Good Governance Theory and Practice Governance in sport

Good Governance Theory and Practice

Governance in sport • Definition of “governance” – The exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to manage a sports organizations’ affairs at all levels "It is vital that our domestic sports bodies and organisations uphold the very highest standards of governance and lead the world in this area. We want to ensure that they operate efficiently and successfully while being transparent and representative of society. We have been clear that we will expect them to adhere to the new Code for Sports Governance if they are to receive public funding in the future” (Tracey Couch MP, Sports Minister).

Definition of good governance • The framework and culture within which a sports body sets policy, delivers its strategic objectives, engages with stakeholders, monitors performance, evaluates and manages risk and reports to its constituents on its activities and progress including the delivery of effective, sustainable and proportionate sports policy and regulation. EU Expert Group (2011 -2014)

Aims of good governance • Members of the organization have an obligation to protect: People involved in the organization Organization’s resources Reputation of the sport

Governance and corruption Embezzlement (e. g. , awarding of contracts for construction of sporting venues) Fixing games Undue influence (e. g. , allocation of broadcasting rights) Bribery (e. g. , awarding an event to a host city) Tampering doping samples (e. g. , RUSADA scandal) Covering up bad governance (e. g. , IAAF scandal) Management corruption Maennig (2005)

RUSADA Scandal • • • December 2014: A German TV documentary alleges that as many as 99% of Russian athletes are guilty of doping. November 2015: A Wada commission publishes a report alleging widespread corruption, amounting to state-sponsored doping in Russian track and field athletics. Rusada is declared non-compliant. May 2016: Former Moscow anti-doping laboratory boss Grigory Rodchenkov alleged that dozens of Russian athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics had cheated. July 2016: A report reveal that Russia operated a statesponsored doping programme for four years across the "vast majority" of summer and winter Olympic sports. December 2016: Wada publishes the second part of a report which says more than 1, 000 Russian athletes benefited from doping. January 2017: Rusada and Russian sport authorities given list of criteria to achieve before winning back recognition. March 2017: Wada says Russia's anti-doping reforms are not happening quickly enough. February 2018: Russia are banned from competing at 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea by the IOC. May 2018: Wada writes to Rusada offering a 'compromise'. September 2018: News of the compromise prompts fury from athletes and doping bodies. Source: BBC, https: //www. bbc. co. uk/sport/46655754

Principles for good governance (1) Integrity Honesty and moral principles. • Higher standards of integrity on all organization’s activities; principles of the organization. Role/Function Role and function of the members of the organization. • Clear roles covering important tasks. Vision/Plan Organization’s vision and strategic plan • Define and deliver the vision of the organization and deliver the strategy to pursue it. EU Expert Group (2011 -2014)

Principles for good governance (2) Members Selection of the organization members • Objective selection of people involved in the organization. Control Procedures Monitoring and oversight of the organization. • Define the standards and the control procedures. Transparency Openness, communication, and accountability. • The organization should be open for control. EU Expert Group (2011 -2014)

Principles for good governance (3) Strategy Consensual strategy. • Strategic plans are endorsed by members of the organization. Association with the sporting world. • Understanding and engaging in the sport environment. EU Expert Group (2011 -2014)

Whistleblowing against corruption in sport Definition Guidelines Where to report

What is whistleblowing? Disclosure of "illegal, immoral or illegitimate practices to persons or organizations who may be able to effect action" (Near & Miceli, 1985) A variety of practices can deserve whistleblowing in sport: competition integrity breaches, criminal or unethical conducts A wide array of persons or organizations can receive alerts

CASE STUDY: THE RUSSIAN DOPING SCANDAL • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=t. D 4 yomf 8 GRw [0: 00 -6: 00] • Discuss the behaviour of the two whistleblowers: Why do you think they blew the whistle? Was it a good decision? • Discuss the reaction of the authorities: WADA, IOC and the Russian authorities. Why did they react this way?

Guidelines for proper reporting 1. Find authorized and safe whistleblowing procedures. 2. Refer the wrongdoing to someone you trust 3. Make sure an official, authorized, safe and credible whistleblowing policy procedure exists.

Where to report: Doping Check the policy of your national anti-doping agency, your national and international federation. Examples: GERMANY https: //www. nada. de/en/nada/speak-up/ DENMARK https: //antidoping. whistleblowernetwork. net/Web. Pages/Public/Front. Pages/Default. aspx U. K. https: //www. ukad. org. uk/our-organisation/what-we-do/report-doping/ FRANCE https: //www. afld. fr/signaler-un-fait-de-dopage/ International WADA SPEAK UP System: https: //speakup. wadaama. org/Web. Pages/Public/Front. Pages/Default. aspx

Where to report: Match fixing Check the policy of your national and international federation/league About 30 European countries have a dedicated anti-match-fixing national platform. Examples: Denmark https: //stopmatchfixing. whistleblowernetwork. net/Front. Pages/Default. aspx Italy http: //www. rischioreatosport. it/homepage. ENG. html FOOTBALL Each UEFA national association has a dedicated and trained integrity officer Ex: Romania Clean sport platform http: //www. fotbalcurat. frf. ro/ UEFA Line https: //integrity. uefa. org/index. php? is. Mobile=0 FIFA Line https: //www. bkms- system. net/bkwebanon/report/client. Info? cin=6 fifa 61&language=eng FIFPRO Red button app TENNIS http: //www. tennisintegrityunit. com/player-resources INTERNATIONAL RUGBY http: //integrity. worldrugby. org/index. php? module=1&section=5 CRICKET https: //www. icc-cricket. com/about/integrity/anti-corruption/contact-us BADMINTON http: //bwfcorporate. com/players/whistle-blower/ IOC (for all Olympic sports) https: //secure. registration. olympic. org/en/issue-reporter/index

Where to report: Sexual harrasment/physical abuse Check the policy of your national federation/league, sport ministry, national Olympic committee. Examples: France: Comité Ethique et Sport(sexual harassment and abuse) http: //www. ethiqueetsport. com/nos-actions/ (01 -45 -33 -85 -62) Netherlands: NOC Helpline (sexual harassment and abuse) https: //www. government. nl/topics/sports/report-harassment-in-sport UK (racism and discrimination) : http: //www. kickitout. org/getinvolved/report-it/ (020 7842 8932) Consider contacting the police

Summary • Good governance – Definition – Aims – Principles • Whistleblowing – Definition – Guidelines – Where to report

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