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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1984

Speech by the Deputy to the Governor, Mr D.C. Bray, at the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association Inauguration Ceremony

Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen,

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to address you today at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association and I am honoured to have been invited to be your Patron.

"One of the results of the long period of sustained economic growth that Hong Kong has enjoyed is that people have more leisure. With more leisure a whole new requirement has sprung up for activities not concerned with making a living. The demand for more recreational outlets is part of this and it is the recognition of this demand which has led to the increase in staff dedicated to providing and managing

recreation.

"In recent years great progress has been made in providing a variety of recreational facilities for the community. Just to provide them is not enough. For the facilities to be used properly, the users must also be taught how to use these facilities to best advantage. indispensable element of direction and guidance is needed to offer a meaningful programme which will not only encourage but also train people to make the most of the use of these resources. You, as recreation managers, are the people with the experience and the

expertise in this area.

Recreation management