SMT 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Harness Racing, William Hulbert, William Penny Brookes
Document Summary
Development of sport clubs with limited membership. Continued club evolution with standardization of rules settling disputes Racing existed for entertainment only, not financial gain; prestige. Rail system allowed horses to compete nationally. 1830"s systematic to function on a national level. Desire of owners to want to breed more competitive and winning horses. The jockey club regulated breeding, and punished unscrupulous participants. Settled disputes, established rules, determined eligibility, designated officials, Met need for a strong national governing body to establish rules, standards, and. International club event, with little resemblance to ancient olympic games. First modern olympics in 1896, but the revival can be traced back to at least a mechanism for resolving disputes. Commitment to serve broad membership and manage elite sport enterprise. Clubs organize youth teams and academies, adult recreational leagues, and. Large built-on memberships and loyal fan bases. Characterized by nonprofit status and exclusive membership social events for members. First national pastime and professional sport: harness racing.