Club Development
Presidents Forums
Swimming Victoria will be hosting a series of Presidents Forums across Victoria in 2012/13.
Funding received from the Department of Planning and Community Development (Sport and Recreation Victoria) has enabled Swimming Victoria to host the Forums across the State and provide an opportunity for affiliated Swimming Club and District Presidents & Committee Members to:
- Engage with Swimming Victoria;
- Hear about the latest strategy & program updates;
- Network with other Presidents and Club Committee Members;
- Participate in information sharing & open discussion sessions; and
- Discuss case studies & best practice initiatives.
Consultation with Club and District Committee members has enabled Swimming Victoria to develop this schedule of Forums.
ENQUIRIES: Catherine Tate, Manager - Member & Community Development, Swimming Victoria, (03) 9926 1410, catherine.tate@vic.swimming.org.au
FORUM 1: WARRNAMBOOL, SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2012, 2.00PM - 5.00PM, CASE STUDY TOPIC: PLANNING FOR CLUBS
FORUM 2: BENDIGO, SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2012, 10.30AM - 1.30PM, CASE STUDY TOPIC: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FORUM 3: GIPPSLAND, SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2013, CASE STUDY TOPIC: Swimming Victoria High Performance Review update
This Forum will be held at the Gippsland Swimming AGM. RSVP are to be directed to Gippsland Swimming. Agenda will be distributed closer to the date.
FORUM 4: KERANG, KERANG VALLEY RESORT, 76 MURRAY VALLEY HWY, KERANG
Saturday 2 March 2013, 4.00pm - 7.00pm, CASE STUDY TOPIC: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
FORUM 5: SEYMOUR, The Seymour Club, CASE STUDY TOPIC: Swimming Victoria Programs
Saturday 6 April 2013, 10.00am - 1.00pm FORUM POSTPONED. Please stay tuned for further details.
Registrations Open! CLICK HERE to register by 5.00pm Thursday 28 March 2013. CLICK HERE for flyer with further information including the agenda.
FORUM 6: MELBOURNE, VENUE: Champions Room, MSAC, Albert Park, CASE STUDY TOPIC: Swimming Victoria Programs and Updates.
Swimming Victoria President, Mr Daniel Burger, will be in attendance to network with attendees.
Saturday 25 May 2013, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Registrations Open! CLICK HERE to register by 5.00pm Wednesday 22 May 2013. CLICK HERE for flyer with further information including the agenda.
Club Development Conference
2013 Club Development Conference: Save the date! The 2013 Swimming Victoria AGM & Club Development Conference will be held on Sunday 28 July 2013 at Lifeguards@200 in Port Melbourne.
Please click here to access resouces from the 2012 Club Development Conference.
For further information Club Development iniatives please contact Catherine Tate, Manager - Member & Community Development, at Swimming Victoria on 03 9686 5222 or email catherine.tate@vic.swimming.org.au
GO CLUB
GO Club Administration Training Program
To see a Calendar including upcoming Go Club workshops please CLICK HERE!
The aim of the GO Club Administration Program is to further educate swimming clubs and club personnel to improve performance and management structures, providing a better environment for all Swimming Australia members, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and parents.
The GO Club modules and presenter slides have been developed in conjunction with ASCTA and the state swimming associations, for the delivery of key educational material and services to swimming clubs.
In addition to the theory component of the courses, participants will be provided with action tools and examples, to assist their clubs in utilising the information received at the education forums.
Click here to view the Development Calendar for an GO Club Program in your area.
Swimming Australia Online Member Welfare Course
For further information please contact Catherine Tate, Manager - Member & Community Development, at Swimming Victoria on 03 9686 5222 or email catherine.tate@vic.swimming.org.au
GO Club PB
The GO Club PB Program is the national swimming club standard that recognises and rewards swimming clubs by measuring their performance across five key areas:
- Memberships
- Administration
- Activities
- Coaching and officiating
- Marketing and promotion
Swimming clubs are the backbone of our sport and it is a key strategic priority of Swimming Australia Limited to ensure that clubs continue to develop and excel. The GO Club PB is a key component to measuring and rewarding your club on its ability. By completing a series of questions that Swimming Australia has identified as having strategic importance, a club can gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.
You can find everything you need to know about the 2013 GO Club PB program below:
CLICK HERE for more details on Swimming Australia's website
Please note the applicaiton date for 2013 has been extended to Monday the 13th May, 2013
For further information please contact Catherine Tate, Manager - Member & Community Development, at Swimming Victoria on 03 9686 5222 or email catherine.tate@vic.swimming.org.au
What are the benefits of participating in the GO Club PB?
- Clubs can build a picture of their strengths and weaknesses, by comparing their results to previous years or by viewing them for the first time.
- Clubs will become eligible for 10 x $500 cash grants drawn at random.
- Clubs who complete the GO Club PB will be eligible to apply for the Swimming Australia Club Equipment Grants.
- Participating clubs will receive a results poster comparing their club to the average scores for their state and the national average.
