About Sport Court
The concept began with two old colleagues who have been passionately debating sporting issues for 18 years. Despite many disagreements, they have always remained friends. Given the passions aroused in their own conversations, they felt there was potential for public sporting debate in a traditional format with a touch of Question Time. The Sport Court was born.
A launch took place in September 2008 attended by Martin Keown, Les Ferdinand, Paul Elliot and Ray Stubbs among others. The debate format was revealed to the guests and a lively Q & A chaired by Garth Crooks followed. The warm ambience allied to intelligent, entertaining discussion set the tone.
In January 2009 the first debate took place at the offices of Sony Music Entertainment.
The motion 'The overseas influence in the Premier League is harmful to the English game' was proposed by Richard Bevan and Henry Winter and opposed by David Dein and Steve Norris.
Our most recent debate was in May 2010 at the John Hollins Suite,Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge. The Court gathered to discuss the notion 'Europe or South America - which continent has made the greater contribution to the World Cup. On this occasion the panel included Mark Pougatch, Gabriele Marcotti, Ricky Villa and Neil Barnett. During the evening members of the court were also asked to vote for their Greatest World Cup Player of all time.
Once again a great evening made possible by our hosts for the evening, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, together with the staff at Chelsea Football Club and Chelsea TV. You can view highlights of this event and previous debates on The Sport Court channel on YouTube.
The feedback from our events has been enthusiastic and complimentary. Our original mission to encapsulate the cut and thrust of intelligent debate in a social setting was clearly evident, a feature our members and guests find attractive. The motion requires polarity of opinion and the audience can not only pose questions but determine the verdict. The debates take place in the early evening in prestigious venues in Central London.
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The Sport Court will host four open debates a year but will also design bespoke debates for corporate clients.
For more information on how we can tailor a corporate event specifically for you, if you have any questions regarding tickets for future events or becoming a member of the Sport Court please contact us at info@thesportcourt.co.uk or by pressing the contact us button.
We look forward to you seeing you at the Sport Court.
Our latest debate
Europe or South America? Who has made the greater contribution to the World Cup?
You can view highlights of our most recent event and other Sport Court debates on The Sport Court channel on YouTube
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