joubert, Yvonne, and Hannes de Beer. "Organisation Team Sport Interventions to Overcome Diversity Constraints in the Workplace." International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review 10, no. 2 (2010): 303–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/1447-9532/cgp/v10i02/39851.
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