Types of Events 1
What are 2 advantages of a knockout tournament?
limited facilities required, can accommodates large number of entries, short time frame
What are 2 disadvantages of a knockout tournament?
doesn't promote participation, places emphasis on victory, can only play one game, high seeds can be knockout if they play badly
What are 4 qualities an individual may need for event management?
organised, flexible, good communicator, leader
On the day of the cross country carnival if you were a event organiser what 4 aspects would you need to organise?
Ensuring staff are at check points, mark out course, announcers microphone works, label marshalling area
Where is the first state of origin game being played?
What is a traditional carnival event?
Athletics, X-country, swimming carnival - students can enter as many competitions as they like, however, are not forced.
What is a tabloid event?
maximum participation, in groups moving around a series of events
Why is leadership required as a event coordinator?
They have to manage roles, bring together a team to a common goal. Make and execute decisions and navigate challenges.
Name 3 event management roles needed for the Turramurra Football cup in 10 seconds
Referee, time keepers, scorers, commentators
Name the 2 Australian cricket players that have been banned for ball tampering
Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith, David Warner
Name 4 types of competitions that exist for athletes?
knockout, round robin, pool, tabloid, carnival
Briefly outline how a round robin tournament is run?
Teams have the opportunity to play against every team. Teams are awarded for loss, draw and win. Teams may have play offs or highest points win
How 3 ways you could over come a language barrier in the Football world cup?
International rules (yellow card) , English spoken referees, translators
Give three reasons why people do not manage their time
don't know how too, lazy, enjoy the adrenaline buzz of tight deadlines
Who is the coach of the QLD Origin Team?
Billy Slater
What format or structure would best suit a Football gala day
Round robin/pools
3-legged race, egg and spoon, sack race, obstacle course
What are 3 aspects that should be included in a media release?
Time, location, key players or athletes, contact details for further information
Outline 3 safety considerations needed for an u12s rugby carnival.
Weather, grounds, equipment, injury
Who beat the West Tigers yesterday and what was the score?
Rabbitohs beat Tigers 22-12
Describe how seeding works?
Highest ranked players are placed separate (in separate brackets) from each other in the early rounds - to ensure they don't meet till finals.
If a golfer has a handicap what does that mean?
Handicap is subtracted from total score.
In 10seconds name 5 roles in event management
event coordinator, security, coach, referee, caterer, marketing, set-up,
If you have a budget - list 3 ways you could increase income?
Fundraise, promotion, increase ticket price
Who is Australia's most decorated Olympian?
Emma Mckeon, 14 medals