Identifying the consequences of the implementation of the law on the privatization of sports venues and spaces􀀃(Case study: less developed rural areas of the northern provinces of the country)

The purpose of the research is to identify the consequences of the implementation of the law on the privatization of sports facilities and spaces. This research has been carried out in a quantitative and descriptive-survey method. The method of collecting information is through documentary studies and a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population was made up of all the managers and experts in the general administrations of sports and youth, coaches and athletes of the northern provinces of the country, which amounted to 635 people. The statistical sample was determined according to Cochran's formula of 200 people and was randomly selected and asked for opinions. Data analysis was done using SPSS and Lisrel􀀃software. The findings of the research showed that all the effective factors including improving the process of handing over sports facilities and spaces, intensifying the supervision of the privatization process, establishing a transparent and impartial information system, the correct transfer of ownership and management to the private sector, and empowering the private sector are among the effective factors in the implementation of privatization. The consequences of the influencing factors on the law of privatization of sports places and spaces lead to change and evolution in the implementation methods according to the characteristics of the less developed areas of the northern provinces of the country.