Original scientific paper

Perception of sports events held in a permanent sports facility: the case of the madrid sports palace

Cristina Lopez de Subijana ; Department of Social Sciences Applied to Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Sport Sciences Faculty-INEF, Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Maribel Barriopedro Moro ; Department of Social Sciences Applied to Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Sport Sciences Faculty-INEF, Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Patricia Rubio Lozano ; Department of Social Sciences Applied to Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Sport Sciences Faculty-INEF, Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Abstract

The aims of this study were to analyse perceptions regarding the sporting events held in the Madrid Sports Palace and to analyse whether those perceptions vary by age or gender. One hundred and ninetyfive residents answered the Ntloko and Swart (2008) questionnaire. The dimensions most highly rated were economic benefits (3.9±0.8), the event as a regional showcase (3.6±0.7), and the event as entertainment (3.4±0.6). However, the respondents did not agree with the negative environmental impact (2.0±0.8). Men
rated the use of public money (z=2.4; p<.05) and the regional showcase (z=2.0 p<.05) more positively than women. Finally, women rated the increase in prices (z=2.0; p<.05) more highly than men. The age groups differed significantly only regarding the promotion of community pride. Seniors and middle-aged adults rated it more positively than young adults (χ2(2)=9.9; p<.01). The fact that in an urban sports facility regular sporting events take place on a regular basis means that there are diverse perceptions, though mainly positive,
and those perceptions differ from the perceptions about mega events that take place once in a life time at temporary sports facilities.

Keywords

events; perception; residents; legacy; investment

Hrčak ID:

131923

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/131923

Publication date:

30.12.2014.

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