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There’s no typical day in the life of a sports event manager but what they all have in common is the need to get things right. As a sports event manager you will be managing:
To get an idea of just what’s involved behind the scenes, check out the event-managers’ perspectives on successful elements behind three major sporting events:Wimbledon, Soccer Aid and the Rugby World Cup.
The right kind of training is crucial to gaining success in the field of Sports Event Management.
Event Academy offers superb event management courses which level the playing field in this competitive industry and deliver work-ready sports event managers who are vital additions to event teams!
The best way to get into sports event management is to join the Event Academy team! Whether you study with us live in London or online from wherever you are, our event management courses offer:
Our courses include volunteering opportunities and even a 3-month work placement, on our Postgraduate course, where we really try to match you with an area of interest, as Hayley discovered on her placement at M&C Saatchi: Sports & Entertainment.
Sports venue management – Wembley or Twickenham anyone?
The list goes on…working in Sports Events isn’t just about opportunities linked directly to a sport. Many large corporations and brands have marketing and entertainment arms which can include sponsoring and running their own sports events – think of companies such as Red Bull, Nike, Adidas.
It’s also possible to work with agencies such as CSM, PSG, and Octagon, to deliver sporting events for big names and top international events.
Event managers with a record of success, experience and qualification find they’re able to access plenty of opportunities, and our event management qualifications can really help you to establish that professional track record of your own.