Australian Unity GO Club Program
Swimming Victoria is pleased to provide the Australian Unity GO Club Program to assist clubs to develop programs to enhance the services they provide to members. The Australian Unity GO Club Program and services also assist clubs to facilitate day to day operations as well as providing a wide range of topics and information of value to all levels within the club. Click here for an Australian Unity GO Club Program in your area, providing Education Seminars, Workshops & Clinics for swimmers, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers.
The 2010 Australian Unity GO Club PB Online Submissions have now closed. You can find everything you need to know about the 2010 program below:
Everything you need to know for the 2010 Australian Unity GO Club PB
2010 Australian Unity GO Club PB Workbook
2010 Australian Unity GO Club PB Online Survey
What is the Australian Unity GO Club PB?
The Australian Unity GO Club PB 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 Australian Unity GO Club PB is a key component to measuring and rewarding your club on its ability.
What are the benefits of participating in the Australian Unity 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 who complete the Australian Unity GO Club PB will be eligible to apply for $5000 worth of equipment through the Telstra Assistance Fund.
· Clubs will become eligable for 10 x $500 cash grants drawn at random.
· 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 or Gold will receive a rewards pack including a certificate of achievement, poster, badge for their club banner and the use of the Australian Unity GO Club PB logo for their newsletter or website.
· Clubs who achieve Gold will gain access to an appearance from a member of the Telstra Dolphins Australian Swim team and a mentor coach.
· Clubs will have their PB results displayed on the GO Swim ‘find-a-club’ search engine.
Australian Unity GO Club PB CASE STUDY: Some Victorian GOLD Standard Clubs
The Australian Unity GO Club PB has been running successfully in Victoria over the past couple of years with an increase of over 10% of participating clubs.
Australian Unity Club Awards
Established in 2007 in conjunction with the launch of sponsor Australian Unity, Swimming Australia introduced two new ongoing club level awards.
The sponsorship arrangement between Australian Unity and Swimming Australia provides support to the sport of swimming at a number of levels, including swimming clubs.
Australian Unity’s investment sponsors two awards at the annual Telstra Swimmer of the Year Awards. Both the Australian Unity Club of the Year Award and the Australia Unity Club Leadership Award bring further recognition and funding to the important work that goes on at a club level.
Australian Unity Club of the Year Award
The 2010 Australian Unity Club of the Year Award will be awarded to the club with the highest overall points achieved from the 2010 Australian Unity GO CLUB PB workbook.
Award: The winning club will receive a Trophy and $5,000. In addition, the winning club and two finalist clubs receive travel and tickets for two to attend the Swimmer of the Year Awards in October 2010.
Previous Australian Unity Club of the Year Winners:
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 Australian Unity GO CLUB PB Workbook, prior to 30 June 2010, are automatically entered into this award for 2010. No need to apply.
Australian Unity Club Leadership Award
The 2010 Australian Unity Leadership Award is for the Telstra Dolphin who in the past year has provided continuous, valued support and assistance to their local swimming club.
To be eligible for this award the recipient must be a current member of the Telstra Dolphins Squad and be nominated by their swimming club.
This award winner would have selflessly given their time to the swimming club and club members, whether by promoting club activities or by being a good role model for other club members.
Award: The winner will receive a trophy and $2000 for their swimming club. This award will be selected by a selection panel and will be based on received nominations.
Previous Australian Unity Club Leadership Award Winners:
2008: Matthew Cowdrey (Norwood Swim Club, SA)
2007: Lara Carroll (Fremantle Port Swimming Club, WA)