First, I want to apologise for what may seem to be an outrageously undemocratic poll - the one through which you 'vote' to show your support opposite. I realise that this is a false vote, in that there is only one option to vote for (you don't even have 'reopen nominations' or RON as he's called...). I'm afraid that was the only technology available to me - or, at least, that I understood how to operate - so as to allow people to show support for the Campaign for the Democratisation of Sport! No (ironic) disenfranchisement intended...
Second, there are some other good options for making your voice heard on this issue. Again, no 'votes' as such. But links to two current petitions are also given opposite. Please sign up if you are remotely moved to do so! The first is the Football Supporters Federation petition to keep 'away fan' ticket prices affordable - this is quite good fun, because when you sign an email is automatically sent in your name to all the English Premiership Clubs! Of course, what you get back is an autoreply of some sort - but it's quite good fun seeing an email arrive in your in-box from 'Arsenal FC' or 'West Ham', etc. The other link is for the petition to the England and Wales Cricket Board, and is essentially geared at keeping major cricket matches 'free to view' on terrestrial television.
I'm off to hunt for more! Let's make our feelings known...
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It was the 2007 Rugby World Cup that finally did it for me.
Not only was it impossible for us or our kids to watch any rugby games on television without 'paying to view' or - worse - going to a sports bar or pub (at $20 per person), we couldn't even get video highlights over the internet after the match!
This feels like the culmination of a process that has been underway for some time - the gradual lifting of popular competitive sports away from the people. At the same time, we see burgeoning levels of lethargy and obesity, including in children. How can we expect kids to participate in playing sport if they are unable to participate in watching it - at least, not without their parents shelling out, yet again...? Something is very wrong here!
Hence the Campaign for the Democratisation of Sport.
We don't want much, just the chance to enjoy our favourite sports again - to be awed by excellence, to share the highs and lows with our friends and families, to inspire our kids to 'try it for themselves'.
To this end, we are campaigning for:
1) greater consideration to be given to ACCESS issues by sports associations, broadcasters, sporting franchises and their regulators, when they agree commercial rights;
2) much greater investment in community sports, including the significant investment of time, money and ideas by the big sporting brands and their boards;
3) greater consideration of and input from the fans in club board decision-making.
This feels like the culmination of a process that has been underway for some time - the gradual lifting of popular competitive sports away from the people. At the same time, we see burgeoning levels of lethargy and obesity, including in children. How can we expect kids to participate in playing sport if they are unable to participate in watching it - at least, not without their parents shelling out, yet again...? Something is very wrong here!
Hence the Campaign for the Democratisation of Sport.
We don't want much, just the chance to enjoy our favourite sports again - to be awed by excellence, to share the highs and lows with our friends and families, to inspire our kids to 'try it for themselves'.
To this end, we are campaigning for:
1) greater consideration to be given to ACCESS issues by sports associations, broadcasters, sporting franchises and their regulators, when they agree commercial rights;
2) much greater investment in community sports, including the significant investment of time, money and ideas by the big sporting brands and their boards;
3) greater consideration of and input from the fans in club board decision-making.
About Me
- eazibee
- I am an optimist and look for the best in everyone I meet. I believe we can make the world a better place with good ideas and passionate application!
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