Avds&Disavds Of Hosting Flashcards
Name 4 advantages of hosting an major sporting event
New transport systems Tourism bring in money Increase participation facilities can be used after event New sports can be introduced
Name 2 economic examples of positive legacy of an major event
Venues can be used afterwards
Better developed transport systems
Name 3 examples of major sports events that take place in the U.K. each year
Wimbledon British F1 British golf open Cycling tour of Great Britain British athletics diamond league FA cup final London marathon Grand national World snooker championships
How can hosting event increase national morale
Brings national pride through success
Provides entertainment
How can hosting event affect economic investment
New facilities may become a business hub
Promotes country if well organised/ successful
Shop window effect
Increase in trade
Increase in local area ie transport housing
How does hosting event affect tourism
Spectators visit to attend event
Increase in tourism post event
Spectators may visit other areas of the country
Tourist attractions may be used as venues eg London olympics using Greenwich Park for equestrianism
Why do some country choose not to host give 4 reasons why
Country may not be able to afford to host
Bidding is expensive and may not succeed
Country may not participate in the sport/ not good at the spirt
Cost of hosting may be more than income generated/ fear of debt / will cost too much
Economic benefits jobs temporary
Facilities may not be used after the event
Negative impact on reputation of goes badly
Overcrowding increase in traffic
Security risk/ terrorism/ crime
Unsuitable environment/ climate
Identify 2 major sports events and give a feature for each
Olympics
Fa cup final
International element/brining nations together More expensive/ requires investment Require extensive planning Can be a one off event Can be a regular event Can be a recurring event
Describe 3 features of an international event
Not sure if needed
Can be one off or recurring
(Usually) involves competitors from different countries
(Usually) involves spectators from more than one country
High level of investment required
Can attract other investment
Potential legacy effect if a major event such as olympics games or football World Cup
Generates significant media coverage
Usually involves a bidding process
Higher level officials required
