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Advantages and disadvantages of sports development initiatives and events
Advantages and disadvantages of sports development initiatives and events
cost
Upfront costs can be challenging for sports development initiatives to get off the ground in the first instance . Limited funding has to be split between talented performers 14-25 year old general participation
ongoing investment opportunities have limited financial support, However sport England e.g. has ring fenced £40 million for additional funding allocations and unexpected opportunities which may arise.
Financial benefit/gain has occurred due to sustained investment in selected sports. e.g. international competitions such as team GB at the :London 2012 Olympics British cycling and gymnastics.
Time
Time to organise sports development is significant and can take years of preparation in the case of major events such as the Olympic games
Time to carry out sports development is similarly challenging. with limited numbers of personnel due to constrained budgets
Time to measure results can be lengthy, even with planned development framework in place e.g. The playground to podium imitative.
expertise/ability required
An available pool of talent is essential for sports development program to achieve their potential. the initiatives to increase participation such as the sainbury's school games
The ability to plan and deliver is required, as well as the ability to perform sport at all levels. Typically it requires people with the following skills
Policy makers who work in government departments who have the insight, evidence and knowledge to be able to identify where sports sport development should take place
Organisational personnel in sport England etc. local authorities and schools who can deliver the vision of the policy makers
Talented performers who can perform sport at the highest levels to help raise awareness and profile of individual sports
Human resource
Staff requirements to undertake sports development effectively are very extensive indeed. given the levels of investment being made by the DCMS.
Volunteers are essential to help run clubs and sporting activity at grassroots levels. They also play a vital role in large international events
Training needs are an important part of sports development training coaches is crucial
Levels of accountability
accountability for sports development has several levels. A large proportion of accountability sits with sport England
Overall accountability sits with the DCMS and the department for education and ultimately central government
success measures