WPPA- European Racing getting their act together
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WPPA- European Racing getting their act together
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2007 AMF OFFSHORE RACING WILL BE DEDICATED TO REUNITING THE RACERS.
Innovators are almost always chastised...when they succeed they are genius's
UNITED WE RACE ....DIVIDED WE FALL.
John B.Haggin ? USA Medical & Safety: Mohammed Al Jaida
Race Management: Jose Jesuita ? Rory Power- Per Carsten
Technical: Bill Barry
Events & Race Officials: John B.Haggin ? Marco Sala
Marketing & Media: John B.Haggin ? Marco Sala
Constitution & Legal: Independent Legal Company
Racing Rules: Rory Power
Preliminary Remarks
? In the world of sport ?in particular, that of motor sports ?the divide between amateur and professional activities is becoming ever more pronounced
? The types of rationale which inform the two worlds are becoming ever more diversified
? Until today, powerboat racing was the only motor sport which is managed by a single entity which applies the same rules, irrespective of the type of activity undertaken
Aims of this presentation
? To identify the problemsencountered in the management of professional powerboat racing
? To identify the common areas of activity amongst those powerboating classes which run professional businesses
? To suggest solutions which enable co-ordination between the various professional classes and which optimise their resources
? To indicate common methods by which positive results can be obtained in this ?sport-business"
? To propose a structure which ?functioning under the aegis of the current Institutions ?satisfies the requirements of the professional powerboat racing community
Problems
? Instability of the sport, particularly in connection with the handling of the rules
? Weakness of the institutions, which do not give sufficient protection to the activities of the professional categories
? Lack of co-ordination between the top-level powerboat racing bodies
? No precise identity attributed to the various professional classes, thus causing confusion and overlap in their potential markets
? Waste of resources due to the duplication of activities which could easily be integrated
Areas of Common Ground
? Necessity for sport to be run professionally and for training of race management and officials equal to their task
? Necessity for co-ordination of activities
? Necessity for creation of distinct and recognisable formats for the various classes -avoid image overlap
? Necessity to expand market of potential organisers and sponsors whilst respecting their respective priorities and characteristics
? Necessity to co-ordinate handling of image and television rights to maximize income
? Necessity for optimisation of resources-services and suppliers
? Necessity for legal support in dealings with Associations, Sponsors and Local Organizers
Solutions
? Give the sport stability and credibility by training race management and officials who are equal to their tasks
? Create an identity for each class, avoiding the overlapping of activity carried out by similar championships
? Co-ordinate sporting activities, avoiding territorial overlap and conflicting dates
? Co-ordinate and regulate commercial side, creating a wider and more inviting platform for sponsorship market
? Co-ordinate and regulate handling of television and image rights, strengthening our position and expanding opportunities to exploit
these to the full
? Optimize resources by integration of services, suppliers and personnel
Why the W. P. P. A.?
? The World Professional Powerboating Association is the means by which the problems of professional powerboat racing can be
addressed and overcome
? Joining forces engenders strength, at both sporting and commercial level
? Professional powerboat racing needs a re-launch, making the most of the know-how acquired over time
? Acting autonomously enables control and protection of investments made for the promotion and development of those who carry out activities at a professional level
Composition of W.P.P.A.
? The Association is founded by Mr. Saeed Hareb based on the agreement with IOTA-Class 1, being parties which over the last few years have managed professional powerboat racing classes and which have been the driving force and point of reference for all related business
? Those categories which have as their aim the attainment of not only sporting achievements, but also commercial results, and which can guarantee professionalism and to uphold mutual goals
? Those categories which are seen to be providing introductory instruction or supporting a professional activity
? Boat and engine builders and suppliers active in the sphere of professional powerboat racing
Aims and Functions
? Represent professional powerboat racing at sporting and other international forums
? Promote and co-ordinate professional powerboat racing activities with regard to the ecosystem
? Make the sport media-friendly
? Manage the sporting side of the Classes represented, setting the related rules
? Co-ordinate the Calenda rof the respective Championships to avoid overlapping and interference between the various Local Organizers
? Ensure that the Championships maintain the level of quality and format established when accepted into the WPPA
? Establish guidelines for running of commercial activities and development to support the promoters activity in the different classes.
