User:PhillipaDickens/BPS Essay 2011

Outline
The Australian Capital Territory is the second smallest state in Australia by population. Gymnastics is one of the less popular sports in Australia. The combination of both means that a very small group of people run the individual clubs as well as govern the sport in the state. This creates some issues in the sport when politics and business mix in such a small environment.

When politics gets involved in a small sport the results can be either negative or positive. There are some issues created that cause much conflict between those associated with the sport, however it may also create a close community. An example of a negative impact would be in the event that a decision has to be made by the committee where one club may benefit more than another, but the sport as a whole will benefit. The members of the committee who are not from the club that is benefited may be hesitant to endorse the decision. This is because while still having the sport as a whole at best interest, the members of the committee are still looking out for their club.

This paper will look at both the advantages and disadvantages of having a small sport being run by a small committee in a small state.