Question 1

Differentiate between a competition and a contest. You are required to provide an original sporting example for each term. 2 marks to be awarded for the explanation of each term. 3 marks to be awarded for each original example provided. (10)

Question 2

There are various considerations that need to be thought about when selecting the best venue for your selected sporting code event. Select a venue for your event and justify the proposed venue against any five considerations.

Question 3

(Marks: 5)

When establishing what to evaluate at an event, there are Generic and Specific objectives. Explain what generic objectives are and state four generic objectives for sponsors.

Question 4

(Marks: 10)

The public sector is the key sector when bidding for and hosting of an event, as they are required to play a number of roles (IIE Manual, 2019). Elaborate on any two roles played by the public sector and provide a practical example of what each role is responsible for. You will be provided with more marks for providing your own original example as opposed to examples provided in your prescribed notes or from your lecturer.

Question 5 (Marks: 15)

The easier you make it for people to attend an event, the better the experience they will have. The event planner must ensure that welfare services are in place for attendees potential needs. Describe any three welfare services that could be offered and provide your own original examples.

Question 6 (Marks: 5)

There are four basic types of signage that are required at events. Name and describe, in your own words any one type of signage.

Question 7 (Marks: 10)

An Event Business Plan is an essential document as it serves to communicate the strategic plan for taking the event forward, usually over a period of three to five years (if it is not a one-off proposition). Every event should have a Business plan (IIE 2021) Considering the above statement provide any five (5) key elements of the Marketing and Communications Plan and provide a brief explanation for each element, of that event Business Plan.

Question 8 (Marks: 10)

It is important to define and communicate an events objectives. The objectives should help deliver your vision and mission of an event. The objectives of an event are very high-level statements that explain the design and delivery of a tournament. Objectives can be written using the acronym SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-based). You have been asked to assist with the organization of a golf day at the local golf club. You explain to the organizers that they need to compile a list of objectives to guide the organization of the golf day. Write three (3) objectives for the golf day that incorporate the principles of SMART.

Question 9 (Marks: 15)

When beginning to plan the layout of an event site, you need to assess all the factors and risks associated with certain points. These include: Capacity, Access, Egress and Flow and Sterile Areas which are some of the key factors. Discuss any three factors and provide a suitable original and practical example for each factor to support your discussion