? Identify possible areas of commercial synergy and where WPPAChampionships?image rights can best be exploited
? Identify possible areas of synergy in supply of common servicesto the various Classes
? Provide legal consultancy services to members and organizers of the various classes of Championship
? Act as arbitrator for areas of dispute between the Members and organizers of Championships
Legal Status
? WPPA is an Association that brings together all concerned professionals desiring to participate in the Professional World Powerboat Championships.
? The founding members of the WPPA will establish the council and the criteria for affiliation with the WPPA of the different power boat classes. This will guarantee an international organization of championships and the quality and professionalism of their participants.
? The WPPA President is nominated by the WPPA Council.
? The WPPA will be governed by a Council. The Council will overlook the entire structure and operation of the WPPA and its members. The WPPA Council will specifically comprise the Founding Members, Member National Authorities, Class 1 representatives, Class 1 Promoter Representative and other classes? representatives.
? The WPPA Council will also appoint an Executive Committee which will carry out the day to day operations of the WPPA.
? The Executive Committee has the discretion to appoint appropriate sub-committees to handle different aspects of the sports including, but without restriction to, Medical & Safety committee, Technical & Race Management committee, Events & Race Officials committee, Constitution & Legal Consultants committee, Marketing & Media committee and Racing Rules Committee.
Institutional Relations
? WPPA seeks to become an internationally recognized authority fo rthe regulation, operation, coordination and supervise and assistnational authorities to run of powerboat championships and races. It is currently recognized by IOTA -Class 1 and will be attracting further recognition from appropriate national authorities and other international sporting authorities.
W.P.P.A.Organisation Chart
Administration
? The WPPA can be financed by:
? An enrollment fee for the Members
? Allocating a percentage of the income from any commercial initiatives common to the various Classes
? Using part of the funds already destined to the UIM (Fees, Super Licences and Race Officials)
? Donations
? Other income resources from media and other promotions and sponsorships
? The WPPA will have an operating office in Dubai and in other locations determined by the Council.
Benefits
? The Members can benefit from:
? A leaner management structure for the sport, which is also more tailored to the genuine requirements of the activities undertaken
? Self-determination and control over investments
? Increased opportunities for the exploitation of commercial activities
? Control and the guarantee that the Championships and Participants satisfy the established quality criteria
WPPA-
The modern and efficient way to run Professional Powerboating Sports
2007 AMF OFFSHORE RACING WILL BE DEDICATED TO REUNITING THE RACERS.
Innovators are almost always chastised...when they succeed they are genius's
UNITED WE RACE ....DIVIDED WE FALL.
John B.Haggin ? USA Medical & Safety: Mohammed Al Jaida
Race Management: Jose Jesuita ? Rory Power- Per Carsten
Technical: Bill Barry
Events & Race Officials: John B.Haggin ? Marco Sala
Marketing & Media: John B.Haggin ? Marco Sala
Constitution & Legal: Independent Legal Company
Racing Rules: Rory Power
Preliminary Remarks
? In the world of sport ?in particular, that of motor sports ?the divide between amateur and professional activities is becoming ever more pronounced
? The types of rationale which inform the two worlds are becoming ever more diversified
? Until today, powerboat racing was the only motor sport which is managed by a single entity which applies the same rules, irrespective of the type of activity undertaken
Aims of this presentation
? To identify the problemsencountered in the management of professional powerboat racing
? To identify the common areas of activity amongst those powerboating classes which run professional businesses
? To suggest solutions which enable co-ordination between the various professional classes and which optimise their resources
? To indicate common methods by which positive results can be obtained in this ?sport-business"
? To propose a structure which ?functioning under the aegis of the current Institutions ?satisfies the requirements of the professional powerboat racing community
Problems
? Instability of the sport, particularly in connection with the handling of the rules
? Weakness of the institutions, which do not give sufficient protection to the activities of the professional categories
? Lack of co-ordination between the top-level powerboat racing bodies
? No precise identity attributed to the various professional classes, thus causing confusion and overlap in their potential markets
? Waste of resources due to the duplication of activities which could easily be integrated
Areas of Common Ground
? Necessity for sport to be run professionally and for training of race management and officials equal to their task
? Necessity for co-ordination of activities
? Necessity for creation of distinct and recognisable formats for the various classes -avoid image overlap
? Necessity to expand market of potential organisers and sponsors whilst respecting their respective priorities and characteristics
? Necessity to co-ordinate handling of image and television rights to maximize income
? Necessity for optimisation of resources-services and suppliers
? Necessity for legal support in dealings with Associations, Sponsors and Local Organizers
Solutions
? Give the sport stability and credibility by training race management and officials who are equal to their tasks
? Create an identity for each class, avoiding the overlapping of activity carried out by similar championships
? Co-ordinate sporting activities, avoiding territorial overlap and conflicting dates
? Co-ordinate and regulate commercial side, creating a wider and more inviting platform for sponsorship market
? Co-ordinate and regulate handling of television and image rights, strengthening our position and expanding opportunities to exploit
these to the full
? Optimize resources by integration of services, suppliers and personnel
Why the W. P. P. A.?
