7.6 Sport + The Law

Question 1

why a performer would require sports legislation

Answer 1

S - spectators attacking players
O - opponents too violent
C - contractual issues with sponsors
C - contractual issues with employers
E - equality of opportunities issues
R - refereeing negligence

Question 2

use of sport legislation for the performer

Answer 2

• spectators = running onto pitch and harming players
• opponents = injuries caused deliberately by opponent
• sponsors = ability to sue if they believe they are in breach on contract
• employers = administration of wages
• equality of opportunity = helps stop discrimination against age, gender. race, disability
• refereeing negligence = if duty of care breached and performer injured during that breach

Question 3

Bosman ruling

Answer 3

gives right for footballers within EU to move freely to another employer at the end of their contract.
the existing club cannot demand a transfer fee or retain the individual playing licence

Question 4

use of sport legislation in relation to officials

Answer 4

officials have a duty of care towards ppts;
- to eliminate dangers
- provide a safe environment
- negligence cases get brought up against officials at both professional and amateur level
when they don’t do ‘everything possible’ to keep ppts safe;
- seen as negligence
- allowing ppts to perform on a dangerous surface that hasn’t been checked prior to a match starting

Question 5

uses of sport legislation in relation to coaches

Answer 5

coaches have a legal obligation to eliminate potential dangers and risks;
- allows for safe environment for all ppts
- ensures no one gets hurt
coaches need to be aware of their legal duties;
- advice provided to performers respectfully
- management + supervision of sport

Question 6

how coaches fulfil their responsibilities

Answer 6

• health and safety
• supplements
• protection from abuse
• duty of care

Question 7

health and safety

Answer 7

• Coaches should have access to first aid facilities
• Coaches should have the means to access emergency services if needed
• If evidence shows normal standards and practices are not
  followed – coach deemed liable

Question 8

supplements

Answer 8

• Coaches have legal + ethical responsibility to educate
  athletes on drug use + abuse
• Coaches should provide general and appropriate advice
  on legal nutrition and supplements – used to enhance performance

Question 9

protection from abuse

Answer 9

• Coaches have responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse and neglect;
  > emotional (threats/taunting)
  > physical (being hit etc)
• All organisations should hold a policy statement and guidelines regarding child abuse which a coach must adhere to

Question 10

duty of care

Answer 10

Ensuring ppts safety and welfare can be due to a legal duty or a moral duty of care
- Legally - liability issues would only arise if an incident occurs and can be demonstrated that risk was foreseeable, but no action was taken
- Morally - coaches have responsibility for safety + welfare of those under their control. Where children are involved they act in ‘loco parentis’

Question 11

uses of sport legislation in relation to spectators

Answer 11

Spectators at sports events must act within the law
- cannot invade playing surfaces
- cannot use racist chants
Both lead to prosecution under the Public Order Acts

Question 12

measure to overcome hooliganism

Answer 12

• Removal of perimeter fences and terraces; all seater stadium
• Control of alcohol sales on way to grounds + in grounds
• Specified kick-off times imposed by police = early kick off = less chance of drunks
• Increased security + police presence, intelligence gathering, improved police liaison between forces across the country (and the world)
• Tougher deterrents (banning’s, fines)