Sport Governance provides a comprehensive guide to the practical application of governance principles to amateur and professional sport organisations operating at the community, state/provincial, national, and international levels. It presents a balanced view between accepted practice and what contemporary research evidence tells us about a range of governance principles and practices. Organized in three parts, the text provides the reader with * an explanation of the concept of governance, key terms and definitions as well as the economic, political and social factors that impact on how the governance function is enacted within sport organisations * an understanding of the "mechanics" of governance - the elements of structure, process and performance that ensure the governance function is carried out within sport organisations * a discussion of a number of contextual issues in sport governance, including dual leadership, ethics, governance change and future governance challenges. Sport Governanceis essential reading for practitioners working and volunteering in the sport industry and upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in sport and leisure management programs.

"Working with Volunteers in Sport" is a comprehensive guide to the issues surrounding the management of volunteers in sport organizations.
The contribution of volunteers at all levels - from local clubs to national governing bodies, right up to the Olympic Games - is at the heart of sport throughout the world. Yet changing policies and increasingly professionalized approaches to running sport are putting volunteer cultures at risk. Good management and a clear understanding of the way volunteers work in sport are essential to protect and develop the role of this core group of people.
This text covers the key issues, including:
- The nature and scope of sport volunteering
- Sport development through volunteers
- Recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
- Specialists: coaches, officials, administrators and event volunteers
- Legal issues
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" links theory with research to provide clear guidelines for good volunteer management. For students, researchers and professionals working in sports management, sport development and sports policy, this book represents a valuable practical resource.

Sport Governance provides a comprehensive guide to the practical application of governance principles to amateur and professional sport organisations operating at the community, state/provincial, national, and international levels. It presents a balanced view between accepted practice and what contemporary research evidence tells us about a range of governance principles and practices. Organised in three parts, the text provides the reader with
* an explanation of the concept of governance, key terms and definitions as well as the economic, political and social factors that impact on how the governance function is enacted within sport organisations;
* an understanding of the "mechanics" of governance - the elements of structure, process and performance that ensure the governance function is carried out within sport organisations; and
* a discussion of a number of contextual issues in sport governance, including dual leadership, ethics, governance change and future governance challenges.
Sport Governance is essential reading for practitioners working and volunteering in the sport industry and upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in sport and leisure management programs.
* Provides a comprehensive guide to the practical application of governance principles in sport organisations
* Presents a balanced view between accepted practice and contemporary research evidence
* Organised in three parts: the concept of governance, the mechanics of governance, contextual issues in sport governance.

Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteering is a definitive guide to the issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the challenges inherent in managing a volunteer workforce for not-for-profit and other groups, and the development of volunteers. It provides a perspective on the roles of volunteers in the development and delivery of sport in a range of contexts - events, clubs, associations and other non-profit groups - and explores important contemporary issues such as sustainability, diversity and the management of risk. This book is essential reading for anybody studying sport volunteering or managing volunteers in sport, and a valuable resource for students of sport development, sport management, sport business, sport events, sport administration, sport policy, community sport, sport facilities, sport operations, event management or sport coaching.

Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteering is a definitive guide to the issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the challenges inherent in managing a volunteer workforce for not-for-profit and other groups, and the development of volunteers. It provides a perspective on the roles of volunteers in the development and delivery of sport in a range of contexts - events, clubs, associations and other non-profit groups - and explores important contemporary issues such as sustainability, diversity and the management of risk. This book is essential reading for anybody studying sport volunteering or managing volunteers in sport, and a valuable resource for students of sport development, sport management, sport business, sport events, sport administration, sport policy, community sport, sport facilities, sport operations, event management or sport coaching.

"Working with Volunteers in Sport" is a comprehensive guide to the issues surrounding the management of volunteers in sport organizations.
The contribution of volunteers at all levels - from local clubs to national governing bodies, right up to the Olympic Games - is at the heart of sport throughout the world. Yet changing policies and increasingly professionalized approaches to running sport are putting volunteer cultures at risk. Good management and a clear understanding of the way volunteers work in sport are essential to protect and develop the role of this core group of people.
This text covers the key issues, including:
- The nature and scope of sport volunteering
- Sport development through volunteers
- Recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
- Specialists: coaches, officials, administrators and event volunteers
- Legal issues
"Working with Volunteers in Sport" links theory with research to provide clear guidelines for good volunteer management. For students, researchers and professionals working in sports management, sport development and sports policy, this book represents a valuable practical resource.