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Define: Sporting Event

The meaning of “Sporting Event” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Sporting Event defined in a legal contract?

  • Sporting Event means any athletic activities that is organized, operated, managed, or sponsored by an entity. These activities commonly include games, contests, and physical competitions typically governed by a set of rules. Seen in 35 SEC filings.
  • Sporting Event means any professional or amateur sport, athletic game, contest, event, or race involving persons or animals. The event is commonly ticketed and open to public viewership. Seen in 20 SEC filings.
  • Sporting Event means any event or contest in any sport, between competitors or in which an animal competes. These events are usually attended by the public, and governed by rules of a recognized sporting body. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Sporting Event means a sporting contest, competition, tournament or game open to participation and attendance by the public. Seen in 6 SEC filings.

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Sporting Event means an organized competition, involving physical activities or games, typically governed by a specific set of rules and overseen by an authorized [governing body].

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Football, Baseball, Basketball, or any other sports tournaments
  • Company sports competitions
  • Olympics or global sporting events
  • Charity sporting events

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Genie Definition 2

  • Sporting Event means a scheduled exhibition or contest in which athletes participate, watched by an audience either in person or via broadcast.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Competitive sports games aired on television
  • Experiential marketing at an athletic event
  • Regional or national sports competitions
  • Hosting global sporting tournaments

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Sporting Event means an organized competition, involving physical activities or games, typically governed by a specific set of rules and overseen by an authorized [governing body]