Violence In Sport

Question 1

Causes of violence in sport for the PERFORMER
(Hint: WINNER acronym)

Answer 1

-Win at all costs “win ethic”
-Importance of the event
-Nature of the sport
-NGBs too lenient
-Excitement/over-arousal
-Refereeing decisions leading to frustration

Question 2

Strategies for preventing violence for the performer

Answer 2

-Post match evidence of violence
-Harsher punishments
-Campaigns linked to fairplay
-Promoters performers with good disciplinary records
-Support of officials with technology (VAR,Goal Line technology_

Question 3

Causes of violence for spectators

Answer 3

-Rival matches
-Intoxication (drugs, alcohol)
-Media Hype
-Lack of effective deterrents
-Diminished group responsibility
-Poor stewarding/crowd control
-Poor officiating
-Religious discord (Celtic vs Rangers)

Question 4

Solutions to violence for spectators

Answer 4

-Control alcohol sales
-Increased police intelligence (CCTV)
-Tougher deterrents (bans, fines)
-All seater stadiums/ family zones
-Encouraging media to be responsible
-Changing kick off times