The Leisure Review continues to stand out among other publications with its contrarian, no-nonsense and straightforward approach to all things sporting and cultural. The recent article by Jonathan Ives on why the ‘crown jewels’ of sport should be televised on terrestrial TV, is a common sense, heartfelt plea, no doubt shared by many sports development officers http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/ The argument advanced is a ‘no-brainer’. If young people see inspiring and exciting performances on television they will be more likely to take part in sport. This theme you may remember was the centrepiece of the successful Olympic bid video shown in Singapore, that many claim helped win the Games. Governing bodies of sport clearly need TV revenues to help fund grass root projects, but it is fair to ask, what is the point in generating additional funds by selling to the highest bidder, if so few potential participants witness the sport and become motivated to get involved in the first place?