The system of four pyramids lies on the basis of Australian sport. These pyramids exist within a multidimensional framework, which is dynamic and has evolved from a generic sports industry in the 1970s and 1980s to a series of individual sports industries existing nowadays. With regards to the above-mentioned fact, the conclusion can be made concerning the actuality of the Australian sport delivery systems for the next ten to twenty years. Evaluating the facts, it seems that in the constantly changing situation of the Australian sport system it is important to implement new tactics and strategies in it on a regular basis, and upgrade its condition, as a result. The need for constant upgrading of the Australian sport system can be supported by the fact that the competition for financing between varieties of different kinds of sports is glowing which creates the necessity for regular revaluation of the situation and implementing new strategies.
Similar to the situation in the world sport, the situation in Australian sport is constantly changing requiring dynamics and operational efficiency on the part of its managers (Coakley 2007). Such needs are explained by complex sport management problems existing within the country’s sport system. In particular, among the most significant problems are the fund’s allocation policies. According to Stewart, Nicholson, Smith, & Westerbeek, (2004, p. 139), ‘increasing competition for funding has led to closer scrutiny of organizational expenditure’. This comment shows the essence of the problems which is in finance distribution. Such problem is explained by the fact that Australia has a rather low population for the number of sports which are offered for acquiring the status of “Australian National sport”, and, thus, the country’s sports officials are faced with the need to choose how to allocate the funds offered by the government (Shilbury 2010). It becomes clear that all the proposals concerning financing different kinds of sports may not be satisfied; this explains the importance of having the right choice among them. In addition, in some sports leagues which used to be actively financed in the past, the current situation appeared to be rather complicated. These sports lost their former popularity which led to the necessity of eliminating them from the list of national sports financed from the country’s budget. Among such sports is rugby. The situation with rugby is very problematic nowadays which raises a number of issues as to its financing and support. The other serious problem is connected to the need for talented coaches. According to Stewart et al. (2004), nowadays the necessity to attract skilled coaches to a variety of sport kinds appears to be critical. One more issue is related to attracting young Australians to different sports with the purpose of raising healthy generations.
Discussing options for solving problems within the Australian sport system, it should be said that the collaborative factor is to be taken into consideration. Evaluating the problems which are identified in the modern system of sport, it appears that they are to be approached by the teams of specialists of sport, management and financing. These officials will need to react to the emerged problems by developing relevant allocation policies along with the other measures which would be important with regards to any particular problem.
In conclusion, the ever-changing situation in Australian sport requires the implementation of constant upgrading measures. Such measures are to be developed and implemented by the team of specialists including the specialists in the area of sport, management and financing. Thus, the collaborative principle is to be applied in order to address the current issues in Australian sport successfully.
References
Coakley, J 2007, Sport in society: Issues and controversies (9th ed.), Irwin McGraw-Hill., St. Louis.
Shilbury, D & Kellett, P 2010, Sport Management in Australia: An Organisational Overview, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW.
Stewart, B, Nicholson, M, Smith, A, & Westerbeek, H 2004. Australian Sport – Better by Design? The Evolution of Australian Sport Policy, Routledge, New York.