ADV 378S Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Nancy Kerrigan, Anheuser-Busch, International Skating Union
Document Summary
Founded in 1894 to revive the ancient greek games. Grants rights to host summer and winter games every four years. Serves as the umbrella organization for various domestic affiliates (national olympic committees) Interacts with international sports federations which control particular sports. Owns and controls the intellectual property including the olympic rings, motto, and flame. Like the un of olympic sports but its chief executive can impose its will, more like league commissioners but without checks and balances. President is elected for 8 years with one additional 4-year renewable term allowed. Executive board yields the power: international national olympic communities (usoc) Sole authorities responsible for the representation of countries at the games. Authority to recognize a national governing body for any amateur sport. Usoc battled with aau/college sports/other independent bodies for control until the 70"s when a presidential (ford) commission was set up to make recommendations: international athletic federations. Often subject of strong criticism of judging.
