Advantages/Dis of Events (The SAC)

Question 1

time

Answer 1

Time to organise

Time to carry out event or initiative

Time to measure the success of the initiative

Time to see success for example- London 2012

Question 2

Human Resources/Expertise

Answer 2

Advantages
Legacy of Volunteers
Coaches trained
More staff in sport
Event planning skills developed

Disadvantages
Cost of training staff
Recruiting staff
Required stewards, volunteers
Lack of skilled coaches

Question 3

Success measure

Answer 3

advantages
Increased participation
New housing
Promotion of the local area

disadvantages
Hard to measure

Question 4

Cost

Answer 4

Advantages
Sponsorship income
Making Profit
Financial Gains

Disadvantages
Upfront cost
Ongoing investment in event
Cost to promote

Question 5

Accountability

Answer 5

Some organisations may be accountable for the success of an initiative or event some may NOT
The organisation running the event or initiative will be accountable such as an NGB
They may be accountable to their funding partner

ADVANTAGE= could secure future funding

DISADVANTAGE= could lose funding