? The World Professional Powerboating Association is the means by which the problems of professional powerboat racing can be
addressed and overcome
? Joining forces engenders strength, at both sporting and commercial level
? Professional powerboat racing needs a re-launch, making the most of the know-how acquired over time
? Acting autonomously enables control and protection of investments made for the promotion and development of those who carry out activities at a professional level
Composition of W.P.P.A.
? The Association is founded by Mr. Saeed Hareb based on the agreement with IOTA-Class 1, being parties which over the last few years have managed professional powerboat racing classes and which have been the driving force and point of reference for all related business
? Those categories which have as their aim the attainment of not only sporting achievements, but also commercial results, and which can guarantee professionalism and to uphold mutual goals
? Those categories which are seen to be providing introductory instruction or supporting a professional activity
? Boat and engine builders and suppliers active in the sphere of professional powerboat racing
Aims and Functions
? Represent professional powerboat racing at sporting and other international forums
? Promote and co-ordinate professional powerboat racing activities with regard to the ecosystem
? Make the sport media-friendly
? Manage the sporting side of the Classes represented, setting the related rules
? Co-ordinate the Calenda rof the respective Championships to avoid overlapping and interference between the various Local Organizers
? Ensure that the Championships maintain the level of quality and format established when accepted into the WPPA
? Establish guidelines for running of commercial activities and development to support the promoters activity in the different classes.
? Identify possible areas of commercial synergy and where WPPAChampionships?image rights can best be exploited
? Identify possible areas of synergy in supply of common servicesto the various Classes
? Provide legal consultancy services to members and organizers of the various classes of Championship
? Act as arbitrator for areas of dispute between the Members and organizers of Championships
Legal Status
? WPPA is an Association that brings together all concerned professionals desiring to participate in the Professional World Powerboat Championships.
? The founding members of the WPPA will establish the council and the criteria for affiliation with the WPPA of the different power boat classes. This will guarantee an international organization of championships and the quality and professionalism of their participants.
? The WPPA President is nominated by the WPPA Council.
? The WPPA will be governed by a Council. The Council will overlook the entire structure and operation of the WPPA and its members. The WPPA Council will specifically comprise the Founding Members, Member National Authorities, Class 1 representatives, Class 1 Promoter Representative and other classes? representatives.
? The WPPA Council will also appoint an Executive Committee which will carry out the day to day operations of the WPPA.
? The Executive Committee has the discretion to appoint appropriate sub-committees to handle different aspects of the sports including, but without restriction to, Medical & Safety committee, Technical & Race Management committee, Events & Race Officials committee, Constitution & Legal Consultants committee, Marketing & Media committee and Racing Rules Committee.
Institutional Relations
? WPPA seeks to become an internationally recognized authority fo rthe regulation, operation, coordination and supervise and assistnational authorities to run of powerboat championships and races. It is currently recognized by IOTA -Class 1 and will be attracting further recognition from appropriate national authorities and other international sporting authorities.
W.P.P.A.Organisation Chart
Administration
? The WPPA can be financed by:
? An enrollment fee for the Members
? Allocating a percentage of the income from any commercial initiatives common to the various Classes
? Using part of the funds already destined to the UIM (Fees, Super Licences and Race Officials)
? Donations
? Other income resources from media and other promotions and sponsorships
? The WPPA will have an operating office in Dubai and in other locations determined by the Council.
Benefits
? The Members can benefit from:
? A leaner management structure for the sport, which is also more tailored to the genuine requirements of the activities undertaken
? Self-determination and control over investments
? Increased opportunities for the exploitation of commercial activities
? Control and the guarantee that the Championships and Participants satisfy the established quality criteria
WPPA-
The modern and efficient way to run Professional Powerboating Sports
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