ABSTRACT

Rationale/Purpose

The aim of this research was to identify the extent of, and barriers, to pro-environmental activity within community-based, association football clubs in England.

Design/Methodology/Approach

Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with volunteers at community football clubs in the FA county of “North Country”.

Findings

The ownership and management of football facilities provides for a low level of independent decision making by clubs and negates the encouragement of pro-environmental activity.

Practical implications

Strategies for increased environmental activity in football need to look beyond individual clubs and volunteers to the way the sport is organised.

Research contribution

This research adds to a football and environment literature in its infancy and expands consideration of the non-professional sector of the game in academic work.

中文翻译：

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社区足球的组织，环境变化的障碍

摘要

理由/目的

这项研究的目的是确定在英格兰以社区为基础的协会足球俱乐部中开展环保活动的程度和障碍。

设计/方法论/途径

对“北方国家”FA 县社区足球俱乐部的志愿者进行了半结构化访谈。

发现

足球设施的所有权和管理权为俱乐部提供了低水平的独立决策，并否定了对环保活动的鼓励。

实际影响

增加足球环境活动的策略需要超越个别俱乐部和志愿者，关注这项运动的组织方式。

研究贡献

这项研究增加了处于起步阶段的足球和环境文献，并扩大了学术工作中对非职业比赛部门的考虑。