{"id":32846,"date":"2023-01-06T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T15:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/?post_type=blog_post&#038;p=32846"},"modified":"2023-01-06T16:57:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T16:57:22","slug":"why-is-good-governance-important-in-sport","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/welsh\/blog-post\/why-is-good-governance-important-in-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is good governance important in sport?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32846\" class=\"elementor elementor-32846\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25c0a52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25c0a52\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d2e3737\" data-id=\"5d2e3737\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772ce55b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"772ce55b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.8 - 27-07-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h1>Why is good governance important in sport?<\/h1><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22.png\" alt=\"Governance in motorsport\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22.png 1200w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22-624x328.png 624w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-22-600x315.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2><h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>What does bad governance mean in sport?<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re looking to implement good governance in your sport, you&#8217;ll quickly find that running a club, heading up a sport or being a board member of a team doesn\u2019t come without its challenges. A bit like a swan gracefully floating along in the water&#8230; there\u2019s a lot of kicking going on underneath the surface! For all the wins, cups and smiling faces, there\u2019s a lot of hard graft and teamwork in the background keeping the ship sailing along smoothly. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"word-spacing: 0.1em;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Success and sustainability in your sport means good governance, but it\u2019s not be something that everyone is expected to just know how to implement off the bat. It\u2019s knowledge you need to gain, and then apply, in order to reap the benefits. According to Emma Boggis, Chief Executive at Sport and Recreation Alliance, \u2018A high standard of governance is one of the most important factors in preparing an organisation to be fit for the future\u2019.<\/span><span style=\"word-spacing: 0.1em;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>What is governance?<\/b><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Put simply, it\u2019s about accountability for the team\u2019s and managers\u2019 decisions and actions. It\u2019s about transparency in what is (and isn\u2019t!) going on, and going about business with integrity. It\u2019s \u2018the system by which companies are directed and controlled\u2019 (Cadbury report, 1992).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are seven principles of good governance, including vision, leadership and compliance. Leadership is pretty much the most integral aspect of good governance, and it must act in the best interests of the org, holding it to the high standards it sets itself. The (diverse and representative) board of directors must see to the culture, ethics and values of the sport, leading by example and making sure these are maintained. Duties will include things like declaring interests and avoiding conflicts of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But the great news is, good governance naturally reduces and manages risks (as let\u2019s face it, these can\u2019t be completely eliminated). So whilst it\u2019s a bit to get your head around and make sure you\u2019re getting right, the benefits far outweigh the input.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another natural outcome is trust gained by the team, fans, sporting bodies, partners, media and the general public. There is nothing like a good bit of CSR (corporate social responsibility) and PR for a shining reputation&#8230; and nothing quite like the fallout when it all goes wrong due to lack of attention! The embarrassment \u2013 and even organisational collapse \u2013 that many have suffered due to bad governance means they\u2019ve made the mistakes so you don\u2019t have to. Scandal, redundancies, bad press that never quite goes away, there are a few we can name that we\u2019re sure you might recognise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23.png\" alt=\"good governance leading to success\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23.png 1200w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23-624x328.png 624w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-images-23-600x315.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><h2><b>Examples of bad governing in sport<\/b><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All UK countries have governance codes or frameworks, including: A Code for Sports Governance, Governance and Leadership Framework for Wales, Scottish Governing Body (SGB) Governance Framework, and Charity Governance Code. So what happens without them, or when they\u2019re not adhered to?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Back in 2009-10, Snowsport GB, the governing body for skiing and snowboarding, went into administration just a week before the Winter Olympics took place in Vancouver, after it came to light that hundreds of thousands of pounds were needed by the org just to stay afloat. Moving from financial to moral misdemeanors, the institutional racism found in Cricket Scotland has now been on everybody\u2019s lips for a long time. An independent investigation found nearly 450 counts of racism, following allegations made by Majid Haq. Fast forward to the present day and into the territory of fixing, it\u2019s looking like boxing could be dropped from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to governance issues within the sport, including accusations of \u2018complicit and compliant\u2019 referees and judges. These stories are widespread and it\u2019s nothing short of humiliating for all involved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Where to start with sports governance<\/b><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eCoach has brought together all of the vital information needed in order to get a firm grasp on governance and how to actually implement it in your sport. We\u2019d like to say we\u2019ve done all the hard work so you don\u2019t have to, but hey, life isn\u2019t <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> easy. That said, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accelerating Good Governance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a quick and interactive online course that can be taken whenever, wherever and covers the following key learning outcomes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understand more about what governance is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn why governance is so relevant to sport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identify ways to include good governance in your club.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The eLearning course covers all areas relating to good governance, from policies and codes of conduct, to the need for refresher training and making sure finances are above board. You\u2019ll come away armed with an action plan you can put into place straight away, ensuring your team and sport stays ahead of the game and you\u2019re the talk of the town for all the right reasons.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-67-1-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Learn more about the course by watching the video below:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/accelerate.sport\/welsh\/all-courses\/accelerating-good-governance\/\"><em><strong>ENROL: Accelerate Good Governance in Sport eLearning Course<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Accelerate Sport is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/e-coach.co.uk\/what-we-do\/\">eCoach UK<\/a>, eLearning solution providers.<\/p><p>Blog written by Alice Gunn.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is good governance important in sport? 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