Download or read book Managing Sport Facilities written by Gil Fried and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Sport Facilities, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, draws theory and application into an engaging, practical guide for effectively managing a sport facility. Topics include building design and construction, operations, marketing, legal issues, finance, and event management.
Download or read book Sports Fields written by James C. Puhalla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-12 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely updated edition of the definitive sports field book Recognizing that new developments in the design, construction, and maintenance of sports fields have literally changed the playing field, Sports Fields, Second Edition is now fully updated and revised to continue its legacy as a leading authority on sports field management. Highly illustrated, with step-by-step examination of essential topics such as turfgrass and soil science, sand fields, turf paints, field quality evaluation, and weather preparedness, this in-depth guide chalks out the ultimate game plan to integrate these elements into a winning project. Sports Fields, Second Edition includes: New coverage of environmental stewardship and resource conservation, natural and organic field maintenance, and artificial turf care and maintenance Discussion of the following field types: baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, and track and field Updated information on grasses, pesticides, fertilizers, and equipment New exploration of green initiatives in the design and maintenance of fields Hundreds of illustrations, 50 percent of which are newly updated A versatile how-to guide, Sports Fields, Second Edition suggests solutions to common field problems that are not only helpful for professional sports turf practitioners, but also for park and recreation professionals, school athletic field managers, architects, landscape architects, and engineers. Chapter after chapter delivers on the promise of imparting well-grounded principles that can be applied to create athletic fields that are long-lasting, visually dazzling—and eminently playable.
Download or read book Sport Facility Operations Management written by Eric C. Schwarz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anybody working in sport management will be involved in the operation of a sports facility at some point in their career. It is a core professional competency at the heart of successful sport business. Sport Facility Operations Management is a comprehensive and engaging textbook which introduces cutting-edge concepts in facilities and operations management, including practical guidance from professional facility managers. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition—which introduces new chapters on capital investment and operational decision-making—the book covers all fundamental aspects of sport facility operations management from a global perspective, including: ownership structures and financing options planning, design, and construction processes organizational and human resource management financial and operations management legal concerns marketing management and event planning risk assessment and security planning benchmarking and performance management Each chapter contains newly updated real-world case studies and discussion questions, innovative 'Technology Now!' features and step-by-step guidance through every element of successful sport facilities and operations management, while an expanded companion website offers lecture slides, a sample course syllabus, a bank of multiple-choice and essay questions, glossary flashcards links to further reading, and appendices with relevant supplemental documentation. With a clear structure running from planning through to the application of core management disciplines, Sport Facility Operations Management is essential reading for any sport management course.
Download or read book Sport Facility Management written by Rob Ammon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing global sport industry requires that the sport management curriculum keep abreast of new and proven management techniques. The book provides readers with a comprehensive up-to-date introduction to each element of facility management for the full range of sporting events. The demand for individuals who are educated and trained in facility management event organisation and risk management has grown significantly in the past decade. Each chapter provides both a theoretical foundation and practical applications for each critical phase of facility management: from pre-event briefings to cleanup and closings. The authors have meticulously provided photographs, case studies, chapter summaries, questions and industry examples to supplement each chapter and to assist the student in gaining an overall picture of the sporting event industry today. The book provides in-depth discussions about positive advances (e.g. ticket purchases concessions stadium design) that have made the entire experience easier and more comfortable for fans; and about the negative economic and cultural consequences for sport events after 11 September 2001.
Download or read book Sport Facility Operations Management written by Eric C. Schwarz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides you with a body of knowledge in sports facility operations management that can be transferred to any type of facility around the globe to enable you to successfully and safely manage these activities." --Book Jacket.
Download or read book Sport Facility Operations Management written by Eric C. Schwarz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to include relevant practical professional experiences connecting facilities, people, and technology. This is a comprehensive and engaging textbook introducing cutting-edge concepts and best practice in sport facility operations management. Each chapter contains real-world case studies and discussion questions, innovative 'Technology Now' and new ‘Facility Focus’ features, and ‘In the Field’ segments about what is going on in the industry. This new edition also provides new content in the areas of project management, social and digital media, revenue generation and diversification, performance analytics, and impacts and legacies. This is a vital resource for sport management educators and students, especially those studying facility management. It is also an interesting read for industry professionals working in sport facility management, from grassroots and community complexes to global mega stadiums and arenas. Dedicated online materials include PowerPoint presentations for each chapter; multiple-choice and essay questions; online appendices with diagrams, schematics, manuals, and forms; a glossary; and a sample master syllabus.
