The Weird & Wonderful World of Sport. What is elite sport like? “What I know most surely about the duty of a man - I owe to sport.” Albert Camus, French.

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The Weird & Wonderful World of Sport

What is elite sport like? “What I know most surely about the duty of a man - I owe to sport.” Albert Camus, French Philosopher “The most important thing in the Olympic games is not winning but taking part.” Baron Pierre de Courbetin, Founder of the IOC “Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, and disregard of all the rules.” George Orwell Registered Charity:

What is elite sport like for the athlete / staff / coaches? “Football is like a beast. It can overtake your whole life so you forget who you are and who your family are.” - Ian Holloway, former Crystal Palace Manager Unreal Self absorbed Machoistic Banter Disciplined / Undisciplined Managing the buzz Rollercoaster lifestyle “You can be close to being in hell then rise to heaven just like that.” Jens Lehmann, Arsenal

Own morality No consequences Controlling / manipulative Abuse loyalty Power by association No performance = no interest Spiritual relationship can be performance based Performance is everything “the feeling all of a sudden when the gold medal has gone somewhere else is quite indescribable.” Lord Coe Registered Charity:

In the world not of it People not performance What is the Chaplain’s place in elite sport? Registered Charity:

Varies massively dependent on sport and club Bottom of the ladder Not performance based What to expect Feel like a lemon Uninformed Unwelcome Avoided Not integrated Prevented Where does elite sport place chaplains? Registered Charity:

The Chaplain’s Role “To provide holistic spiritual and pastoral care, by permission, all towards the well- being of people in sport” Registered Charity:

Types of chaplaincy Ministry of presence Ministry of interruption Hanging about Peripheral Outsider /Insider Listening ear Formal Evangelistic – Famous athletes Personal priest Relationship Registered Charity:

Presence - Be there, be different – Jesus Excellence – in everything we say and what we do Relationship - Compassionate Confidentially – trust, a safe port of call Humility – Beyond reproach - integrity “it’s all about Him” Key VALUES of Sports Chaplaincy Registered Charity:

To those of all faiths and no faith “For God does not show favouritism,” Rom 2:11 Chaplaincy to who? Registered Charity:

CHAPLAINCY Character / Gifting Sport Time God’s will Club/organisation environment Church Registered Charity: “Be aware and don’t compare”

Presence - Be there, be different – Jesus Excellence – in everything we say and what we do Relationship - Compassionate Confidentially – trust, a safe port of call Humility – Beyond reproach - integrity “it’s all about Him” Key VALUES of Sports Chaplaincy Registered Charity:

Values expressed Chaplaincy - minimums Commitment to prayer Servant heart Pastoral gift Accountable (reference) Adhere to safeguarding Consistent attendance at sporting organisation outside of ‘event / match’ Commitment to ongoing development Registered Charity:

Questions Keep in touch M: E: Registered Charity: