International Factors
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- Created on: 08-06-14 13:38
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- International Factors
- International Events
- FIFA World Cup
- Olympic Games
- US Open Golf
- Commonwealth Games
- Hockey World Cup
- Wimbledon
- Badminton Horse Trials
- High Profile Events
- London Marathon
- Ashes
- Premier League
- Champions League
- Rugby 6 Nations
- Ryder Cup
- Why do we have international sport?
- To become the best in the world
- To unite countries and cultures
- To inspire a generation
- Travel opportunities
- Home Advantages
- Hosting an International Event
- Disadvantages
- It expensive, some countries can't afford it
- Threat of Terrorism
- Effect on local communities: -increased traffic -hospitals/police -increased crime
- Increased riots/protests
- Poor Planning and Organisation - creates a bad image for the country
- Advantages
- Increases Tourism
- Increases Profits/revenue -that can be spent on improving grass roots development
- Inspire a generation to participate
- Creates jobs
- Increase in number of world class facilities
- Improved facilities around the country
- Improved Infrastructure (transport)
- Publicity - makes the country look good
- Encourages hosting of other international events
- Unites the country - national pride
- Disadvantages
- Types of Competition
- Ladder
- Certain number or players enter and are ranked. Competition takes place over a period of time here matches have to be played by a certain date. Lower level player challenges a higher level player from 1 or 2 rungs above, if they win they swap places, number 1 at the end wins.
- e.g. Squash
- AD: everyone plays the same number of games DISAD: limited number of players
- Certain number or players enter and are ranked. Competition takes place over a period of time here matches have to be played by a certain date. Lower level player challenges a higher level player from 1 or 2 rungs above, if they win they swap places, number 1 at the end wins.
- Round Robin
- There are groups of teams who all play each other. Usually around 5 - 8 in a tournament
- e.g. Premier League
- AD: Everyone plays the same number of games
- There are groups of teams who all play each other. Usually around 5 - 8 in a tournament
- Knock-out Tournament
- Large numbers can enter. Players are seeded or ranked. Rankings are spread out over the 1st round. Winners go through to the next round.
- e.g. Wimbledon
- AD: Lower ranked players/teams can win DISAD: only get one chance
- Large numbers can enter. Players are seeded or ranked. Rankings are spread out over the 1st round. Winners go through to the next round.
- Combination
- Is a round Robin/Groups matches then followed by knockout rounds.
- e.g. World Cup
- Is a round Robin/Groups matches then followed by knockout rounds.
- Ladder
- International Events
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