Sports Organisations

Match-fixing is frequently described as an existential risk to sport. Alongside doping, it is viewed as one of the biggest threats to the integrity of clean competition. 

The future of sport depends on everyone having faith in the integrity of the sporting events they are both watching and participating in.  

Having effective safeguards in place not only protects sports and its stakeholders, but also ensures continued growth and the ability to inspire future generations. 

This is why it is so important for sports organisations to have a clear understanding of the full range of integrity threats that exist and how best to tackle these.

Evolve Sports Integrity supports different types of sports organisations including:

  • National Governing Bodies

  • International Federations

  • Competition Organisers

  • Trade Bodies / Player Associations

Our services are designed to meet the specific needs of sports stakeholders:

Training and education: 

Raising awareness amongst employees, athletes and registered participants on topics such as:

  • What is match-fixing?

  • Understanding sports integrity rules

  • Misuse of inside information

  • Social media risks

Integrity Audits:

Acting as a ‘critical friend’, we conduct comprehensive reviews of your integrity policies and procedures. We identify potential gaps, vulnerabilities and opportunities to strengthen your organisation’s response. This includes areas such as:

  • Examining your sport’s exposure to betting markets

  • Reviewing rules and regulations on sports betting, match-fixing and related considerations (e.g. misuse of inside information)

  • Assessing intelligence processes

Event support:

We have significant experience in supporting major national and global sporting events, delivering the following outcomes:

  • Anti-match-fixing / sports betting integrity strategy and policy design

  • Education & training

  • Pre-event activity including:

    • Risk assessments

    • Production of standard operating procedures

    • Scenario-testing and tabletop exercises

  • In-event integrity support / stakeholder coordination

  • Post-event evaluation identifying successes and ‘lessons learned’

Strategy and Policy Development:

An effective sports betting integrity strategy will help safeguard your sport from the threat of corruption. Clear and concise policies are also essential to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of their obligations.

We have extensive experience in working with sports stakeholders to devise national betting integrity strategies and policy positions. We provide practical advice to organisations, helping them to create robust regulatory frameworks to protect their sport.

Intelligence Processes:

Identifying credible intelligence regarding your integrity threats is vital for safeguarding your sport.  We provide the following intelligence and investigation services:

  • Producing end-to-end intelligence strategies

  • Staff training on core intelligence functions

  • Analysis of intelligence and other information sources in support of sports disciplinary investigations

Contact us to find out more and discuss your specific requirements.