sport and the law

Question 1

what has increased professionalism and commercialisation led to

Answer 1

stricter adherance to llegal standards

Question 2

why do performers need the law

Answer 2

to protect from injuries obtained through sport / through violence / devience of other players

protect against spectator behaviour

contracts with employers / sponsors

compensated from loss of earning from discrimination

protection from negligence of referees or coaches

protection against media intrusion into private lives

Question 3

examples of performers who had to be protected by the law

Answer 3

matt holmes - injured by a football tackle

monica seles - stabbed by spectator durning tennis match

david Beckham sent off in World Cup - hated by the nation

Question 4

what hapens when there is player violence

Answer 4

dealt with by NGB’s
fines/bans
sometimes dealt with by prosecution

Question 5

what are some examples of things that fans can be prosecuted for

Answer 5

pitch invasions
fans attcking players mid game
streaking

Question 6

what is negligence from officials

Answer 6

breaching the duty of care resulting in (forseeable) harm. Conduct that falls below the required standards to maintain safety.

Question 7

examples of officials being negligent

Answer 7

injury caused by not applying the rules of the game correctly
injury caused by failure to check clothing/footwear properly
injury caused by failure to check the safety of the surface before a match
injury caused by failure to check the equipment
failure to stop the game due to injury of player

Question 8

what is a coaches duty of care

Answer 8

legal obligation to eliminate potential dangers and risks so that players can participate in a safe environment

Question 9

what are a coaches legal responsibilities

Answer 9

providing first aid provision

maintain the right supervision numbers

collect medical information/contact details

do risk assessments, so dangers are planned for

adapt sessions to ability of participants

suitably train DBS, safeguarding, appropriate training

Question 10

what additional safety measure can be imposed for spectators

Answer 10

controlled alcohol sales
increased police presence
tougher deterrents
no perimeter fencing
banning aggressive spectators
games played at specific times

Question 11

timeline of crowd safety legislation

Answer 11

1. Occupiers liability act (1957)
2. Safety of sports grounds act (1975)
3. Sporting events act (1985)
4. Fire safety and safety of place of sport act (1987)
5. The football spectators act (1989)
6. The football offences act (1991)