Legacy is the key to the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games, according to the Federations' Operations Director.
John Eades has spent the last couple of days checking on how the Isle of Man is preparing ahead of the event.
He believes there are other benefits to being the host nation, aside from economic targets:-
Football: Braddan and Rushen United progress in Ecap FA Cup
Poor weather once again heavily disrupts local fixtures
Rugby: Ramsey take early lead in Counties 3 ADM minor conference
Celts win 'old firm' clash in Manx Cup
Hockey: IoM Ladies A march on in EH Championships
Bacchas B keep up perfect run in Men's Division One
FC Isle of Man's trip to Barnoldswick Town postponed
Travel disruption and player welfare behind decision
Hockey: Bacchas Men's B looking to keep up flawless league form
Two national teams in EH Championship action in this weekend's fixtures