Spectator Behaviour

Advantages of Spectators

Disadvantages of Spectators

Creation of Atmosphere:
• A large crowd creates excitement interest and enjoyment
• Player can be more motivated
• Interaction for the fans
• Positive experience leads to more fans who want to attend
• Raises income and raises the profile of the sport, increasing participation

Home-field Advantage:
• Teams and individual performers can gain an advantage from being in familiar surroundings, with fan support and referee bias.
• You feel lifted with the majority of spectators cheering for you and so you play better

Increasing Pressure:
• With spectators wanting you to win can lead to an increase in anxiety causing performance to drop

Safety Costs/Concerns:
• It is expensive to employ security staff and repair damage caused by spectator behaviour

Negative Effect on Participation Numbers
Among Young People:
• The reputation of a sport due to spectator behaviour can cause a drop in the number of young people interested and therefore a loss of potential elite performers

Potential for Crowd Trouble/Hooliganism:
• Hooliganism can lead to fans not attending matches leading to a loss in ticket sales, support and sponsorship

👉 Reasons for Hooliganism

Rivalries (local derby)
Hype (from media)
Fuelled by drugs/alcohol
Gang culture
Frustration (official's decision)
Displays of masculinity

👉 Strategies to Prevent Hooliganism

Bans, fines, prison
Increased security
Segregation
Early kick-offs
All seater stadiums
Alcohol restrictions
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