Establishment of the Sports Club Development Council

Creating a Sports Club Development Council can be a great idea to bring in additional resources and support for club development. Here are some steps you can take to organise such a council:

1. Define the goals and objectives of the council: First you need to determine what role the council will play in your sports club. It could be involved in funding, strategic planning, organising events, attracting sponsors or any other aspects you deem important.
2. Formulate the requirements for board members: What do you expect from board members? This could be skills in finance, management, marketing or a specific sport. You may want the board to have representatives from certain groups such as parents, coaches or sponsors.
3. Attract the right candidates: When you have a clear idea of who you are looking for, start attracting candidates. You can use your existing networks, ask for recommendations from your club members or enlist the help of a professional organisation.
4. Organise the first meeting: Prepare an agenda for the first meeting, including a presentation of the Board’s aims and objectives, a discussion of member roles and responsibilities, and future plans.
5. Develop a communication and reporting system: For the board to be effective, you need a system that allows members to communicate with each other and the club and to report on their performance. 6.
6. Evaluate and adapt the board on a regular basis: Evaluate the board on a regular basis to ensure that it is making a positive contribution to the development of the sports club. If necessary, make changes to the structure or function of the council.

Setting up a Sports Club Development Board takes time and effort, but with the right approach it can be a powerful tool to promote your sports club.