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Contemporary sport could not function without the involvement of voluntary organisations, from local grass-roots clubs to international agencies such as the International Olympic Committee. Management of this sector continues to undergo profound change, largely in response to the challenges of professionalisation and increasing expectations in terms of transparency, accountability and ethical behaviour. This book fills a significant gap in the literature on sport management by setting out the principles and practices necessary for effective management of voluntary sport organisations around the world.

In addition to applying and adapting established management strategies and techniques to voluntary sport organisations, this book is the first to fully relate mainstream organizational theory to this important sector of sport management. With contributions from an international team of researchers and management practitioners, the book explores key functional areas such as:

• governance
• strategy and planning
• human resources
• finance
• managing change
• marketing
• event management
• risk management.

Each chapter discusses best practice and includes case study material, self test questions and guides to further reading. As the only book to outline a professional, theoretically informed and practically focused curriculum for voluntary sport management, this book is essential reading for all students of sport management and all managers working in or alongside the voluntary sector.

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Although evangelical Protestants have played a significant role in the evolution of American sports, their role has too often been overlooked or under appreciated. Muscular Christianity interprets the influence key people and groups have had on the development of American sports, both to tell the story and to provide context and direction for those involved in sports today. In addition, this book offers background information and warnings to increase ministry effectiveness and avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

The authors focus on the historical and sociological development of the muscular Christian movement and on its current institutional character. Muscular Christians are presented as agents and filters of change within American sport which are often guided by specifically religious motivations. The book examines well-known nineteenth- and twentieth-century sports heroes and evangelists - including James Naismith, D.L. Moody, Eric Liddell, Billy Sunday, Billy Graham, and Bill McCartney - and explores the role of Christian celebrities in contemporary sports.

This book will be used by local church and national ministries involved in evangelical sports ministry, those interested in sports studies and church history, colleges and seminaries, and libraries. ... Read more

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Background For Today's Sports Related Ministries
Anyone seriously involved with sports or athletic related ministries should appreciate the historical perspective given in Muscular Christianity.Church & denominational leadership can also benefit fromstudying the dynamics between sport and evangelism provided here.This is not an easy read as it has the feel of a text book, however it is well worth the effort.

Muscular Christianity:Intriguing, Thought-Provoking
Tony Ladd and James A. Mathisen provide great insight into the sometimes rocky marriage between sport and evangelical Christianity.The plans and efforts of some of the greatest contributors to the development of sport inAmerica--Amos Alonzo Stagg and James Naismith among them--are chronicled,and the serious reader will learn how evangelicals have attempted to linktheir love for Christ with their love for sport.The authors alsochallenge the reader to consider the future of this relationship in their"Afterword."The book is extremely thorough and well-researched,and the result is an intriguing, thought-provoking account of 100 years ofmuscular Christianity. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on July 1, 1995. The length of the article is 761 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The IRS should clarify the issue of whether Olympic and other sports organizations qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) treatment despite the fact that athletes participating in such events are not longer exclusively amateurs. The definition of amateur in the tax code has never been clear, and regulations have not been revised since the Olympics relaxed the standards for athletes. This issue is of relevance to both the organizations and individuals that support these organizations with charitable donations.

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Title: What is "amateur" sports competition? (tax-exempt organizations)
Author: Charles T. Crawford
Publication: The Tax Adviser (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1995
Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
Volume: 26Issue: n7Page: 407(2)

