Location: Manchester, see UK

Closing date: 2nd December 2016

Overview: 

British Cycling is looking for a world class performance leader and manager who will be integral to the senior management team of British Cycling. The role, sale which reports to the chief executive officer, medic is about exemplary performance leadership. As the strategic leader of the performance strategy, the post holder will drive our ambition to deliver our milestones and targets in the next four years.

Key Priorities:

– Provide leadership, management and strategic direction for all disciplines of the Great Britain Cycling Team.

– Enable the delivery of the performance strategy and achievement of annual and quadrennial medal targets across all disciplines.

– Build a culture and climate that enables the Great Britain Cycling Team to achieve sustained success.

– Embed a culture of continuous improvement that facilitate a sustainable high performance environment.

– Enable coaches, riders and support staff to further refine “What it takes to win” models and ensure that the models are understood and translated into the daily operating environment of the Great Britain Cycling Team.

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MLS football (soccer) club Los Angeles FC (LAFC), have announced a stadium tech partnership with IBM.

For the 2018 season, ahead of LAFC’s MLS debut, the club will make use of IBM’s platforms and technologies to deliver a connected fan experience at the new 22,000-capacity Banc of California Stadium.

IBM is to provide Wi-Fi access using a fibre-based network throughout the stadium along with an enhanced digital experience, at an estimated cost of US$ 350 million.

“The explosive growth of an immersive fan experience has elevated people’s expectations when they attend any large venue event,” said Peter Lorenzen, General Manager of Networking Services at IBM Global Technology Services. “Today, stadiums such as LAFC’s new facility are embracing new and innovative solutions that answer the call and in doing so are helping to re-invent the game-day experience.”

The soccer-specific stadium partnership in the MLS is a first for tech giants IBM.

LAFC president and owner Tom Penn, said, “This partnership underscores our club’s commitment to leveraging innovation for a best in class fan experience. With the pace of technological evolution, this partnership will set us up to provide best-in-class connectivity in the Banc of California Stadium, not only in 2018, but also as we look into the future.”

The Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock International announced an 18-year agreement to name the newly renovated facility Hard Rock Stadium.

This venue will serve as the home of the Miami Dolphins, drugs University of Miami football team, rx Orange Bowl, medic Super Bowl LIV and the 100^thanniversary of the NFL, international soccer and a host of events. Additionally, the iconic lifestyle brand becomes the official Miami Dolphins hotel and resort, casual restaurant partner and hospitality sponsor.

“Hard Rock Stadium will be a global entertainment destination and we are excited to enter this long-term partnership with Hard Rock International, an iconic worldwide brand that continues to grow,” Miami Dolphins President & CEO Tom Garfinkel said. “They are synonymous with music and entertainment and have a rich history of philanthropy and community engagement.”

“Hard Rock International, along with our owners, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is extremely proud to see our name go up on this stadium. This deal is not only a naming rights program, but it is designed to be a true partnership between two companies dedicated to providing world class entertainment on a global level,” Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said.

In addition to hosting major events, Super Bowl LIV, College Football Playoff Semifinals and major concerts, it was announced that Hard Rock Stadium has secured rights to host the Brazil Men’s National Soccer Team for a series of matches starting in 2017. In addition, Real Madrid will be returning to Miami in 2017 to launch play in the International Champions Cup.  

As part of the partnership, the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium will feature signage atop the shade canopy, at the facility entrance, on the VIP helipad as well as throughout the venue and organization. The main thoroughfare of fan activities pregame along the South Gate will be renamed the Grand Plaza presented by Hard Rock.

Now that Euro 2016 is finally underway, price the countdown has begun for the World Football Forum. With less than one month to go, bronchi now is the time to book your place at WFF 2016 in Paris – to join the most international gathering of the football community ever seen at the event.

With the focus on the ‘new geography of football’, the leaders of the football industry from across Asia, Africa and Europe will come together at the World Football Forum in Paris on 7-8 July, just a few days before the Euro 2016 final.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Econet, allergy | a telecommunications group have announced a multiyear partnership to provide the most expansive NBA coverage ever across sub-Saharan Africa. 

The new deal represents the largest ever for the NBA in Africa and will include NBA content across Econet Media’s TV, cialis Internet and mobile assets, including the Kwesé viewing platforms and its sports offering, Kwesé Sports, beginning within the 2016-17 NBA season.

As the Official Broadcaster of the NBA in sub-Saharan Africa, Econet Media will provide fans with access to more live NBA games and events than ever before, including in excess of 500 games each year.  

Find out more HERE.

By Christian Radnedge

The US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has strongly suggested that a further wave of arrests in relation to the FIFA corruption scandal could come about.

