For many clubs the word insurance conjures a grey area of understanding. There is often a misconception surrounding the costs involved and what insurance is actually needed. The worrying factor is that these assumptions lead to inaction and a burying of the head in...
Risk identification and management is the process of identifying occurrences and situations which have an unsatisfactory outcome and putting in place steps (strategies) to minimise or hopefully eliminate the risk. It is impossible for clubs to eliminate risk but...
Clubs must have cash management strategies which protect both its cash and the club volunteers responsible. Many clubs over their history have stories of having cash – often large amounts of cash stolen. Don’t let your club be another victim. The only way to protect...
When the concept of asset protection is raised, most clubs will think of their club rooms or competition facilities but often overlook assets which are most at risk. The following table contains a list of club assets and potential measures to ensure their protection:...
Participants of a club can be defined as anybody associated and interacting with the club – including but not limited to: Players and competitors Spectators Volunteers Competition support staff Members and supporters Opposition or fellow competitors players,...
Unfortunately for club volunteers, today they are a huge array of governance responsibilities which must be understood and adhered to. The following list is an extensive list of responsibilities, which if not understood, create risks for your club. The list is not...
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...
Probably the most important concept club presidents, committee members and leaders need to understand is, what is volunteering? A very simple question but the ramifications are massive for club because without question, after years of working with all types of clubs...