Specator Behaviour

Question 1

Why are clubs reliant on spectators?

Answer 1

-They create energy and excitement

-increases popularity of sport

-increase profile of sport

-helps to draw media attention

Question 2

How do spectators affect performers?

Answer 2

-Can provide an athlete a home field advantage

-place pressure on performer from crowd noise. Which can make them lose concentration and make mistakes

Question 3

What is crowd trouble and how does it affect sporting events?

Answer 3

It is verbal and physical abuse towards performer/opposition/spectators

Increases costs for sporting events to control rowdy crowds

Question 4

What is hooliganism

Answer 4

Disorderly, aggressive, violent behavior. Associated with gang mentality

Question 5

What causes hooliganism? (7p)

Answer 5

-Rivalry between groups of fans

-family tradition of supporting a team

• spectators intending to verbally and physically abuse performers

-media bring hype and attention

-alcohol

-drugs

-officials decisions cause frustration (unjust)

Question 6

What are the strategies to combat hooliganism?

Answer 6

-early kick off times reduce alcohol consumed

-alcohol restrictions

-all seater stadiums prevent supported from going to different parts of ground( improve organization=better safety for players)

• fans segregated to different parts of stadium

-installed video surveillance,Stuart’s and police monitor supporters behavior

-known hooligans have travel restrictions or bans on watching team

-educating about bad behaviour prevents hooliganism