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World Leisure Organization
Christopher R. Edginton, Ph.D.Secretary General
World Leisure Organization
Formed in 1956, World Leisure is a non-profit, non-governmental association of persons and organizations from throughout the world
Originally known as the International Recreation Association (IRA)
Changed name in 1973 to the World Leisure and Recreation Association (WRLA)
WLO’s current title was adopted in 2007
A world-wide, non-governmental voluntary organization . . .
. . . dedicated to discovering and fostering those conditions which permit leisure to serve as a force to optimize collective and individual well-being
Goals & Objectives
Promotes leisure as integral to social, cultural and economic development
Supports the right of all people to good quality leisure experiences
Recognizes that many have special requirements related to disability, age, gender, social status, poverty, domicile and education
Goals & Objectives
Governments should provide policy/legislation and support programs designed to optimize leisure opportunities
Community should be informed of the benefits of leisure participation
Selected leisure experiences can improve the quality of life for all… from childhood to later life
World Leisure believes . . .
Public, commercial and voluntary sectors should cooperate to optimize outcomes
Sectors should work towards removing barriers to leisure involvement
World Leisure believes . . .
Linking to UN Millennium Development Goals
Enhancing Research and Scholarship
Advocating for Leisure
World Leisure priorities . . .
Expanding Educational Opportunities
Strengthening Partnerships & Collaborative Relationships
Expanding Membership
World Leisure priorities . . .
Fostering research and inquiry
Advocating the importance of leisure
Programming directed at policy and executive development
How does World Leisure Achieve these Goals?
20-member International Board of Directors
Officers – Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, Secretary General, Treasurer
Executive Committee
Organizational Framework
Administration – Secretary General, Program Associates, other support staff
Thomas Rivers (USA) Director General & Lord Luke (UK) Board Chair
Derek Casey (UK) Board Chair & Christopher Edginton, Secretary General (USA)
Organizational Framework
Commissions – Specialized groups
Administration – Secretary General, Program Associates, other support staff
Program Directors – World Leisure Educational Services World Leisure International Scholarship
Program World Leisure Event Management World Leisure Commissions United Nations Representative, New York UNESCO Representative, Paris World Leisure Chapters and Affiliates World Leisure Director of International
Marketing & Communications World Leisure Journal, Editor-In-Chief World Leisure Journal, Managing Editor
Organizational Framework
Forums Biennial World Leisure
Congresses 2012 Rimini, Italy 2014 Mobile Bay, USA
World Leisure Exposition World Leisure EXPO 2006,
2011 Hangzhou, China
Programs & Services
World Leisure Summits 1998 San Paulo, Brazil
Declaration on Leisure and Globalization
2008 Quebec City, Canada
Declaration on Leisure and Social, Cultural &
Economic Development
Programs & Services
World Leisure Centers of Excellence (WLCE)
Vancouver Island UniversityEstablished 2009
Arizona State UniversityEstablished 2010
Asia Pacific Center for the Advanced Study of Leisure
Zhejiang University, The People’s Republic of China
Established 2004
Programs & Services
World Leisure Prize Inaugural Award, 2006
Programs & Services
Commissions & Working Groups
Access & Inclusion Children & Youth Education Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention Law & Policy Leisure in Later Life Management Research Tourism & the Environment United Nations Women & Gender
Programs & Services
Thomas and Ruth Rivers International Scholarship Award support for students to attend
and participate in World Leisure Congresses.
provides students with a broader perspective of international leisure trends, issues, philosophies and problems.
successful applicants are provided an opportunity to present a paper at the Congress and participate in special events.
Programs & Services
Research & Inquiry
Basic & Applied Research Dissemination of hard evidence to inform advocacy role
World Leisure Journal Published quarterly All articles peer reviewed Special focus issues Articles, book reviews, journal
abstracts
Programs & Services
World Leisure is a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic & Social Council of the United Nations – our most prized partnership
We seek collaborative arrangements with governments and national and international NGO’s
We endorse conferences and other initiatives by partner organizations which promote social, cultural and economic development through leisure
Programs & ServicesPartnership Activities
Established in 2001 to enable groups to associate formally with World Leisure and promote its goals locally
1st World Leisure Chinese Taipei Chapter
World Leisure Chapters
World Leisure Chapters
Existing Chapters
Chinese Taipei Chapter, 2003
China Chapter, 2007
Hong Kong Chapter, 2008
Quebec Chapter, 2009
Opportunity to link with other organizations Examples of Affiliates
The United Nations World Tourism Organization International Council of Sports Science and Physical
Education American Leisure Academy
Opportunity for other organizations to link with World Leisure
World Leisure Affiliates
Networking World WideAdvocating for LeisureEducational Opportunities Electronic Communications Research and Fact Finding Partner with Collaborating AgenciesWorld Leisure JournalReduced registration fees for Congresses, Publications, etc.Participation in World Leisure CommissionsReduced rate for publications
Membership Benefits
Encourage the study of the phenomena of leisure
Advance knowledge related to leisure best practices
Serve as a interdisciplinary forum
Serve as a forum to discuss issues
Acknowledge the contributions of researchers, educators, practitioners
World Leisure Academy
The affairs of the World Leisure Organization are managed and administered by the World Leisure Secretariat.
World Leisure World Leisure SecretariatSecretariat
Member ServicesCommunicationsInter-organizational RelationsBoard SupportCommission SupportNewsletterCongress Co-ordinationArchives/RecordsWebsite Development/Maintenance
Functions of the World Leisure Secretariat
The World Leisure Secretariat is located at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa USA
You can write to us at:
World Leisure SecretariatWorld Leisure Secretariat
World Leisure Organization203 Wellness/Recreation CenterUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA 50614-0241USA
The desire for increased quality of life is evident throughout the world
Leisure holds great promise for fulfilling the dream of creating meaningful life experiences for all
Leisure is a powerful force that aids in assisting individuals find happiness and joy in one’s live
Leisure aids in the livability of our communities
Concluding Comments
THANK YOU!