Who Does The Buck Stop With?
If you ask many who play sport today they will describe those who run the sports, no matter at what level as having an ‘all care no responsibility approach.’ This in truth may be harsh in a lot of cases,
Time To Recognise Hockey’s Victims of Politics
The Australian Olympic Team that competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, despite a US-led boycott, was recently formally recognized by the Australian Parliament for their participation 45 years after the event. To some this seemed a strange occurence as these
True Colours.
One of the problems with many sporting organisations these days is that they have no idea what their product is worth. This can be a huge issue when it comes to attracting sponsorship, forming partnerships with other organisations and selling
Money Talks – But the Lack of Money Says More
The former President of the International Olympic Committee, Avery Brundage was a controversial figure who frequently rubbed people up the wrong way. He was also a staunch advocate for keeping sport as an amateur event. Whether you liked him or
Is A Prediction Coming True? Is a Sport Under Threat From Its Own Governance?
Basketball starts with a tip off, Australian Rules Football starts with a centre bounce, both very unique ways in which to commence a sporting contest. Hockey used to have its own unique way of starting a game with a Bully-off.
