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Sport New Zealand to present integrity webinar discussing match-fixing
Match-fixing is a common term thrown around in sport. It may seem like something that only happens overseas or in elite competitions but that’s not the case..
It is a huge risk to athletes, coaches, support staff, families and competitions. Join us for this free webinar covering what match-fixing is, who it can impact, how to recognise it and what to do if you suspect something fishy is going on.
The webinar includes special guest, Andrew Scott-Howman for this wide-ranging discussion on competition manipulation (match-fixing) in NZ sport. Andrew is a Wellington-based barrister who has extensive experience advising, and working with, amateur and professional players and sporting organisations both in New Zealand and overseas. He has particular interest, and expertise, in integrity issues in sport. He provides training to players about the dangers of match-fixing in New Zealand and works closely with both NSOs and the New Zealand Police in this area. Andrew is also a member of the Sport and Recreation Complaints and Mediation Service (SRCMS) expert investigations panel.
What will you learn?
- What match-fixing is and who it can impact
- How match-fixing happens
- Real life risks here in New Zealand
- What to do if you think it may be happening
When
Thursday 17 February 2022, 7:00-7:45pm
