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Management of Sporting Events Essentials

Sep 10, 2024

Management of Sporting Events

Introduction

  • First Unit: Management of Sporting Events
  • The chapter is easy and simple
  • Study in two parts: Theory and Practical

Management of Sporting Events

  • Meaning of management of sporting events: Proper management of tournaments and competitions
  • Main objectives: Minimizing expenses, proper utilization of time, and avoiding disputes

Event Managers

  • Sports organizers face many problems
  • 5 main tasks they perform:
    1. Planning
    2. Organizing
    3. Staffing
    4. Directing
    5. Controlling

1. Planning

  • Planning everything in advance
  • Determining goals, budget, rules, time, etc.

2. Organizing

  • Division of tasks
  • Formation of various departments (e.g., first aid, food, discipline)

3. Staffing

  • Placing the right people in the right positions
  • Determining responsibilities

4. Directing

  • Leadership skills
  • Guiding tasks

5. Controlling

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Working according to goals

Committees

  • Forming various committees such as:
    • Food Committee
    • First Aid Committee
    • Finance Committee
    • Press and Media Committee
    • Publicity Committee
    • Reception Committee

Responsibilities

Pre-tournament Responsibilities

  • Preparation before the tournament: Budget, schedule, venue, etc.

Responsibilities During the Tournament

  • Ensuring proper organization
  • Taking care of players and officials

Post-tournament Responsibilities

  • Award distribution
  • Compilation of records

Types of Tournaments

  1. Knockout Tournament
    • The losing team is eliminated
  2. League Tournament (Round Robin)
    • All teams play scheduled matches
  3. Combination Tournament
    • Mix of knockout and league

Intra-mural and Extra-mural Tournaments

  • Intra-mural: Competitions within school or college
  • Extra-mural: External competitions, such as zonal, state, national level

Community Sports

  • Community sports are not for skill demonstration, but for teamwork and health awareness
  • Programs like Sports Day and Health Run

Conclusion

  • The theoretical part of the first chapter is explained
  • Next part: Fixtures and their procedures
  • Focus on practicals the next day