Author(s): FANG, X., CHEN, Y., WANG, X., Institution: ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Country: CHINA, Abstract-ID: 325

Introduction
We develop a China stadium utilization index (CSUI) that complies with international standards and is appropriate for Chinas unique circumstances by drawing on the Stadium Utilization Index (SUI) and the World Stadium Index (WSI). For the empirical study, data from large-scale stadiums in China is chosen, and the elements that influence the usage index are examined.
Methods
Expert interviews, focus groups, and a review of the literature were used to build a usage index of venues that are appropriate for the national conditions of China. We created the utilization index by taking into account the stadiums use function and two factors: the utilization rate of national fitness (SUI-fitness) and the utilization rate of hosting events (SUI-event). The public data on 266 large-scale stadiums was then collected and experimentally examined from the National Fitness Information Service Platform of China. The association between the relevant variables was examined using independent sample t-tests, and the degree to which the relevant factors predicted the stadium utilization rate was investigated using a linear regression model. We performed statistical analysis using SPSS 25.0.
Results
The study found that the overall utilization index of Chinas stadiums is low. Compared with soccer stadiums such as the World Cup and the Chinese Super League, their utilization rates for tournament activities are relatively low. The distribution of the utilization rate for national fitness is relatively balanced, and most of the stadiums can meet the basic requirements for open services. The analysis of its influencing factors found that venue size, completion time, nature of the operating body, government subsidies, information technology, and other factors are significantly correlated with the utilization rate of the venues, while the influencing factors of SUI-event and SUI-fitness are slightly different. Regression analysis shows that factors such as venue size, completion time, government subsidies, and information technology can predict SUI-fitness.
Discussion
The study draws the following insights: (1) Strictly control the construction scale of stadiums and improve the elastic design and flexible utilization level of stadiums. (2) Take "building venues for games" seriously and focus on the long-term use of newly built stadiums. (3) Pay attention to the upgrading of the software and hardware environment of stadiums and improve the level of intelligence and refinement of the utilization of stadiums. (4) Expand the scope of public sector financial subsidies and improve the level of public welfare opening and utilization of sports venues. (5) Further promote the reform of the right to operate and the public-private partnership system, and improve the design of the relevant supporting systems. (6) Strengthen the popularization and application of CSUI, and provide decision-making references for improving the utilization of sports venues.