Event Management for SportDirectors Book (Copyright 1996, 144 pages)
Event Management for SportDirectors is a handy tool for planning and managing practically any type or size of athletic event. The book provides a comprehensive checklist of 18 categories (with tasks to be completed for each category), allowing you to conduct even the most complicated functions in a systematic and organized manner. Whether you're planning a major tournament, managing a fund-raiser, or hosting a small intramural competition, Event Management for SportDirectors will guide you each step of the way. This time-saving resource shows you how to plan and manage the following areas of an event: Event objectives Finances Rules and officials Coach development Risk management Registration Practice and competition schedules Facility needs Equipment, uniforms, and supplies Awards Food service Transportation Housing Promotion Public relations Communications Event evaluation Staffing Because Event Management for SportDirectors is designed for flexibility, you can use it easily for either small or large events. The guide provides complete instructions for adjusting event tasks to meet your specific needs and ensure that your event is a success from start to finish. About the Author Since 1981 the American Sport Education Program has provided educational opportunities for more than 625,000 coaches, parents, and sport administrators through its multilevel curriculum. Table of Contents Category 1. Planning the Event Objectives Category 2. Financial Planning Category 3. Rules and Officials Plans Category 4. Coach Development Plans Category 5. Risk and Emergency Plans Category 6. Registration Plans Category 7. Scheduling Plans Category 8. Facilities Planning Category 9. Equipment, Uniforms, and Supplies Planning Category 10. Awards and Recognition Plans Category 11. Food Service Plans Category 12. Transportation Plans Category 13. Housing Plans Category 14. Promotion Plans Category 15. Public Relations Plans Category 16. Communication Plans Category 17. Event Evaluation Plan Category 18. Staffing Plans Appendix A. Event Management Kit Sample Appendix B. American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Resources Words of Praise Event Management for SportDirectors is a comprehensive resource that athletic directors will find indispensable. This is one of those 'first things first' kind of sport event planners that, in my opinion, is essential for every athletic administrator. ASEP has again developed an extremely useful resource for sport direc