A warm welcome to issue number 60 of the ICSSPE Journal, where this month’s feature takes a look at research topics in the field of „Sport and Economy”. Contributions were received from different institutions world-wide and the research papers all aim to provide an overview of topical issues from sport economy.

To round up the topic, our Resources section contains a webliography, with lots of information and links to organisations involved in the feature topic.

Our Current Issues section is also full of interesting research articles with contributions from around the world, covering a range of topics including "Eligibility and fairness in sport - the role of science and education", “Swiss youths and the storying of non-participation in organised sport: A narrative examination of two cases” and "The influence of sporting role models on the moral development and prosocial behaviour of children and youth".

ICSSPE would like to announce an important event to be held in November. In close co-operation with the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the Freie Universitä Berlin, and supported by the German Ministry of the Interior and Olympic Solidarity, we have organised the seminar “Paths to Success – Inspiring Future Leaders”. More information on this seminar can be found in the Current Issue section under ICSSPE News.

This Summer, all ICSSPE members should have received a copy of the 2010 Membership Directory. Please contact the office if you have not received yours. Please also check your entry to ensure that the details are current. Remember, we can only keep in touch with you if you keep us updated! Please also note, that information about your organisation, on events and publications as well as articles and your feedback and suggestions for the Journal are always very welcome – simply contact me via kkoenen@icsspe.org.

I hope you enjoy this edition.

 

Katrin Koenen
Publications and Scientific Affairs Manager