This book examines the organizations most involved with the provision and management of opportuinities and facilities. This includes central government, local government, quasi independent bodies and a variety of oragnizations from the private sector. The approach to each one is through an exploration of their role, an examination of management related issues and comment on possible improvements or developments to our sporting culture. case studies and practical examples drawn from sport and recreation illustrate the variety and complexity of issues that face managers. The "Longman Leisure Management series" is written for practitioners, by officers and trainers familiar with the leisure firld and its management requirements. The series stresses the broad areas of management competence required in modern leisure management. It also reflects the ILAM examination syllabuses.