Process and Decision Factors Regarding Pre-Camp Site Selection at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games －Focusing on Aerial Skiing in Bifuka Town, Hokkaido

The purpose of this study was to identify the process and elements of decision-making for holding the pre-training camp for the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Korea. Pre-training camps were held in Japan prior to Pyeongchang 2018 Games. The target area was Bifuka-town in Hokkaido, which actively has promoted Freestyle skiing, Aerial skiing. Data were collected through semi-structural interviews with the National coaches in Canada, Swiss, Belarus, and Japan. A content analysis was conducted. The results revealed the process of decision-making continuum Desire, Association, Comparison & Examination, Action, and Re-visit. We also found the elements were Facilities and equipment, Regional factor, Practice and training condition, Daily-life condition, and Environment in host community. Compared to usual sport camps, Regional factors such as traveling gap and time differences were considered as unique in selecting the pre-training camp place.