Governance and State Intervention in Sports

What does the IOC stand for?

(a)  

Which corporate structures are commonly adopted for sports bodies? (Choose as many)

• Association

• Corporation/ Company Limited by Guarantee

• Foundation

• Corporation/ Company Limited by Shares

When was the first modern Olympic Games?

• 776BC

• 1900

• 1896

• 2012

Incorporated Associations are regulated by Incorporated Associations Act (Cth). True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Incorporated Associations are not regulated by a federal statue but by the statutes of each State/ Territory.

Corporations are regulated by Corporations Act (Cth). True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Yes. The Corporation Act (Cth) is a federal statue and governs all corporations across Australia, not just States/ Territories.

Which entity(s) is a sport foundation?

• World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

• Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

• FIFA

• Football Australia

What is name of the highest governing document of an entity? (Starts with C)

(a)  

What are the benefit(s) of sport in society?

• Showcase of a nation

• Creates employment

• Improves community health and productivity

• All of the above

What are the organisations under Australian Sports Commission?

• Sport Australia

• Australian Institute of Sports

• Athletics Australia

• Professional Football Australia

What are some of the functions of Sports Integrity Australia?

• Coordinate national approach to sports integrity issues

• Increase state-sanctioned doping use

• Achieving safe, fair and inclusive sporting environment

• Enhancing reputation and standing of sporting contests