OPEN ACCESS PAPER: Managing informal sport participation: tensions and opportunities

In this free to access article we examine the role of informal sport amongst attempts to increase sport participation. The article explores participation that is self-organised and not club-based and highlights some of the tensions and challenges that stakeholders experience in supporting and managing informal sport. The findings indicate that current practices limit the potential of informal sport. Drawing on concepts from collaborative governance, the article concludes that changes to both culture and practices within sport development systems are required in order for stakeholders to harness the potential of informal participation.

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19406940.2018.1479285

Informal Sport: The Future of Sports Participation? SPECIAL EVENT

A forum discussing the opportunities, challenges and possibilities of informal sport for the sport, health and community sectors.

This is a special forum for the sport, health and community sectors to discuss the opportunities, challenges and possibilities of informal sport.

When: Tuesday 12 November 2019, 9:30am – 12:30pmWhere: Cricket Victoria, Junction Oval, Lakeside Drive, St Kilda VIC 3182Cost: AUD$22 (includes GST)

For more information about the event and to register and pay, please go to the event page.