National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) And Professionalism

Question 1

What are the 5 R’s of rational recreation?

Answer 1

• Regionally (+ nationally and internationally)

• Respectable (fair play)

• Regular

• Rule-based (codification)

• Religion

Question 2

Why was there a development of NGB’s?

Answer 2

• Sport increasing in popularity

• More teams and clubs being formed

• Leagues and competitions required for these teams to compete in

• More national and international fixtures

• Nationally agreed rules and codification

• Maintenance of the ‘amateur ideal’ to deal with professionalism and early commercialisation of sport and the desire to maintain control of sport