Violence in sport Flashcards
What is the definition in of violence in sport ?
Physical acts committed to harm others in sports such as American football, rugby and football
What are strategies for preventing performer violence ?
- Better qualified officials
- Technology (TMO) - correct decisions decrease frustrations for players
- NGB’s try to educate, punishing and promoting
What is football hooliganism ?
Unruly, violent and destructive behaviour by over zealous supports of association football clubs
What is hooliganism ?
Acts of vandalism and violence in public places committed by youths
What are some causes and solutions for violence from spectators ?
Rival fans chants and taunts
- Seated stadiums, fan segregation, family zones
Poor policing/ stewarding
Increase in police intelligence and liaison (e.g. Hillsborough)
Too much alcohol/ drugs
ban or control alcohol, earlier kick off times
Pre match media hype
Encourage responsible media reporting, decrease hype and tensions
Lack of punishments
Tough deterrents (e.g. bans)
What are the negative consequences of football hooliganism ?
- ruins the image of football
- decline in participation
- decrease in the number of fans at matches
- measures negatively affect law-abiding fans who have done nothing wrong
- teams banned from entering competitions
- increase costs of security and policing
