A1 Journal article (refereed)
A new playing field : Changing logics in the use of spaces by Finnish sport clubs (2023)
Szerovay, M. (2023). A new playing field : Changing logics in the use of spaces by Finnish sport clubs. Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum, 14, 99-123. https://sportstudies.org/2023/06/09/a-new-playing-field-changing-logics-in-the-use-of-spaces-by-finnish-sport-clubs/
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Szerovay, Mihaly
Journal or series: Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum
eISSN: 2000-088X
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 09/06/2023
Volume: 14
Pages range: 99-123
Publisher: Malmö universitet
Publication country: Sweden
Publication language: English
Persistent website address: https://sportstudies.org/2023/06/09/a-new-playing-field-changing-logics-in-the-use-of-spaces-by-finnish-sport-clubs/
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/88108
Abstract
Research methods: Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews with 26 sport clubs from the Central Finland region and by obtaining club documents.
Findings: Sport club’ expectations of spaces have diversified. They have started to use a broad range of spaces by various providers, to work towards innovative solutions with stakeholders, and to rely on club-owned facilities. In the process, the prerequisites for running and using the facilities have become more demanding. To conclude, clubs’ traditional principles of non-profit voluntarism now exist alongside values, exchange processes, and vocabularies that highlight the logics of entrepreneurialism, managerialism as well as bureaucracy, and indicate hybridisation in sport club activities.
Practical implications: This article has implications for identifying the necessary skills in a sport club for sports federations and institutes educating practitioners. The findings may be useful for those involved in facility development as well.
Research contribution: The paper has shown that the use of spaces by sport clubs reflects the logics of the organisational field. This has been an uncharted area by the institutional approach.
Keywords: sports clubs; organisational activities; sports facilities; facility services; institutionalism
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2023
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1
