1.
Important Role of The Entourage
a.
The role of
t
he Entourage
and Educator
(family of athletes, coaches, trainers,
and the supporting staff, as defined by the International Olympic Committee)
is critical to the dispensation of Olympic Values to young people participating
in every sport. It is therefore necessary that those who c
onstitute The
Entourage should themselves understand, believe in and subscribe to the
Olympic values.
b.
The
C
onference therefore appeals to the IOC in particular to
include those
that constitute The E
ntourage in its Olympic values education programmes
as a m
atter of course. It appeals to the IOC to ensure that those who are
associated with sport understand the need to understand
that
sport
goes
beyond its social and entertainment value
. It is
an important tool for
mentoring young people and for fostering the
spirit of friendship.