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?
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
