SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE DETAILS

Course Name: Sports Event Management

Course Code: LSSCSEM080822Y

Course Start Date: Monday 8 August 2022

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Days: Monday to Friday

Course Hours: 10am - 4pm

Certificate: Certificate in Sports Event Management

Awarded By: The Event School London

Age Group: 15 - 18

Location: Venues on the ExCeL Campus,

Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

Closest Stations: Custom House or Prince Regent DLR

Summer School Type: Non-residential

COURSE SUMMARY

Considering a career that combines your love of sports with your ability to plan and organise?

Working in the sports event industry is a rewarding career that offers a wide range of work options.

Work for a stadium or sports team, work locally, nationally or internationally, work for a stadium, sports team, venue, association or community sports group.

There are also many well-regarded further studies you can take to increase your knowledge, skills and experience in sports events or sports management at colleges and universities, from Diplomas to Degrees.

Plus, sporting events offers volunteer options and the opportunity to be involved with a sport you love or just to gain valuable experience. Volunteering is often offered by local clubs and with one-off major sports events.

With the sports industry worth an estimated £24bn per year in the UK alone, and the business of sports growing globally, there are no shortage of opportunities for committed and dedicated sports event managers.

Sports Event Management

SKU: LSSCSEM080822Y

£525.00

This sports event management summer school course is ideal for those who:

Would like to learn how to skillfully plan sporting events for sports clubs or sports teams or for their school, college, university or community

Would like to gain insight into the role of a sports event manager to decide if this is a future career or study path for them

Would like to gain an entry level position with a sports organisation, club, team, stadium, arena, association or community sporting group

Woudl like to gain new experiences and skills to add to their CV, portfolio or personal statement
Students taking the Sports Event Management Summer School Course will benefit from the following:

Expert tuition from International Major Sports Event Specialist, Sharifa Wilkinson

Face-to-face training provides the ideal opportunity to learn through interaction with your Facilitator and Industry.

Small groups with strictly limited numbers mean the knowledge and skills you gain from an industry expert of Sharifa's calibre, is a unique experience within the industry.

Learn from Industry within Industry - with expert industry speakers.

Site visits to London sporting venues and stadiums

Our host venues are on campus at ExCeL London - one of Europe's premier event venues and the environment is highly conducive to your sports event management studies.

Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the interactive classroom sessions.

Build your network and make new contacts

Take part in a sports event planing project and improve your presentation skills with a project "pitch"

And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing and iconic sporting events including the London 2012 Olympics.
Wedding and party planning careers help make memorable moments for others and yourself. In our current times, many couples and their parents, family and friends struggle to find time to plan and organise a wedding or special occasion party - often they are seeking professional help and expertise to manage every detail.

There are many individuals, couples, families, communities, organisations and companies who need support and expertise to organise an anniversary, birthday, graduation, reunion, corporate event or other special occasion. As a Wedding or Party Planner, you can offer the professional expertise they require as you meticulously plan and implement the clients dream and vision for their event.

Wedding and party planning is a career that offers you endless variety, from working in a home office, to viewing venues, to tasting sessions and bridal party fittings. A wedding or party planner's responsibilities commence when they discuss their client's needs and preferences.

Then you'll be planning the the scope of the wedding, party or event, developing a theme, choosing party, wedding and reception locations, arranging accommodation, transport and other services, and organising suppliers like the caterers, florists, transport, decorators, photographers and designers.

Career Opportunities

Wedding Planner

Event Manager

Party Planner

Venue Coordinator

Wedding or Event Coordinator - self employed

Wedding or Event Coordinator - with a supplier

Event Manager - with a venue or reception centre

Wedding or Party Designer or Stylist

Destination Wedding Planner

More Info

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/wedding-planner

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/events-manager
During your 5-day Sports Event Management Course you will study the following topics:

The Sports Event Industry

The role of a sports event manager

Industry working conditions and work ethics

Aptitude for sports event management

Developing and updating knowledge and skills

Sporting event associations and organisations

Finding and progressing in sports event management careers

Trends in staging sporting events

Sports Event Feasibility

Sporting event feasibility factors

Establishing sports event goals and objectives

Setting criteria for sports event success

Identify required resources

Applicable legalities and permissions

WHS and Risk Assessments

Risk assessments for sporting events

Health and safety considerations

Venues and locations

Sourcing and securing sports venues, stadiums and locations

Location site visits and evaluation

Coordinating with venues and stadiums

Working for a stadium or sports venue - responsibilties and coordinating with sporting teams and organisations

Sports Event Coordination

Pre-planning for sporting events

Developing timelines, checklists and itineraries

Project management for sports events

Sports event management systems

Technology for sports events management

Developing and managing budgets

Sourcing and managing volunteers

Crowd management

Sports Event managers responsiblities during:

