Sports in Society
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Sports in Society
Introduction
There have been several manifestations on the issue of violence at sporting events, which usually result in serious harm to both the players and fans. Most cases are generally disturbances, which include disruptive behavior by fans, costly damage of property, bad publicity, and expensive lawsuits. There have also been cases of catastrophic harms that resulted from the chaos caused by fans after sports events. Some of these injuries are attributable to players who acted in an aggressive manner and hit or pushed their opponents. The impact of these disruptions can be overwhelming to the affected fans and players as well as the institutions that face charges, damage of property as well as bad publicity. Some people have criticized the principles of current sports as that which bears deprived behavior from fans, players, and coaches. This paper seeks to give more in-depth insights into the measures through which players’ and fans’ violence can be regulated.
Crafting and Enforcing Rules and Regulations
Firstly, there should be the implementation of rules designed to govern the entire event. There should be a description of the prospects of a fair game and appropriate behavior in the coaches’ and athletic staffs’ job requirements to ensure that they are able to manage sports events as expected (Baxter, Carlsson-Wall, Chua & Kraus, 2019). The coaches or any other leaders within the team ought to depict the rules of fair play in the player’s handbooks and train them on this subject during their meetings. Measures of discipline and penalties should be fairly administered to those who violate the game’s rules, regardless of their significance in the team.
Communicating Rules and Regulations
The issue of fans’ violence can be regulated by incorporating rules of conduct and imposing prohibitions on reckless actions by the fans. Bans can be imposed on unlawful assemblies, messy behavior, as well as riots (Rookwood, 2016). There should be clear and consistent communication on the rules and regulations concerning spectator and player violence at a sports event. Announcements can be made before the game to remind the fans to stick to appropriate behavior. The fans should also not be found with any banner or sign that displays a hatred message or rude signs to their opponent to avoid creating conflicts, which often leads to violence. Besides, security personnel can be deployed at various parts of the field to ensure that the spectators maintain proper behavior.
Law Enforcement
Both spectators and players can be held accountable for their misconduct during the game. Institutions should work with law executors to help in pointing out and arraigning the people who participate in activities meant to cause violence (Champion, Karcher & Ruddell, 2019). In the case of severe criminal activities or fighting, the institution can cancel any future games between the teams due to failure to make their games reasonably safe to all people (Coakley & Pike, 2001). Police officers can be stationed around the spectators to ensure that troublemakers are identified and to deter those who would like to engage in any form of criminal conduct.
Conclusion
Sport’s managers and institutions should work towards analyzing their culture, previous experiences, and means to get ready for gaming events. They should focus on ensuring appropriate policies, communicating the rules of the game to the players and fans, and appropriately using their various resources to manage sporting contests. A comprehensive method in ensuring appropriate conduct by both fans and players can reduce the possibility and extent of violent incidents and disturbances. It is also the responsibility of the sport’s managers and institutions to protect the fans and players before, during, and after sports events to decrease the risk of legal responsibility.
References
Baxter, J., Carlsson-Wall, M., Chua, W. F., & Kraus, K. (2019). Accounting for the cost of sports-related violence. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal.
Champion, Jr, W. T., Karcher, R. T., & Ruddell, L. S. (2019). Sports Ethics for Sports Management Professionals. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Coakley, J., & Pike, E. (2001). Sports in society. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Rookwood, J. (2016). Managing football hooliganism. Critical Issues in Global Sport Management, 152.