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Sport has long been considered an important factor in the tourism industry. A number of international sport events have borne this out. In addition to these organised mega-events, sport activities are sought by substantial number of international travellers. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prepared this study on the level and characteristics of the sport activities engaged in during holidays abroad. Germany, the Netherlands and France were chosen for this study. These countries ranked among the leaders in terms of international tourism expenditure in 1999. Even though this study does not cover all the major generating markets, we are sure that it gives a clear picture of the importance of sport activities in tourism, and it makes many suggestions. For the purpose of the study, we divided the total trips into Holidays with more or less Sport Activities and Holidays without Sport Activities. Except in the case of French tourists, holidays more or less entailing sport activities account for more than half of the total trips, confirming our belief of the importance of sport. Holidays with sport activities were then divided into Sport-Oriented Holidays in which the sport is the main focus of the trip, and Less Sport-Oriented Holidays in which sport is practised but has less significance. We looked into each category in more detail to find out what types of sport are favoured by holiday makers.This study also deals with many practical aspects, e.g.: length of stay, expenditure, seasonal demand, booking patterns, accommodation, and consumer profiles such as gender, age, social status, and area of residence. ... Read more

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Sport and Tourism are two driving forces for the promotion and sustainable economic development of tourism destinations. To better understand the links between tourism and sport and to increase the awareness of the benefits of their joint contributions, UNWTO and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) jointly organized the First World Conference on Sport and Tourism in Barcelona on 22-23 February 2001. This publication contains the studies prepared for the Conference as well as the speeches delivered there. ... Read more

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Sport and Tourism have a major socio-economic impact, appreciated in most civilian societies and increasingly recognized by governments. This is one of the many conclusions of this report which was prepared for the First World Conference on Sport and Tourism jointly organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UNWTO.After developing a theoretical framework for the system of Sport and Tourism and analysing the future trends of sport and sports tourism this report looks at the different socio-economic impacts of sport and tourism and how they can be managed best. ... Read more

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Written by two of the field's most respected researchers, the third edition of Modern Industrial Organization provides a unified structure for analyzing theories and empirical evidence about the organization of firms and industries. It goes beyond the traditional structure-conduct-performance framework by using the latest advances in microeconomic theory including transaction cost analysis, game theory, contestability, and information economics. The third edition includes discussion of recent important applications, policies, and new theories; new and updated examples to illustrate the role of theory in current policy debates; substantial condensation of the text proper, a two-color interior design and two-color figures throughout; and an all-new extensive Companion Web Site. ... Read more

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Great book : Easy to follow and practical
I have the 2000 edition, I like it very much. Practical, easy to follow, great use of Theory of Games exemples.
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Title: Business group provides support for ex-pro jocks.(SPORTS SECTION)
Author: Chris Roush
Publication: Business North Carolina (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 25Issue: 11Page: 30(3)

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Title: A red card to the sceptics?(sports)
Author: Brian Homewood
Publication: Swiss News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: Swiss News
Issue: 6Page: 12(3)

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Title: Tackling the NFL's claims rush: Willis' Alex fairly is helping the NFL manage trauma cases in California.(RISK & INSURANCE[R] RISK INNOVATOR[TM]: SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT)
Author: Tom Starner
Publication: Risk & Insurance (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2010
Publisher: Axon Group
Volume: 21Issue: 8Page: 60(1)

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Title: Sports nutrition: it's how you play the game! There are cheaters in both sports and sports and sports nutrition, but those who keep it straight expect to come out on top.
Author: Alan Richman
Publication: Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2010
Publisher: Rodman Publishing
Volume: 13Issue: 8Page: 34(7)

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Title: WRESTLING; LOCAL ATHLETES GET SHOT AT BEST.(Sports)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM) (Newspaper)
Date: June 10, 2010
Publisher: The Santa Fe New Mexican
Page: B-1

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Title: Three golf generations shoot for OGA Men's Stroke Play title.(Sports)(Young and old converge on Emerald Valley for one of state's top amateur events)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: August 10, 2007
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Page: D1

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Title: Golf draws UO foursome together again.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: September 27, 2007
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Page: C1

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Title: $150,000 bump not a feather in CFL's salary cap.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 15, 2008
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Page: c3

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on June 16, 2007. The length of the article is 897 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Duck QB set to fly south for summer.(Sports)(After graduating today, Dennis Dixon starts his pro baseball career in Florida)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: June 16, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: B1

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on July 11, 2007. The length of the article is 469 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Aussie tops field after 68.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: July 11, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: B2

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