- Clubs achieving Green, Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum will receive a rewards pack including a certificate of achievement, poster, badge for their club banner and the use of the GO Club PB logo for their newsletter or website.
- Clubs who achieve Gold and Platinum will gain access to an appearance from a member of the Australian Swim Team and/or a mentor coach.
The GO Club PB has been running successfully in Victoria over the past couple of years with an increase of over 10% of participating clubs.
Click below to check out some of the GOLD standard clubs for some ideas.
Article: Nunawading number one in Victoria
For more information on the GO Club Program please contact SV Club Development Coordinator
Inclusive Club Standard
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The Inclusive Club Standard is a new exciting and innovative national initiative that provides recognition and encouragement to clubs creating an environment which is inclusive of people with disability. The Inclusive Club Standard serves two purposes; the first is to provide recognition and reward to those clubs who are taking steps to create an inclusive environment in their clubs; the second helps clubs, regions, state associations and Swimming Australia to identify areas of strength and weakness enabling the development of programs to address inclusion of people with disability more effectively.
Participating clubs will receive feedback on results of a simple audit so they can see where they are doing well and where they can improve. Based on their results clubs will receive an Inclusive Club Standard Star Rating ranging from 1 Star for a club that is still Discovering Inclusion through to 5 Stars for a club considered to be a Leader in Inclusion, these clubs will be achieving highly across all areas. Clubs can use their results to promote their club in the community and attract more members with disability.
The Inclusive Club Standard is embedded in the GO Club PB program so clubs can also earn GO Club PB points by completing the Inclusive Club Standard. In addition 10 participating clubs will be randomly selected to receive a cash grant of $500!
Please note the application date for 2013 has been extended to the 13th May, 2013
2013 GO Club Inclusive Club Standard Online Workbook
2013 Inclusive Club Standard Info Sheet [pdf]
2013 Inclusive Club Standard Workbook [pdf]
GO Club Tools
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Accessibilty Action Plan [pdf]
- Developing Inclusive Policy [pdf]
- Education and Training [pdf] New!
Club Equipment Grants
Club Equipment Grant Application Form
Swimming Australia offers Club Equipment Grants to support your local swimming community, as a part of the GO Club PB Program. This initiative is part of Swimming Australia’s ongoing commitment to building the capacity of clubs and improving the quality of equipment that is available for members to access.
Clubs have the opportunity to apply for any item of equipment from the list below. Grants are limited.
Please note the application date for 2013 has been extended to the 13th May, 2013
Eligibility
Clubs must be affiliated with a state/territory swimming association and have completed the current GO Club PB online workbook.
How to apply
1. Complete the current GO Club PB online workbook
2. Complete the online Club Equipment Grant Application Form between the specified period.
Judging Criteria
Swimming Australia will allocate the equipment based on the following:
1. Participation in the GO Club PB program
2. Information and advice provided by the state swimming association
3. Information provided with in the application based on the needs of the club
4. The impact the equipment will have on the swimming community
2013 Key dates
2 February 2013 Applications open
13 May 2013 GO Club PB closes
13 May 2013 Applications close
June 2013 Judging period/Clubs notified if they were granted equipment or not
July/August 2013 Equipment delivery
Equipment on offer
Eligible clubs can apply for one of the following items:
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Marshalling and events board
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Shade marquee
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Laptop with TM and MM installed
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20 kick boards, 20 pull buoys and Dry land training kit
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Pace Clock
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Underwater video kit
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Wireless timing system
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20 Manual Stopwatcheds
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Skills Training Kit
Club of the Year Award
The 2013 Club of the Year Award will be awarded to the club with the highest overall points achieved from the 2013 GO Club PB workbook.
Award: The winning club and two finalist clubs receive travel and tickets for two to attend the Swimmer of the Year Awards in December 2013
In 2011 the award was taken out by QLD club Caribeae Swimming Club who showed excellence in the areas of administration, activities and marketing and promotion. Well done to all those involved in the program.
Previous Club of the Year Winners:
2010: Sydney University Swim Club, NSW
2009: Sydney University Swim Club, NSW
2008: Monash University Swim Club, VIC
2007: Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club, VIC
A big thank you also to all clubs who submitted their GO Club PB workbook throughout the year.
All clubs who submit their GO Club PB Workbook, prior to 30 June 2011, are automatically entered into this award for 2011. No need to apply.
Relationships between Schools and Swimming Clubs
Swimming Victoria has been working closely with the School Sport Victoria Swimming Sub Committee throughout 2012. A major focus area has been to develop an opportunity for schools to seek support from their local swimming club and for the local swimming club to make contact with schools where they may be able to assist with some of the following - facilities, officials, conducting encouragement events for school students, assisting teachers in preparing their school team for the local swimming sports. To facilitate this, a letter templates have been created which schools & clubs can personalise to forward to the local swimming club/school seeking an opportunity to chat about how they may be able to work together.
Click here for further information on the School Sport Victoria website.
Template letter: Schools wishing to facilitate relationship with local swimming clubs.
Template letter: Swimming Clubs wishing to facilitate relationships with local schools.
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