It is important that, as President, you are empowered with all the information you need. You also must ensure your club committee is too. Very few clubs actually take the time to induct the club committee and empower them with the information and knowledge they need...
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Ground and facility management
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...
Liquor Licensing Regulations – Victoria
Many sports clubs sell alcohol, either as part of their fundraising strategy or simply as part of the social fabric of the club. If you sell alcohol, regardless of if it is for only one event or it is on a regular basis, it is important your club holds the appropriate...
Committee meeting focus throughout the year – monitoring progress
Risk management and insurance
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...
So you’re President, now what?
So... you’re Club President, now what? Where do you start? These are questions we get so often at Sports Community. Presidents asking: what should we do first? We like to start with a few really important definitions that answer the following key questions: What is a...
Clearly define your fundraising goal
The first step is to clearly define what the club is trying to achieve. In the case of the hockey club, it currently plays on a very poor grass surface that: is not conducive to developing good quality hockey players does not always provide a safe playing surface for...
What does a secretary do?
The Secretary is the chief administration officer of the organisation. This person provides the coordinating link between members, the management committee and outside agencies. The Club Secretary is generally the clubs nominated representative for the purposes of...
Create a business case or feasibility study
Create a business plan that contains: Vision Support from your sport Gap analysis Clear definition of what needs to be redeveloped Identify and prove future demand for the facilities Review of other similar facilities (“competitors”) Potential management structures...
The fundamentals of social media and online communication
For many of us, social media plays an enormous part in the way we communicate. It allows us to converse and interact with so many people, so much more effectively than ever before, in so many different formats. However, for others, social media is a complete mystery....