The following information will give you a guide towards managing your facility, although it is recommended to seek professional advice on your club's more specific assets to ensure you are capitalising on maximum life expectancy and a fully maintained facility....
The Risk Management Checklist asks clubs questions regarding the potential risks that can affect sports clubs. Clubs can then decide whether further action is required in each area to minimise risk in the future, the probability of that risk recurring, who is...
Generally, when local sports clubs take the time to consider risk and risk minimisation the conversation will generally revolve around the health and safety of participants. While club focus on the health and safety of its players, spectators, competition officials...
Facility Managers are problem solvers. By considering beyond the ‘now’ your club can be prepared for any common facility management issues that may derail your club operations and allow you to put your club in the best possible position to keep your facility in good...
Facility Management Funding Strategies It can be very easy for clubs to get excited about applying for grants and funding to assist in the building of major capital works or purchasing a new asset such as playing surfaces or lighting. Serious consideration by...
So how does your club or facility manager decide when maintenance and repairs or redevelopment or replacements occur for your assets? With a Facility Management Plan! The purpose of your club’s Facility Management Plan is to: Identify what assets your club is...
In today’s sporting environment, it is essential for clubs and committees to have an awareness of the legal obligations and a commitment to practising risk management in your daily operations and club facilities. With that said, it is impossible for clubs to eliminate...
The most basic definition of a sports coach states that it’s a job where someone teaches people how to improve at a sport or skill, and to train and organise a sports team. Ho, hum. The reality now is SO much different. Today’s coach is required to impart more than...
Before you start to the process to recruit your club’s coaches, you need to have a good understanding of the type of coaches your club is seeking. To do this you need to consider a number of key factors: Firstly, the level of skill and competency of the players is...
While every committee meeting is going to be different here is a plan and structure for an effective committee meeting which you can adjust to suit your club: Welcome and apologies The Chairperson will welcome everybody, note attendees present and seek apologies for...