Specator Behaviour

Question 1

What does home field advantage mean

Answer 1

Gaining an advantage in a sporting event from being in familiar surrounding with the majority of spectators supporting you

Question 2

What are the positive influences of a crowd

Answer 2

Create an energetic atmosphere
They’re a source of revenue (income)
Give a home field advantage
Increase profile of a sport

Question 3

What are the negative influences of a crowd

Answer 3

Can increase pressure on performers
Scare off younger performers and reduce numbers
Crowd trouble and hooliganism
Cost a lot of money to manage rowdy crowds and ensure safety

Question 4

What does hooliganism mean

Answer 4

Disorderly, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators at sporting events

Question 5

Why does hooliganism occur

Answer 5

Rivalries between opposing supporters 
Media hype up the importance of a match and then antagonise the performer 
Alcohol and drugs 
Gang culture 
Frustration in a match or event 
Masculinity

Question 6

What strategies have been developed to combat hooliganism and poor spectator behaviour

Answer 6

Early kick offs 
All seater stadia 
Segregation of fans 
Improved security 
Alcohol restrictions 
Travel restrictions and banning orders 
Educating spectators

Question 7

How does an all seater stadia help combat hooliganism

Answer 7

More space and everyone to sit so not too many people are crowded

Question 8

What types of security are used to prevent hooliganism

Answer 8

Video surveillance
Searching supporters entering the stadium
Large numbers of stewards who consistently monitor supporters

Question 9

How are travel restrictions and banning orders linked to combat hooliganism

Answer 9

Known trouble makers can be banned from attending or traveling to away games

Question 10

How is educating spectators used to prevent hooliganism

Answer 10

Promotional campaigns or high profile endorsements from performers help to encourage good behaviour and condemn hooliganism