...defeat and at what point do you no how much a child can take? Losing is a serious business, especially for a child who really wants to win. Winning, losing, or playing against others has little or no meaning for children under the age of seven. They are more concerned about the rules of the game and how the games are played. They often break the rules, because they can’t remember .By the age of eight, children can follow rules and understand what it really means to win or lose. In 2001, a survey was conducted by Sports Illustrated for kids. The survey found that seventy percent of children quit organized sports by the tender age of thirteen. They said that they were no longer having fun. Often this happens because referees, coaches, and parents are continued more caught up in the competition than the children. The focus should not primarily be on winning or losing at such a young age. Rather gaining friends and learning the art of the sport. Quiting should never be an option either. You never want to teach a child to give up quit anything in life. At such a young age, teaching a child to never give up will help with any future life lessons. One group thought it would be better for the young kids to not keep score. They wanted the kids to...
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...Business Strategic Plan, Part 1: Conceptualizing a New Business A strategic plan is vital to conceptualizing and developing a new business built for success. This paper is Part 1 of my strategic plan to open a new bar/restaurant in downtown Greenville, SC. I am currently one of 4 people that run a local adult sports league. The idea for opening this bar/restaurant stems from the fact that we have multiple sponsor bars that we send our 2000+ players to after sports and events. Opening a bar that is solely focused on the sports league players guarantees an already established client base. The bar will be called GSB- Greenville Sports Bar and will be different from most due to the fact that we will be catering our environment, food, and hours to a specific group of “bar-goers”. Mission and Vision A business’s mission statement, very simply, is the answer to why the company is in business in the first place. A company’s mission is “the unique purpose that sets a company apart from others of its type and identifies the scope of its operations in product, market, and technology terms” (Pierce II & Robinson, Jr., 2009, pp. 25). GSB Mission Statement: Greenville Sports Bar’s (GSB) mission is to be the premier bar/restaurant for all social athletes in downtown Greenville, SC. Our goal is to be a step ahead of the competition. We want our customers to have more fun during their leisure time. We will provide an inviting atmosphere for people and social athletes to grab a bite to...
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...mix? 3. What are the plans in achieving the key goals or objectives they had set? 4. How will they promote their product in the increasingly competitive market? Alternative Courses of Action (ACA) 1. Use innovative marketing strategies. 2. Focus more on the development of the product than advertising it since the company has established a good position in the market. 3. Consider the key factors and focus on the decided marketing mix which is Sports marketing. 4. Develop a new and innovative way in marketing the products by considering the 4P’s in the marketing mix. 5. A plan of action containing the details of marketing strategies. 6. Create a proper strategic management. 7. Usage of traditional method of promotion. 8. New and innovative below-the-line promotion. SWOT Analysis ACA1: Use innovative marketing strategies. |Strength |Weaknesses |Opportunities |Threats | |1. New and attractive ways in |1. Adaptation of new marketing |1. Sponsorship deals as a way of |1. New entrants that have a | |promoting the product. |strategies may be slow. |marketing strategies. |competitive pricing. | |2. More people will have the |2. The implementation may be |2. Exceed customer satisfaction. |2. Existing competitors...
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...Section A- Competitive sports 1. In the text”Competitive sport for children at heart of Olympics legacy” from 2012, released just after the Olympic Games in London the Prime Minister David Cameron announced that competitive and individual sports will be in much more focus. Competitive sports will be a permanent part of the new primary school curriculum which will require every child in primary school to join competitive team sport. The government’s aim is to for all schools to take part of the school games which is a very important part of the encouragement of competitive sports. They are willing to give every pupil the chance to take part in the Olympic also handicapped children will be able to join the Paralympics. Over one billion will be spent over five years for youth sport, local sport venues will be upgraded and thousands of links will be made between sports club and schools. David Cameron concludes by saying that he wants to end the over competitive culture and let children enjoy and play the sports from a young age so they can pursue their dreams. 2. Are mandatory competitive sports in primary schools a good idea? The British government thinks so and believes that all kids should be active in competitive sports and its healthy for kids, the government has invested a lot of money on this project and is convinced that sport is the only way forward, whereas Matthew green on the other hand think that it is a bad idea. He used to hate sports in prep school and believes...
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...Do you consider playing video games as a sport? Gamers dedicate most of their time training and practicing to try to be the best. Some even go all the way and make a full time activity to hope one day they become a professional gamer. Have you ever thought of getting payed for playing video games? Professionals earn huge salaries for playing in competitive gaming tournaments. I believe that playing video games should be considered a sport. There are many reason why gaming should be considered a sport, one of them is the competition. When the professional players compete against each other in tournaments, they compete in huge arenas. Each team have their own fans. People travel just to see their favorite team compete, and the arenas fill up...
