Event Legacy Flashcards
What is a sporting mega event?
“Irregular, one-off major international spectator/competitor events, generating significant economic activity” (Gratton & Taylor, 2000).
Define legacy in the context of sporting events.
“Planned and unplanned, positive and negative, tangible and intangible structures created for and by a sport event that remain longer than the event itself” (Pruess, 2007).
What is the significance of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Aotearoa NZ?
Largest sporting event New Zealand has ever held, co-hosted with Australia, and the first FWWC in the southern hemisphere.
What were key milestones in the FWWC hosting process?
Bid submission (2019-2020), event legacy plan creation, and public support harnessing.
What are the main legacy goals for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Increase participation of women and girls in football, greater pathway opportunities, capacity building, and facilities investment (As One Bid Book, 2020).
How did the previous NZ government prioritize women’s sports?
From 2016-2023, initiatives were implemented to increase women’s sport leadership and participation.
What actions did New Zealand Football (NZF) take in response to diversity pressures?
Enacted an action plan in 2020, including a structural rebuild and highlighting diversity and inclusion.
What international legacy initiatives are associated with the 2023 FWWC?
Australia’s initiatives and the Oceania Football Confederation’s development boost for women’s football aligned with FWWC goals (Maddox & Crabill, 2023).
What are some legacy benefits of sporting mega events?
Economic growth, infrastructure development, community cohesion, self-esteem, skills development, and increased participation (adapted from Cornelissen et al., 2011).
Name some local legacy initiatives related to the FWWC.
Tahuna Park renovations, Logan Park & Caledonian Ground lighting upgrades, Kōtuitui in Dunedin schools, and the Fantails programme.
What is the focus of event legacy in sports management?
Examining current scholarship, ongoing considerations, research claims, and analyzing long-term impacts.
What are common environmental concerns related to mega-events?
Carbon footprint, pollution, water usage, energy consumption, and the need for effective environmental management.
What was the carbon footprint of the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Combined, they produced 3.76 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (Ross & Orr, 2021).
What is often overlooked in mega-event planning?
Pre-event environmental impacts, which can lead to future problems (Ross & Orr, 2021).
What legacy promises were made for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa?
A “Green Goal” for social, environmental, and economic development, including reduced environmental footprint and green infrastructure (Death, 2011).