Download or read book Sports Ground Management Plan Working Draft written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winter Games Pitches written by R. D. C. Evans and published by STRI. This book was released on 1994 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the establishment and care of grass for a wide variety of sports such as association football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse, the Gaelic games, American football and including facilities such as polo grounds, this work provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject. Divided into nine sections, a detailed introduction to the sports to be catered for is followed by sections on: pitch construction and design; sands for construction and top dressing; frost protection and soil warming; grasses for winter pitches; maintenance machinery; fertilizers for pitches; weeds, pests and diseases; and end of season renovation.
Download or read book Sports Ground Management written by Stewart Brown and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All sports persons and players need quality surfaces on which to play. And constructing, preparing and maintaining surfaces are all essential tasks carried out by professional groundspersons. However, although looking after the playing surfaces is of crucial importance, the modern sports ground manager requires other skills and knowledge.There are resources to manage, events to organize and run, and a myriad of legislative and regulatory requirements to cope with. Topics covered:· The essential elements of sports ground management and administration· Procurement, contract management, strategy, management plans and performance standards· Event management and health and safety· Sports ground construction, development and resourcing· Mechanization, material and equipment management· The construction and maintenance of many different kinds of sports pitches and surfaces including winter games pitches, bowling greens, croquet lawns, cricket pitches, tennis courts, horse racing tracks, polo fields, synthetic turf pitches and athletics tracks· Guidance concerning landscape, environmental and waste management AUTHOR: Stewart Brown is Team Leader for Sportsturf at Myerscough College in Lancashire, England, which is one of the largest providers of sportsturf education in Europe. He teaches a range of turf maintenance and management subjects and has been employed in the area for over twenty-eight years as a researcher, consultant and a regular contributor to the trade press. He regularly speaks at events and conferences. ILLUSTRATIONS: 50 colour photos 50 diagrams and drawings
Download or read book Facility Management for Physical Activity and Sport written by Thomas H. Sawyer and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of unprecedented expansion, sport has become even more significant and pervasive in our society. Through this growth, a new breed of specialist has emerged -- the public assembly facility manager. This book provides management information for new and veteran facility managers. The book includes 24 chapters divided into four parts covering fundamentals of management, communication and public relations, financial and marketing fundamentals, and facility design and event management. Facility Management for Physical Activity and Sport is endorsed by the National Council on Facilities and Equipment.
Download or read book Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds written by Great Britain. Department for Culture, Media and Sport and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2008 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sport Facility Event Management written by Thomas J. Aicher and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-02-11 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport Facility and Event Management provides readers with a working knowledge of how to manage sport facilities and how to plan, manage, implement, and evaluate sport events. The text integrates timely theoretical insights with real-world practicality and application, affording readers a strong foundation in facility and event management. The authors focus on a broad range of facilities and events, from community recreation facilities to large venues, reflecting the diversity of the industry.
Download or read book Sports Ground Maintenance written by National Playing Fields Association (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sports Fields written by James C. Puhalla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE UPDATED, AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT THAT INCLUDES THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN, AND ON, THE FIELD The updated Third Edition of Sports Fields: Design, Construction, and Maintenance is a comprehensive reference for professionals who are responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of athletic facilities. This book contains illustrative examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports facilities. This Third Edition contains new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers, as well as fresh drawings and photos that highlight innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage. All-new case studies review best practices and techniques for sports fields ranging from youth and high school fields to fields that are designed for professional athletes. This text is also an ideal resource for anyone studying for Sports Field Manager Certification (offered by STMA). Features new case studies that include design and management best practices for all levels and types of sports facilities Offers new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers Includes new illustrations and photos of innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage Contains the most recent information on sand-based field systems and synthetic turf Presents discussions of a range of fields including baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, and track and field Sports Fields: Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Third Edition is a blueprint for field managers, designers, and builders for successful sports field projects.
Download or read book Sports Fields written by Jim Puhalla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-08-27 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive how-to book for every practitoner of sports turf -- from football to baseball to soccer and everything in between. Sports Fields covers every important aspect of planning, design, construction, and turfgrass maintenance with hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step procedures to help you get the job done right -- first time, every time. No other book provides such intricate detail, combined with easy-to-understand guidance.
Download or read book Sports Grounds written by Ku-ring-gai (N.S.W.). Council and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sport Management Field Experiences written by Jacquelyn Cuneen and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides answers to the questions most frequently asked by sport management students (and their families) as they begin to prepare for careers in the sport industry. An introduction to the purposes of field experiences and internships, this book offers useful information on site-search methods; credentials preparation; interviewing and more.