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...Summary 1 2. The Problem 1 3. Cast of Characters 2 3.1. People 2 3.2. Institutions 2 4. Chronology 3 5. Issues 5 5.1. SWOT analysis 5 5.2. Porter’s generic strategies analysis 8 6. Options 9 6.1. Focus on their core business 9 6.1.1. Advantages 9 6.1.2. Disadvantages 10 6.2. Expand to the leisure market 10 6.2.1. Advantages 10 6.2.2. Disadvantages 10 7. Recommendation 11 7.1. Focusing on their core business 11 7.2. Reasoning and Rationale 11 8. Plan of Actions 12 8.1. Invest in technology 12 8.2. Focus on their design 12 8.3. Make the sport a culture 12 8.4. Invest in the brand 12 8.5. Branding towards children 13 Summary Ducati is an Italian racing-motorcycle manufacturer whose products are characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. In its 80 years of history, the company has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and many more individual victories. Ducati produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster and Sport Touring. The motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. Despite its success in racing and products, the company went almost bankrupt in 1996 when it was taken over by Texas Pacific Group. The company experienced a very successful...
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...fabrics and materials. It has been operating since the 1990s and became public in 2004. Geox focuses on providing its costomers with high comfort through technological innovation. They focus heavily on research and development in order to produce cutting edge technology that will differentiate their brand within the footwear market. The footwear industry is a mature market with many international competitors. In Europe, the footwear is dominated by many small & medium enterprises, which gives firms more flexibility to cater to specific consumer needs. The basic drivers for consumers buying decisions include demography, disposable income, basic needs, style and new materials. Fashion trends have a major influence on the footwear industry as well as new technology. The industry is very labor intensive and most companies follow a delocalization manufacturing strategy to capture lower labor costs. The primary market segments include Sport/Athletic, Work and Brown. Geox competes mostly in the Brown market but acts as a competitor in the Athletic market because of their focus on technology. Competition is harsher in the Sport/Athletic market as it is the largest market in the footwear industry. Geox should continue to exploit new market opportunities embedded in technological innovation and should focus on allocating their resources to maximize returns. They should continue to search for ways for knowledge spill-over as it has lead to positive effects and complementary activities...
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...A1 Summary of Competitive sport for children at the heart of Olympics legacy, an article from number 10, published on the official website of the British Prime Minister´s office, on August 11, 2012. "We need to end the 'all must have prizes' culture and get children playing and enjoying competitive sports from a young age." PM David Cameron is introducing a new primary school curriculum that introduces compulsory competitive sports. The goal is to create a school with sporting values that gives pupils skills to enjoy and take part in sport inside and outside school. Another focus is to help pupils to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Cameron wants to make the Olympics legacy a part of the British school program and the new curriculum includes a requirement for all primary school children to take part in competitive team sports. The Government has participated to the "Olympic spirit", by running the first School Games and puts in £1bn for youth sports. Cameron wants to use the example of competitive sport at the Olympics to lead a revival of competitive sport in primary schools, and as mentioned get children to realize...
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...Ethics in College Athletics: How Far Does Winning Go John Williams 27 September 2013 Abstract Introduction Whether it is ultra-competitive collegiate athletes, the need for university programs for funding, or the drive for a championship, the perceived need to win is ever increasing in today’s collegiate sport programs. This perceived need plays a large role in the perceived successfulness of the program. In today’s collegiate world, more wins equates to more money for the program, more recognition for coaches and players, as well as increased awareness of the university as a whole. These benefits to winning are the drive behind many collegiate programs to get a step ahead of the competition, however, when does this drive and the pressure to win outweigh the coach’s and program’s code of ethics. The collegiate world has recently seen many different scenarios where the need to win has resulted in the poor decision to throw away one’s ethics for the benefit of personal gain or the win of single game. Each of these scenarios is a culmination of poor personal decisions, poor program management, and poor character development. These scenarios present themselves as learning experiences as well as opportunities to educate the future leaders of our sporting world. Review of Literature The term ethics is defined as, “moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior” (Meriam-Webster, 2013). By this definition, there is a code of conduct that guide...
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...Essay 1 Rough Draft Competitive sports can have many positive effects such as health, fitness, and learning positive values such as sportsmanship, but should competitive sports be mandatory within our school systems, i think not. Competitive sports have been around for centuries. From the Roman empire with wrestling or the Native Americans with games such as Stick Ball or Winchishkin. Competitive sports can have positive effects such as fitness and personal health, but are those effects not also possible results of Physical Education classes or for the schools that have it, Personal health classes or if the students simply exercise? The debate on whether to make competitive sports mandatory in high schools has been a topic of debate for...
