You are an up and coming athlete. You have finally qualified for a competition you’ve always dreamed of. You monitor everything you consume because you know you need to be meticulous about what goes into your body. Then, six weeks out, you test positive for a banned substance. Suddenly, your whole world is turned upside …
Sport has the power to unite communities and bring people together through passion and enthusiasm. But when does passion cross over a line and be classified as bullying or harassment in sport? How does it creep in our sporting environments seemingly without being noticed earlier? How, given how aware we all are about bullying and …
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Sport, no matter the level, requires positive conduct to be upheld by sporting organisations, athletes, coaches and other stakeholders both on and off the field. Ethics in sport are essential to ensure safety and enjoyable participation. This positive conduct is enforced by sets of ethical rules and guidelines that allow everyone involved in a sport …
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Whether you are currently faced with a selection appeal filed by an athlete or you want to do what you can to minimise the risk of future selection disputes in sports, this article has been written with you in mind. In the last two months we have successfully acted for parties in two Commonwealth Games …
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Abuse allegations are a common occurrence in sporting organisations. A parent, spectator, or a member of the public may allege they have been abused within the sporting environment, either verbally, physically, or vilified, calling for investigation. These allegations may be said to have occurred during an event, while travelling to and from competition or training, …
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There is more to creating a winning team than selecting the best members, continual practice, and having the best coaching staff. Truly understanding what it takes to build team culture can spell the difference between a team that performs well on and off the field and a team that struggles to apply themselves, is disconnected …
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