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Originally Posted by crmalcolm
If that was the case - why is Horse Racing subject to the same restrictions?
The average attendance at RaceCourses in Q4 2019 was 2,474 per event.
Professional Golf in the UK, another sport that could argue the spectators can be spread out, is also subject to the same restrictions.
Again - the number of spectators has nothing to do with the classification of a sport as being 'elite'. You are just making assumptions formed from incorrect startling points and reaching the wrong conclusions.
The Govt have previously clarified what they deem to be an elite sport. In simple terms, it is one where the competitors make a living from participating, or they are on a pathway to Olympic/Paralympic/Commonwealth Games participation.
Obviously there will be examples that can be put forward that seem to contradict this definition - but most sports have accepted the position and got on with organising events within the guidelines.
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Common denominator, high profile event attracting spectators from all over the country. Spectator areas are confined at horse racing, you can't stand all round the course like you can at a race track. Have you seen how closely spectators stand to each other at Golf.