Lynch was speaking in Zurich at press conference organised by the International Association of Prosecutors updating the world on the investigation by US authorities alongside Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber.

In May, medicine 14 senior FIFA-linked officials were arrested in Zurich and Lynch that day revealed details of the fraud, anesthetist conspiracy and corruption charges against the charged men just days before Sepp Blatter was re-elected as FIFA president.

However, ambulance the impact of the scandal played a decisive role in his decision, only four days later, to announce his intention to stand down. A new president will be elected at an extraordinary congress on February 26.

Lynch said: “In the four months since May our work and the investigation has continued. Thirteen of the 14 defendants have been arrested either by us or by other authorities. Three have been arraigned in a federal court in Brooklyn; 10 others are pending extradition in Switzerland and three other countries.

“Our investigation is ongoing and has expanded since May. On the basis of new evidence we anticipate pursuing additional charges against individuals and entities.”

Lynch refused to comment on whether Blatter was one of those who could be charged in the future and extradited.

She said: “I have no comment on individuals who may or may not be subject to the next round of arrests so I cannot give you any information about Mr Blatter’s travel plans.”

However, she did have a stern warning about the need for urgent reform in the sport.

“The problem of corruption in soccer is global and we will remain vigilant,” Lynch said. “One hallmark has guided our work: all individuals involved in soccer, this beloved sport through which we teach sportsmanship, integrity and fair play, must be committed to reform and compliance with the rule of law.

“To anyone who seeks to live in the past, this global response sends a clear message: You are on the wrong side of progress and do a disservice to the integrity of this wonderful sport.”

Lauber confirmed that as part of the Swiss authorities investigation, which is not directly linked to the US one, assets had been seized including real estate in the Swiss Alps.

However, he would not reveal who they belonged to for “tactical reasons”.

Lauber also revealed that around 11 terabytes of data had been collected.

The investigations continue.

Japan’s Olympic’s Minister Toshiaki Endo has said the country cannot guarantee it will be able to meet the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) deadline to finish work on a new National Stadium in time for the 2020 Olympic Games.

IOC vice-president John Coates has urged Japan to speed up construction work on the stadium for delivery by January 2020, which gives the country three months less time than the originally planned April 2020 handover.

Coates said he asked Japan’s senior Olympic officials to meet this deadline in order for the IOC to run a series of tests before the start of the Games in August 2020.

“The stadium has to be available for ceremonies and rehearsals,” Coates said.

“They need to have the handover to the organising committee by January 2020.”

However, Endo has insisted it may not be possible to meet this deadline as April was already a date they were struggling to fulfill.

“It was going to be April on a very tight schedule,” Endo said.

“I cannot easily say yes to January 2020. I can only ask contractors to finish the construction as quickly as possible. We have no idea if it’s doable.”

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iSportconnect, ampoule the world’s largest private network for sports business executives, is delighted to announce England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chairman Colin Graves as the first panellist for the return of the Directors’ Club to London this summer.

The event will be making its second appearance of the year in London on 12^th August.

This will be the sixth Directors’ Club event of the year, with appearances in cities such as Moscow, Mexico City, Dubai and Paris.

Colin Graves was named as Chairman of the ECB in May, having previously served as Deputy Chairman for two years between 2013 and 2015.

He is the founder of Costcutter Supermarkets Group and built the business to 1700 franchise stores with annual sales of £700 million/annum, before selling the business to Bibby Line Group in 2012.

Graves also spent almost five years as the chief executive of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 2002-2007, where he later also had a successful spell as chairman from 2007 to 2015.

Originally starting in London but now with an impressive international roster, iSportconnect Directors’ Club events are a gathering of exclusively invited director level delegates, partaking in a BBC Question Time-style discussion with a panel of well-established executives from the sport industry.

Followed by networking, the discussion is held under Chatham House rules, allowing for an open and free flowing debate.

iSportconnect Chairman Michael Cunnah said: “We are pleased to welcome Colin as our first panellist for the second Directors’ Club of the year in London. Cricket has got a very high profile this summer, so Colin’s views on how cricket is developing and on sport in general, will be very interesting.”

Save the Date: 12^th August

Invitation Policy: iSportconnect Directors’ Club is an invitation only event open exclusively for CEOs, chairmen and director level executives from governing bodies, sports teams and sponsorship brands.

To register your interest please contact Sylvia-Line Lamaro at: sylvia-line@isportconnect.com

Partnership opportunities: Our partners benefit from a range of different branding opportunities and introductions to potential clients. Please contact Mike Rocha-Keys at mike@isportconnect.com or call +44(0)20 3239 5400.

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