Club Development Network
1. What is the Club Development Network?
This is a free, web-based resource developed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). This resource supports the development and management of sporting clubs / associations at the grass roots level. It is about promoting continuous improvement.
2. What is the Aim?
The network aims to assist clubs across Australia to identify ways in which they can develop their clubs so they can provide the best possible service to their members.
To have a successful, well-run club, you need a clear understanding of leadership, planning, people and organisational performance, while maintaining a strong member focus. The Club Development Network emphasizes these areas.
3. What does the Network Consist of?
a) An Evaluation Checklist
- The checklist helps the club to identify how it is performing - management and operations.
b) Resource Library
- a wealth of club-friendly – everything from a template for a strategic plan through to a fact sheet on how to run a safe sausage sizzle.
c) E-news
- regular updates via the club development electronic newsletter.
d) Membership Search
- All member clubs are listed on the network directory, so you can make direct contact.
4. How do I Join? www.ausport.gov.au/clubs
Make sure that your club has not already registered. If not visit this website and register today!
5. What do I need to Do After I Join?
When you join you get a password emailed to you. Let other members of your Committee / Board or members know this password so they can access this service.
6. What Kinds of things are there in the Resource Library?
There are many resources, fact sheets and checklists associated with these themes – and many more!
Anti-discrimination Anti-harassment Attracting members Child protection Coaching Codes of behaviour Collecting information Constitutions Community links Constitutions Copyright Disability sport Education & training Effective committee meetings Event management Facility management Feedback from members Female participation Financial management First aid Fundraising Grants Harassment Free Sport | Health and safety Incorporation Indigenous participation Insurance Involving people with a disability Junior sport Legal issues Liquor licencing Local councils Managing volunteers Marketing & promotions Member databases Member protection Member satisfaction Mission statements Occupational health and safety Officiating Outside organisations Policy development Pregnancy guidelines Privacy Act | Promotion and media Recruiting volunteers Reporting to members Responding to member feedback Retaining volunteers Review and evaluation Risk management Roles and responsibilities Safety procedures Setting targets Sponsorship Starting a club Surveys Taxation Terms and conditions of contracts Thanks coach, thanks officials The volunteer coordinator Using information Written job descriptions Written plans |
