The document discusses various aspects of sports event marketing. It defines sanctioning bodies as organizations that set rules for sports, lists some examples including FIBA, USOC, and NCAA. It also distinguishes between professionals, for whom playing a sport is their job, versus amateurs, who play for enjoyment. Finally, it outlines key aspects of event marketing, such as using advertising, publicity, and information distribution to generate excitement among spectators and boost sales, raise brand awareness, capture market share, and meet customers face-to-face by promoting an intangible, unique experience that is produced and consumed simultaneously.