World Class Performance Programme And Gild Event Series Flashcards
Define sportsmanship
Fair and generous behaviour or treatment of others especially in sporting contest
What is a world class performance programme
A programme designed to bring major international sporting events to the UK
These events are part of the governments strategy to maintain the reputation as world leading host of major sporting competitions
Why does the world class performance programme exist
So that there is a clear route to achieving Olympic success
What types of event are part of the world class performance programme
World championships
European championships
Grand Prix
World cups
Continental tournaments
What are the objectives of the gold event series
To boost the UKs sporting profile
To gain an economic impact
To be part of the participation legacy
To provide sporting excellence
How will the gold event series boost the UKs sporting profile
The UKs status acts as a hub for international sport and attracts significant media attention
How will the gold event series have an economic impact
Hosting these events bring tourism, job opportunities and revenue to the host cities and regiosn
How will the gold event series have an impact on participation legacy
It aims to inspire participation in sport at the grassroots level by encouraging people to engage in physical activity
Boosts local sports clubs and organisations
How will the gold event series have an impact on sporting excellence
These events provide UK athletes with home ground advantage in international competitions, contributing to the nations high performance sporting success
Where is fu ding received from for the gold event series
UK sport provides financial and logistical support to event organisers to bid for and deliver these events
Hat does the funding for the gold events series ensure
It ensures that the UK can compete with other nations for the right to host prestigious sporting events
How does the gold event series aim to leave a lasting legacy
By increasing popularity of different sports
Improving the infrastructure
Ensuring the development of elite athletes
What is the long term goal of the gold event series
It is part of a broader plan to keep the UK at the forefront of international sport, in terms of both hosting and performance
