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Structure of sport in the Pacific

In this module we will cover:
• the International Olympic Movement
• the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee
• national and regional Olympic and Paralympic Committees
• international federations
• national and regional federations
• local leaders
• sporting clubs
• informal sport and recreation.

Note: Some contents of this Learner’s Guide have been adapted from the
International Olympic Committee website (www.olympic.org) for educational
purposes within the OSEP.

Introduction

If sports administrators in the Pacific are to provide quality management and
support services to their clubs and federations, it is important that they are aware
of the overall structure of sport in the region. This knowledge will help them to
know how to find information and assistance to develop their club/federation and
themselves as administrators. It will also help them become aware of employment
possibilities for themselves as sports administrators/managers.

The diagram below gives a general outline of the structure of sport in the Pacific
that focuses on competition as a central link:

Olympic Solidarity Olympic Games World Championships

Continents International federations

COMPETITION = $$$
National Olympic Committees Continents
National sports federations
Government Provinces
Facilities and infrastructure Districts Private sector
Funding for community Clubs Sponsorship programs
Programs Professional sport
Youth groups development
Education
Health

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