Sport and the Law Flashcards
What is sports law?
The laws, regulation and judicial decisions that govern sports and athletes who perform in them.
What are the circumstances whereby sports performers might need assistance from the law during their sporting careers? (SOCCER)
. Spectators attacking players . Opponents being too violent . Contractual issues with sponsors . Contractual issues with employers . Equality of opportunities issues (e.g racism) . Referee negligence
What examples are there of spectators attacking players?
Leeds fan who attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was jailed for 16 weeks.
What examples are there of opponents being too violent?
Matt Holmes received a settlement of £250,000 after suing Kevin Muscat for a career ending tackle in 1998.
What examples are there of contractual issues with sponsors?
Oakley tried to take Rory McIlroy to court for changing his kit sponsor to Nike without allowing Oakley the first right of refusal.
What examples are there of contractual issues with employers?
Jean-Marc Bosman was the catalyst for the ruling in 1995 by the European court of justice to introduce the Bosman Ruling for football players.
What examples are there of referee negligence ?
Ben Smoldon sued the referee for not maintaining his duty of care and an opposition player for deliberately collapsing the scrum in a total of 1 million pounds compensation.
What is negligence from officials or coaches?
Conduct that leads to a breach of the duty of care, which results in foreseeable harm to another.
What is a duty of care?
A legal obligation imposed on someone if they are responsible for a group of people.
What legal responsibilities do coaches have on their subjects?
. Health and safety
. Protection from abuse
. Supplements
. Duty of care
Explain the health and safety responsibilities that coaches have?
Should have access to first aid and a way of contacting the emergency services.
Explain the protection from abuse responsibilities that coaches have?
Coaches should protect children from emotional abuse and physical abuse.
Explain the supplement education responsibilities that coaches have?
Legal and ethical responsibilities to educate their subjects to refrain from drug taking and show them legal supplements and nutrition information.
Explain the Duty of Care responsibilities that coaches have?
Measures must be taken to ensure that participants are safe in an activity.
What steps should coaches follow to ensure their duty of care?
. Up to date contact details, medical details, registers
. Appropriate supervision ratios
. Ensuring there is first aid provision
. Individuals involved in coaching have DBS clearance
. Appropriate risk assessment undertaken before coaching