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...A disagreement has come about, and some think that youth sports are good for a child to participate in, but others think youth sports are will not good for a child to participate in. Parents cannot figure out if their child should let their child play sports or not. It is clear that competitive sports are beneficial for children because it helps them in school, to make friends, and teaches them life lessons on perseverance. The most important reason to let a child play competitive sports is that sports help a child in school, which will help them when they are in adult hood. In an article called "What Are the Benefits of Competitive Sports" by Sarah Davis. Sarah goes on to say, "According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness...
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...the new marketing strategy. Memorandum The GTA Amateur Tour was created to offer everyday golfers the opportunity to test themselves in a friendly but competitive arena. As a growing industry in the Entertainment/Sports Sector, the game of golf has attracted similar Tours that offer the same “competitive” opportunities for the recreational golfer. With Golf Town Amateur Tour as its main opponent, Canadian Golf Tours needs to re-market the GTA Amateur Tour to increase our membership and remain competitive in a growing industry. By increasing our membership and targeting new demographics, we can surpass our biggest competitor and begin to see significant revenue increases. The historical image of golf has always been one of prestige. The game is played mostly on the honour system and is rooted in strong values such as respect, responsibility and class. Our current membership consists of a wide variety of individuals of different classes and professions. Because of the location of the GTA Amateur Tour; elegant golf courses in exclusive districts of the GTA) it is important to develop a better image for the GTA Amateur Tour. A more elegant and professional image should be crafted to promote more members Like any other entertainment sport or leisure activity, the game of golf is not strictly for males. It is a sport that has grown in popularity among women in the Toronto Area. The GTA Amateur Tour needs to re-design the marketing and operations segments to accommodate...
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...from Japan • In 1970, the demand for Nike shoes increased and the company decided to develop its own shoe manufacture. • In 1975, Nike shifted its operations from Japan to Korean and Taiwan were production costs were very low • In 1980, the company become profitable and at the same time faced a stiff competition from Reebok. The company’s market share dropped as a result of the competition. • In late 1980s, the Nike invested heavily in research and development to bring back the glory of the company. • In 1990s the company embarked on aggressive advertising, promotion and sponsorship and thus diversified into wide range of products to meet the international demands. • By 2007, Nike was the biggest sports fitness company in the world with a truly global spread of sales. Question 1 What knowledge has Nike acquired over the years? Use the definition of knowledge to move beyond the obvious This section is focused on knowledge acquisition and knowledge development has acquired over the years since its inception. According lynch (2006), knowledge is a fluid of mix of framed experience, values, contextual information and expert insight that provides a framework for evaluating and incorporating new experiences and information. It originates and is applied in the minds of knowers. In organisations like Nike, it often become embedded not only inn documents or repositories but also in organisational routines, processes and practices and norms...
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...Wrestling is sport of two people who compete against each other with a variety of holds and grappling style ground fighting. Wrestling dates back to over 15,000 years ago. The first organized wrestling tournament took place in New York City in 1888. Wrestling then started in the Olympic games in 1904 and has been in every Olympic games since. Why do wrestlers make better employees? Wrestling is both a team sport and an individual sport. You compete as a team, but each match is wrestled independently on match at a time. By wrestling independently this means it is up to the wrestler to win his/her match “yes girls wrestle too”, for every match that is won, each team earns points as well. Many wrestlers start at a young age, sometimes...
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...Video Case on Prince Sports, Inc.: Tennis Racquets for Every Segment is based on the fact that how the world is changing and how social marketing and social media has helped Prince Sports to reach younger consumers. Prince Sports sells racquets for tennis, badminton and squash along with footwear, bags, tennis balls, apparel and other accessories. Prince Sports is benefiting from the trend of increased tennis participation and it focuses on meeting the needs of all levels of tennis player. Prince Sports understand that all players have a different level of skills and abilities so it markets its products in three different segments which include the performance line, recreational line and junior line. Prince Sports solved a contradiction between racquet speed and sweet spot by implementing the O3 technology; however it faces some complexities in converting technology into a racquet with physical features that satisfy players’ needs. Prince Sports has its distribution channels in terms of mass merchants like Target and Walmart, sporting goods chains and specialty tennis shops. Prince focuses on advertising its products at the distribution channels, online marketing and also invests in teaching pro program to help consumers understand the product information. Prince also sponsors more than 100 professional tennis players to promote its products. Questions 1. In the 21st century what trends in the environmental forces (social, economic, technological, competitive, and regulatory)...
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