Governance and Sports Law

prepare a report on the legal and governance structures in" rel="nofollow">involved in" rel="nofollow">in managin" rel="nofollow">ing a sportin" rel="nofollow">ing club You have become the president of a new start up field hockey club for the new (fictional) residential area of Oxford on the outskirts of Melbourne. Background to the new club: It comprises male and female teams in" rel="nofollow">in grades A, B, C and D in" rel="nofollow">in the regional hockey competition. It in" rel="nofollow">includes under-age teams (under 18, under 16 and under 14). It will use existin" rel="nofollow">ing hockey facilities provided and main" rel="nofollow">intain" rel="nofollow">ined by the council for a small annual fee. Its resources in" rel="nofollow">include three hockey fields, a club house with change rooms, a small gymnasium, a café, and bar facilities. Provide a visual representation of the governance structure showin" rel="nofollow">ing the roles which you thin" rel="nofollow">ink are necessary to the successful runnin" rel="nofollow">ing of the club. Include possible sportin" rel="nofollow">ing bodies or associations that the club may need to be accountable to. It is up to you how you choose to present this governance structure. 2. List the governance and accountability policies, guidelin" rel="nofollow">ines and practices you would put in" rel="nofollow">in place and explain" rel="nofollow">in why they are needed. Based on the scenario and your knowledge of sports law and governance, list another 10 critical governance issues you will need to consider, describe the legal and governance obligations of these issues, and explain" rel="nofollow">in the processes or procedures for ensurin" rel="nofollow">ing the club meets its legal obligations Demonstrate how the club will understand and monitor its operations, risks and fin" rel="nofollow">inances by outlin" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing 10 risk management considerations. You may fin" rel="nofollow">ind it helpful to research similar club sites if you are unfamiliar with field hockey Design a code of conduct for the club that encompasses legal considerations, player welfare, and the club’s reputation. You will need to write 8 to 12 statements for club members and staff outlin" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing conduct towards fellow club members, opposition clubs, the association and the public.