There are many reasons why a sport and recreation organisation may choose to run an event.It may be that an organisation has made an annual commitment and there is an expectation from the community that the event will occur.For example,the Lions Clup has organised and coordinated the annual Chritmas Street Parade for the last ten years.
It is important when planning an event to be clear about why the event is being held.Having a list of event objective is essential.Among the potential reasons for running an event are to :
1.help the local community
2.inform/educate the community about an activity
3.promote an avenue for competition
4.deliver benefit to sponsors and member
5.obtain media coverage of an activity
6.raise funds