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"Recreation management is a relatively new concept in Hong
Kong but I know that progress has been made in this area over the last ten years or so, due mainly to the positive interest and contribution made by voluntary sports associations, by public authorities, by civic-minded commercial sponsors, and above all, by the efforts of
dedicated recreation and sports workers.
coming years.
With the formation of the new Regional Council, more
recreational facilities and activities will be made available in the
There will be a growing demand for the professional services of trained recreation managers and workers. Expectations of higher standards of service, more imaginative and innovative approaches will also grow all the time. The formation of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association has come at the right time.
"One of the main objectives of the Association is to provide
a forum for members of the Association to exchange information,
experience and ideas on the principles and practice of recreation management in Hong Kong and abroad. I am sure that not only members of the Association will benefit from this exchange of ideas, but also the community at large as consumers will benefit. Members of the Association are experts coming from a variety of background from the fields of sports and recreation, leisure and entertainment, architectural and town planning offices, and other related disciplines. With the gathering of different sorts of expertise, I am sure the Association will be a great help in many fields related to the provision of and enjoyment of recreation.
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"In conclusion, I would like to wish the Association every
success in the future."
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