conflict+resolution++in+sport


 * Conflict Resolution in sport**
 * By Nelevision**

Thank you Gkapis

This wiki contains some violence in videos

Nelevision's Student Question: What stratergies do people use when resolving conflict in the AFL?

Nelevision's sub question:What type of conflict is most commen in the AFL, How often does a AFL tribunal come to resolve a conflict? And What team or player causes the most amount of conflict in the AFL?

To keep conflict under wraps in sport you need an umpire. ** CONFLICT ** in sports occur frequently because of the pressure of competition. It can transpire any time before, during, or after competition when athletes are most stressed or excited. Such conflicts are amplified in expression and feeling due to the athletes' strong need and desire to win. Athletes may spend 15-20 years training (e.g. to compete and win in the Olympic Games), but if 3 months before the competition they get involved in a serious conflict, it can destroy all their hard work and effort put forth preparing for a major event. Conflict may even cause athletes to withdraw from competition. Seemingly trivial incidents can become very crucial when maximum performance and results are called for. **Conflict** often occurs because both parties do not understand each other's characters. Take the example of a coach and athlete, both with low tolerance. Because of their tolerance level each will initially approach any situation with a negative or opposing attitude. There are documented cases where an athlete on the same performance level as another athlete and representing the same country tried to sabotage the success of the other team.media type="youtube" key="6sOCXuhvgZg?fs=1" height="333" width="449"media type="youtube" key="sWqMsFMxGgc?fs=1" height="393" width="436"On 5 June 2004, an AFL match between Hawthorn and Essendon degenerated into a bench-clearing brawl that ultimately led to the suspension of five players for a total of 15 matches and fines of over $70,000. The match became known as the Line in the sand match, referencing a comment allegedly made by Hawthorn club director, __the__ team during halftime This fight is a tough one not many fights happen in the AFL but when they do they are hard to break up.media type="youtube" key="uDec-U6OFuc?fs=1" height="385" width="480"In this video a goalie saves a goal but kicks a guy in the face.media type="youtube" key="l5qVLJEOTpo?fs=1" height="393" width="545"**Violence in sports** refers to physical acts committed in contact sports beyond the normal levels of contact expected while playing the sport. These can include intentional attempts to injure player by another player or coach, but can also include threats of physical harm or actual physical harm sustained by players or coaches by those engaging in spectating of sports.The sporting arena has also been used as a platform for countries to settle their disputes in front of the world's media.Athletes sometimes resort to violence, in hopes of injuring and intimidating opponents The officiating environment can be challenging and potentially hostile. Dealing with conflict can be tough for a confident official, let alone an inexperienced one. Good officiating relies on dealing with conflict professionally and positively. Conflict is likely to arise in a number of situations. These include: 
 * Disagreement from participants over a penalty/infringement
 * Perceived bias shown by the official in the eyes of participants/coaches
 * Frustration shown by participants as a result of their level of performance or the competition result
 * Misunderstanding of instructions or rulings from an official
 * Sledging between participants

Minimising conflict
There are occasions when conflict in the sporting environment is inevitable, however developing strategies to minimise conflict from arising is vital. The following tips may assist officials’.

Tips for preventing conflict
Prevention is always better than cure! If action is taken early in the game, conflict is less likely to occur Make competitors aware of your presence by reacting immediately to rule infringements (when appropriate) Remain objective, no matter what prior knowledge of participants/teams an official has. Be definite and firm with decisions and communication Look sharp and act sharp - this will gain respect as an official Don’t take criticisms personally. Remember that coaches and participants are seeing the game from a different perspective to the officials At the beginning of the competition, provide structure and guidance, but also start a dialogue with the participants. Acknowledge the participant’s abilities and experience, and invite constructive viewpoints from some participants Speak clearly and firmly in heated situations. This will indicate confidence in managing the situation Keep cool - //if it starts to get a bit hot …//

Resolving conflict
The official is often called upon to manage conflict situations and attempt to resolve them. It is virtually impossible for sports officials to avoid dealing with conflict, even when they have implemented prevention strategies.

Tips for resolving conflict

 * Be professional:** Speak clearly and stay composed in heated situations. This demonstrates confidence in managing the situation. Avoid argument or debate, and don’t try to bluff through with unjustified rulings.
 * Remain calm:** Don’t over-react. Stay relaxed and adopt a low-key posture/body language. Use objective, neutral language.
 * Address the problem - not the emotions:** Try to put aside the emotions of all parties. Emotions inevitably inflame the situation. By dealing with the facts and the available evidence, the official is more likely to be seen as making a fair and appropriate decision.
 * Focus on the person:** People are not objects, and they don’t like being treated as such. Acknowledge a participant with eye contact and use their name if possible. Recognise that they have something to say, and don’t just dismiss them.
 * Be fair:** Avoid team or individual bias at all costs. Demonstrating integrity is one of the greatest assets of an official.
 * Be confident and open:** Don’t be defensive or try to justify actions. Clarify decisions when appropriate, based on the facts and the evidence presented.
 * Be firm:** Deal with unacceptable behaviour firmly and quickly. Set boundaries in a polite, professional and assertive manner.
 * Remember that 90% of conflict occurs not because of what was said, but the tone in which it was.**

By their nature, sporting events are inherently competitive — each team seeks victory over its opponent. But is conflict a necessary part of sports? When does the "game" become destructive? What is the role of "sportsmanship" in sports?

Sometimes It is not players the fans can brawl, Like a Everton supporter could get upset about a loss and start a brawl with a Manchester United supporter. Or a member of Richmond could jump onto the field and try to start a brawl with Sydney Swan player.//severe// Sports related violence is a form of interpersonal violence. Violence that occurs around and in the world of sport can potentially severe physical and psychological repercussions for those involved. A teenage rugby player punches a referee in the head during a junior match when he is marched back 10m after questioning a penalty. A referee quits in disgust following sideline abuse about his rulings. In far-gone days softened in the suffused light of memory, Ty Cobb used to sharpen his spikes to keep fielders on their guard. Linebackers spat and cursed at opponents when forearm shivers weren't enough to do the job. And basketball players brawled with one another at seemingly the least provocation.Yet the madness that erupted during the basketball game in Detroit last weekend was a breach of sportsmanship extraordinary for American sports in the present day.By leaping into the stands with several teammates to exchange blows with disorderly fans, Ron Artest did more than violate the primary tenet of sports protocol. He laid bare both sides of a mounting conflict as spectators and athletes come to arenas with an increased sense of entitlement.Whether it is fans worked into a lather by talk radio or young players who have been coddled since their teenage years and have little respect for authority, the phenomenal success of pro sports has bred an energy of its own that teeters between elation and spontaneous combustion.That ethic among both players and fans has already changed the nature of fair play from the NBA to Little League baseball - and not always in obvious ways. For all the angst about last Friday's spectacular meltdown, pro sports leagues have generally become less violent over the years, as a result of tougher league rules on fighting and dangerous play. Moreover, many observers say that a strong sense of camaraderie still exists among the majority of professional athletes.In boxing, unruly or extremely violent behavior by one of the contestants often results in the fighter breaking the rules being penalized with a points deduction, or, in extreme cases, disqualification. Outlawed tactics in boxing include hitting the opponent on the back of the head, under the belly, during clinching, and to the back. Other tactics that are outlawed, but less seen, are pushing an opponent extremely hard to the floor, or hitting repeatedly after the round has ended.