Basic Competition Organisation Seminar

PARTICIPANTS’ PROFILE & PRE-REQUISITES

Individuals (either volunteer or paid) who are likely to perform the “hands-on” work of staging important competitions, such as national championships.

Note: This seminar is not intended for senior management personnel (President, General Secretary, etc.) of a federation.

CONTENT

The topics to be covered in the seminar include:

· Seminar Introduction

- Formal opening

- Personal introductions

- The IAAF – philosophy and structure

· The Context

- Competition structures

- Key factors for improving athletic competitions

· Leadership

- Leadership styles

- Identification of leadership skills

· Project Management

- Project phases

- Introduction to planning

- Project Management tools

· Organising Structure

- Roles of an organising committee

· Operational Planning

- Technical functions and operational areas

- Key tasks

· Venues and Equipment

- Material requirements

- Flow planning

· Financial Aspects

- Budget Headings

- Strategies for bridging budget gaps

· Competition Schedule

- Relevant factors

- Construction of a sample timetable

· Competition Management

- Activities overlay

- Preparing a Gantt Chart

· Technology and Communication

- Communication links and information flows

· Marketing

- Basic strategies

· Workshop Presentations

· Seminar Wrap-up

- Discussion

- Evaluation

- Formal closing

Other topics may be included depending on the time available and the needs identified by the Regional Development Centre hosting the seminar.

Note: Officiating is not covered in this seminar.