Facilities Flashcards
(31 cards)
Any enclosed facility built,
installed, or established as a location where sports
are played
Sport Facility
Include sport
facilities as well as other entertainment or non-
entertainment facilities where people can gather
Public Assembly Facility
Facilities used for numerous
types of events
Multiuse Facility
Stadiums; first known sport complex
Classical Antiquity (776 BC)
Olympic Stadium; Grandfather of modern
facilities
Ancient Greece (331 BC)
Circus Maximus; Used for chariot races and
other major events
Ancient Rome (6BC)
Large facilities used primarily for
religious festivals
Late Middle Ages (1300s – 1800s)
Union Grounds, 1st ballpark in the U.S
Early Modern Era (1862)
ingle use and intimate
stadiums
Late Contemporary Era (1980s – 2000)
Green trend and focus on cutting edge technology
Current Era
was a religious center in the Greek world
Olympia
Original Olympic stadium built in ______ was an
extension; First known sport complex
776 BC
Began in 70AD and took about 10 years to complete
Originally named Flavian Amphitheater
Gladiators and other spectacles
Held up to 50,000 spectators – seating according to gender &
social class
Similar to our current ticket system
Roman Coliseum
Event Planning Phases
Event Development Phase
Event Operational Planning Phase
Event Implementation, Monitoring, and Management
Phase
Event Evaluation and Renewal Phase
Strengths
Community support, experience, brand strength
Weaknesses
Financial restrictions, short planning period, lack
of history
Opportunities:
Potential sponsors/partners, untapped
resources, social trends
Threats
Competitors, weather, unfavorable economic
conditions
Need to understand your stakeholders and their
needs when it comes to the event
Sponsors
Broadcast partners
Local community
Charitable cause
Sport governing bodies
Purpose of Event
Broad statements, generally qualitative
Maximize attendance/participation
Raise money for charity
Goals
Specific statements, generally quantitative
Sell 200 new tournament packages
Raise $5,000 for ASPCA (charity)
Objectives
Enhance the economy by attracting
participants/spectators who will spend money in
the community
* Provide a catalyst for improving the host
community’s facilities and infrastructure
* Enhance community image
* Showcase the community’s attributes & benefits
What the Host Wants to
Achieve
Purpose of event bidding
is to identify the most
qualified prospective hosts for the event
Most often cited requirements
Facility specifications
Playing surface
Spectator capacity
Locker rooms & amenities