Sports event build-up: including briefings

Sports event management "on-the-day" role and responsibilities

Sports event break-down: including de-briefs

Post sports event activities

Coordinating Sports Events Services and Suppliers

Types of sporting event suppliers

Sourcing and selecting sports event suppliers

Coordinating and monitoring supplier activities

Sports Event Evaluation

Measuring sports event sucess

Relationship Management

Effective communication

Working with clients and stakeholders

Sports Marketing and Promotions

About ticketing and ticket sales

Promoting sports events

Plus

Course Project

Careers Workshop

Interview Practice

CV & Application Clinic

Work Skills for the 2020s
Your Sports Event Management Summer School Course fees include:

5-days tuition

Any applicable venue visit or excursion entry fees

Course folder, notebook (1) and pen (1)

Digital copies of course presentations, guides, templates and checklists

Assessment - Sports Event Planning Project and Pitch

Certificate in Sports Event Management from The Event School London

Your fees do not include:

Lunch on Wednesday (venue visits and excursion day)

Transport to venue visits and excursions (These are all within Zones 1-6 in London)

Accommodation: this is a Non-Residential course
The following entry requirements apply:

Minimum age: 15

Maximum age: 18

Provision of proof of age

Under 18's require a parent or guardian's permission to attend the course and excursions

Competent English language skills (comprehension, spoken and written)

Entry requirements also require agreement with course protocols including:

No phones or other devices on or visible during class

Following the venues Health & Safety procedures

Following your Trainers instructions, especially important on venue visits and excursions

Being respectful and supportive in class, allowing other class members opportunities to express their opinions and participate without judgement

Agreement to take a lateral flow test the day before your course commences and provide an honest update of results to our administration

Agreement to follow Covid19 protocols, including wearing of masks within the public areas of venues and maintaining social distancing as required by the venue or the law at the time of attendance
Host venues for our Sports Event Management Summer School Courses are located on the ExCeL London campus - one of Europe's premier event and business destinations and the ideal location to study sports event management.

ExCeL London is right in the heart of London’s historic Royal Docks, just ten minutes from Canary Wharf and twenty minutes from the City. ExCeL offers an abundance of flexible spaces and services which makes it a top choice for training, meetings, sports events, public shows, trade shows and special events. It's a unique environment in a stunning waterside location.

ExCeL is situated on Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL and is easily accessible by public transport. Closest stations are:

Custom House DLR

Prince Regent DLR

Find directions here

One of our preferred training venues on the campus is CentrEd at ExCeL, a bespoke training and meeting facility. We also utilise the well-appointed training facilities at ExCeL's on-site hotels - all within minutes of the main ExCeL Exhibition & Convention Centre. Venues may include Aloft, Novotel, Sunborn and The Good Hotel.

Visit ExCeL London
One of the benefits of your sports event management summer school course is the experience you will gain from site tours to venues that host sporting events. We provide the opportunity to see what life as a sports event manager entails, when visiting London sporting venues.

Previous site tours have included ExCeL London, London Olympic Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Olympic Aquatic and Diving Centre, Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club and Grounds.
1. Book and pay for your course place by clicking on the "Book Now" button. This confirms your chosen course place.

Please note you are booking a London Summer School with the London International Education Group Limited.

2. Within 24 hours, we will email you a registration form which you can complete and return digitally.The registration form asks:

you to confirm your age as between 16 and 19.

if you are aged under 18, we will ask for your parent or guardian's details so they can provide permission for you to attend the course and any included excursions.

for emergency contact details and any disabilities you would like us to be aware of.

if you wish to book the lunch package for £20 per day (£100 in total provdiding lunch on all five days of the course)

3. We'll email your course confirmation and joining instructions so you know where to go, what to bring and what to expect from your course.

4. The day before your course starts, we'll email you a digital questionnaire to return to us, confirming that:

you are not experienceing any Covid19 symptoms,

that you have not been asked to self-isolate by the NHS

that you have tested negative with a lateral flow test taken within the previous 12 hours

For any queries re the booking process, please email info@summerschools.london
Lunch is included on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Students must bring their own lunch, or purchase lunch on Wednesday. This is our venue visit and excursion day and we will be off-campus for the full day.

Students are able to purchase snacks and drinks from the cafes and shops on the ExCeL campus.

Please note there is no eating permitted in the training rooms.

On the first morning of their course, students will be advised where lunch will be provided and where they can eat snacks during breaks.

Students are recommended to bring a refillable water bottle as August in London can be a warm time of the year. Water and drinks are permitted in the training rooms.

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